Event Mission
The State Fair Men's Amatuer Championship is one of the oldest and most prestigious Amateur Championships in the West. Led by the leadership of the Sacramento Golf Council, the committee realizes the importance of the Championship in Sacramento, Northern California and the West. The Tournament Committee will strive to conduct the "Premiere Men's Amateur Golf Championship in the West" by continuing to provide a professional, experienced committee, tour like venue and always focusing on the players.
Tournament Format
The Championship is limited to 144 players. 84 of the 144 spots are reserved for players meeting the "exemption criteria" as stipulated under the Exemptions Section of the Eligibility page with the remaining 60 spots available via qualifying. Competition commences over a 54-hole stroke play format with 18 holes played each day. The field is cut after 36 holes to the low 45 players & ties. Ties for the championship title will be settled via a "sudden victory" playoff, starting immediately upon the conclusion of the final round of play from the first tee.
Tournament Schedule
Saturday, August 30th
6AM to 7PM
SFC grass range open (Range open 24 hours a day)
Round #1
7AM to 8:50
Wave #1 / 9 minute intervals / Groups of three
11:50 to 1:40
Wave #2 / 9 minute intervals / Groups of three
6PM to 7PM
SFC/Titleist Long Drive Competition (MacKenzie 1st Tee)
Sunday, August 31st
6AM to 7PM
SFC grass range open (Range open 24 hours a day)
Round #2
7AM to 8:50
Wave #1 / 9 minute intervals / Groups of three
11:50 to 1:40
Wave #2 / 9 minute intervals / Groups of three
8PM to 9PM
Cut to low 45 players and ties (call 575-2530 for Monday Times)
Monday, September 1st
6AM to 10AM
SFC grass range open
Round #3
7 to 9:30
Final Round / 9 minute intervals / Groups of three
1:30
Sudden victory playoff for the SFC title, if necessary, commences from the first tee
1:30
SFC Awards presentation immediately after the conclusion of play.