Northern California Golf Association
U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying
Oakdale Golf & Country Club
August 27, 2018
Player Information Sheet
Club Information (website/directions):
Oakdale Golf & Country Club
243 North Stearns Road
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-2924
Format:
One 18-hole stipulated round of four-ball stroke play. Contestants will play from the USGA Markers wherever they are situated (see Yardage sheet). The low 3 individual scores will advance to the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Charlotte Country Club in Charlotte, NC on September 21-27, 2018. Any play-offs will take place immediately after the conclusion of play for the last spot and two alternate positions.
Competition Schedule:
Tee times will start at 8:00am off tees #1& #10. Click the Pairings and Starting Times tab for groupings and starting times. Please be at your assigned tee at least 10 minutes prior to your starting time.
Practice Round Information:
Available after 1:00 PM on a space available basis. Green fee: $65 Mon-Fri; $75 Sat-Sun. Cart fee: $15 per player. Please contact the Pro Shop at the number listed above and identify yourself as a qualifying contestant.
Cart Information:
Automotive transportation is prohibited during the qualifying. Players and caddies must walk. Pull-carts are permitted.
SPECTATOR CARTS ARE PROHIBITED.
Caddies:
Caddies are permitted. However, caddies are NOT available from Oakdale GCC.
Practice Balls:
Provided for players prior to the competition round at no cost. The practice range will open at 7:00am. The practice putting and chipping greens will open at sunrise.
Payment Information:
Cash, Credit Card are accepted for all purchases (golf shop and food and beverage).
Food and Beverage Information:
The Snack Bar with limited breakfast and lunch availability will be open at 7:00 AM and throughout the day. No outside food and beverage is permitted.
Withdrawals:
Entrant who wishes to withdraw from Qualifying must notify the USGA (908-326-1950 or via e-mail at champs@usga.org) and the NCGA prior to their scheduled qualifying round. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future USGA competitions. 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) 326-1950 for a refund prior to September 22, 2018. No refunds will be issued after September 22, 2018. A $35 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
ADDITIONAL RULES INFORMATION
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).
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