2017 NJCAA DII Men s Golf Championship

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1 2017 NJCAA DII Men s Golf Championship May 23-26, 2017 Practice Rounds: Sunday, May 21-1 p.m. Shotgun Monday, May 22 8 a.m. Shotgun Host Course: Longbow Golf Club 5601 E Longbow Parkway Mesa, AZ Hosted by Mesa Community College 1833 West Southern Avenue Mesa, AZ Page 1

2 2017 NJCAA Division II Men s National Golf Championship Entry Checklist and Deadlines Submit Team/Individual Media Information Form Team/Individual Photo School Logo Submit this information IMMEDIATELY!! Must be sent by May 10th, 2017 Send to Suzanne Keller at suzanne@visitmesa.com SECURE Team Hotel Reservation by May 12, See link for hotel booking information (TEAMS MUST STAY AT OFFICIAL HOTEL) Submit Official Entry Form as soon as you qualify! See form for details Deadline is May 17, Contact Suzanne if you are unable to submit by that date. Send to Suzanne Keller at suzanne@visitmesa.com Submit Banquet RSVP & Ticket Request form by May 17, Send to Suzanne Keller at suzanne@visitmesa.com Tournament Fees due no later than the coaches meeting on May 21, Check or for Tournament Updates. Page 2

3 CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE CONTACT INFORMATION 2017 NJCAA Men s Golf Championship Committee Tournament Directors: Bob McNichols (480) bobm@longbowgolf.com Assistant Tournament Directors: Jeffrey Anti (480) jeffreya@longbowgolf.com John Guerrero (480) john.guerrero@mesacc.edu Marketing & Public Relations: Michelle Streeter michelle@visitmesa.com Sports Information Director Aaron Webster aaron.webster@mesacc.edu Athletic Training: Marty Parel (480) Roberick.Parel@mesacc.edu Tournament Host: Visit Mesa Suzanne Keller Suzanne@visitmesa.com Rules Committee: Arizona Golf Association Golf Course: Longbow Golf Club (480) Host Institution Mesa Community College NJCAA Executive Director: Mary Ellen Leicht (719) Fax (719) meleicht@njcaa.org NJCAA Assistant Executive Director Mark Krug (719) Fax (719) mkrug@njcaa.org NJCAA DII Men s Golf Chair: Dale Vos (810) dvos@sc4.edu Page 3

4 Tournament Headquarters and Tournament Director Longbow Golf Club Bob McNichols General Manager and Tournament Director 5601 E Longbow Pkwy, Mesa, AZ Office Phone: (480) Mobile Phone: (602) Fax: (480) bobm@longbowgolf.com Host Course All tournament rounds will be played at Longbow Golf Club. This par 71 layout measures 7,050 yards and has a 72.9 rating and a 134 slope. The golf club offers a practice tee, short game practice area and a practice putting green. Host Hotel Information and Rates The host hotel will be the Phoenix Marriott Mesa, 200 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ Rates are $109 per night which includes breakfast each morning for up to 4 people in the room. Complimentary wifi is included as well. Book your group rate for 2017 NJCAA Division II Men s Golf Championship. Reservations must be made by clicking the link above or calling hotel directly at (480) and citing the NJCAA Men s Golf Championship. Last day to book: 12-MAY-2017 Hotel Name: Phoenix Marriott Mesa Hotel Address: 200 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ Page 4

5 Entry Deadline All entries must be received at Visit Mesa no later than 5/17/2017. Contact Suzanne in advance if unable to meet the deadline. Entry Fees: $600/Team, $120/Individual Player. Entry Fees only covers four tournament rounds. Roster /Team Photo / Logo: o Included is a team/individual information form that needs to be completed by May 10, A team photo and college logo must also be ed to suzanne@visitmesa.com no later than May 10, Do not wait to qualify for the tournament. Send this information immediately. You must submit this information on time to make sure that you are included in the tournament program. o A team photo, JPEG or TIFF format at least 300dpi and 3-inches minimum. o Your school logo in an illustrator or as an EPS file. As a JPEG/TIFF it must be at least 300dpi and 1-inch minimum. Practice Range The practice facility at Longbow Golf Club will be open to players from 7:00am to 6:00pm on Sunday and 6:00am to 5:00pm on Monday and 6:00am to 6:00pm Tuesday through Friday. Optional Practice Round There will be an optional practice round at Longbow Golf Club on Sunday, May 21-1pm shotgun. The optional practice round will be $35/player. Coaches can play during this optional practice round. Please RSVP for optional practice round by Wednesday, May 17, You can include number of players on official entry form. You can also call Longbow Golf Club at (480) Opening Banquet Opening Banquet will be held at Longbow Golf Club on Monday evening May 22 at 6:30pm on the back patio. The banquet is an integral part of the championship tournament experience and an official tournament function. All players and coaches are encouraged to attend. Cost is $30/person. Reservations must be made by May 17 by notifying Suzanne Keller. Tickets will not be available onsite. A form to RSVP is included in this packet and can also be found on the tournament website: Dress is golf casual. Prior to the banquet, players will have the opportunity to jump on a golf board and cruise around a course set up on the practice range from 5pm to 6:30pm. Coaches Meeting Coaches meeting will be held following the practice round Monday May 22 nd inside the clubhouse of Longbow Golf Club at 12:30pm. Closing Ceremonies Closing ceremonies will follow Friday s Championship round. Awards will include first, second and third place awards for the top 3 teams, the top 18 medalists will be considered All Tournament, and the top 26 players will earn an All-American Award. We ask that all players and coaches attend. Page 5

6 OTHER INFORMATION Programs All players and coaches will be provided a complimentary program upon check in. Tournament Course Books will be available for purchase on site. Price is $25/book. Statistics/Tee times Scores will be provided following each round on the scoreboard at the course. Scores will also be published on Golfstat Live following each round. Golfstat should be your primary go-to. Scores will be published for pickup in the clubhouse and the hotel front desk following each day s round. Scores will be posted to tournament web site as soon as possible following each day s round. Tee times will be available at the banquet Monday and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as soon as possible at the scoreboard, on Golfstat and on the website. Parking Free Parking will be available at the Tournament site. Merchandise Merchandise for this year s tournament will be available for pre-order through Team IP The pre-order details can be found at (see flyer on last page) All pre-order merchandise orders must be received by May 11, 2017 Additional items will be available for sale onsite as well. Rules Officials PGA/USGA rules officials will be on course during all competition rounds. Athletic Training Services Certified Athletic Trainers will be on site for each round. Head Athletic Trainer, Marty Parel, roberick.parel@mesacc.edu, (480) Teams must supply all medical supplies for non-emergency treatment. Spectator Admission Admission will be charged for all spectators Tuesday through Friday. General Admission is $15/day or $40 for an all-tournament pass (4 days). Checks made out to Visit Mesa Tickets must be on person and readily available while on the course. Spectators may rent golf carts subject to availability and use rules. $25/cart/round (18) Carts must be immediately returned upon completion of spectator round in order to provide cart use to additional spectators. Team Passes- each team will be issued one pass for each participating roster player and 1 pass for coaches approved for on course advice. All others must purchase a ticket for tournament admission. Page 6

7 Tournament Policy Highlights All NJCAA and USGA rules will be followed to the letter. Coach s responsibility to be familiar with NJCAA Handbook Article XII. M. with special emphasis of Section 5. NJCAA policies are enclosed with this packet Players will be penalized for failure to observe the rules of etiquette of golf or NJCAA behavior policies. Improper behavior by tournament participants, as determined by the NJCAA Code of Conduct my result in disqualification. Coach s responsibility to be familiar with NJCAA Handbook Article XX. Appropriate golf attire will be required. This applies for everyone representing a college at all official tournament functions. All Participants and officials staying in a hotel must stay at the Phoenix Marriott Mesa hotel per NJCAA tournament rules. NJCAA Article XII.M.17. The Hotel is considered part of the tournament site and all behavior rules will be enforced. This includes a ban on alcohol and tobacco. The National Championships will be a no-cut tournament. All participants are expected to play through Friday and attend the awards ceremony. Teams consist of a minimum of 4 players and a maximum of 5. No more than 5 players may compete for a college. No players or coaches will be permitted to play on the tournament site on Friday or Saturday prior to tournament start. Players or coaches attempting to violate this rule will be disqualified. Two designated coaches may give advice. These coaches must be designated prior to the beginning of the event. Both coaches must wear identification as provided by the tournament when on the course. Teams will only be provided (2) credentials for on course coaches/advice. Replacements/additional credentials will not be provided. Carts may be rented at the rate of $25/ day. All carts must remain in the rough during tournament play, no exceptions. Any disruption in the pay of golf by any coach or spectator in a cart will result in the suspension of all cart use for spectators and coaches. No contestant shall be permitted to enter the NJCAA Championship Golf Tournament unless accompanied by a designated supervisor. A designated sponsor form provided must be filed with the tournament for entry. NJCAA Handbook Article XII.m.3.b. Tee times will be set by NJCAA rule however; the rules committee reserves the right to reschedule times in the event of suspended play or other considerations. Scorecard procedures will follow USGA stroke play rules. USGA 6-3 will be followed with respect to tee time/time of starting. Players will be permitted to use electronic distance measuring devices on course during play provided they do not measure wind or elevation. Cell phone GPS applications may not be used. Violation will be disqualification from that round. In the case of a tie for first place with respect to individual competition, there shall be a sudden death playoff. All other ties in the top eighteen shall be decided by the USGA tie breaker recommendation. In the case of any infraction, the final authority shall be the rules committee comprised of the rules chairman or his designee, tournament director or his designee, NJCAA representative or his designee and the Longbow Golf Club General Manager or his designee. No Players shall be permitted back on the tournament course after completing a round except during playoffs Page 7

8 2017 NJCAA Division II Men s Golf National Championship Longbow Golf Club May 23-26, 2017 Bob McNichols, General Manager Local Rules and Special Information Transportation Players will walk at all times during a stipulated tournament round. Coaches, committee members or rules officials may transport players in regards to ruling or emergency situations. Pace of Play - In accordance with USGA Appendix I, the Tournament Committee has established the following pace of play guidelines for the purpose of preventing slow play. Pace of play guidelines will be enforced with checkpoints set up at the end of holes #4, #9, #14 and #18. Groups will be allotted 4 1/2 hours to complete their round or 15 minutes per hole. At each checkpoint your time will marked. If the group is on or ahead of time, they will be flashed a green card indicating proper pace of play. If the group is behind schedule, they will be flashed a red card indicating a first warning and will be urged to increase their pace of play. If the group is still behind pace at the next point, they may be subject to a one stroke penalty for each player in group. Discontinuance of Play In event of threatening weather, play will be suspended by 3 blasts of the horn. Players must discontinue play, mark their golf balls and proceed to the clubhouse. You are not permitted to play additional shots and/or finish your hole in the event of a suspension of play. NO EXCEPTIONS! All practice areas will be closed during suspension of play for threatening weather until such time as the committee has declared them open. Advice- In accordance with Rule 8 of the Rules of Golf, each team may appoint two persons who may give advice to members of that team. Such person must be identified to the Committee before giving advice and be wearing proper identification at all times. Spectators Spectators are to remain 30 yards away from competitors and on the cart path or in the rough with no communication to players at any time. Spectators are to have cell phones in off position. There will be no warning. Spectators violating this rule will be asked to leave the golf course property if their cell phone disrupts play. Scorecard After completion of play, players are to proceed to the official scoring area near the scoreboard. All scorecards must be signed and attested before being turned in to the scoring official. The scorecard is deemed to be returned once the player has left the scoring area. No alterations may be made to the scorecard after the player has left the scoring area. Penalty for breach of this condition is Disqualification. Communication Devices Voice communication devices may not be turned on or used by any player during any stipulated round or match (e.g. cellular phone, digital phone and radio). The penalty for breach of this rule is: 1 st Offense- 2 Stroke Penalty, 2 nd Offense- Disqualification for serious breach of etiquette Rule Close of Competition The competition is deemed to have closed when the trophy has been awarded to the winner or, in absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee. Practice Between Holes - The player must play without delay and in accordance with the pace of play guidelines set by the Tournament Committee. Between the play of two holes, a player must not make any stroke on or near the putting green of the hole last played and must not test the surface of the putting green of the hole last played by rolling a ball. Penalty for breach of this condition is 2 strokes at the next hole. Local Rules- U.S.G.A. rules will govern all play unless modified by a local rule. All players play the black tees Play the ball as it lies 14 Club Limit Rule 24-1 a competitor may remove stones/rocks in bunkers by declaring them to be movable obstructions Embedded ball rule is in effect through the green Ground under Repair is marked by painted white lines Out of Bounds- All out of bounds is defined by a white stake or border fence. Water Hazards- All hazards will be defined by yellow or red stakes and/or yellow or red lines. Rules Committee- Head Golf Professional; Director of Instruction; Dale Vos, NJCAA Representative and any other designated on course Rules Official Page 8

9 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND LOCAL RULES 2017 NJCAA DIVISION II MEN S GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY MAY 21 LONGBOW GOLF CLUB, MESA, AZ Practice Round One begins at 1:00pm shotgun ($35/player) Practice Tee will be open from 7:00am until 6:00pm Team Registration: Longbow Golf Club MONDAY MAY 22 Practice Round Two begins at 8:00am shotgun ($35/player) Practice Tee will be open from 6:00am until 5:00pm Team Registration: Longbow Golf Club Coaches Meeting: 12:30pm in the clubhouse at Longbow Golf Club Golf Board Demonstration and Rides 5:00pm to 6:30pm Opening Banquet: 6:30pm on the back patio of Longbow Golf Club - reservations must be made by notifying Suzanne Keller by May 17, 2017 TUESDAY MAY 23 Round One begins: Tee times TBD Practice Tee will be open from 6:00am until 6:00pm Lunch will be available for charge in the Grill, located in the Golf Clubhouse Lounge & Patio WEDNESDAY MAY 24 Round Two begins: Tee times TBD Practice Tee will open from 6:00am until 6:00pm Lunch will be available for charge in the Grill, located in the Golf Clubhouse Lounge & Patio THURSDAY MAY 25 Round Three begins: Tee times TBD Practice Tee will be open from 6:00am until 6:00pm Lunch will be available for charge in the Grill, located in the Golf Clubhouse Lounge & Patio FRIDAY MAY 26 Round Four begins: Tee times TBD Practice Tee will be open from 6:00am Until 6:00pm Awards and Closing Ceremonies: following completion of play near the scoreboard Page 9

10 Van and Car Rental Van Rentals AllPro Anytime Transportation, (480) The Driver Provider, (602) SuperShuttle / ExecuCar, phxsales@supershuttle.net, (602) Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Jill.A.Longfellow@ehi.com, (480) Rental Cars (at Sky Harbor International Airport) Advantage Budget E-Z- Rent-A-Car National Sixt Alamo Dollar Fox Payless Thrifty Avis Enterprise Hertz Silvercar Driving Directions Directions to Longbow Golf Club from Phoenix Marriott Mesa: Distance from Hotel: 12 miles -North on Centennial Way -Turn left onto E University Dr. -Turn right onto N Country Club Dr/AZ-87 -Merge onto AZ-202 Loop E/Red Mountain Fwy E. -Take the Higley Rd exit, EXIT 21 -Turn right onto N Higley Rd. -Turn left onto E Longbow Pkwy -Longbow Golf Club, 5601 E Longbow Parkway will be on your right-hand side Directions from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Phoenix Marriott Mesa: Distance from Hotel: 13 miles -Start out going east on E Sky Harbor Blvd toward Terminal 3 -Merge onto AZ-202 Loop E/Red Mountain Fwy E -Take the McKellips Rd exit, EXIT 12 -Turn right onto McKellips Rd -Turn right onto N Center St -Turn left onto E University Dr. -Take the 1st right onto N Centennial Way -Marriott Phoenix Mesa, 200 N Centennial Way Directions from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Phoenix Marriott Mesa: Distance from Hotel: 17 miles -Start out going south on S Sossaman Rd. -Turn left onto E Ray Rd. -Turn right onto S Power Rd. -Merge onto US-60 W/Superstition Fwy W via ramp on the left -Take Mesa Dr. exit, EXIT 180 -Turn right onto S Mesa Dr. -Turn left onto E 2nd St. -Turn left onto N Centennial Way. -Marriott Phoenix Mesa, 200 N Centennial Way Page 10

11 ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE AND FAQ s ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Visit Mesa for more things to do in Mesa Apache Trail o Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum o Goldfield Ghost Town o The Dolly Steamboat o Mining Camp Restaurant o Tortilla Flat o Barleens Arizona Opry Outdoor Adventure o No Snow Stand-Up Paddleboarding o Hiking in the Sonoran Desert o Kayaking o Horseback Riding Restaurants (Close to the Marriott) o Diamond s Sports Grille o The Oak Room o Worth Takeaway o The Original Blue Adobe Grille o Backyard Taco FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TEE TIMES? Available at the banquet Monday and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as soon as possible on GolfStat, at the scoreboard and hotel front desk. BANQUET TICKETS FOR GUESTS? Banquet tickets must be purchased in advance by Tuesday May 17, Cost of the banquet is $30/person. GOLF CARTS? Carts will be made available for coaches at a cost of $25/round (18) from the Golf Shop. 1 cart per school. Additional carts will be made available, priority is given to handicap individuals, also for $25/round (18). All carts must remain on paths where provided or in the rough at all times and must not interfere with play. Any violation will result in suspension of cart privileges without refund. Page 11

12 Team/Individual Information and Media Form (Please type or print legibly) College College Address Street City College Website State Zip College Mascot College Colors Enrollment NJCAA Region Coach: Phone: Fax: Athletic Director: Phone: Fax: College President: College Sports Information/ Marketing Representative Fax: Time, Place, Date of Arrival Team Roster: Player Name Class Hometown State This form is due by May 10 to Suzanne Keller to or Fax (480) Page 12

13 2017 NJCAA Men s DII Golf Championship Official Entry Form College Region Address City State Zip Coach Athletic Director Signature Signature Entries By Team Position 1. Class Avg. Score 2. Class Avg. Score 3. Class Avg. Score 4. Class Avg. Score 5. Class Avg. Score Alternate: Class Avg. Score If qualified in addition to team entry: Medalist: Class Avg. Score Medalist: Class Avg. Score Please indicate how many players/coaches will participate in the Practice Round 5/21/17 at 1pm ($35/player): Please indicate how many players/coaches will participate in the Practice Round 5/22/17 at 8am ($35/player): Official Entry is due on or before May 17, 2017 to Suzanne Keller at suzanne@visitmesa.com. The above individuals have qualified to represent NJCAA Region and (name of college) in the NJCAA Division II Men s Golf National held at Longbow Golf Club by host Mesa Community College on May 21 26, The individual representing the college and whom is to assure responsibility for the above qualifiers is per the authority of Athletic Director (signature). Page 13

14 2017 NJCAA Men s DII Golf National Championship Banquet Form RSVP Monday, May :30 p.m. Longbow Golf Club Casual Golf Dress $30/person Please return by May 17 th 2017 to Suzanne at suzanne@visitmesa.com: College: Tournament Players Head Golf Coach Others Number Attending *Please encourage families and other spectators who wish to attend the banquet to visit and complete the form on: Page 14

15 2017 NJCAA Division II Men s National Golf Championship Following must be completed, submitted and received no later than Monday May 17 th, 2017 if you wish to pay by credit card. Team Fee: $600 (for up to 5 players, and covers 4 tournaments rounds only) Individual Fee: $120 (Covers 4 tournament rounds only) Cart: $25/cart/round (18) (ex. 1 practice round + 4 tournament rounds = 5 rounds for total of $125) Second Practice Round (Monday May 22): $35/player First Practice Round (Sunday May 21 coaches can play as well): $35/player Banquet: $30/person Spectator Admission: Each player and coach approved for on course advice is given 1 tournament pass; all others must purchase tickets. $15/day or $40 for all four tournament days. CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION A copy of the front and back of the credit card must be returned with this form to Visit Mesa. School Contact Person Designating authorized use of the CC: Phone Number: Fax Number: Address: Credit Card Information: Issuing Bank: Name as on the card: Card Number: Signature of card holder: Amount to be charged: Expiration Date: Page 15

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