Pairings for the US Junior Amateur Qualifier on June 5 at NorthStar GC, Sunbury, Ohio will be published on or before May 31st.  The range of tee times will be between 8:00 and 10:10 a.m.  You will be able to CLICK HERE to view.  

 

Host Club

NorthStar Golf Club

1150 Wilson Rd.

Sunbury, OH 43074

General Manager:  Lauren Prochaska

Head Pro:  Nate Curtis

Superintendent: Josh Bryant

 

Pairings & Starting Times (when published)

Planned Yardages (subject to change without notice)

USGA Hard Card (local rules)

 

FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES

Stroke play competition conducted over 18 holes.  Field size is currently 84.   4 Qualifying spots and 2 alternates.  For all players with a WHS account we will post your 18-hole score for handicap purposes.    

 

PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY

Please contact Nate Curtis and his staff at 740-548-5636.  Please plan accordingly for your practice round schedule as the club is in high demand from their members.  Cost is $50.  

Please note that practice rounds are for contestants and are available based on availability.  

 

REGISTRATION

None.  Please be on your starting tee 10 minutes prior to your tee time or as soon as the group ahead leaves the tee.    

 

PLAYOFF

In the event of a tie for the last qualifying places or alternates, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff to determine the final qualifiers and the 1st and 2nd alternate if necessary.  All announcements regarding the play-off will be made at the scoreboard upon completion of the qualifying round.

 

PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TYPES OF SHOES

Model Local Rule G-7 as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. 

 

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.  The “One Ball Rule” is NOT in effect.  

 

CLUBS:GROOVES

Model Local Rule G-2 as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect, except that the Exception in the Model Local Rule does not apply.

 

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES

The Rules of Golf allow them as long as all other features are turned off. 

 

PACE OF PLAY

It is a condition that players must play without undue delay and in accordance with guidelines established by the committee.  Nine Hole pace is 2 hours and 15 minutes.  18-hole pace is 4 hours and 30 minutes.  Or staying within 15 minutes of the group ahead.   

 

PRACTICE FACILITIES

Will open at 7:00 a.m.

  

CARTS & PULL CART

Model Local Rule G-6 is in effect for Players.

Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a round unless authorized by the Committee. 

Pull carts are permitted.  

No spectator carts.  No Exceptions

 

CADDIES

A player may employ a caddie but is not required to have a caddie.  A player must not use a parent, step parent, or guardian as a caddie during Qualifying or the Championship proper.  

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

As set forth in the USGA application, the code of conduct applies to all USGA Qualifying and Championships. 

 

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Contestants and caddies must be neat in appearance.  No denim, No cargo pants or cargo shorts, shirts must have collars. 

 

CLUB POLICIES

Males must remove hats indoors. Please check with host club on cell phone policy.   

 

FOOD SERVICE

For purchase at the clubhouse.  Bottled water will be provided on the 1st and 10th tee.  

 

WITHDRAWAL FROM QUALIFYING

Players can withdraw by logging into their USGA account and clicking on the WITHDRAW tab. They must also notify the Official in Charge prior to their scheduled Qualifying round. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future USGA competitions. 

 

GREEN READING MATERIAL

Model Local Rule G-11 as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is not in effect for Qualifying.

The Rules of Golf limit the size of Green-Reading materials under Rule 4.3a/1.  

Check out the following website for FAQ and Rule Interpretation.

https://www.usga.org/content/dam/usga/pdf/2023/rules/2023GRMBestPractices-Infographic.pdf

 

We look forward to June 5, 2024 and hope you Play Well!