Northern California Golf Association
U.S. Amateur Championship Sectional Qualifying
Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club
Monday, July 23, 2018
Player Information Sheet
Club Information (website/directions): Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club
333 Country Club Drive
Santa Rosa, Ca 95401
707 546-6617
http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Santa-Rosa-Golf-Country-Club
Format: Two 18 hole stipulated rounds of individual stroke play. Players will play from the WHITE USGA Markers wherever they are situated (see Yardage sheet). The low three individual scores will advance to the U.S. Amateur Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links/ Spyglass Golf Course, California on August 13-19, 2018. Any play-offs will take place immediately after the conclusion of play for the last spot and two alternate positions.
Competition Schedule: Starting times will start at 7:30am / 1:00pm off of holes #1 and #10. Please check the NCGA website for groupings and starting times. Please be at your assigned tee at least 10 minutes prior to your starting time.
Practice Round Information: Call the Pro Shop to book on a space available basis. Practice rounds will be $40 with an optional $18 cart and available to players only.
Cart Information: Automotive transportation is prohibited. Players and caddies must walk. Pull-carts are permitted. SPECTATOR CARTS ARE PROHIBITED.
Caddies: Caddies are permitted; however, they are not available from Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club.
Practice Balls: Provided for players prior to and following the competition rounds at no cost. The practice range will open at 6:30am. The practice putting and chipping greens will open at sunrise.
Payment Information: Cash and Credit Card are accepted for all purchases on site.
Food and Beverage Information: The Restaurant will not be open in the morning for breakfast. A lunch buffet will be available for purchase in the restaurant and available for player, caddies, and spectators.
Withdrawals: Notify the NCGA at 831-625-4653 to withdraw. Players that fail to notify the NCGA prior to their starting time will be listed as No Shows.
Refunds: In the event of injury or illness, contact the USGA at 908-234-2400 for a refund prior to August 13, 2018. No refunds will be issued after August 14, 2018. A $35 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
Rules Information: The Rules of Golf effective January 1, 2016 are in effect and are supplemented by the 2018 USGA Hard Card. The Committee will provide any additional Local Rules needed at the qualifying site. It is the player’s responsibility to know the conditions of the competition.
Limitation of Golf Balls: The optional condition in Appendix I known as the “One Ball” Rule is in effect. See Appendix I-B-1c (pg. 156).
Automotive Transportation: The use of automotive transportation is prohibited for players and caddies. See Appendix I-B-8 (pg. 159).
Distance-Measuring Devices: Optional Local Rule permitting the use of distance-measuring devices is in effect. See Appendix I-A-7 (pg. 153).
Footwear: Shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come into contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION.
Grooves Condition: Optional condition prescribed in Decision 4-1/1 is in effect. You may check to see if your grooves are conforming by using the Informational Club Database - http://www.usga.org/InfoClubsDB/intro.html