U.S. Amateur Qualifying
USGA Qualifying
July 12, 2023
QUALIFYING MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS
HOST CLUB
Jeremy Wexler, Director of Golf
1260 Palouse Ridge Drive
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 335-4342 – 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 Golf Genius app on your mobile device. To access the page, login using the GGID: USAM-PULL23
QUALIFYING YARDAGE: 7,171 yards, par-70. Qualifying yardage is subject to change based on weather/course conditions.
FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES: Stroke play competition conducted over 36 holes. The field of 84 players will compete for two (2) qualifying places and two (2) alternate positions that will advance into the U.S. Amateur Championship to be played at Cherry Hills Country Club in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado on August 14 – 20, 2023.
PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY: Players may play one hosted practice round prior to the qualifier. Practice Rounds will be available on Monday, July 10 and Tuesday, July 11. All contestants must call the golf shop at (509) 335-4342 to make arrangements. All practice round starting times are at the discretion of the Palouse Ridge golf shop.
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 7:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.
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.
GOLF SHOP: The golf shop will be open from 6:00 a.m. to dusk.
FOOD SERVICE: Limited snacks and drinks will be available in the pro shop beginning at 6:00 a.m. Full menu service in the Round Top Public House will begin at 11:00 a.m.
METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED: Cash and all major credit cards.
LOCKER ROOM: The host club does NOT have a locker room. Restrooms are available inside the clubhouse.
PRACTICE FACILITIES/RANGE BALLS: Range balls will be hosted on the driving range from 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
CADDIES: Caddies are permitted, although host club caddies will not be available.
PULL CARTS: Pull carts are permitted. Pull carts will not be available for rent.
CARTS: Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. Spectator carts are not permitted.
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.
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. 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. The evacuation plan will be emailed to players the day prior to the qualifier and will available on the starting tee.
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.
AWARD CEREMONY: A Silver Medal will be awarded to the lowest scorer.
OFFICIAL IN CHARGE:
Nate Schroeder
Director of Rules & Competitions
Washington Golf
(612) 227-0899 - Cell phone
If it becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact Nate Schroeder at nschroeder@wagolf.org or (612) 227-0899 and the USGA at champs@usga.org or (908) 326-1950.