59TH CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

MONDAY - SATURDAY, JULY 21 - 26, 2025

 

CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

 

Santa Ana Country Club

20382 Newport Blvd.

Santa Ana, CA 92707

(714) 556-3000

santaanacc.org

 

 

 

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & GUIDELINES:

Before participating, participants should review the California Amateur Championships Policies & Procedures.

 

STRACKALINE YARDAGE BOOK:

The SCGA and StrackaLine have teamed up to allow our participants the availability to purchase StrackaLine Yardage & Green booklets at a 20% discount. Click here to purchase your StrackaLine Booklet. All booklets conform to the Rules of Golf and may be used in tournament play.

 

FORMAT:

  • 156 players will play 18-holes each day on Monday, July 21 & Tuesday, July 22.
  • Following the second round of match play, the field will be cut to the low 32 players for match play (see starting times and pairings).
  • This championship is a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) counting event and an USGA Exemption Event.

 

EXEMPTIONS AWARDED:

The Champion receives the following:

  • Exempt into the current year U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship.
  • 10-year exemption into the California Women’s Amateur Championship.

 

REGISTRATION:

All players are to check in with the NCGA/SCGA near the practice putting green to receive their player gift and to acknowledge that they are on the property at the championship.  Registration will take place at the following days and times:

  • Sunday, July 20: 12 – 3 p.m.
  • Monday, July 21: 6 – 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS:

  • Players may plan for practice rounds at their own expense. Santa Ana is a private facility and practice rounds are available on a space available basis.  The CGA has reserved tee times that each participant can book through the CGA’s Practice Round Portal beginning on Tuesday, July 1 at 8 a.m. PST. Practice round signups through the practice round portal will close three days prior to the practice round day.  Access to the course will be limited due to member events on the weekend prior to the championship.  (Please do not contact the Golf Shop to schedule a practice round).
  • Practice Round Fee: $100 (cart included) to be paid to Santa Ana CC. This rate applies only to official practice rounds.  Any other practice rounds played outside the provided time windows as a guest of a member is subject to normal Santa Ana CC rates.
  • Practice rounds are a privilege, not a right. The CGA works with various facilities throughout the year, all of which have unique policies and procedures regarding practice rounds. The host facility will provide these opportunities at their sole discretion.
  • We are guests and must follow all facility policies and guidelines when on property. Behavior during practice rounds will be subject to the CGA Code of Conduct.

 

STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS: 

  • Starting times and pairings will be e-mailed to players and posted online at ncga.org & scga.org one week before the championship.  
  • Round 1 starting times: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.  utilizing a #1 and #10 tee start.
  • Round 2 starting times: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.  utilizing a #1 and #10 tee start.
  • Round of 32 (Wed.): 7:30 – 10 a.m.
  • Round of 16 (Thurs.): 7:30 – 8:40 a.m.
  • Quarterfinals (Fri.): 7:30 – 8 a.m.
  • Semifinals (Fri.) 12:30 & 12:50 p.m.
  • Championship Match (Sat.) (18 holes): 7:30 a.m.
  • Lead groups should plan to be at their assigned tee 10 minutes before their starting time. Subsequent groups are encouraged to arrive once the preceding group has teed off. Players arriving late will be penalized under Rule 5.3a of the Rules of Golf. For example, the 9:00 a.m. starting time is defined as 9:00:00, and players arriving after that time are considered late.

 

TEES & YARDAGE:   

All yardages and course information can be found in the Yardage Information tab located on the Championship Portal.

 

DRIVING RANGE:

  • The driving range will be available by 6:30 a.m. each morning of the championship. 
  • Range balls will be provided compliments of Santa Ana CC and the CGA.

 

FOOD SERVICE & PURCHASES:

  • Tavern 1901 will be open at 6:30 a.m. each day.
  • All championship participants will be provided lunch throughout the championship.
  • Caddies and spectators may make purchases from Tavern 1901 (6:30 a.m- end of play) or the Bunker Bar (8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.)
  • Cash and reciprocal charge are the only accepted payments for F&B purchases.
  • Cash, reciprocal charge and credit cards will be accepted in the Golf Shop.

 

RULES OF PLAY:

 

GOLF CARTS, PULL/PUSH CARTS:

  • All players, caddies and spectators must walk.
  • Pull or push carts are permitted.

 

CADDIES & SPECTATORS:

  • Players may provide their caddie (see the section on golf carts).
  • Spectators are permitted but are not allowed in carts. Spectators must adhere to all policies set forth by the facility.

 

DRESS CODE:

Appropriate golf attire must be worn, including adhering to any facility-specific policies.

 

CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS:

  • To withdraw for any reason before the start of an SCGA competition, a player must notify the SCGA Championships & Golf Operations Department at champs@scga.org.
  • Failure to notify the SCGA will subject the player to suspension from future SCGA competitions.
    • Refund Policy:
      • Cancelation before the entry closing date: Full refund less a $20 administrative fee.
      • Cancelation after the entry closing date and more than 48 hours before the start of the competition: 50% of the entry fee.
      • Cancelation within 48 hours of the start of the competition: No refund.