Player’s Memorandum

2018 National Car Rental Kentucky Assistant PGA Professional Championship

 

To:                  KPGA Assistant Championship Competitors

From:              Bill Coomer, Official in Charge

Date:               August 16, 2018

RE:                 Championship Information

                               

Venue Information

Venue              University Club @ Arlington

Address           1510 Lexington Road, Richmond, KY 40475

Golf Shop         (859) 622-2207

Key Staff          Ted Lausier, PGA Head Professional

 

Schedule of Events  

Monday, August 20 – 36 hole stroke play

 

Groupings & Starting Times

Shotgun start begins at 8:30 a.m. for 1st round. Please arrive early to complete onsite registration.

 

Practice Round

Contact the Golf Shop for further information.

 

Course Setup:                            Par:         72     Yardage:    6,682 (Males)     5,880 (Females)

Play will be conducted from the Black & White Tees

 

Lodging

There are numerous hotels in the area with a variety of rates.  To find what best suites your needs look online at  www.tripadvisor.com then select accommodations in the Richmond area.

 

Registration  ******

The registration procedure is conducted using the following procedure:

  • You must bring all raffle ticket stubs to the host site.
  • The tickets will be counted and must coincide with amount of payment you will be charged using your credit card. Please bring a crdit card for payment.
  • The person with the highest amount of raffle ticket sales receives ½ of his total after the $150 entry fee has been paid. That amount will remain in your account and you will only owe the $150 and ½ of the raffle sales total.
  • If you already have a credit card on file with Golf House Kentucky, I will charge the fees using the secure card in our files.

 

Food & Beverage:

The club will have food and beverage services available. Lunch will be served between rounds.

As of April 1, 2016 The University Club at Arlington no longer accepts credit cards as a method of payment.  They will only accept cash.

 

General Information:

The Rules of the United States Golf Association govern play.  This information sheet, the Golf House Kentucky hard card and any site-specific Local Rules and Conditions of Competition sheets are supplements to the Rules of Golf.  Local Rules of the host course do not apply.  The Golf House Kentucky Rules Committee, who are charged with conducting this site, shall settle all questions.  Reference to the Rules and Appendix I may be found in the 2016-19 Rules of Golf book.  Unless otherwise noted the penalty for breach of a Local Rule or Condition is:  2 Strokes.

 

Distance-Measuring Devices:

The PGA of America DOES permit the use of distance-measuring devices for section qualifiers but does not allow them at the national championships.
 

*Grooves and Punch Marks Policy:
The PGA of America has adopted the Condition of Competition at the PGA Section level (qualifying stages) for these three Championship events. ALL players must comply with this Condition of Competition.

 

Pace of Play Guidelines and Procedures:

This championship uses the Golf House Kentucky Pace of Play Guidelines. Please review the pace of play guidelines and procedures prior to starting your round.

 

Player/Caddie Carts:

Golf carts are permitted and will be provided for each competitor. Pull/Push carts are also allowed for all competitors. 

 

Spectator Carts

Spectator carts may be available at the discretion of the tournament director and the host facility. Appropriate fees will be applied.

 

Caddies:

Caddies are permitted, however you are responsible for making your own arrangements for a caddie.

 

Practice Range:

The practice range opens one hour before the first starting time, weather permitting. Range balls will be provided.

 

Qualifying Positions:

(2) = number of qualifying positions for the 2018 National Car Rental Assistant KPGA Professional Championship for this section. We will also determine the (3) alternates requested.

 

Play-off:

In the event of a tie for the last qualifying place or the alternate positions, the players concerned shall compete in a hole-by-hole play-off.  The starting hole and time shall be announced at the scoreboard immediately after the Committee has verified the results of the qualifier.

 

Withdrawals: 

If you need to withdraw at any time, please call (502) 649-7980 and leave a message on the voicemail.

 

Close of Competition:

The qualifying competition shall be deemed to have closed when all scores have been returned and the committee has approved the results.