To:                   U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifying Competitors

 

From:              Bill Coomer, Director, Amateur & Professional Competitions

         Dean Terry, Official in Charge

                               

Date:               June 8, 2018

 

RE:                  Qualifying Information

                               

 

Venue Information

Venue              Owensboro Country Club

Address           400 East Byers Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42303

Golf Shop         (270) 683-3387

Key Staff          Jason Fitch, PGA Head Professional

 

Schedule of Events  

Monday, June 18 – 18 hole qualifier

 

Groupings & Starting Times

Starting times begin at 7:30 a.m. from Hole #1.

 

Practice Round

Practice rounds are available to players only on Friday, June 15th and Sunday, June 17th at a cost of $50. Reservations must be made by calling the Golf Shop at (270) 683-3387.

 

Course Setup:                            Par:         72     Yardage:    6518

 

Gold Tees will be used for this qualifying event.

 

NO Registration 

At the starting tees, the Notice to Competitors, Hole Location sheet and Pace of Play Policy will be available. Important:  Report to the starting tee no less than 5 minutes prior to your assigned starting time.  There is no call to the tee; it is the player’s responsibility to arrive on time.

 

Food & Beverage:

The golf course will have food and beverage services available.  Cash or credit charges are accepted.  Outside food and beverages are not allowed at the facility.   

 

General Information:

The Rules of the United States Golf Association govern play.  This information sheet, the USGA Rules hard card and any site-specific Local Rules and Conditions of Competition sheets are supplements to the Rules of Golf.  Local Rules of the host course do not apply.  Golf House Kentucky Rules Committee, who are charged with conducting this site, shall settle all questions.  Reference to the Rules and Appendix I may be found in the 2016-19 Rules of Golf book.  Unless otherwise noted the penalty for breach of a Local Rule or Condition is:  2 Strokes.

 

Distance-Measuring Devices:

The USGA DOES permit the use of distance-measuring devices for its championships.

 

Pace of Play Guidelines and Procedures:

This qualifying site uses the Golf House Kentucky Pace of Play Guidelines. Please review the pace of play guidelines and procedures prior to starting your round.

 

Player/Caddie Carts:

Golf carts are not permitted.  Pull/Push carts are allowed for the qualifier. 

 

Caddies:

Caddies are permitted, however you are responsible for making your own arrangements for a caddie.

• Parents/Step Parents or Legal guardians cannot caddie for the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship or sectional qualifiers.

 

Practice Range:

The practice range opens one hour before the first starting time weather permitting.  The cost of range balls is $5 and the cost is the responsibility of each contestant.

 

Qualifying Positions:

The number of qualifying positions will be posted when available.

 

Play-off:

In the event of a tie for the last qualifying place or the alternate positions, the players concerned shall compete in a hole-by-hole play-off.  The starting hole and time shall be announced at the scoreboard immediately after the Committee has verified the results of the qualifier.

 

Withdrawals: 

Please contact the USGA if you need to withdraw.  If you need to withdraw any time after 5:00 on June 17, please call (270) 559-0328 and leave a message on the voicemail.

 

Attire & Conduct:

Proper golf attire is required.  Blue jeans, designer jeans, tee shirts, and tank tops are prohibited.  Shorts must be mid-thigh.  Golf shirts with a traditional or mock collar are required.  The host club is a “spikeless facility.” 

 

Close of Competition:

The qualifying competition shall be deemed to have closed when all scores have been returned and the committee has approved the results.