U.S. Four-Ball Sectional Qualifying
August 27, 2018
Boston Golf Club
Player Information Sheet
19 Old County Rd
Hingham, MA 02043
781-741-5127
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Courtesy Practice Rounds: A practice round may be scheduled by calling the golf shop and identifying yourself as a player in the field. Cost of a practice round will be $25 - walking only. Please note BGC is closed on Tuesdays. Tee times will be scheduled based on availability.
Telephone Number: Golf Shop: 781-741-5127 Director of Golf: Boomer Erick, PGA
Starting Times: Play will begin at 7:30 a.m. off the 1st tee.
Withdrawals: Please advise the Mass Golf office immediately at (774) 430-9016 if you are unable to compete. Failure to advise the Mass Golf office may disqualify the player from future USGA competition. If there is a need to call the Mass Golf office after the close of business on Friday, August 24, please call Laura Nochta at (513) 800-7948 [leave a message] or via email at lnochta@massgolf.org.
Players (NOT teams/sides) wishing to withdraw, please DO NOT notify the USGA of your withdrawal. Any withdrawals sent to and processed by the USGA Championship Department will result in the withdrawal of your entire team (side). Player’s are permitted to represent their team/side as an individual in both the qualifying event and the Championship Proper.
Qualifying & Alternate Spots Available: 3 qualifying spots, 2 alternates
Distance Devices: The use of distance measuring devices is permitted.
Automotive Transportation: The use of automotive transportation is NOT permitted. Players are allowed to use push carts - but players should keep in mind that the use of push carts at BGC are not efficent and not recommended.
Caddies: Caddies are allowed. BGC has a limited number of caddies available. Players players wanting to utilize a BGC caddie should call the shop in advance to reserve one. Players may also bring their own caddie.
Golf Ball: The One-Ball Rule will be in effect. See Appendix I of the Rules of Golf.
Competition Tees/ Yardage: The competition will be played from the approximately the Championship tees (Approx 6,800 yard; par 71).
Golf Shop and Practice Facilities: Open and available at 6:45 am - there will be a shutle to transport players to and from the warm up range. The warm up range (located close to the first tee) will be the only warm up area available for players on the day of competition.
Food & Beverage: The restaurant/grill room will be open and available for players to starting at 11:00 am (cash and credit are both accepted in the clubhouse). There is also a snack bar/window located ground floor of the clubhouse next to the putting green that will be open starting at 9:30 (cash only).
Dress Code: Please observe the USGA dress code as stated in the U.S. Four-Ball Championship application.
*Please also review the 2018 USGA Hard Card and other policies located under the tab labled "USGA Policies" prior to competion.
*There will be no regsitration on the day of the event - please report to your scheduled starting hole to recieve local rules, scorecard, etc. 10-15 minutes prior to your starting time.
Official-In-Charge: Peter Costello & Phil O'Sullivan
Staff-In-Charge: Laura Nochta