Contestants will receive a player’s packet with more information at registration either on Saturday, June 25 or Sunday, June 26. If you need to register late, please contact Ken Hartmann, khartmann@gam.org.
CHAMPIONSHIP DATES: Monday, June 27th – Friday, July 1st
STARTING TIMES: All contestants will start on the 1st and 10th holes and the playing order will be reversed for the second round. These tee times will not be changed for any reason. The GAM will not honor any requests for special times. Players need to be on their designated tee at least ten minutes prior to their start time.
PRACTICE ROUNDS: Practice rounds will begin on Sunday, June 26, at 11 a.m. for contestants only. Players looking to make a tee time on Sunday the 26th should call (517) 641-5945. Furthermore, there will be other select times available June 23rd through the 25th. Those rounds should be reserved by players via e-mail communication with TerryK@EagleEyeGolfClub.com. Practice rounds will be made available prior to June 23 to balance the number of rounds June 23-26.
Note: To preserve the condition of the golf course, we request that players only play one ball and refrain from playing numerous approach shots or tee shots on par 3’s during your practice rounds. Violation of this may result in forfeiture of your position in the field.
PLAYERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO TAKE CARTS DURING PRACTICE ROUNDS
ADDRESS: 15101 Chandler Rd., Bath MI, 48808
REGISTRATION: Registration will be under the canopy by the pro shop from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 26. All players MUST register in person or contact the GAM Office by June 24 and notify the office of their arrival time. A player who has not registered on Sunday and is arriving on Monday must check in 30 minutes prior to his scheduled tee time at the registration area in the pro shop. Any player who fails to register or notify the GAM of his late arrival may forfeit his spot in the championship field.
PACE OF PLAY POLICY: The GAM has a specific pace of play policy in place. This policy will be in effect for the Championship rounds. If you are unfamiliar with this policy, we strongly urge you to familiarize yourself with the policy on GAM.org before teeing it up at Hawk Hollow GC.
ALL PLAYERS MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO THEIR PRACTICE ROUND
PRACTICE RANGE: Full range facilities will be available at Hawk Hollow starting the afternoon of Saturday, June 25. The range will open daily one hour prior to the first tee times. The schedule will be 6:30 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday and 7:00 a.m. on Thursday and Friday. Practice facilities will close at 7:30 p.m. on all tournament days except Wednesday, when it will remain open until 8:30 p.m.
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Water will be available for PLAYERS ONLY on the 1st and 10th tees each day. The snack shop at Hawk Hollow GC will take cash or credit. A Players’ Lunch will be held on Monday in the clubhouse.
SHOE SPIKE POLICY: All contestants MUST comply with the Shoe Spike Policy stipulated on the entry form and the Tournament Policies and Procedures. This is a condition of the competition. Any player failing to comply with this condition will be DISQUALIFIED from the Championship.
CADDIES FOR TOURNAMENT ROUNDS: Players may carry their own bag, bring their own caddie, or use a push or pull cart. Shuttles will be used when there is a significant distance between holes.
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.
DRESS CODE: Proper dress for the 2022 Michigan Amateur includes golf slacks, Bermuda-length shorts, collared golf shirt and approved non-metal spike shoes. Blue jeans, denim jeans, denim shorts, tennis shorts, tee shirts are not permitted. Players who fail to comply with this code will be asked to change or will not be permitted to compete. Women’s dress code includes tops that have either a collar or sleeves. Women are not allowed to wear a collar-less, sleeve-less top.
WITHDRAWAL: If a player must withdraw, please contact the GAM office promptly at tournaments@gam.golf or by phone at (248) 478-9242. If notifying after business hours, please send an e-mail and leave a message on voice mailbox 124. Please indicate your tee time and tee assignment. We have a list of alternates that would like to play. Any player who fails to notify the GAM of his withdrawal is subject to suspension from future tournaments.
We are privileged to conduct the 111th Michigan Amateur Championship at Hawk Hollow Golf Course. We expect all competitors to be on their best behavior. The Golf Association of Michigan staff and Board of Governors warmly welcome you to Hawk Hollow GC and ask that you please let us know how we can make your experience at the Amateur an enjoyable one. Thank You!
DAILY SCHEDULE
Sunday, June 26 – Reserved Practice Rounds begin at 11 a.m., Registration 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, June 27 – Stroke Play Qualifying (18 Holes), Tee times start at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 28 – Stroke Play Qualifying (18 Holes), Tee times start at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29 – 1st & 2nd Rounds, Match Play (64 Qualifiers), 7:15 a.m. matches start off No. 1 Tee Only
Thursday, June 30 – 3rd Round, Quarterfinals, Match Play, Tee times start at 8 a.m.
Friday, July 1 – Semifinals and Finals, Match Play, Tee times start at 8 a.m.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS/EMAILS:
(517) 641-5944 Pro Shop
(248) 478-9242 GAM Office
(248) 890-0642 Ken Hartmann
khartmann@gam.org
tournaments@gam.golf