U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
USGA Qualifying
June 17, 2019
QUALIFYING MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS
HOST CLUB
Canterwood Golf & Country Club
12606 54th Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Dale Davis, PGA Head Golf Professional
(253) 851-1845 – Golf Shop
www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Canterwood-Golf-Country-Club
QUALIFYING PORTAL: Follow the link for pairings, live scoring, results and player information. You can also access the portal by using the USGA Tournament Management app on your mobile device.
To access the portal using the mobile app, login using GGID: USOPEN-GAMBLE19
COURSE YARDAGE: Follow the link for hole-by-hole yardages. The course will play 7212 yards, par-70.
FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES: Stroke play competition conducted over 18 holes. The field of 68 contestants will compete for two qualifying places and two alternate positions into the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship to be played July 15-20, 2019 at Inverness Golf Club in Toledo, Ohio.
REGISTRATION: Players do not need to check-in upon arrival at the course. Players are to report to their assigned starting tees, ready to play, 8 minutes before their starting times.
STARTING TIMES: Attached, and available on the Washington State Golf Association’s website, www.thewsga.org. Online scoring will be available during the qualifier. Tee times will be off the #1 tee from 7:30 a.m. – 11:32 a.m. LINK TO PAIRINGS
PLAYOFF: In the event of a tie for the last qualifying places or alternates, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff to determine the final qualifiers and the 1st and 2nd alternate if necessary. All announcements regarding the play-off will be made at the public scoreboard upon completion of the qualifying round.
FOOTWEAR: Rule 4.3 is modified in this way: During a round, a player must not wear shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, of any design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course). Penalty for breach of this Local Rule: See Rule 4.3.
DRIVERS/GOLF BALLS: The Local Rule for Conforming Driver Heads is in effect, See Model Local Rule G-1. The Local Rule requiring that all golf balls used be on the List of Conforming Golf Balls is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-3. Please check the USGA website, www.usga.org, for a list of approved golf balls and drivers. The “One Ball Rule” is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-4.
GROOVES: The players clubs must conform to the grooves and punch mark specifications in The Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010. See Model Local Rule G-2.
DMDS: The use of conforming distance-measuring devices (DMD) will be permitted in Sectional qualifying and in the Championship proper of all USGA amateur championships. For more information, visit UNDERSTANDING DMDs.
PACE OF PLAY: It is a condition that player must play without undue delay and in accordance with guidelines established by committee. PACE OF PLAY GUIDELINES
EVACUATION PLAN: In the event of a discontinuance of play during the qualifier, players must adhere to the evacuation plan distributed by the Committee at the starting tee.
PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY: Players may play one hosted practice round. Practice rounds for out of town contestants will be available on Sunday, June 16 after 1:00 p.m. Local contestants may play their practice round after 1:00 p.m. during the week prior at the discretion of the golf shop. All contestants must call the golf shop at (253) 851-1745 to make arrangements.
PRACTICE FACILITIES/RANGE BALLS: Range balls will be hosted on the driving range beginning at 6:30 a.m.
CADDIES: Caddies are allowed. Host club caddies will not be available. Caddies must wear a caddie bib which will be provided on the first tee and must be returned with the players scorecard. Rule 10.3a is modified in this way: A player must not have a parent, step parent or guardian as his or her caddie during the round. Penalty for Breach of Local Rule: The player gets the general penalty for each hole during which he or she is helped by such a caddie. If the breach happens or continues between two holes, the player gets the general penalty for the next hole.
CARTS: Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a round unless authorized by the Committee. Spectator carts will not be permitted.
GOLF SHOP/LOCKER ROOM/PRACTICE AREAS: Open at 6:30 a.m. Methods of payment accepted in the golf shop are Visa, MasterCard and American Express. The men’s locker room will be available for use for contestants and caddies. Individual lockers will not be available.
CODE OF CONDUCT: As set forth in the USGA application, the code of conduct applies to all USGA Qualifying and Championships.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Contestants, caddies and spectators must be neat in appearance. Bermuda length shorts may be worn. Short shorts, tee shirts, tank tops and blue jeans are prohibited. Shirts must have collars.
FOOD SERVICE: The snack bar will be open at 7:00 a.m. with grab and go breakfast items available. The restaurant will be open at 11:00 a.m. with full menu service. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted in snack bar and restaurant. Cash is accepted in the snack bar but is not accepted in the restaurant.
AWARD CEREMONY: Silver Medal will be awarded to lowest scorer.
OFFICIAL IN CHARGE:
Scotty Crouthamel
Senior Director of Rules & Competitions
Washington State Golf Association
(206) 849-0549 – Cell Phone
If it becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact Scotty Crouthamel at scotty.crouthamel@thewsga.org or (206) 849-0549 and the USGA at champs@usga.org or 908-326-1950.