2026 SCGA MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 – 5, 2026

 

CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

 

Black Gold Golf Club

One Black Gold Drive

Yorba Linda, CA 92886

(714) 961-0060

blackgoldgolf.com  

 

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & GUIDELINES:

 

FORMAT:

  • 64 players in Two Divisions (32 men, 32 senior men) will compete in single-elimination match play.
  • Awards will be issued to all participants making the semifinals.

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 3

Rd. 1 of Senior Men’s Match Play – 16 matches (32 players in groups of four)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 7:30 to 8:40 a.m.

 

Rd. 1 of Men’s Match Play – 16 matches (32 players in groups of four)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 8:50 to 10:00 a.m.

 

 

                                                                        

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12

Rd. 2 of Senior Men’s Match Play – 8 matches (16 players in groups of two)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 7 to 8:10 a.m.

 

Rd. 2 of Men’s Match Play – 8 matches (16 players in groups of two)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 8:20 to 9:30 a.m.

 

Senior Men’s Quarterfinals – 4 matches (8 players in groups of two)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.

 

Men’s Quarterfinals – 4 matches (8 players in groups of two)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 1:15 to 2:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13

Senior Men’s Semifinals – 2 matches (4 players in groups of two)

Tee 1: 10-minute intervals 7:30 and 7:40 a.m.

 

Men’s Semifinals – 2 matches (4 players in groups of two)

Tee 1:  10-minute intervals – 7:50 and 8 a.m.

                                                                                     

Senior Men’s Championship 18 Hole Final – 1 match (2 players)

Tee 1 – 12:40 p.m.

 

Men’s 18 Hole Final – 1 match (2 players)

Tee 1 – 1 p.m.

 

REGISTRATION:

All participants are required to check-in with the SCGA upon arriving on Monday morning. A table will be located on the patio near the Golf Shop.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS:

  • Players may plan for practice rounds at their own expense. To book a practice round, contact the Golf Shop at (714) 961-0060 ext. 2.
  • Practice rounds are available anytime, seven days a week. Twilight rates apply, until Super Twilight begins. Please note, Super Twilight shown below (5 p.m.) will move to 4:30 p.m. on August 11th, then to 4 p.m. on September 1.
    • Monday – Thursday
      • Open – 4:59 p.m. | $81, $84 after July 20
      • 5 p.m. – Close | $59, $61 after July 20
    • Friday
      • Open – 4:59 p.m. | $93, $96 after July 20
      • 5 p.m. – Close | $70, $72 after July 20
    • Saturday – Sunday
      • Open – 4:59 p.m. | $106, $110 after July 20
      • 5: p.m. – Close | $77, $80 after July 20
  • Practice rounds are a privilege, not a right. The SCGA works with a variety of facilities throughout the course of the year, all of which have unique policies and procedures when it comes to practice rounds. These opportunities will be provided at the sole discretion of the host facility.
  • We are guests and must follow all facility policies and guidelines when on property. Behavior during practice rounds will be subject to the SCGA Code of Conduct.

 

STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS: 

  • The match play brackets and pairings will be released on Friday, July 31 online at scga.org.
  • Players are encouraged to arrive at their assigned tee well in advance of their starting time, as the SCGA starter will have information to discuss and distribute to each player in the group.  Furthermore, players arriving late will be penalized under Rule 5.3a of the Rules of Golf.  For example, the 8:00 a.m. starting time is defined as 8:00:00, 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 in time to watch the group in front of them tee off.

 

TEES & YARDAGE:   

  • The Open Men will play based off the BLACK yardage with various yardages being moved during the championship.
  • The Senior Men’s Division will play based off the BLUE yardage with various yardages being moved during the championship.
  • For hole-by-hole yardages of tee boxes in play, click here.

 

DRIVING RANGE:

  • The driving range will be available 1 hour prior to the first tee time on each morning of the championship. 
  • Range balls will be provided compliments of Black Gold and the SCGA.

 

FOOD SERVICE & PURCHASES:

  • The Restaurant will be open by 6 am each morning.
  • On Monday, August 3, a buffet will be offered for players only from 11:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. inside the clubhouse.
  • On Tuesday, August 4, a buffet will be offered for players only from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. inside the clubhouse.
  • On Wednesday, August 13, a limited menu will be in the restaurant from 11 to 12 p.m.
  • Cash and major cards are accepted for payment.   

 

STRACKALINE BOOKLETS:

The SCGA and StrackaLine have teamed up to allow our participants the availability to purchase Strackaline Yardage & Greens books at a 20% discount. Please click HERE to order your booklet. All booklets conform to the Rules of Golf and may be used in tournament play.

 

RULES OF PLAY:

 

GOLF CARTS, PULL/PUSH CARTS:

  • Golf carts are optional at the player’s expense. $20 per day, per player.
  • During Rounds 1 & 2, opponents must share a golf cart due to limited golf cart availability.  Beginning in Round 3, there will be a maximum of two carts per group.
  • Each player is entitled to one seat in a cart. If a player brings a caddie, the caddie may ride provided there is a vacant seat in one of the carts.  
  • Drivers must be at least 16 years of age (or older if club policy dictates).
  • Pull or push carts are permitted during the championship.

 

CADDIES & SPECTATORS:

  • Players may provide their own caddie (see the section on golf carts).  
  • Spectators are permitted but are not allowed in carts due to limited cart availability. 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 prior to 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 prior to the entry closing date: Full refund less a $20 administrative fee.
    • Cancelation after the entry closing date and more than 48 hours prior to the start of the competition: 50% of the entry fee.
    • Cancelation within 48 hours of the start of the competition: No refund.