COMPETITION

U.S. Girls’ Amateur Championship Qualifying Round

FIELD

84 players maximum

 FORMAT &

QUALIFYING PLACES

18 holes of individual stroke play for 4 qualifying spots and 2 alternate spots to advance to the 2024 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship to be played July 15-20 at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, CA.

PRACTICE ROUNDS

One practice round per player (players only) at the designated rate below. Practice rounds will be available on the designated dates and times below. Please call Druid Hills GC to reserve your practice round starting time. Carts may be used during the practice round.  The practice round fee is $50 plus tax.  Credit cards ONLY will be accepted methods of payment in the golf shop.

  • Tuesday - Thursday, based on availability
  • Friday-Sunday after 2:00 p.m. based on availability
  • Practice round times are available starting June 11th. 

CARTS

Practice round fees are $50 plus tax for walking. Credit cards ONLY will be accepted. During the qualifying round, a caddie may transport a player’s bag on a cart for a fee of $40 plus tax.  Spectator carts are strictly prohibited in all instances.

YARDAGES & TEES

A yardage sheet will be available on-site and also in the Golf Genius event portal. Yardages are approximate and may be adjusted due to inclement weather that may affect the playing conditions during the competition.

GOLF SHOP &

DRIVING RANGE:

The golf shop and driving range will open by 7:00 a.m. the morning of qualifying.

STARTING TIMES

Starting times for tournament play will be assigned by the USGA/GSGA and will be posted on the event portal . You may visit www.gsga.org for complete pairing information and starting times. 

REGISTRATION

NO formal registration will be held on site.  Players should arrive to their assigned starting tee ten minutes before their starting time to allow for the starter to go over instructions and rules of play. Player withdraws must be called in to the USGA office ONLY. 

CADDIES

A player may provide her own caddie.  No caddies are available from Druid Hills CC.  A player may not use a parent, step parent, or guardian as a caddie during Sectional Qualifying or the Championship Proper.  Caddies may rent a golf cart for $40 plus tax to transport a competitor’s golf bag on the day of qualifying.  Credit cards ONLY will be accepted.

RULES OF PLAY/PACE OF PLAY/CART POLICY

The USGA Rules of Play and GSGA Pace of Play Policies shall be in effect. Click here to view policies.

PREFERRED LIES

Per the USGA, for all USGA Championships and qualifying rounds, the following policy is in effect: A Local Rule authorizing “Preferred Lies” or “Winter Rules” is NEVER permitted.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

In Qualifying stages and the Championship proper, players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. The Committee in charge decides whether this requirement has been met and has the authority to withdraw the entry of a player who does not comply.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE

Breakfast items, lunch and beverages will be available in the grill throughout the day. Credit Cards will be accepted for F & B purchases.

PRIZES

A Silver medal will be presented to the low scorer at the conclusion of the qualifying round.

THANK YOU TO CLUBS

If players wish to send thanks to the host club upon conclusion of the qualifying round, click on the following link for contact information:

Druid Hills GC

OFFICIAL IN CHARGE

Ainsley Cowart, Manager Competitions and Member Programming

Georgia State Golf Association

E-mail: acowart@gsga.org

Phone: (678) 324-5973