SCGA MEMBER OUTINGS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020

 

PLAYER INFORMATION

 

Bear Creek Golf Club

22640 Bear Creek Drive North

Murrieta, CA 92562

(951) 200-7275

bearcreekgc.com 

 

The following information is subject to change due to the ongoing concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic.   Updated information will be provided leading up to each event.

 

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & GUIDELINES:

Prior to participating, all participants must review the SCGA’s Policies & Procedures and COVID-19 Guidelines for Member Outings and Golf Cart Policy

 

BEAR CREEK GOLF CLUB:

Is tucked away in the foothills below the Santa Rosa Plateau in Murrieta, CA. It is a spectacular member only golf club with breathtaking views and a historic signature design by Jack Nicklaus. Established in 1982, Bear Creek has remained a prestigious course in the Inland Empire that continues to attract new members.

 

STARTING TIMES AND PAIRINGS: 

  • Starting times and pairings will be e-mailed to players and posted on the event portal in advance of the event.
  • Starting times will range from 10:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. with 10-minute intervals.
  • Due to COVID-19 players are encouraged to arrive no more than one hour prior to their assigned tee time and allow for 20-minutes of range time.

 

FOOD SERVICE AND PURCHASES:

  • Registration fees include: Guest green fees, cart and driving range. 
  • Food & Beverage Service:  
  • Snack Bar will be open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Grill Room located in the Clubhouse will be open till 3 p.m.
  • Lounge/Bar located in the Clubhouse will be open from 3 p.m. on.
  • Purchases in the Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Restaurant and Bar must be made with a credit card.
  • Bottled water will be provided prior to tee-off, please bring additional waters to last throughout your round, all water stations on the course are closed, but water is available for purchase.
  • Golf Shop will be open 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Once you arrive, if social distancing is not possible, face masks should be worn in accordance with local guidelines. Around the Clubhouse facilities, Golf Shop, Snack Bar and Restaurant, not required on the golf course.
  • Golf Host will not handle your bags, but players will be directed to the cart staging area.
  • Registration will be located outside the main Clubhouse and near the cart staging area.
  • A registration table will not be set-up to eliminate gatherings.
  • PLEASE BE ADVISED: In July Bear Creek had an unfortunate issue with their greens throughout the course. Bear Creek has advised:  "The greens are now more than playable, except for Hole #1 and Hole #16 playing on a temporary green". 
  • Those of you concerned with the recent issue the course is experiencing with their greens; please respond back to: bkemball@scga.org requesting a cancellation.  We will process a cancellation and provide a full refund. 
  • Golf Carts will be distributed to each player 15-minutes prior to their assigned tee time.
  • Single rider carts will be distributed, members of the same household may ride in the same cart
  • Please note, all water stations throughout the course and Clubhouse are closed due to COVID.  Water will be available for purchase at the Grill.
  • Tee times begin at 10:00 a.m. till 10:20 a.m. with 10-minute intervals.
  • Practice balls available on the Driving Range opening at 9:00 a.m., players should limit their range usage to no more than 20-minutes and maintain social distancing.
  • Temperatures are expected to be sunny with a high of 102 degrees.

 

TEES:

Choice of tees based on play ability.

 

PACE of PLAY:

  • Bear Creek GC has requested players to be mindful of a 4-hour round.

 

DRESS CODE:

  • Cargo shorts or cargo pocketed slacks are not allowed.
  • Hats worn forward.
  • 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.  

 

CANCELATIONS:

  • To withdraw for any reason prior to the start of a SCGA Member Outing, a player must notify the SCGA Championships & Golf Operations Department at champs@scga.org or by calling (818) 980-3630.
  • The player may also withdraw through his/her online player profile until entries close. If a player needs to withdraw on the morning of the event, notify the SCGA staff person through the golf shop staff at the host venue.
  • Refund Policy:
  • Cancelation prior to the entry closing date: Full less a $20 administrative fee.
  • Cancelation after the entry closing date and more than 48 hours prior to the event: 50% of the entry fee.
  • Cancelation within 48 hours of the event:  No refund.

 

For a complete listing of SCGA policies and procedures, click here.