INFORMATION

 

NEW GROOVE CONDITION OF COMPETITION: The player’s clubs must conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in the Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010.

 

You should arrive at your assigned tee at least ten (10) minutes before your scheduled starting time for instructions from the starter.

 

QUALIFIER DATE: Monday, June 30

 

CLUB ADDRESS: 1600 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

 

LODGING: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 358 River Ridge Dr. NW, Walker, Michigan 49544 United States

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS:  Tee times will be available after 2 p.m. on June 28th and the afternoon of June 29th. The club is open to rounds before then, but availability is subject to club events and play. The greens fee will be discounted to $50 (normally $95). The cart fee will be $27 (optional). Players should email Kent CC Director of Golf Aaron Kelm at aaron@kentcountryclub.com to make a practice round request.

 

GAM DRESS CODE:  Shirts with collars and sleeves are required; women may wear collarless shirts with sleeves or sleeveless shirts with collars.  Neither tank tops, tee shirts, short shorts, gym shorts, cut-offs, bathing suits nor denim pants/shorts are permitted.  Players and caddies are expected to adhere to the dress code.

 

GPS AND RANGE FINDERS: In this competition, if a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his/her play, AND USES IT FOR THOSE OTHER CONDITIONS, the player is in breach of Rule 4.3, for which the penalty is TWO STROKES for the first breach of this rule and DISQUALIFICATION for a subsequent breach during the stipulated round.

 

FOOD: The Poolside Cafe will have food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase with CASH ONLY.

 

CADDIES/CARTS: All players are required to walk. Contestants may carry their bag or bring a caddie.  Carts are not permitted for players or caddies. Pull carts may be used if the host club allows them.

 

SPECTATOR CARTS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN USGA QUALIFIERS

 

PLAYOFF: In case of ties, there will be a playoff immediately following play for the final spot as well as the order for the two (2) alternate positions. It is the player's responsibility to be present and ready to play when called to the tee for a playoff.

 

WITHDRAWAL: If you need to withdraw, please contact the USGA at (908) 234-2300 before the tournament. If you must withdraw the night or weekend before then, please contact the GAM office at tournaments@gam.org. Failure to notify may result in suspension from future USGA and GAM competitions.