Players Memorandum
2018 KGA Senior Amateur, Persimmon Ridge GC
Tuesday - Wednesday, August 28-29, 2018
To: KGA Senior Amateur Competitors
From: Bill Coomer, Official in Charge
Date: August 22, 2018
RE: Championship Information
Venue Information
Venue Persimmon Ridge Golf Club
Address 72 Persimmon Ridge Dr, Louisville, KY 40245
Golf Shop (502) 241-0819
Key Staff Bruce Nall, PGA Manager
Schedule of Events
Tuesday & Wednesday, August 28-29
Groupings & Starting Times
Monday and Tuesday starting times begin at 8:00 am (EDT)
Practice Round
Contact club for further information.
Course Setup: Championship Par: 72 Yardage: 6,664
Hole # Par Yards Hole # Par Yards
1 4 389 10 4 334
2 4 382 11 4 403
3 5 540 12 3 172
4 3 178 13 4 388
5 4 397 14 3 151
6 4 381 15 5 492
7 4 377 16 4 354
8 4 398 17 4 430
9 4 372 18 5 526
Front 9 36 3,414 Back 9 36 3,250
Course Selections:
- Championship > Blue Tees
- Mid-Am Division > Blue Tees
- Masters Division > White Tees
- Legends > Silver Tees
Lodging
There are numerous hotels in the area with a variety of rates. To find what best suites your needs look online at www.visitky.com then select accommodations in the Jefferson County Area.
Registration
Registration is not required for this event. 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:
Lunch is provided for all competitors on Wednesday during the final round. Players may use the grill menu for their selections. This includes food and soft drink selections. Alcoholic beverages are not provided.
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. The Golf House Kentucky Rules and Competitions 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 KGA allows for the use of distance-measuring devices for its championships. All units must conform to USGA guidelines.
Pace of Play Guidelines and Procedures:
The KGA uses a pace of play guideline.
Player/Caddie Carts:
Golf carts are provided for all players. Pull/Push carts are allowed, if preferred.
Caddies:
Caddies are permitted, however you are responsible for making your own arrangements for a caddie.
Practice Range:
The practice range opens one hour before the first starting time weather permitting. Range balls will be set up at the practice range and are complimentary for competitors.
Play-off:
In the event of a tie for the first place in all divisions, 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:
If you need to withdraw call (502) 649-7980 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 competition shall be deemed to have closed when all scores have been returned and the committee has approved the results.