U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Qualifying
La Rinconada Country Club
September 13, 2018
Player Information
Club Information (website/directions):
La Rinconada Country Club
14595 Clearview Dr.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
408-395-4181
Format:
One 18-hole stipulated round of individual stroke play. Contestants will play from the USGA tee-markers wherever they are placed (see Yardage sheet). The low 3 individual scores will advance to the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship at Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club in Vero Beach, Florida on October 6-11, 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 8:30 AM off of hole #1. 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:
Practice rounds are available Tuesday through Thursday and Saturdays after 1:30 PM on a space available basis by contacting the Pro Shop at the number above. Rates are $55/player and $20/player cart fee. Non-contestants are welcome to accompany players at a rate of $100/player.
Cart Information:
Players may ride in golf carts during a stipulated round and are available for $20/player. SEE TRANSPORTATION CLAUSE IN RULES INFORMATION. Pull-carts are permitted. SPECTATOR CARTS ARE PROHIBITED. Groups are limited to two carts per group.
Caddies:
Caddies are permitted, however they are not available from La Rinconada CC.
Practice Balls:
Range balls will be provided to players at no cost and the range opens at 7:00 AM.
Payment Information:
Credit card or reciprocal club charge accepted for all purchases at golf shop and food and beverage. NO CASH PURCHASES.
Food and Beverage Information:
“Grab and Go” items are available at the Turn starting at 10 AM. NO CASH.
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) 326-1950 for a refund prior to October 6, 2018. No refunds will be issued after October 6, 2018. A $35 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
ADDITIONAL RULES INFORMATION
Rules Information:
The Rules of Golf effective January 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).
Transportation:
“One-Seat Policy”: The player or the player’s caddie may ride in a golf cart during a stipulated round, but both may not ride at the same time. Additionally, the USGA reserves the right to limit or suspend the use of golf carts due to inclement weather, unsafe use of the golf cart or circumstances where use of the golf cart would present a hazard to others, the course officials, the golf course or for other unforeseen circumstances.
If the player’s caddie has a disability and the caddie would like to ride in a golf cart throughout the stipulated round in addition the player, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a disabled caddie may be permitted to use a golf cart as an accommodation to hit or her disability. As required by the ADA, the USGA will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis. To evaluate such requests, submission of the Golf Cart Request Form for the caddie is required (as well as additional important information for first time and subsequent requests for a golf cart).
The Golf Cart Request Form and additional information are available at the following link: https://champs.usga.org/index.html
A player or caddie who shows significant disregard for this policy may be disqualified for a serious breach of etiquette (Rule 33-7).
Footwear:
Shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: Disqualification.
Distance-Measuring Devices:
Optional Local Rule permitting the use of distance-measuring devices to measure distance only 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