Monday, March 31st Qualifying Information

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Entry Deadline: 
5:00pm (PST) Wednesday, March 26, 2008

5:00pm (PST) Friday, March 28, 2008 for PGA TOUR and Nationwide Tour Members

Entry Fee: 
Professionals & Amateurs  $350.00
Nationwide Tour/PGA TOUR members  $100.00

Qualifying Date: 
Monday, March 31, 2008

Courses: 

Castlewood Country Club
707 Country Club Circle  Pleasanton, CA  94566
925.846.2871

Stonebrae Country Club
222 Country Club Drive  Hayward, CA  94542
510.728.7878

Eligibility: 
Professionals and Amateurs with a certified handicap index of 2.0 or less.  The Northern California Section of the PGA reserves the right to verify the handicap index of amateurs and to refuse anyone not meeting the requirements.

Qualifying Spots: 
There will be a maximum of fourteen (14) spots available.

If you have any questions please contact the Northern Califoria Section office at 707.449.4742 or visit www.ncpga.com.

• Courtyard Marriott-Livermore
  2929 Constitution Drive
  Livermore, CA 94551
  925.243.1000
  
  Room Type Room Rate
  Single/Double $ 99.00
  King $ 99.00
  
  (approx 12 mins to the course, 8.2 mi)
  
  In the heart of the Livermore Valley Historic Wine Country, we are just minutes from the newly renovated Livermore Downtown shopping and dining district. Get ready for your day in one of our 121 spacious guest rooms. Amenities include indoor heated pool, whirlpool and fitness center with state of the art Precor Equipment. The Courtyard Cafe offers a full breakfast buffet at a reasonable price every day. Enjoy your favorite beverage in the Courtyard Lounge or order room service Monday through Thursday evening. Our complimentary shuttle service is available to take you directly to The Course at Wente Vineyards.

• Hawthorn Suites Livermore Wine Country
  1700 N Livermore Ave.
  Livermore, CA 94551
  925.606.6060
  (approx 12 mins to the course, 5.7 mi)
  
  Rate: $85.00 Standard

• Hampton Inn-Livermore
  2850 Constitution Drive
  Livermore, CA  94551
  925.606.6400
  
  Room Type                         Room Rate
  Standard Room                    $109.00
  
  (approx 14 mins to the course, 8.4 mi)
  *Group Code: PGA-LVWCC

• La Quinta Inn & Suites-Livermore
  7700 Southfront Road
  Livermore, CA 94551
  925.373.9600
  
  Room Type Rate
  
  Standard Room $79.00
  Standard Jacuzzi Room $99.00
  
  (approx. 17 mins to the course, 9.8 mi)
  *Group Name: LVWCC-PGA NWT

FROM THE NORTH
If you are traveling from the Walnut Creek, Alamo, Danville and San Ramon areas, please take Highway 680 South to 580 East heading toward Stockton. You will exit at Airway Blvd. Turn right on Airway and follow it to the stoplight at Kitty Hawk.  Turn right and proceed down Kitty Hawk which turns into Isabel.  Turn left on Concannon and follow that for approximately 2 miles to Arroyo.  Turn right on Arroyo and follow it to the course. 

FROM THE SOUTH
When traveling from the San Jose, Palo Alto, and Fremont areas, please take Highway 680 North. Immediately after the Calaveras Road - Sunol West 84 exit, take the Livermore 84 East exit off the freeway. Proceed along Highway 84 East approximately 7 miles. Turn right onto Wetmore and proceed to the end of the road. Turn right onto Arroyo Road and proceed approximately 2 miles to the course.

FROM THE EAST
If you are arriving from the Stockton, Modesto and Tracy areas, take Highway 580 West towards San Francisco. Take the Vasco Road exit and follow the loop to take you South on Vasco Road.  Proceed to the end of Vasco (approximately 4 miles) and turn right on to Tesla Road.  Approximately 2 miles down is Concannon Road, make a left at the stoplight on to Concannon.  Proceed to Arroyo (the next light), turn left and follow Arroyo to the course. 

FROM THE WEST
To reach Wente Vineyards from the San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley and Castro Valley areas, get on Highway 580 East heading towards Stockton. You will exit at Airway Blvd.  Turn right on Airway and follow it to the stoplight at Kitty Hawk.  Turn right and proceed down Kitty Hawk which turns into Isabel.  Turn left on Concannon and follow that for approximately 2 miles to Arroyo.  Turn right on Arroyo and follow it to the course. 

• Wente Vineyards
  5050 Arroyo Road
  Livermore, CA 94550
  925.456.2450
  

  The Wente Vineyards Restaurant is truly a feast for the senses. The open architecture is inviting, the air alive with rich, savory aromas. Lush vineyards and gardens greet you through classic French doors and you are immediately surrounded by Wente hospitality...a mix of understated elegance and warm familiarity. Then the dining begins!
  *Please note if you plan on dining here during the week of the Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship reservations will be required.

• Zephyr Grill & Bar
  1736 First Street
  Livermore, CA 94550
  925.961.1000
  Lunch everyday 11a-3p
  Dinner Sun-Thurs. 5p-10p
  Fri. & Sat 5p-11p
  
  Zephyr Grill & Bar is a new and wonderful full service restaurant with outdoor and indoor seating. They offer an atmosphere that is uniquely inviting with a menu that is creatively delicious.
  
  

• Hop Yard Alehouse & Grill
  3015-H Hopyard Road
  Pleasanton, CA  94588
  925.426.9600
  
  The sign of a good brew pub used to be how many countries were represented in its beer selection. In these days of microbreweries, the benchmark might be the number of California counties. And the Hopyard in Pleasanton-this year's winner for Best Beer Selection-doesn't disappoint, offering 30 beers on tap, most of them microbrews. The most popular beers, of course, are hometown favorites from the Hoptown Brewery, located conveniently next door.

• Pastas Trattoria
  405 Main Street
  Pleasanton, CA  94566
  925.417.2222
  
  A special place for authentic italian cuisine. Offering award winning pasta dishes, hand tossed pizzas, fresh veal, chicken and salmon specialties, as well as luscious desserts. Specializing in Tiramisu!

• Tour the Livermore Valley Wine Country!!
  (for more information about the different wineries please click here)
  
  *To download a map of the wineries click here
  
  Livermore Valley Wine Country welcomes you to share our world-class wines, poured for you with genuine warmth.
  
  This is a visitor's haven where you'll enjoy irresistible wine country hospitality. As the winemakers friends and family who founded our 30 beautiful wineries, we invite you to come taste our award winning wines, visit our friendly tasting rooms and experience our enthusiasm for making all of our guests feel like old friends.
  
  We are the East Bay's very own wine country. Only minutes from San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland. Wine Lover Events Every Weekend!!

• Boomer's Livermore
  2400 Kitty Hawk Road
  Livermore, CA 94550
  925.447.7275
  
  Miniature Golf, Bumper Boats, Gameroom, Go Karts and Lazer Tag all in one stop!

• Regal Hacienda Crossings 20 & IMAX
  5000 Dublin Blvd.
  Dublin, CA  94568
  925.560.9600
  
  Let's go to the Movies!
  
  To buy movie tickets online or check listings click here.

• Mt. Diablo State Park
  925.837.2525
  Hours: Gates open at 8am and close at sunset.
  
  This park is one of the ecological treasures of the San Francisco Bay Area. Discover for yourself the mountain's beautiful wildflowers, its extensive trail system, fascinating wildlife and distinctive rock formations.
  
  Click here for a brochure/map of the park