Great Lakes Auto Scratch Series: Stroke Play #1 + MPQ

Shaker Heights Country Club   Player Profile In order to register for a NOGA Tournament, you must have a Golf Genius Player Profile created.  Click Here to create your player profile if you don't have one already.   Starting Times Click Here to view the starting times. Starting times will be posted a couple days after registration closes.   Registration Dates Opens: Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 a.m. Closes: Monday, May 12 @ 11:59 p.m.   Eligibility Entries are open to any amateur golfer holding an active NOGA/GHIN Handicap Index® of 5.4 or lower at the time of registration and competition from an authorized NOGA member club. Entries are subject to the approval or rejection, at any time, by the NOGA tournament committee at its discretion. Players must be 19 years of age on or before the date of competition. Click Here to see if your Club is listed.   Handicap Limit All Scratch Series tournaments are open to players with a handicap index of 5.4 or lower.   Format 18 holes of Stroke Play. Each player competes playing their own ball. Play is governed by the USGA Rules of Golf and its decisions, by the NOGA Hard Card and the terms of competition. Rule 1.3B states that players are responsible for applying the rules to themselves.   Entry Fee $125: Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, & gift certificates. $165: Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, gift certificates and match play fee.   Optional Skins Game $20/player optional skins will be collected via Venmo only on the day of the tournament. If no skins are won NOGA will go to the least tied holes. Players will Venmo @NOGA1917   Field Size 100 Players (Subject to Change)   Waiting List In the case of the event being maxed out, any spots opened as a result of cancellations will be automatically filled with the next available player(s) on the waitlist (ordered by waitlist registration time). There will be no charge until players/teams are moved from the waitlist to the confirmed tournament roster in our system.   Divisions Championship Division (Ages 19 - 54) Senior Division (Ages 55+)   Tees and Yardages Click Here to view the hole-by-hole yardages. Men and women play in the same division from appropriate tees. Yardages are subject to change on the day of the tournament due to course and weather conditions.   Championship Men: NOGA Black -TBD Senior Men: NOGA White - TBD Championship Women: NOGA Green - TBD Senior Women: NOGA Yellow - TBD   Policies NOGA Hard Card NOGA Pace of Play Policy   Gender Policy The Northern Ohio Golf Association follows the USGA's Gender Policy.   Player of the Year Click Here to view the Player of the Year Standings Click Here to view the Player of the Year Point System Click Here to view NOGA Player of the Year 101   Schedule of Events - The practice area will open one hour before the first tee time. - Starting times will begin at 9:00 a.m. off #1. - Please arrive at the first tee 10 minutes before your starting time ready to play. - Lunch will not be provided.   Season Long Match Play After the qualifier is complete, the top TBD players who opted in and qualified for season long match play will be placed into a bracket and will play matches throughout the summer.    Match Play Deadlines - No extensions will be granted for any reason. If the match is not played by the deadline the result of the match will go to a coin flip in order to not shorten the next round of matches. Round of 32 - Sunday, June 22 Round of 16 - Sunday, July 13 Quarterfinals - Sunday, August 3 Semifinals - Sunday, August 24 Finals - Sunday, September 14   Ties In the event that there is a tie, NOGA will retain the tie, unless otherwise noted in the specific tournaments terms of competition.   Pairings and Requests Pairings will be posted to NOGA.org and sent to players after registration closes. If you would like to request a specific tee time, please contact Sean Croell at scroell@noga.org. Players all from the same club will not be paired together to keep the competition fair.   Gift Certificates During registration, players will choose the club/facility they wish to have gift certificate winnings sent to. Please allow 2-3 weeks after the event for gift certificate winnings to arrive at the chosen club/facility.   Refund Policy Players will have up to 3 days (72 hours) AFTER the registration closing date to request a refund and will be subject to a $10.00 administrative fee, regardless of reason. No refund will be processed for a withdrawal notification that is received after 3 days (72 hours) after the registration closing date.   The Course - Shaker Heights Country Club Located just east of Shaker Square, on the south side of Courtland Boulevard in the heart of historic Shaker Heights is Shaker Heights Country Club - a premier full-service, family-oriented private club.   Surrounding the beautiful clubhouse is a 18-hole course designed by the legendary Donald Ross; with world class operations to ensure you have an unforgettable experience. Shaker's recreational amenities offer you outdoor play at its finest! Our tennis facility includes four Har-Tru courts while the paddle tennis facility includes two lit and heated courts. A state-of-the-art fitness center offers cardio machines, plus a variety of free weights.   In addition to the 6-lane, 25-meter pool with diving board, and infant pool; our recently added outdoor bar is the perfect location to grab a drink or enjoy a quick bite to eat. The club offers a variety of dining options and environments. Whether visiting Shaker with family and friends or with business associates, dining is central to an enjoyable experience. Our Executive Chef and his team will oversee all your culinary desires.   The lifestyle at Shaker provides many benefits to the private club life, including friendships, getting to know the community, networking, priceless time with family and fond memories that will last a lifetime.   Strackaline Thanks to a partnership with the Northern Ohio Golf Association, StrackaLine books can be purchased for a reduced price. A 20% off discount will be automatically added to your shopping cart at checkout. StrackaLine Yardage Books are available for all courses. StrackaLine Greens Guides & Combination Books are available for select courses. Click Here to purchase a Strackaline book for Shaker Heights Country Club.