Welcome to your home for USGA Qualifying!

See below for important qualifier information

 

Pairings and starting times for the U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Qualifier at The Country of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Monday, March 11, 2019 will be emailed to you and posted online at www.LGAgolf.org on or about Monday, March 4. Pertinent information regarding the qualifier may be found below. If you have questions about any of the information contained herein or otherwise please don’t hesitate to call the LGA office (337-265-3938) for clarification.

 

PAIRINGS/STARTING TIMES:      To be released March 4, are not subject to change unless withdrawals dictate otherwise and only as dictated by official(s) in charge.

 

QUALIFIERS: The USGA has informed us that ONE (1) qualifying side will advance to the U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Timuquana Country Club from our site.   

 

WITHDRAWALS: Players who must withdraw should contact Sam Crader at the LGA offices as soon as is feasible. (O) 337-265-3938 or via email: scrader@lgagolf.org.

 

RULES: The Rules of Golf will govern play. Each competitor will be provided with a local rules sheet prior to starting play. The “One Ball Rule” will be in effect. Only brands appearing on the latest revision of the USGA’s list of conforming golf balls may be used.

 

FOOTWEAR: It is a term of the competition for this Qualifier that shoes with traditionally designed spikes are prohibited (i.e., soft spikes only). Penalty for breach of this term is disqualification.

 

CARTS & CADDIES:  You may not ride in a golf cart, but your side’s caddie(s) may transport the side’s clubs in a cart (one cart per side). The Country Club of Louisiana has a limited number of carts available; contact the Golf Shop at 225-755-4655 to reserve a caddie cart. Caddie carts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you elect to have your clubs transported in a golf cart, your caddie is the only person allowed to ride in the cart. During the practice round and qualifying round, there is a $20 + tax cart fee for players that elect to take a cart for their caddie or ride for the practice round on March 9-10.

 

 

PLAYOFF(S):  If a playoff for qualifying or alternate positions is required, it will take place immediately after the final score is posted, beginning on a hole and continuing in a hole sequence determined by the Committee until a winner is determined.

 

PRACTICE:  Practice rounds will be available after 1 PM Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10. Please contact The Country Club of Louisiana in advance for practice round starting times. Golf Shop phone number is 225-755-4655. One practice round allowed per competitor.* The range will be open one hour prior to the first starting time on qualifying date (3/11).

 

*Additional practices are available at an accompanied guest rate. Please contact the Golf Shop for more details.

 

HOTEL HEADQUARTERS: Hyatt Place Baton Rouge, 6080 Bluebonnet Boulevard Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809. Flat rate $94, plus tax (variety of rooms & suites available). Located just off Interstate 10 and only 5 minutes from The Country Club of Louisiana. Hyatt Place Baton Rouge offers free high-speed Internet access, complimentary breakfast, fitness center, and outdoor pool. To make a reservation online click here, or contact the property directly at (225) 769-4400 and ask for the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Qualifier group block. Rooms will be released for general use on March 3.

 

FOOD:  Due to the construction/remodeling of the clubhouse, only the 19th hole grill will be open for service to competitors and caddies. There will be a limited menu of sandwiches and drinks available, so please plan accordingly.

 

DIRECTIONS: Please ask for directions when arranging your practice round, or you may find them here. The Country Club of Louisiana is located in Baton Rouge, LA.

 

COURSE SETUP:  There are several tees for each hole. Following is the approximate distance for each hole:

 

                                                            #1        366 yds.          #10      372 yds.

                                                            #2        456 yds.          #11      467 yds.

                                                            #3        168 yds.          #12      382 yds.

                                                            #4        380 yds.          #13      157 yds.

                                                            #5        502 yds.          #14      378 yds.

                                                            #6        116 yds.*         #15      485 yds.

                                                            #7        340 yds.          #16      314 yds.

                                                            #8        356 yds.          #17      144 yds.

                                                            #9        362 yds.          #18      378 yds.

 

                                                          Out       3,046 yds.        In        3,077 yds.

                                                          Par 36-36/72                Total    6,123 yds.                                                                                          

 *Due to the construction of the teeing areas on the 6th hole, play will be from the most forward tee (approx. 116 yds).

 

 **These distances may change depending on the condition of the course and weather conditions on the Qualifying date.