Notice to Players
2021 U.S. Amateur Qualifying
Tuesday, July 6 & Wednesday, July 7, 2021 - Sunnehanna Country Club, Johnstown, PA
This notice serves as confirmation for the U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifying Rounds on Tuesday, July 6, and Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Sunnehanna Country Club in Johnstown, PA. Qualifying is 36-holes and the field is 144 players. The number of spots the field is playing for is five (5) spots and two (2) alternates. Additional information will be distributed on the starting tees. The locker room and practice facility will open at 6:30 AM the day of the qualifying round.
A cut will be used after the completion of the first round. The cut will be made to forty percent (40%) of the total number of players that teed off plus ties.
All tournament materials (Local Rules, Hole Locations, etc.) will be distributed electronically prior to the competition.
Electronic scoring via the USGA Tournament Management app will be used with certification and verbal confirmation in the scoring area. At least one member per side is encouraged to download the app prior to arrival. The groupings GGID will be provided with the electronic distribution of tournament materials.
Format: 36-holes of stroke play. Play is governed by The Rules of Golf and any Local Rules and Conditions distributed prior to play. In the event of a tie for the final qualifying spot or any alternate, a hole-by-hole playoff will take place on holes to be determined by the Committee.
Distance Measuring Devices are permitted for the qualifying rounds.
The “One Ball Rule” is in effect for the qualifying rounds.
Grooves conforming to USGA policy are required for the qualifying rounds.
Model Local Rule G-9 for Replacement of Club that is Broken or Significantly Damaged will be in effect for the qualifying rounds.
Model Local Rule E-12 for Ball Played from Outside Relief Area When Taking Back-on-the-Line Relief will be in effect for the qualifying rounds.
The full text of these MLRs can be viewed at www.usga.org/RulesClarifications.
Tee Markers: All play is from the USGA tee markers. The course will play par 70 at 7,007 yards depending on conditions and is subject to change.
Pace of Play: The maximum allowable time will be four hours and twenty minutes (4:20). A checkpoint system will be in place for the qualifying round.
Practice: Practice rounds are available and must be pre-arranged by contacting the golf shop at 814-255-3106. The Golf Professional is John Klinchock. Practice rounds are available at the discretion of the golf shop. The fee is $75 including a cart. Please note that due to the holiday weekend there will be a limited number of practice rounds available on Monday, July 5 in the afternoon. Practice round fees are the responsibility of the player. Practice range balls are complimentary the morning of the competition.
Transportation/Caddies: Walking is required. The club does not offer caddies. Players may bring their own caddies. Caddies must walk in performance of their duties during the qualifying round. Players and caddies are permitted to use push trolleys for the qualifying round.
Food: Water will be available on the course. Please note that food service will be limited. All other food and beverage charges are the responsibility of the player.
Footwear: Metal cleats are prohibited. The penalty is disqualification.
Lodging: Lodging of various price ranges can be found in the Johnstown and Richland areas.
Evacuation Plan: In the event of a suspension of play for a dangerous situation, all players should return immediately to the clubhouse.
Note: A suspension for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged air horn note. All other types of suspension will be signaled by three consecutive air horn notes, repeated. Resumption of play will be signaled by two short air horn notes, repeated.
Spectator Info: No spectator carts will be permitted for the qualifying round without being pre-approved. Please contact the WPGA office with any questions.
Directions to the club can be found on the Sunnehanna Country Club website.
In the event a player needs to withdraw, please contact the USGA at Golf House. Also notifying the WPGA is appreciated.