HOST CLUB
Bjorn Bjorke, General Manager
5155 McCormick Woods Dr SW
Port Orchard, WA, 98367
(360) 895-0130 – Golf Shop
QUALIFYING PORTAL: Follow the link for pairings, live scoring, results and player information. You can also access the qualifying portal by using the USGA Tournament Management app on your mobile device. To access the page, login using the GGID: USGIRLS-PORT21
COURSE YARDAGE: Course yardage is subject to change based on weather/course conditions. Course Yardage: 6,129 yards, par-72.
FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES: Stroke play competition conducted over 18 holes. The field of 30 players will compete for (3) qualifying places and two (2) alternate positions that will advance into the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship to be played at Columbia Country Course in Chevy Chase, Maryland on July 12-17, 2021.
PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY: Players may play one hosted practice round prior to the qualifier. Practice rounds will be available at any time on weekdays and after 12:00 p.m. on weekends. All contestants must call the golf shop at (360) 895-0130 to make arrangements beginning on Thursday, May 20.
STARTING TIMES: Available on the Washington Golf website (wagolf.org) and on the qualifying portal. Online scoring will also be available on the website and portal during qualifying. Starting times will be from 7:30 a.m. – 9:09 a.m. off the #1 tee.
PLAYOFF: In the event of a tie for the last qualifying place or for the order of alternates, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff to determine the final qualifiers and the 1st and 2nd alternates if necessary. All announcements regarding the play-off and start time will be made via text message and email.
WAIVER: All players must return the attached COVID-19 Participant Release Waiver with a parent/guardian’s signature.
MASK REQUIREMENT: Players and caddies are required to wear a facial covering while at registration, the starting tee, scoring and in any other public areas.
REGISTRATION & SCREENING: Players will need to register with WA Golf upon arrival at the golf course. Players will be subject to answer a health screening and travel questions related to COVID-19. Players must register before heading to the practice facilities or starting tee.
HAND SANITIZER: All players will be provided with a bottle of hand sanitizer at Player Registration.
GOLF SHOP: The golf shop will be open from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
PRACTICE FACILITIES/RANGE BALLS: Range balls will be hosted on the driving range beginning at 6:00 a.m.
CADDIES: Rule 10.3a is modified in this way: A player must not have a parent, step parent or guardian as her caddie during the round. Penalty for Breach of Local Rule: The player gets the general penalty for each hole during which 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.
PULL CARTS: Pull carts are permitted. A limited number of pull carts will be available for use.
CARTS: Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. Spectator carts are not permitted.
FLAGSTICKS: Flagsticks may be removed. Players/caddies are encouraged to use hand sanitizer before and after handling flagsticks.
PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TYPES OF SHOES: The Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. Model Local Rule G-7.
GOLF BALLS/DRIVER HEADS: Only brands of golf balls on the most current List of Conforming Golf Balls and driver heads on the most current List of Conforming Driver Heads may be used. Updated lists may be found on the USGA website at www.usga.org or by contacting the USGA Equipment Standards Department at (908) 234-2300. See Model Local Rules G-1 and G-3.
The one ball Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-4.
GROOVES: In Qualifying and in the Championship proper, the Local Rule as prescribed by
Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. Model Local Rule G-2.
UNDERSTANDING THE GROOVES LOCAL RULE
DMDS: The use of distance-measuring devices (DMD) to measure distance only (Rule 4.3) is permitted.
UNDERSTANDING THE RULES OF DMDs
PACE OF PLAY: It is a condition that players must play without undue delay and in accordance with guidelines established by the 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.
CODE OF CONDUCT: As set forth in the USGA application, the code of conduct applies to all USGA Qualifying and Championships.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.
FOOD SERVICE: Breakfast grab-and-go options and beverages will be available at the Snack Bar next to the 10th tee starting at 7:00 a.m. The McCormick Woods Restaurant will be open for full menu service from 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
AWARD CEREMONY: Silver Medal will be awarded to the lowest scorer.
OFFICIAL IN CHARGE:
Scotty Crouthamel
Senior Director of Rules & Competitions
Washington Golf
(206) 849-0549 - Cell phone
If it becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact Scotty Crouthamel at scrouthamel@wagolf.org or (206) 849-0549 and the USGA at champs@usga.org or (908) 326-1950.