2020 Clark’s Pump-n-Shop

Kentucky Amateur

*PLAYER’S MEMORANDUM*

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

 

PLAYER REGISTRATION & DRESS CODE

  • All 2020 Clark’s Pump-n-Shop Kentucky Amateur competitors must register with the tournament committee on site at Lexington Country Club until 6:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, September 8th. The player registration is in the Marion Miley Room in the clubhouse. Player registration will be open on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CDT.

PLEASE STOP IN AND REGISTER PRIOR TO YOUR PRACTICE ROUND STARTING TIME

 

*Competitors unable to register during these times may notify Bill Coomer, Director, Competitions by phone (502) 649-7980 or (502) 243-8295 no later than 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8th.

Players failing to register or to notify the Director by the above deadline

are subject to replacement by alternates.


DRESS CODE & FOOTWEAR POLICY

  • During the official practice round on Tuesday, Sept. 8th and all competition rounds, all players must observe the official dress code by wearing slacks or shorts (no cargo shorts) and shirts with either standard collars or a mock turtleneck style (no denim material). Blade collar shirts are not allowed and all caps must be positioned forward at all times. All shirts must be tucked in. Lexington CC is a non-metal spike facility.

 

FORMAT

  • The championship is scheduled to be a 54-hole stroke play competition. There will be a cut to the low 60 players and ties after the first 36 holes of competition. Starting times and pairings for the third round, which will use two waves of players using Hole #1 & Hole #10, will be determined by scores and are subject to change by the committee. In the event there is a tie for first place at the end of the final round, the hole by hole playoff procedures will be used and announced at the championship site.

 

PRACTICE ROUND

  • Practice rounds for the 2020 Clark’s Pump-n-Shop Kentucky Amateur will be available by calling Lexington CC (859) 299-4388 beginning immediately for competitors only. Alternates do not have playing privileges on the official practice round day until being invited into the championship field. Players must identify themselves as Kentucky Amateur contestants. Practice rounds may be scheduled at the discretion of LCC. Additional practice rounds are at the discretion of LCC and applicable fees may apply.
  • PLAYERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE A ONE SHOT ROUTINE FOR PRACTICE ROUNDS TO ALLOW ALL PARTICIPANTS TIME TO COMPLETE THEIR PRACTICE ROUND.

 

PRACTICE RANGE

  • Range hours of operation: Practice Round opens at 11:15 a.m.
  • Wednesday thru Friday > 7:45 a.m. until final tee time.
  • Practice balls are complimentary until the final tee time each day of championship week.

 

GOLF COURSE SET-UP

  • The yardage selected for the championship set-up will be approximated at 7100 yards, depending on weather conditions, etc.

 

CART USAGE

  • Cart Fees: $ 15 (tax inclusive) per rider for each day.
    Automotive transportation is permitted for this competition. During the competition, cart use is mandated to one player per cart. Players may walk if they so desire.
  • Cart privileges are subject to the player abiding by the club’s policy concerning movement and location of cart traffic. Carts may be restricted to areas designated during the official starter’s announcements prior to the stipulated round. Players are responsible to abide by these regulations. Entrance and exit posts are located for on each par 4 and par 5 holes. Carts remain on cart paths during the play of par 3’s.
  • There are NO Spectators allowed during the championship.
  • There are No Caddies allowed during the championship.

 

GROOVE & MARKING CONDITION

  • This competition will not be including the “Groove Policy” adopted by the USGA for play in 2010.

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE

  • Lexington Country Club will open each day at 9:30 a.m. and accepts cash and credit cards for all food & beverage transactions. Players are welcome to use the clubhouse facilities during the championship week. All players will receive information concerning the food and beverage arrangements at registration. Food service will be available in the grill and halfway house throughout the week of the championship.

 

STARTING TIME PROCEDURES

  • Clocks indicating the official time will be placed at the practice range, practice putting green and the first and tenth tees. No public announcement will be used for calling players to the tee. Competitors are expected to be on the tee, ready to play, when the first name in the group is called by the committeeman on the tee. A player who is not ready to play when the first name is called will be penalized two strokes, and if after five minutes, is either not present or not ready, will be disqualified. (Rule 5.3a). It is suggested that all players be on their designated starting tee up to a minimum of 10 minutes prior to their tee times.

 

SCORECARD RETURN

  • Players are required to return their scorecard to the committee as soon as possible upon completion of their stipulated round. Covid-19 Protocols are in use and will be explained at the starting hole.

 

PAIRINGS AND TIMES

  • Pairings and starting times for the 1st and 2nd rounds are included with this notice. Competitors who start their 1st round early on Wednesday will begin play of round two later in the day on Thursday and vice versa. Please review your starting times carefully.

 

ETIQUETTE AND PACE OF PLAY

  • All contestants will be held to a high standard of etiquette and responsibility concerning the care and maintenance of the host club’s facilities and golf course. You shall repair ball marks, replace divots and or fill with sand, and respect the property of others. Any contestant not abiding by these regulations shall be subject to loss of privileges in future KGA activities.

 

Pace of Play guidelines shall be implemented for use during each of the competition rounds. Golf House Kentucky Rules Officials have been charged to apply the guideline procedures when deemed necessary. If your pairing group is found to be out of position, an official will notify you of the occurrence. It is your responsibility to re-establish yourselves in the correct place on the golf course as quickly as possible. Further directives will include warnings, timing and penalties. Please help make this tournament as enjoyable as possible for everyone by keeping your pace of play within these guidelines.

 

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK!