Competitors Memorandum
U.S. Amateur Four-Ball – Sectional Qualifier
Monday, September 18, 2017
To: US Four-Ball Amateur Qualifying Competitors
From: Bill Coomer, Official in Charge
Date: September 12, 2017
RE: Qualifying Information
Venue Information
Venue Gibson Bay Golf Course
Address 2000 Gibson Bay Drive, Richmond, KY 40475
Golf Shop (859) 623-0225
Key Staff Jason Eberle, PGA Head Professional
Schedule of Events
Monday, September 18 – 18 hole qualifier
Groupings & Starting Times
Starting times begin at 7:30 a.m. from Holes #1
Practice Round
Contact club for information concerning practice rounds.
Course Setup: Par: 72 Yardage: 7,006
Hole # Par Yards Tee Color Hole # Par Yards Tee Color
1 4 441 Black 10 4 379 Black
2 5 542 Black 11 4 443 Black
3 3 179 Black 12 3 183 Black
4 4 403 Black 13 4 432 Black
5 4 380 Black 14 5 601 Black
6 3 190 Black 15 4 403 Black
7 5 501 Black 16 5 571 Black
8 4 375 Black 17 3 140 Black
9 4 426 Black 18 4 417 Black
Front 9 36 3,437 Back 9 36 3,569
Lodging
There are numerous hotels in the area with a variety of rates. To find what best suites your needs look online at www.tripadvisor.com then select accommodations in the Madison County Area.
Registration
No registration will be conducted at this site. Important: Report to the starting tee no less than 5 minutes prior to your assigned starting time. There is no call to the tee; it is the player’s responsibility to arrive on time.
Food & Beverage:
The club will have food and beverage services available. Cash or charges are accepted. Outside food and beverages are not allowed at the facility.
General Information:
The Rules of the United States Golf Association govern play. This information sheet, the USGA Rules hard card and any site-specific Local Rules and Conditions of Competition sheets are supplements to the Rules of Golf. Local Rules of the host course do not apply. The KGA-PGA, Inc. Rules and Competitions Committee, who are charged with conducting this site, shall settle all questions. Reference to the Rules and Appendix I may be found in the 2016-19 Rules of Golf book. Unless otherwise noted the penalty for breach of a Local Rule or Condition is: 2 Strokes.
Distance-Measuring Devices:
The USGA DOES permit the use of distance-measuring devices for its amateur championships.
Pace of Play Guidelines and Procedures:
Please review the pace of play guidelines and procedures. This will be presented to you at your assigned starting hole.
Transportation:
Golf carts are not permitted. Pull/Push carts are allowed for the qualifier.
Spectator Carts
USGA policy does not permit spectator carts. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Caddies:
Caddies are permitted, however you are responsible for making your own arrangements for a caddie.
Practice Range:
The practice range opens at least 30 minutes before the first starting time, weather permitting.
Qualifying Positions:
There are two (2) qualifying spots for this site.
Play-off:
In the event of a tie for the last qualifying spot or the alternate positions, the sides concerned shall compete in a hole-by-hole play-off. The starting hole and time shall be announced at the scoreboard immediately after the Committee has verified the results of the qualifier.
Withdrawals:
Please contact the USGA if you need to withdraw. If you need to withdraw any time after 5:00 on September 11, please call (502) 649-7980 and leave a message on the voicemail.
Attire & Conduct:
Proper golf attire is required. Blue jeans, designer jeans, tee shirts, and tank tops are prohibited. Shorts must be mid-thigh. Golf shirts with a traditional or mock collar are required. The host club is a “spikeless facility.”
Close of Competition:
The qualifying competition shall be deemed to have closed when all scores have been returned and the committee has approved the results.