MEMORANDUM TO ALL U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP CONTESTANTS

Qualifying on Tuesday, July 24 & Wednesday, July 25 @ The Country Club at DC Ranch

The AGA and the USGA are grateful to The Country Club at DC Ranch for hosting this USGA qualifying event.  Please remember that we are their guests and our conduct should reflect our thanks. Thank you letters may be addressed to Mr. Dick Hyland: Director of Golf, The Country Club at DC Ranch, 9290 East Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, Arizona, 85255.  Telephone 480 342-7200.

 

The U.S. Amateur Championship will be hosted at Pebble Beach Golf Links, in Pebble Beach, CA on August 13-19, 2018.

 

Field Size & Qualifying Spots

  1. 78 players in field at entry deadline. Tee time structure will be 1 & 10 tee start, 10-minute intervals, beginning at 7:30 a.m.
  2. 2 qualifying spots with 2 alternates.
  3. The tournament field will be cut to top 30% + ties and anyone within 8 strokes of the second qualifying position after 18-holes.
  4. In case of a tie for the final qualifying spot or either of the two alternate positions, an immediate hole-by-hole play-off will be conducted for the players involved following play.
  5. Final round tee times on Wed. 7/25 are planned for a one-tee start, beginning at 7 a.m.

Pairings & Assigned Start Times

  1. Pairings were prepared by the USGA and start times were assigned by the AGA. Pairings are enclosed.
  2. Changes to pairings or start times are not permissible for any reason.

Use of Golf Carts

  1. Use of automotive transportation by contestants is prohibited. Players must walk at all times unless a course shuttle is provided or given a ride from a Tournament Official. Caddies may rent golf carts inside the Golf Shop the morning of the qualifier for $30+tax. Limit of two carts per group and two riders per cart. Carts will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  2. Players may use their personal push/pull carts during the qualifier The County Club at DC Ranch.
  3. Spectators/Guests are not allowed to ride in carts. No spectator carts are allowed. Any non-player riding in a cart is considered a player’s caddie.

Practice Rounds

  1. Practice rounds are available FOR PLAYERS ONLY. Players can make reservations by calling The Country Club at DC Ranch at 480-342-7210 and identifying themselves as a USGA Amateur Qualifier participant. Note the Country Club at DC Ranch is closed on Mondays.
  2. The practice round fee is $50+tax.

USGA Policies in Effect

  1. Groove Condition Policy is in effect for local qualifying, see attached sheet.
  2. Alternative Footwear Policy will be in effect.
  3. The ball each player uses must be named on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls issued by the USGA & the ‘One-Ball Rule’ will be in effect.
  4. Distance measuring devices are allowed during the qualifier and the Championship proper. Players using distance measuring devices to measure other conditions (i.e. elevation, wind, etc.) during a stipulated round are in breach of Rule 14-3.   

Directions

  1. Visit the course directory section at www.azgolf.org. The Country Club at DC Ranch, 9290 East Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, Arizona, 85255. 

Course Setup

      1. The course will be played at approximately 6,930 yards. Enclosed is the planned hole by hole yardage. (Note: Hole No. 1 will be played as a par 4). The Committee reserves the right to alter the yardage based on weather and course conditions the day of the qualifying.            

  1. All Local Rules will be listed on the Notice to Players.
  2. The USGA Hard Card is enclosed with conditions of the competition.

Practice Facilities & Registration

  1. All practice facilities will open by 6:30 am.
  2. There will be no registration on-site.  Arrive at your starting tee 10 minutes prior to your assigned start time for instructions and materials.

Food & Beverage Service

  1. A continental breakfast will be available on Tuesday & Wednesday from 6-10 a.m. inside the Mixed Grille for $13.
  2. On Tuesday, there is a lunch Buffet from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for $15.
  3. On Wednesday, lunch can be ordered a la carte inside the Mixed Grill starting at 11 a.m.

Dress Code

  1. Golf-style shirts and either slacks or Bermuda-length shorts are acceptable for contestants and caddies.
  2. Tennis attire, t-shirts and slacks/shorts of denim/jeans material are not acceptable.
  3. Player and caddie’s shirts must be tucked in at all times.

To Withdraw

If you need to withdraw for any reason you must contact both of the following prior to your assigned start time or you shall be listed as a DQ:

  1. The AGA @ 602-944-3035 and leave a voice message in mailbox 210 regardless of the time of day.
  2. The USGA @ 908-234-2300

Andrew Polonec, Official-in-Charge