U.S. Amateur Qualifying
USGA Qualifying
July 1, 2024
QUALIFYING MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS
HOST CLUB
David Hobson, PGA Head Golf Professional
15602 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 531-3660 – 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-TAC24
QUALIFYING YARDAGE: 7,030 yards, par-70. Qualifying yardage is subject to change based on weather/course conditions.
FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES: Stroke play competition conducted over 18 holes. The field of 93 players will compete for nine (9) qualifying places and two (2) alternate positions that will advance into Final Stage Qualifying for the U.S. Amateur Championship to be played at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota on August 12 – 18, 2024.
PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY: Players may play one hosted practice round prior to the qualifier. Practice Rounds will be available in the afternoon on Sunday, June 30 for out of town contestants. Local contestants can practice on weekdays in the two weeks prior at the discretion of the Lake Spanaway GC golf shop. All contestants must call the golf shop at (253) 531-3660 to make arrangements and must NOT book practice rounds online. All practice round starting times are at the discretion of the Lake Spanaway GC 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. – 12:00 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 at 6:00 a.m.
FOOD SERVICE: Food service will be available in the restaurant starting at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast, lunch, and snack items will be available as well as beverages. A beverage cart will not be on the course during play.
METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED: Lake Spanaway accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and cash. Bills over $20 are not accepted.
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. – 12:00 p.m. Players need to see the front desk to receive a code for range balls.
CADDIES: Caddies are permitted. Host club caddies are not available. All caddies must wear a caddie bib distributed on the starting tee.
PULL CARTS: Pull carts are permitted. Pull carts will be available to rent for $6 and will be available on first come first serve basis in the golf shop.
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.