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2020 CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP TORREY PINES GC JULY 27 - AUGUST 1
CONTENTS
WELCOME........................................................................................ 3
ABOUT TORREY PINES GOLF CLUB..................................................... 4
HISTORY.......................................................................................................................... 4
OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................... 5
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND FORMAT................................................. 6
RULES OF PLAY & POLICIES................................................................ 7
PLAYER INFORMATION..................................................................................................... 7
PACE OF PLAY POLICY...................................................................................................... 11
LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION................................................................ 12
2020 EXEMPTIONS........................................................................................................... 13
2019 CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP............................................................. 14
CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPIONS.................................................. 16
COURSE DETAILS.............................................................................. 20
COURSE MAP .................................................................................................................. 20
SOUTH COURSE............................................................................................................... 21
NORTH COURSE............................................................................................................... 30
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WELCOME CGA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE DEAR COMPETITORS, Welcome to the 109th California Amateur Championship at Torrey Pines GC. The championship will be conducted on both the North and South Courses, which play host to prestigious professional events, from the PGA Tour’s annual Farmers Insurance Open, to the unforgettable 2008 U.S. Open, and soon again, the U.S. Open Championship in 2021. Additionally, with names like Xander Schauffelle, Mark O’Meara and Johnny Miller etched in our history books, it’s safe to say you are in good company. We know Torrey Pines GC will provide an excellent environment for fierce competition and a memorable experience with only the best playing conditions possible and stunning views of San Diego all week long. On behalf of the CGA, I would like to congratulate all of you who qualified within a record-setting field of more than 1,100 entries. It’s a wonderful opportunity to precede next year’s U.S. Open, especially during such an unprecedented time battling COVID-19 and the uncertainty that goes along with it. In a moment of time where golf was put on hold indefinitely, we are grateful to see the California Amateur Championship live on. We remain committed to safely conducting our events given the ongoing nature of the pandemic. Please be sure to review the contents in this Handbook, which are intended to assist you in your preparations for the championship. Play well, Chris Wilson
ABOUT
HISTORY
TORREY PINES GOLF CLUB
TORREY PINES GOLF CLUB HISTORY
Torrey Pines Golf Course is a 36-hole municipal public golf
facility, owned by the city of San Diego. It sits on the coastal
cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the community of La Jolla,
just south of Torrey Pines State Reserve. Opened 63 years ago
in 1957, it was built on the site of Camp Callan, a U.S. Army
installation during World War II.
Torrey Pines has two famous 18-hole golf courses, North and
South, both designed by William F. Bell (son of noted course
architect William P. Bell). The South Course was redesigned by Rees Jones in 2001, and is now 7,802
yards in length from the back tees with par at 72. The North Course was redesigned by Tom Weiskopf
in 2016, switching the front nine with the back nine so that the famous ocean views are now enjoyed by
golfers finishing their rounds.
Since the late 1960s, Torrey Pines has hosted the Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour. Held annual-
ly in January or February, the tournament uses both courses for the first two rounds and the South Course
for the final two rounds. Torrey Pines hosts the San Diego City Amateur Golf Championships every
July, and the Junior World Golf Championships every July. It hosted the 2008 U.S. Open on the South
Course, won by Tiger Woods in sudden-death after an 18-hole playoff versus Rocco Mediate. Torrey
Pines is scheduled to host the 2021 U.S. Open on the South Course.
The course is named for the Torrey Pine, a rare tree that grows in the wild only along this local stretch of
the coastline in San Diego County and on Santa Rosa Island.
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OVERVIEW COURSE OVERVIEW CLUB ESTABLISHED: 1957 ARCHITECT: William F. Bell & William P. Bell Redesigned by Rees Jones (South – 2001) and Tom Weiskopf (North – 2016) NORTH COURSE SOUTH COURSE GREENS: Bentgrass GREENS: Poa Annua FAIRWAYS: Kikuya FAIRWAYS: Kikuya ROUGH: Kikuya/Ryegrass ROUGH: Kikuya/Ryegrass COURSE RATING: 75.8 COURSE RATING: 78.2 SLOPE: 134 SLOPE: 144 YARDAGE: 7,258 YARDAGE: 7,802 PAR: 72 PAR: 72 MEN’S COURSE RECORD: 61 MEN’S COURSE RECORD: 63 (Brandt Snedeker and Mark Brooks) (Greg Chalmers) DEPUTY DIRECTOR, GOLF DIVISION: Mark Marney ASSISTANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR, GOLF DIVISION: Scott Bentley GOLF COURSE MANAGER: Mike Jones and John Howard SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT: Rich McIntosh SUPERINTENDENT: Rob Browns 5
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND FORMAT MONDAY, JULY 27 ROUND 1 - STROKE PLAY 156 players (playing in groups of three) North & South Courses: 6:45 – 10:55 a.m. (Hole 1) TUESDAY, JULY 28 ROUND 2 - STROKE PLAY 156 players (playing in groups of three) North & South Courses: 6:45 – 10:55 a.m. (Hole 1) *Playoff to determine final qualifying spot for match play: North Course, Hole 1 at approx. 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 ROUND OF 32: MATCH PLAY South Course: 6:45 – 9 a.m. (Hole 1) THURSDAY, JULY 30 ROUND OF 16: MATCH PLAY South Course: 6:45 – 7:48 a.m. (Hole 1) FRIDAY, JULY 31 QUARTERFINALS: MATCH PLAY South Course: 6:45 – 7:12 a.m. (Hole 1) SEMIFINALS: MATCH PLAY South Course: 12:15 and 12:24 p.m. (Hole 1) SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 36-HOLE FINAL: MATCH PLAY South Course: 6:45 a.m. / 12 p.m. (Hole 1) *Awards ceremony will immediately follow the final round. 6
RULES OF PLAY & POLICIES
PLAYER INFORMATION
STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS
Starting times and pairings will be e-mailed to players and posted online at scga.org and ncga.org.
Players are encouraged to arrive at their assigned tee well in advance of their starting time, as the starter
will have information to discuss with each player in the group. Furthermore, 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. Lead groups should plan to be at their
assigned tee 10 minutes in advance of their starting time. Subsequent groups are encouraged to arrive
once the preceding group has teed off.
Materials such as tees, pencils, and hole location sheets will not be distributed until further notice. Refer
to the championship’s COVID-19 Guidelines for Competitions for further instructions.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
The City of San Diego is generously reserving space on its
tee sheet - including during twilight hours - for participants in
the California Amateur Championship.
• Practice rounds may be scheduled by calling Torrey
Pines GC at (858) 552-1662 between July 1 – 17 (on
Mondays – Fridays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to
3 p.m. (with strong preference between 8:30 - 9 a.m.)
• If unable to reach someone in the office, email mc-
jones@sandiego.gov with a subject line of “STATE AM
PRACTICE” and specify your requested date and time
within the email.
• Participants must identify themselves as a contestant in
the California Amateur Championship.
• The following practice round rates will apply, all of
which have been discounted 25% for participants:
North Course Rates:
Twilight: $72 (weekday); $91 (weekend)
Non-Twilight: $92 (weekday); $114 (weekend)
South Course Rates:
Twilight: $122 (weekday); $151 (weekend)
Non-Twilight: $152 (weekday); $189 (weekend)
PARKING AND REGISTRATION
• Ample parking is available at the facility.
• All participants must check in at the registration table located on the main deck outside the Golf Shop
on either Sunday, July 26 (12 – 3 p.m.) or Monday beginning at 5:30 a.m.
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DRIVING RANGE & PRACTICE FACILITIES
The driving range and practice facilities will be open by 5:45 a.m. each day of the championship.
TEES AND HOLE YARDAGES
Play will predominantly be from the course’s tournament yardages; however, there will be significant
variety throughout the championship. Click here for hole-by-hole yardages for both the North Course and
South Course.
LOCKER ROOM
There is not a locker room available on-site.
FOOD SERVICE
Information regarding the availability of food and beverage will be distributed to contestants closer to the
championship.
GOLF SHOP PURCHASES
Cash or major credit cards will be accepted for all purchases on property.
SPECTATORS
• Spectators are prohibited during the first two rounds of the California Amateur Championship.
• Two spectators per player will be permitted starting on the Round of 32 (Wed., July 29)
• Spectators must always maintain social distancing and must walk.
• If spectators have any questions leading up to the event, please contact the SCGA
Championships & Golf Operations.
PHOTO GALLERY
Professional photos will be taken throughout the championship.
Photos will be available online and are available for download
and purchase at scga.pixieset.com.
LODGING
The host hotel for the championship is the Hilton La Jolla Tor-
rey Pines, conveniently located on-site. Reservations should be
made as soon as possible by clicking here.
RULES OF PLAY
• Players must familiarize themselves with the championship’s
COVID-19 Guidelines for Competitions.
• The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and The R&A
govern play.
• Local Rules and Terms of the Competition can be found on the
CGA Hard Card and the Notice to Players that will be emailed
to players the day prior to the qualifier.
• Click here to review the CGA Pace of Play Policy.
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AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION
• During a round, a player must not ride on any form
of motorized transportation except as authorized or
later approved by the Committee (Model Local Rule
G-6).
• Players seeking to use a golf cart due to a medical
or ADA-related reason must make arrangements
with championship staff in advance of the champi-
onship.
• Pull or push carts are permitted.
CADDIES
Caddies are prohibited until further notice.
DRESS CODE
• Players must be properly attired in golf shirts, slacks, Bermuda-length dress or golf shorts and soft
spike shoes.
• Shirts must be tucked in and hats must be worn forward.
• Jeans (any color or any kind), T-shirts, and tank tops are prohibited.
MOBILE DEVICE POLICY
• Players, caddies, and spectators should turn mobile devices off or to silent mode while on the prop-
erty and limit calls to the club’s parking lot.
• Live scoring will be available throughout the championship at scga.org and ncga.org.
CODE OF CONDUCT
By submitting an entry for any CGA-administered competition, the contestant understands that his/her
participation is at the sole discretion of the CGA. A contestant may be removed from any competition at
the discretion of the CGA staff or Championship Committee at any time before or during the competition.
Incidents of unbecoming conduct or actions deemed to be detrimental to the image of the CGA or the
“Spirit of the Game” are grounds for such removal and suspension from future CGA-administered compe-
titions. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Willful damage of the golf course or golf course property
• Club throwing or unnecessary club tossing
• Offensive or unbecoming language
• Public criticism of golf course or verbal abuse of CGA staff, officials, volunteers, host club staff or
other contestants
• Potential endangerment of others
• Conduct deemed unbecoming
• Failure to post scores for handicapping purposes
• Manipulation of scores posted for handicapping purposes
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CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS • To withdraw for any reason prior to the start of the championship, a player must notify the SCGA Championships & Golf Operations Department at champs@scga.org or (818) 980-3630. • Failure to notify tournament staff will subject the player to suspension from future CGA competitions. Refund Policy: • Cancelation prior to the entry closing date: Full refund less a $10 administrative fee. • Cancelation after the entry closing date and more than 48 hours prior to the start of the competi- tion: 50% of the entry fee. • Cancelation within 48 hours of the start of the competition: No refund. 10
PACE OF PLAY POLICY The Tournament Committee at each competition will determine the maximum allowable time each group is permitted to play the round. This time will be posted on each player’s scorecard and each player is expected to maintain a pace faster than the maximum allowable time. The round ends when all players in the group have holed out at the final hole. In four-ball stroke play, the round ends when all sides com- plete the final hole, either by both partners holing out or by one partner holing out on the final hole and the other partner choosing not to do so. LEAD GROUP(S): The lead group(s) must finish their round within the maximum allowable time established by the com- mittee. If they finish over the maximum allowable time, each player will be assessed a penalty of two strokes to their score for the final hole. • Exception: If the lead group is held up by play that was sent out before them, or play that began on another starting hole, they will be exempt from penalty if they finish over their maximum allowable time but within 14 minutes of the group in front of them. SUBSEQUENT GROUPS: Subsequent groups must finish their round within the maximum allowable time established by the com- mittee. If they finish over the maximum allowable time, they must finish within 14 minutes of the group in front of them. If they finish over the maximum allowable time and more than 14 minutes behind the group in front of them, each player will be assessed a penalty of two strokes to their score for the final hole. EXEMPTIONS FROM PENALTY: If a group does not finish within their maximum allowable time due to circumstances beyond their control (such as a ruling or a ball search on the final hole, or any other circum- stances which the Committee deems to be exceptional) but was otherwise in position during the play of the final four holes, the Committee may be justified in waiving the penalty. Being in position means to be at a point on the course with- in 14 minutes of when the group in front of you was at that same point. Any group that has a slow, deliberate, or non-responsive player may report the player to SCGA officials at any time during the round and the player will be monitored. If the tournament committee identifies that a player (or players) in the group is the cause of the group failing to maintain pace of play and determines other players are playing within the requirements of this policy, those meeting the requirements of this policy may be absolved from penalty while others may not. THE CGA TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVIEW ALL PENALTY SITUATIONS. 11
LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE
COMPETITION
LOCAL RULES AND TERMS
OF THE COMPETITION
The Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and The R&A Rules Limited govern play. These Local Rules and Terms
of the Competition are in effect at all California Amateur Championships and qualifying rounds. See applicable championship or qual-
ifying round Notice to Players and Entry Application for modifications or additions to these Local Rules and Terms of the Competition.
Complete text of the Rules and Local Rules may be found in the Official Guide to the Rules of Golf, effective January 2019.
Unless otherwise noted, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule is the general penalty.
OUT OF BOUNDS — Defined by the line between the course-side PACE OF PLAY – See separate memorandum to players for pace of
points, at ground level, of white stakes and fence posts. play policy.
PENALTY AREAS — When a penalty area is defined on only one STOPPING AND RESUMING PLAY – Local Rule as prescribed in
side, it extends to infinity. When a penalty area is connected to Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. Model Local
the out-of-bounds edge, the penalty area extends to and coincides Rule J-1.
with out of bounds.
All practice areas are closed during an immediate suspension for
GROUND UNDER REPAIR – Defined by white lines. French drains a dangerous situation until the Committee has declared them open.
are ground under repair. Players who practice on closed practice areas will be asked to stop
RELIEF FROM SEAMS OF CUT TURF (SOD SEAMS) — Local Rule practicing; failure to stop practicing might result in disqualification.
as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. An immediate suspension will be signaled by one prolonged air
Model Local Rule F-7. horn note. All other types of suspension will be signaled by three
AERATION HOLES – Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the consecutive air horn notes. Resumption of play will be signaled by
Committee Procedures is in effect. Model Local Rule E-4. two short air horn notes.
EDGING GROOVES – Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of WHEN COMPETITION IS FINAL — A competition is deemed to have
the Committee Procedures is in effect. Model Local Rule F-19. closed when the result (including the result of a playoff, if appli-
cable) has been officially announced or, in stroke play qualifying
WHITE-LINED AREAS TYING INTO ARTIFICIALLY SURFACED ROADS followed by match play, when the player has teed off in his/her
AND PATHS —White-lined areas of ground under repair and the first match.
artificially surfaced roads, paths or other identified obstructions
that they are connected to are a single abnormal course condition CODE OF CONDUCT* – By submitting an entry for any CGA-ad-
when taking relief under Rule 16.1. ministered competition, the contestant understands that his/her
participation is at the sole discretion of the CGA. A contestant may
WOOD CHIPS AND MULCH – Are loose impediments. be removed from any competition at the discretion of the CGA staff
INTEGRAL OBJECTS – Include artificial walls and pilings when or Championships and Golf Operations Committee at any time be-
located in penalty areas and bunkers. fore or during the competition. Incidents of unbecoming conduct or
actions deemed to be detrimental to the image of the CGA or the
PROHIBITING USE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF SHOES – Local Rule
“Spirit of the Game” are grounds for such removal and suspension
as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect.
from future CGA-administered competitions. These include, but are
Model Local Rule G-7.
not limited to, the following:
LIST OF CONFORMING DRIVER HEADS – Local Rule as pre-
• Willful damage of the golf course or golf course property
scribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect.
Model Local Rule G-1. • Club throwing or unnecessary club tossing
• Offensive or unbecoming language
BROKEN OR SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED CLUB – Local Rule
• Public criticism of golf course or verbal abuse of SCGA staff,
as prescribed in the Clarifications to the 2019 Rules of Golf is in
officials, volunteers, host club staff or other contestants
effect. Model Local Rule G-9.
• Potential endangerment of others
BACK-ON-THE-LINE-RELIEF – Local Rule as prescribed in the • Conduct deemed unbecoming
Clarifications to the 2019 Rules of Golf is in effect. Model Local • Failure to post scores for handicapping purposes
Rule E-12. • Manipulation of scores posted for handicapping purposes
PRACTICE — Prior to and after a round in stroke play, a player
may practice on the designated practice areas. Rule 5.2b cover- PENALTY FOR BREACH OF CODE OF CONDUCT
ing practice in stroke play is modified in this way: A player may
FIRST OFFENSE: Warning
not practice on the competition course before or between rounds.
Penalty for breach of Local Rule, see Rule 5.2. SECOND OFFENSE: Disqualification
*The Committee may disqualify a player for serious misconduct in
failing to meet the Code’s standards.
122020 EXEMPTIONS
• Past 10 California Amateur Champions
• 2019 California Amateur Championship (Match Play Qualifiers)
• 2019 NCGA Points List (top ten finishers)
• 2019 SCGA Points List (top ten finishers)
• Current NCGA/SCGA Champions
• 2019 NCGA Amateur Match Play Championship (Quarterfinalists)
• 2019 SCGA Amateur Championship (Top-10 finishers)
• 2020 CIF State Boys High School Champion
• 2019 California Senior Amateur Champion
• 2019 U.S. Amateur (1), U.S. Mid-Amateur (2), and U.S. Junior Amateur (3) Match Play Qualifiers
• NCGA/SCGA members listed on the top 500 on the WAGR as of March 1, 2020
• Special Exemptions as selected by the NCGA & SCGA
WILLIAM MOUW
2019 CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPION
132019 CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP
YOUNG TALENT, OLD TROPHY: PEPPERDINE’S
MOUW TAKES CAL AM TITLE
Chino resident William Mouw entered the 108th California
Amateur Championship as the highest ranked player in the
field in the World Amateur Golf Rankings.
The 18-year-old Pepperdine freshman-to-be lived up to the
billing and will soon be making a quick ascent up from
what will be a former No.58 ranking.
The No.24 seeded Mouw became one of the youngest
California Amateur winners ever after defeating No.3
Christian Banke, 4 and 2, in Saturday’s 36-hole finale on
the Dunes Course at Monterey Peninsula Country Club. The
youngest champ ever remains Mac Hunter, who captured
the title in 1972 at the age of 16.
Regardless, Mouw’s name joins a list of champions that
includes Ken Venturi, Johnny Miller and Mark O’Meara.
“It feels great. It’s an honor to have my name with those guys,” said Mouw, who prepped at Ontario
Christian High. “It was a great match. We both played great.”
Down a hole following the morning 18, Mouw instantly knotted things up with a win on the 19th hole
when he stiffed his approach to within 3 feet of the pin for birdie.
After tying the next four holes, Mouw grabbed his first lead since early in the match when he drained a
15-foot putt for birdie on the par-4 24th hole (No.6). From there, his putter began heating up. Two holes
later on the 26th hole (No.8), he sank a 7-foot birdie to go 2-up.
Following a Banke bogey on the par-3 28th
hole (No.10), Mouw held a commanding
3-up lead. Banke, a senior at San Diego
State and the younger brother of 2014 Cali-
fornia Women’s Championship winner Sara
Banke, got one hole back with a win on the
par-4 29th hole (No.11) after nearly driving
the green, but he’d never get any closer.
Just a hole later, Banke’s approach shot
found the greenside bunker, leading to a bo-
gey and re-upping Mouw’s cushion to 3-up.
On the 34th hole (No.16), Banke tried to
make something happen but pulled his drive
far left. His second shot never reached the
green, while Mouw got on in two. Banke’s
14last gasp third shot stopped far short of the flagstick, sealing the victory for Mouw. “My putting wasn’t the best this week. I just told myself to just keep going. Some will eventually fall,” Mouw said. “I’ll en- joy this win, and then go home and get back to work on the greens.” In the morning 18, Mouw at first looked like he was going to run away with it. He’d quickly build a 3-up lead through the first six holes before Banke, who had his father, Dana Banke, on the bag as caddie clawed his way back to not only tie the match but take a 2-up lead. A birdie on the 18th helped Mouw close the gap to just one hole as the two entered the break. All week long, Mouw was able to rely on his father, Billy, who was his caddie, for support. Billy Mouw owns and operates a chicken farm in Chino. But Mouw also got help during the week via some phone calls with his mental coach. That also helped Mouw get through the grind of what is a long week. Over just the last two days of competition, Mouw estimated that he’d walked a total of around 23 miles. “My mental coach and I talked about how long the week is and that I needed to just keep plodding along with no big expectations. Visualize, verbalize and realize,” said Mouw, who hit 15 of 16 greens in the afternoon round. “This is going to be a great confidence booster going into college.” Recap courtesy of NCGA 15
CALIFORNIA AMATEUR CHAMPIONS
YEAR CHAMPION RUNNER-UP MARGIN MEDALIST SITE
Monterey
2019 William Mouw Christian Banke 4&2 Sean Yu
Peninsula CC
Hidetoshi Omni La Costa
2018 Bobby Bucey 1 up Cody Hall
Yoshihara Resort & Spa
The Olympic
2017 PJ Samiere Noah Norton 1 up Eddy Lai
Club
Bryan
Hidetoshi
2016 Shintaro Ban 5&4 Baumgarten Valencia CC
Yoshihara
Andrew Levitt
2015 Shotaro Ban Joshua Sedeno 5&4 Satch Herrmann Lake Merced GC
Omni La Costa
2014 Xander Schauffele Beau Hossler 2 up Jason Anthony
Resort & Spa
Corey Pereira
Bryson Monterey
2013 Cory McElyea 3&2 Xander
Dechambeau Peninsula CC
Schauffele
2012 Kevin Marsh Ben Geyer 4&3 Bhavik Patel La Cumbre CC
The Olympic
2011 Bhavik Patel Kevin Wentworth 8&6 Philip Chian
Club
Rancho Santa Fe
Scott Almquist
2010 Scott Travers Harry Rudolph III 4&3 GC &
Kevin Fitzgerald
La Jolla CC
Geoff Gonzalez
2009 Geoff Gonzalez Jeff Wilson 3&2 Lake Merced GC
Nick Delio
Matt Hoffenberg
Lakeside GC &
2008 Nick Delio Austin Roberts 7&5 Alex Kim
Oakmont CC
Scott McGihon
Monterey
2007 Josh Anderson Joe Greiner 4&3 Blake Trimble
Peninsula CC
2006 Jordan Nasser Jeff Gilchrist 3&2 Steve Woods Pebble Beach GL
2005 Don DuBois Joseph Bramlett 2&1 Jordan Cox Pebble Beach GL
2004 Spencer Levin Mark “Buzz” Peel 4&3 Mark Sear Pebble Beach GL
2003 Patrick Nagle Spencer Levin 4&3 Roy Moon Pebble Beach GL
2002 Eddie Heinen Jonathan Echols 1 up Don DuBois Pebble Beach GL
2001 Darryl Donovan Travis Johnson 4&3 Jeff Wilson Pebble Beach GL
Todd Miller Bayonet/Black
2000 Nick Jones Troy McKinley 2 up
James Stewart Horse GC
16YEAR CHAMPION RUNNER-UP MARGIN MEDALIST SITE
Ed Cuff, Jr.
1999 Tim Hogarth Gary Vanier 38 holes Pebble Beach GL
Steve Conway
1998 Ed Cuff, Jr. Bobby Rodger 5&4 Craig Steinberg Pebble Beach GL
1997 Jason Gore Scott Watson 6&5 Tim Hogarth Pebble Beach GL
1996 Mark Johnson Brian Crocker 8&7 Jeff Gilchrist Pebble Beach GL
1995 Jeff Sanday John Pate 1 up Mark Johnson Pebble Beach GL
1994 Steve Woods Ed Cuff, Jr. 5&3 Steve Woods Pebble Beach GL
1993 Casey Boyns Joey Ferrari 2&1 Casey Boyns Pebble Beach GL
1992 Todd Demsey David Berganio, Jr. 5&4 Harry Rudolph III Pebble Beach GL
1991 Harry Rudolph III Sandy Galbraith 3&2 Sandy Galbraith Pebble Beach GL
Mark Johnson
1990 Charlie Wi Gary Vanier 3&2 Pebble Beach GL
Paul Stankowski
Jerry Michals
1989 Casey Boyns Dave Stockton, Jr. 3&1 Pebble Beach GL
Gary Vanier
1988 Don Parsons Randy Haag 5&4 Aaron Meeks Pebble Beach GL
Bob Lasken
1987 Mike Springer Bob May 4&3 Tim Loustalot Pebble Beach GL
Steve Bogan
1986 Terrence Miskell Mike Blewett 5&4 Dana Banke Pebble Beach GL
1985 Sam Randolph, Jr. Brad Greer 5&4 Sam Randolph, Jr. Pebble Beach GL
1984 Duffy Waldorf Mark Phillips 2&1 Duffy Waldorf Pebble Beach GL
1983 Kris Moe Tracey Makazaki 8&6 Gregg Twiggs Pebble Beach GL
1982 Gary Vanier Bob Blomberg 3&2 Corey Pavin Pebble Beach GL
1981 Joe Tamburino Brian Lindley 4&2 Mike Barnblatt Pebble Beach GL
1980 Bobby Clampett Jim Kane 6&4 Bobby Clampett Pebble Beach GL
1979 Mark O’Meara Lennie Clements 8&7 Lennie Clements Pebble Beach GL
1978 Bobby Clampett Ray Pellegrini 5&4 Don Levin Pebble Beach GL
1977 Lee Mikles Ted Lyford 2&1 Tom Culligan Pebble Beach GL
1976 Mike Brannan Ron Commans 3&2 Scott Simpson Pebble Beach GL
C. Richardson
1975 John Cook Bob Blomberg 2&1 Pebble Beach GL
Curtis Worley
1974 Curtis Worley Mike Brannan 2&1 Craig Stadler Pebble Beach GL
1973 Mike Brannan Dick Runkle 37 holes Mike Brannan Pebble Beach GL
1972 Mac Hunter Bob Roos 2 up Mark Pfeil Pebble Beach GL
17YEAR CHAMPION RUNNER-UP MARGIN MEDALIST SITE
1971 Doug Nelson Sandy Galbraith 8&7 Sandy Galbraith Pebble Beach GL
1970 Bob Risch Vic Loustalot 39th hole Tom Smith Pebble Beach GL
1969 Forrest Fezler Steve Stimace 8&6 Ted Lyford Pebble Beach GL
1968 Johnny Miller Les Peterson 12 & 10 Les Peterson Pebble Beach GL
1967 Bob E. Smith Jim Rheim 7&5 Arne Dokka Pebble Beach GL
Bob Eastwood
1966 Bob Eastwood Vic Loustalot 3&2 Cesar Sanudo Pebble Beach GL
Jack Bariteau
1965 Vern Callison Dr. Art Butler 5&4 Dr. Art Butler Pebble Beach GL
1964 Steve Opperman Guy Bill 37 holes Ron Cerrudo Pebble Beach GL
1963 Dr. Paul Travis Dick Runkle 3&2 Peter Choate Pebble Beach GL
1962 Dick Lotz Ron Cerrudo 5&3 John Lotz Pebble Beach GL
1961 John Richardson John Lotz 2&1 Pebble Beach GL
1960 Larry Bouchey George Gallios 7&5 Dr. Art Butler Pebble Beach GL
Don Morgan
1959 Vern Callison Dick Runkle 6&4 Pebble Beach GL
Bob Roos
1958 Eli Bariteau Dan Morgan 1 up Dan Morgan Pebble Beach GL
Dr. William
1957 Tal Smith Dick Giddings 7&6 Pebble Beach GL
O’Neal
Bob Silvestri
1956 Ken Venturi Dr. Frank Taylor 2&1 Pebble Beach GL
Ken Venturi
1955 Dr. Frank Taylor Jack Lovegren 3&2 Tom Draper Pebble Beach GL
Dr. William
1954 Dr. Frank Taylor Walt Gilliam 3&2 Pebble Beach GL
O’Neal
1953 Gene Littler Dr. Frank Taylor 5&4 Ken Venturi Pebble Beach GL
1952 Bob Silvestri Bruce McCormick 1 up Gene Littler Pebble Beach GL
1951 Ken Venturi Dr. Frank Taylor 7&6 Bud Holscher Pebble Beach GL
1950 Bob Gardner Willie Barber 7&5 Fred Jordan Pebble Beach GL
Gene Littler
1949 Mac Hunter Gene Littler 39 holes Tal Smith Pebble Beach GL
John Dawson
1948 Eli Beriteau Bob Rosburg 37 holes Russell York Pebble Beach GL
1947 Bob Gardner Smiley Quick 2&1 Morgan Fottrell Pebble Beach GL
1946 Bruce McCormick Ernie Pieper, Jr. 2&1 Eli Bariteau Pebble Beach GL
1945 Bruce McCormick Jack Nounnan 4&3 John Dawson Pebble Beach GL
18YEAR CHAMPION RUNNER-UP MARGIN MEDALIST SITE
1944 Ernie Pieper, Jr. Bob Rosburg 5&4 Bob Rosburg Pebble Beach GL
1943 Elmer Cites Bob Rosburg 8&6 Henry Suico Pebble Beach GL
1942 John Dawson Bob Gardner 3&1 Bud Brownell Pebble Beach GL
1941 Ernie Peiper, Jr. Bob Gardner 4&2 Ralph Lomelli Pebble Beach GL
1940 Ed Monaghan Jack Gage 7&5 Rennie Kelly Pebble Beach GL
1939 Jack Gage Walt Gilliam 3&2 Roger Kelly Pebble Beach GL
1938 Roger Kelly Bob McGlashen 8&7 Roger Kelly Pebble Beach GL
Ernest Combs
1937 Roger Kelly Mat Palacio, Jr. 12 & 10 Pebble Beach GL
Frank Hixon
1936 Mar Palacio, Jr. J.M. Rea 1 up Roger Kelly Pebble Beach GL
1935 Jack Gaines Stuart Hawley 2&1 Ernie Pieper, Jr. Pebble Beach GL
John Robbins
1934 Stuart Hawley Don Edwards 1 up Pebble Beach GL
Jack Nounnan
1933 Charles Seaver Dr. Cliff Baker 2 up Pebble Beach GL
1932 Neil White Harold Thompson 3&2 Pebble Beach GL
1931 David Martin Ernie Pieper, Jr. 10 & 9 Pebble Beach GL
1930 Francis H.I. Brown Fay Coleman 10 & 9 Lawson Little Pebble Beach GL
J.J. McHugh
1929 Jack F. Neville F.C. Stevens, Jr. 3&1 Pebble Beach GL
Fay Coleman
1928 J.J. McHugh H. Chandler Egan 6&5 Jack Gaines Pebble Beach GL
1927 J.J. McHugh Dr. Paul M. Hunter 8&7 George Von Elm Pebble Beach GL
Donald Moe
1926 H. Chandler Egan J.J. McHugh 2&1 Pebble Beach GL
Oswald Carlton
1925 George Von Elm Frank Dolp 2&1 H. Chandler Egan Pebble Beach GL
Capt. A. Bullock-
1924 Rudie Wilhelm 7&5 Frank Godchaux Pebble Beach GL
Webster
1923 J.J. McHugh Fred Wright 9&8 Willie Hunter Pebble Beach GL
1922 Jack F. Neville Robert Hunter 11 & 9 E.S. Armstrong Pebble Beach GL
1921 Dr. Paul M. Hunter Gerald Marx 6&5 Paul Hunter Pebble Beach GL
1920 Dr. Paul M. Hunter E.S. Armstrong 6&5 Robert Hunter Pebble Beach GL
1919 Jack F. Neville Dr. C.H. Walter 5&4 Douglas Grant Pebble Beach GL
1918 Douglas Grant J.K. Wadley 8&7 Del Monte GC
1917 Chas. H. Walter Douglas Grant 1 up Douglas Grant Del Monte GC
1916 Larry Cowing R.Y. Hayne 5&4 Del Monte GC
19COURSE MAP
NORTH COURSE SOUTH COURSE
11480 N. TORREY PINES RD.
LA JOLLA, CA
(858) 552-1662
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20SOUTH COURSE HOLE-BY-HOLE DESCRIPTIONS SOUTH COURSE HOLE 1 PAR 4 450 YARDS The tee shot on this slight dogleg right should fa- vor the left of the fairway, leaving a clear path to a green that slopes up and away from the approach. The green is protected on both sides by bunkers. HOLE 2 PAR 4 389 YARDS The safe play is a tee shot down the left that should find a flat part of the fairway from which players can hit full shots of about 130 yards into a green that slopes severely from back to front. 21
SOUTH COURSE HOLE 3 PAR 3 200 YARDS Each day will present a different look, as two teeing grounds will be used. The two-level putting surface, falling dramatically from left to right, is deceptively difficult. The “shorter” days will get the tougher hole locations. HOLE 4 PAR 4 488 YARDS Seven Torrey Pines have been moved from the left of the fairway to the right to open up the cliffs on the left. The approach should be a long iron or utility club to a narrow putting surface that sits hard by the cliffs. 22
SOUTH COURSE HOLE 5 PAR 4 454 YARDS The key on this relatively straight hole is the ap- proach: the ball should come to rest on the front portion of the sloping green to give any chance of birdie. HOLE 6 PAR 5 560 YARDS Players can attack this par 5 by carrying the canyon on the right with a high draw. Other- wise, the prudent shot is down the left, avoid- ing five fairway bunkers. The difficulty on the second shot will be getting a long approach to land softly on the green. 23
SOUTH COURSE HOLE 7 PAR 4 462 YARDS A precise tee shot that avoids the single fairway bunker left and the canyon along the right will set up an approach to an uphill green that is deceptively narrow, especially in the back. HOLE 8 PAR 3 176 YARDS A middle iron will be needed to reach an un- dulating, two-tiered green that’s not fully visible from the tee. Avoiding a large front bunker and reaching the proper level is a must, as it will be difficult to get a long lag putt close to the hole. 24
SOUTH COURSE HOLE 9 PAR 5 614 YARDS This par 5 is reachable by only the longest hitters, so most players must hit the fairway from the tee to allow an aggressive lay-up, which will allow an accurate third shot and a chance to make birdie. HOLE 10 PAR 4 416 YARDS The best way to start the second nine with a birdie is to hit left center of the fairway from the tee, then hit a short iron to a sloping green that is guarded by bunkers on the front left and right. 25
SOUTH COURSE HOLE 11 PAR 3 221 YARDS This par 3 usually plays several yards longer than its official yardage because it plays into and across the prevailing wind. Don’t look for many approach shots to come to rest in the center of the green, as a severe slope will filter shots from right to left. HOLE 12 PAR 4 504 YARDS A generous fairway invites players to be aggres- sive off the tee. Anything less than a well-struck drive won’t allow this green to be reached in two. The ideal position for those who miss the green is short, since the green, which runs some 35 yards deep, is receptive to uphill chip shots. 26
SOUTH COURSE HOLE 13 PAR 5 614 YARDS An additional tee is back and to the left, calling for a drive of at least 240 yards to carry the canyon. Should players choose to go for the green in two, they will need to carry the second shot some 260 yards as the green is elevated and protected by bunkers and rough in front. HOLE 14 PAR 4 437 YARDS With the canyon running along the left of the fairway, players will play the ball safely out to the right, likely with a fairway wood. The most difficult hole location will be back right, but any shots missed long could result in bogey or worse, as there are hazards just off the back of the green. 27
SOUTH COURSE HOLE 15 PAR 4 478 YARDS Players who shape their shots won’t find much room here. Eucalyptus trees protect both sides of this tight fairway and the slightly uphill green slopes aggressively from right to left. Shots coming from the right had better land softly if a player wants to have putter in hand for his third shot. HOLE 16 PAR 3 223 YARDS The two teeing grounds have a dramatic effect on how this hole is played. The shorter tee, to the left, brings two green-side bunkers into play, but players can aim right and ride the prevail- ing breeze. The front of the green is open from the longer tee, but the wind can complicate the angle. 28
SOUTH COURSE HOLE 17 PAR 4 442 YARDS A high draw from the tee will take the fairway bunker on the right – 275 yards to the front of it – out of play. That will leave a middle-to-short- iron approach to an elevated, wide, and severe- ly undulating green protected by two bunkers in front. HOLE 18 PAR 5 570 YARDS The closing hole is a great par 5 – basically straight but with a twist in the drive zone – on which anything can happen. Just ask Bruce Devlin. In contention for the 1975 Andy Wil- liams San Diego Open, the Australian took six hacks to get his ball out of the water in front of the green on his way to making a 10. The pond is now called “Devlin’s Billabong.” 29
NORTH COURSE HOLE-BY-HOLE DESCRIPTIONS NORTH COURSE HOLE 1 PAR 4 421 YARDS Open the round with a straight-forward par-4 outlined by a bunker on the left-hand side and a large eucalyptus tree on the right. The expansive green is protected by front bunkers on either side. HOLE 2 PAR 4 495 YARDS With rolling hills and exceptional length, the sec- ond hole is the longest par-4 on the course and plays into a prevailing wind. A canyon borders the left side of this hole that features only one bunker. The split-level green provides an extra challenge for players who end up on the wrong tier. 30
NORTH COURSE HOLE 3 PAR 3 241 YARDS The first par-3 on the course directs players west and is challenging for players of all skill levels. In addition to the length, a deep bunker guards the small green perched neatly atop a hill. HOLE 4 PAR 4 479 YARDS The combination of difficulty and beauty of this par-4 hole is accented by trees and a large bunker on the corner of this downhill dogleg-left tee shot. Two more bunkers on either side of the large, semi-blind green make par a good score. 31
NORTH COURSE HOLE 5 PAR 5 525 YARDS The easiest and shortest of all par-5s on the North Course. On this slight dogleg-left that usu- ally plays downwind, players will want to avoid the bunkers to the right to reach the green in two. Only a small bunker on the left makes this hole attack-worthy, but notice the pin location on the tiered green. HOLE 6 PAR 4 416 YARDS This short par-4 features a single bunker on the left-hand side of the fairway. Another bunker protects the right side of a deep, narrow green that penalizes players either short with a false front or on the left due to the closely-mown area. 32
NORTH COURSE HOLE 7 PAR 4 322 YARDS This drivable par-4 is high-lighted by two bun- kers on the left side that challenge the tee shot. The green presents some putting, chipping and pitching challenges. Two well-played shots will yield a great chance for an easy birdie. HOLE 8 PAR 3 214 YARDS The tee on this par-3 is the highest point and offers a beautiful view of the course. It features an inviting downhill elevation change to a con- toured green that is shielded by extensive bun- kering on either side. 33
NORTH COURSE HOLE 9 PAR 5 556 YARDS The outward nine concludes with a mid-length par-5 bordered by trees and a bunker on the left in the landing area. The small green is well-pro- tected by two cavernous bunkers on both sides. A good opportunity for a birdie or easy par. HOLE 10 PAR 5 536 YARDS The back nine begins with a reachable par-5 that depends on a solid tee shot. Avoid a mas- sive bunker on the right to reach the green in two. The dramatic, small green features a blind coffin bunker and a great view of the Pacific Ocean. 34
NORTH COURSE HOLE 11 PAR 4 339 YARDS The second-shortest par-4 on the course de- ceives players with four visible bunkers from the tee box that appear to line the landing area. Three, however, are situated strategically around the green, making a conservative approach from the tee advantageous. HOLE 12 PAR 3 203 YARDS A wide, contoured green awaits players on this elevated par-3. Its signature feature is a vast ravine that defines the entire left side and forces a significant carry from the tees to safely reach the green. 35
NORTH COURSE HOLE 13 PAR 4 459 YARDS This demanding par-4 plays alongside the ravine on the left with a bunker on the right. The green is especially challenging because it features a unique “hog back” running through the middle. The deceptive approach shot plays longer than it looks. HOLE 14 PAR 4 451 YARDS This par-4 is another long, demanding hole. The challenge off the tee is to drive the ball between the eucalyptus trees on either side of the fair- way. It is one of course designer Tom Weiskopf’s favorite holes. 36
NORTH COURSE HOLE 15 PAR 3 202 YARDS The par-3 signature hole offers exceptional chal- lenge and beauty. Dramatic elevation off the tee offers a significant hardship into the large, tiered green, especially when considering the strong ocean breeze. HOLE 16 PAR 4 393 YARDS This par-4 tasks players with driving the ball across a valley to a narrow fairway while the second shot is played uphill to a blind green. The old navigational marker framing the green gives players the line of play on the approach. 37
NORTH COURSE HOLE 17 PAR 5 520 YARDS This par-5 is a reachable par-5. Players must avoid the large eucalyptus tree and two bunkers on the left. There is a canyon bordering the hole that impacts the second and third shots. The green location is adjacent to a canyon, making this an exciting risk-reward par-5. HOLE 18 PAR 4 486 YARDS The trying home hole heads toward the club- house and boasts one of the longest par-4s on the course. The landing area is semi-blind, but there are no fairway bunkers to contend with to provide balance. The complex green is the largest on the course and is protected by three bunkers. 38
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