Directions
Lodging
Travel, Directions, Lodging & Functions
Air Travel
The nearest major commercial airport is Oakland or San Francisco International which are both about 85 minutes from the SPMA venue. The airlines servicing Oakland are: Alaska, Aloha, American, Continental, Delta, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Mexicana, Southwest, TACA, United, United Express and US Airways. Oakland is a Southwest Airlines "hub".
The number of airlines servicing San Francisco are far to large to list here.
All such carriers can be accessed online for schedules, pricing, etc. via the link to the right. OAK & SFO are the only airports the SPMA provides complementary shuttle service. The next two closest major commercial airports are Sacramento & San Jose. Sacramento is about 120 miles away and San Jose is about 108 miles away.
Directions & Location
The SPMA venue, Mayacama GC, is north of San Francisco in Sonoma County in the wine country. It is 60 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge & about 52 miles from downtown Napa.
For driving directions from anywhere,
click the link of choice below and incert the applicable address coordinates.
The map to the right provides the route from the
airports the SPMA services with our complementary shuttles. Direction coordinates to the SPMA "Tournament Housing Site" (the hotel we negotiate the preferred rate with), to the course as well as from both airports should use the following addresses:
- Mayacama Golf Club
1240 Mayacama Club Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 569-2900
address TBD
(707) TBD
- San Francisco International Airport 800.435.9736
HWY 101, San Francisco, 94128
- Oakland International Airport
1 Airport Dr, Oakland, CA, 94621
All contestants flying in to the SPMA will be provided
courtesy shuttle service from & to the international airports serviced (OAK & SFO) to/from the host site / lodging during the time slot of 10:00am on March 18th through final match departures on March 22nd. Shuttle service is provided between the serviced airports, local lodging/accommodations and Mayacama GC. No complimentary shuttle service is provided from or any other airport except the private airport in the local area. Shuttles for ancillary activities might be arranged with advanced notice via the hotline. Shuttle hotline from March 18th through 22nd is 415.509.2002.
NOTICE - If you are not leaving the course area until after 6pm on 3/22, then you’re on your own for ground transportation. The SPMA shuttles from/to the serviced airports only. The SPMA shuttles are for contestants only with personal caddies, friends, relatives and any other non-contestant party shuttled on a "space available basis" only and only then if arranged in advance.
In the event you seek to arrive or depart at another airport or at a time outside the shuttle service date range, you'll need to obtain advance approval for us to schedule a pick up or drop off if it is possible. We make no assurance that we can pick up or drop you off at any airport other than those serviced (the closest commercial airport to the SPMA site). If you do not schedule an arrival airport shuttle by 3/16, you’re on your own to get to the SPMA venue. Contact the Tournament Director by 3/16 to schedule a shuttle.
The SPMA “Tournament Housing Site” is TBD.
Key terms negotiated for the SPMA group rate are:
- $xx per weekday night for a "Standard" room, $xx for a suite
- reserve room at group rate via phone at 209.TBD from xx to xx
- to get group rate, identify yourself as with "Scratch Players" group
- group room rate is for single or double occupancy
- group rate has a 2 night minimum (3/18-19 or 3/19-20) & covers all 4 nights
- included rooms will have a high speed internet connection if requested
- room upgrades at normal cost difference applicable to standard rates
- contestants will have close access to the SPMA "Hospitality Suite"
Click here for a map and directions between the course and the hotel. The standard rate for these SPMA group rooms starts at $xx per night. The special negotiated rate does not apply to any other night outside the 3/18-21 time slot. Room upgrade options are available. The SPC rooms allotment (40) is not guaranteed beyond xx.
The SPMA will make arrangements for “private accommodations” (code language for free housing meeting USGA Rules of Amateur Status criteria) for a limited number of contestants playing in the tournament. It is estimated that no more than 10 contestants will be extended such “free” housing by SPMA hosts who are primarily Mayacama members. Priority goes to contestants only who are flying in for the tournament. Again, private housing is for contestants only, exclusive of any relatives, spouses, caddies or any other non-contestant. The “pecking order” generally goes to those traveling the furthest. The SPMA “guarantees” private accommodations to any contestant flying in who is from outside the western USA meeting stipulated SPMA invitation criteria.
The tournament format & schedule is on the Conditions webpage linked above.
Wednesday, March 18th (first player arrival day)
Player shuttles commence at 10AM from the serviced airports
SPMA practice rounds with no carts (make times with the Pro Shop)
Player Registration in the afternoon in the Clubhouse (contestant tee prizes & Player Program)
No SPMA functions or meals planned
Players “Hospitality Suite” is open at the Tournament Housing Site ‘til about 11PM
Thursday, March 19th (last player arrival day, first SPMA round)
Late Player Registration in the early morning in the Clubhouse (contestant tee prizes & Player Program)
On course fruit, snacks & water provided at multiple locations (coolers)
Players “Hospitality Suite” is open after dinner at the Tournament Housing Site ‘til about 11PM
Friday, March 20th (second round of SPMA)
Full breakfast included at the Mayacama clubhouse
On course fruit, snacks & water provided at multiple locations (coolers)
Players “Hospitality Suite” is open at the Tournament Housing Site from around 5PM ‘til 11PM
Saturday, March 21st (first 2 rounds of SPMA match play)
Full breakfast included for match contestants in the Mayacama Clubhouse
On course fruit, snacks & water provided at multiple locations (coolers)
Lunch is included for match contestants at the Mayacama Clubhouse
SPMA contestants are "on their own" for dinner
Sunday, March 22nd (Semi's & Finals of SPMA)
Full breakfast included for Semi-Finalists in the Mayacama Clubhouse
On course fruit, snacks & water provided at multiple locations (coolers)
Lunch is included for Semi-Finalists at the Mayacama Clubhouse
Champion award presentation and other performance prizes immediately after conclusion of play
Click HERE for the current and 10 day local weather forecast for Santa Rosa, CA. Latter March is transitionally weather-wise for the year. The average high temperature in the latter part of March has been 67° with the average low about 46°. It is reasonable to expect likely temperatures during tournament play to be between 75° and 50°. The possibility of rainfall is unlikely but distinct with the average level of precipitation in the third week of March of about .9". It can get a tad cool in the early morning so having sweaters or the like is prudent and proper length shorts are permitted so plan attire needs accordingly and bring rain gear just in case. The course elevation is a tad above sea level. During the SPMA, sunrise will be about 7:10 and sunset about 7:25. The first tee time each day is 8:00AM and the last time during any round is no later than 2:10PM (weather permitting).