122nd U.S. Amateur Championship

Sectional Qualifying

Timber Banks Golf Club (Baldwinsville, NY)

Thursday, July 7, 2022
Entries Close June 22, 2022 (5PM EDT)

Memorandum to Players

 

INFORMATIONAL PDF

Click here to view the entry for this Championship.

 

FORMAT, QUALIFYING PLACES, AND TIES

  • FORMAT. 36-holes of individual stroke play
  • QUALIFYING SPOTS. 2 qualifying spots and 2 alternates.
  • PLAYOFF. A hole-by-hole playoff will be used to break a tie for the final qualifying spot, first alternate, and/or second alternate. All announcements regarding the play-off will be made at the public scoreboard upon completion of play.

 

STARTING TIMES

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - THURSDAY, JULY 7

  • 6:00am...................Practice facilities open
  • 7:30-9:20am..........Round 1 from tees #1 and #10
  • 11:30-3:00pm........Player lunch
  • 1:00-3:00pm..........Round 2 from tees #1 and #10

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

Practice rounds are available on Tuesday, July 5 (7am-11am) and Wednesday, July 6 (7am-10:30am). The fee is $50 which includes use of a golf cart. Tee times are required - call (315) 635-8800 and identify yourself as a contestant in this qualifier.

 

PRO SHOP AND PRACTICE FACILITIES

The golf shop and practice facilities will open at 6:00am. Complimentary balls will be available on the driving range.

 

COURSE YARDAGE

Play will be from the gold tee yardage, adjusted to approximately 7,200 yards (see below).

 

REGISTRATION AND START OF PLAY

Contestants may check-in at the pro shop to confirm your starting time. Report to your assigned tee, ready to play, 10 minutes prior to your scheduled starting time for announcements.

 

FOOD SERVICE

  • Complimentary water and energy bars/bananas will be available for players and caddies on the 1st and 10th tees.
  • The NYSGA will provide a complimentary lunch for players after the first round. Caddies and spectators will be able to purchase a lunch (cash or credit accepted).

 

CADDIES
A competitor may bring his own caddie or carry his own clubs. There are no caddies available through the host club. A caddie is required to wear an NYSGA caddie bib, which will be provided at starting during announcements.

GOLF CART BAGS

The use of manual or electric golf bag carts are approved for use at this qualifier, but are not available through the host club. Note that electric golf bag carts are approved for use but must not have a seat attachment.

 

RAIN DATE

Friday, July 8, 2022.

 

LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS
Listed below are a number of important Conditions of Competition and Local Rules for this qualifier.

 

PROHIBITATING USE OF MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION (LOCAL RULE G-6)
Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. The optional condition prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures will be in effect. A breach will result in the general penalty, two-strokes, on each hole where the breach occurred.

REQUESTING USE OF A CART
A disabled player or caddie may be permitted to use a golf cart as an accommodation to his or her ability. As required by the ADA, the USGA will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis. To learn more and to submit the required form, click here.

SPECTATOR CARTS

A disabled spectator may be permitted to use a golf cart. As required by the ADA, the NYSGA will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis. To complete and return the required form, click here.

WITHDRAWAL FROM QUALIFYING

To withdraw, notify the USGA (complete this online form, call 908-326-1950, or e-mail champs@usga.org) and the Official in Charge (see below) prior to the scheduled qualifying round. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future USGA competitions.

 

PACE OF PLAY
It is a condition that players must play without undue delay in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee. The NYSGA's Pace of Play policy will be provided when pairings are emailed to players.

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 their starting tee.

COVID-19 GUIDELINES
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, players are expected to read and follow the NYSGA's COVID-19 Tournament Policies and Procedures.

TIMBER BANKS GOLF CLUB
8184 River Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
(315) 635-8800
Nick Serafino, Director of Golf
Brett Robertson, Head Golf Professional
Erik Larsson, Superintendent
www.timberbanks.com

OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Andrew Hickey, New York State Golf Association
(315) 471-6979 - Office
andrew@nysga.org