TOURNAMENT DATE: Monday, July 22

 

DIRECTIONS: Take 275 to the 8 Mile Rd. exit. Go W on 8 Mile Rd., the course is on the left.

 

CLUB ADDRESS:  40941 Eight Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48167

 

LODGING: Hampton Inn Detroit/Northville - (734) 462.1119

 

PRACTICE ROUND:  Please contact the golf shop at 248-349-3681.  Contestants must call in advance to reserve a tee time and identify themselves as U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying contestants. Rates and availability are at the discretion of the host facility.

 

GPS AND RANGE FINDERS: In Sectional qualifying and the Championship proper, a player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only.  If a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his/her play, AND USES IT FOR THOSE OTHER CONDITIONS, the player is in breach of Rule 4.3, for which the penalty is TWO STROKES for the first breach of this rule and DISQUALIFICATION for a subsequent breach during the stipulated round.

 

FOOD:  The clubhouse will have food available for purchase.

 

CADDIES/CARTS: All players are required to walk. Contestants may carry their bag or bring their own caddie. Caddies must also walk. Carts are not permitted for caddies. Pull carts may be used if the host club allows them. Spectator carts are not permitted for USGA Qualifiers.

 

PRACTICE RANGE: Complimentary for players on the day of the competition, before play only.  Open one hour before the first tee time.

 

NON-METAL SPIKE POLICY: It is a condition of the competition that shoes with either traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or, regardless of design, spikes comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round.

 

PLAYOFF:  In case of ties, there will be a playoff immediately following play for the final spot as well as the order for the two (2) alternate positions. It is the responsibility of the player to be present and ready to play when called to the tee for a playoff.

 

WITHDRAWAL: If you must withdraw, please contact the USGA at (908) 234-2300 leading up to the tournament. If you must withdraw the night or weekend before then please get in touch with the GAM office at tournaments@gam.org or (248) 478-9242. If you call after business hours, please leave a message on voice mail #124. Failure to notify may result in suspension from future USGA and GAM competitions.