Northern California Golf Association
U.S. Men’s and Women’s
Mid-Amateur Championship Qualifying
Fountaingrove Golf and Athletic Club
Monday, August 13, 2018
Player Information Sheet
Club Information (website/directions): Fountaingrove Golf and Athletic Club
1525 Fountaingrove Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-521-3214
Format: One 18 hole stipulated round of individual stroke play. Men will play from the WHITE USGA Tee Markers and Women will play from the BLUE NCGA Tee Markers wherever they are situated (see Yardage sheet). The low 3 individual scores for men will advance to the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Charlotte CC in Charlotte North Carolina on September 21-27. The low 3 individual scores for women will advance to the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Norwood Hills CC in St. Louis Missouri on September 21-27. 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 8:00am 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: Players should call the Fountaingrove Golf and Athletic Club Golf Shop at 707-521-3214 to arrange a practice round time. Practice round rates are $80 inclusive of cart rental. Players should identify themselves as participants in the US Mid-Am Qualifier when making their practice round time.
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 Fountaingrove Golf and Athletic Club.
Practice Balls: Provided for players prior to the competition round at no cost. The practice range will open at 6:45am.
Payment Information: Credit Card will be the only accepted payment at Fountaingrove Golf and Athletic Club. NO CASH.
Food and Beverage Information: Food and Beverages are limited to the athletic club due to fires last year. Small amounts of beverages are available in the pro shop. Limited amount of snacks are available in the athletic club.
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 and refund information please contact the USGA at 908-234-2300.
ADDITIONAL RULES INFORMATION ON NEXT PAGE
Rules Information: The USGA Rules of Golf Effective January 2018 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 optional condition in Appendix I prohibiting use of automotive transportation for players and caddies is in effect. See Appendix I-B-8 (pg. 159).
Distance-Measuring Devices: The optional Local Rule permitting the use of distance-measuring devices that measure distance only 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