This correspondence will verify your entry into the U.S. Junior Amateur Final Qualifying at The Meadows GC at GVSU on Monday, June 14, 2021.

 

*Parents, step-parents, or guardians can NOT be caddies for their own son. PENALTY: See
Model Local Rule H-1.2 in Section 8 of the Official Guide to the Rules of Golf. A player is
not required to employ a caddie for any stage of the Championship.

 

You should arrive at your assigned tee at least ten (10) minutes prior to your scheduled starting time for instructions from the starter.

 

NEW GROOVE CONDITION OF COMPETITION: The player’s clubs must conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in the Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010.

 

TOURNAMENT DATE: Monday, June 14

 

CLUB ADDRESS:  4645 West Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401.

 

LODGING:  There are many hotels nearby Meadows GC at GVSU. You can view some at the link HERE. GAM members can access potentially savings through our partnership with Affinity Travel HERE.

 

PRACTICE ROUND:  Please contact the golf shop for rates and availability, (616) 331-1000. Contestants must call in advance to reserve a tee time and identify themselves as U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifying contestants.

 

GPS AND RANGE FINDERS: The following Rule applies to players and caddies. In this competition, if a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his/her play, AND USES IT FOR THOSE OTHER CONDITIONS the player is in breach of Rule 4.3, for which the penalty is TWO STROKES for the first breach of this rule and DISQUALIFICATION for a subsequent breach during the stipulated round.

 

FOOD:  The clubhouse will have food available for purchase.

 

CADDIES/CARTS: All players are required to walk. Contestants may carry their own bag or bring their own caddie. Caddies must also walk. Parents, step-parents, or guardians can NOT be caddies for their own son. Pull/Push carts may be used. USGA policy does not permit spectator carts.

 

PRACTICE RANGE: Complimentary for players on the day of the competition, prior to play only. Open one hour before the first tee time.

 

PLAYOFF:  In case of ties, there will be a playoff immediately following play for the final spot as well as the order for the two (2) alternate positions

 

WITHDRAWAL:  If you must withdraw, please contact the USGA at champs@usga.org leading up to the tournament. Failure to notify may result in suspension from future USGA and GAM competitions.