2019 US Amateur Four-Ball Championship Qualifying

Del Paso Country Club

December 3, 2018

Player Information Sheet

 

Club Information (website/directions):    

Del Paso Country Club

3333 Marconi Ave.

Sacramento, CA 95821

916-483-0401

www.delpasocountryclub.com

 

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 side will advance to the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Bandon Dunes Resort in Bandon, Oregon on May 25-29, 2019. 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 9:00am 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:                     

Available to contestant and caddie on a space available basis Tuesday-Sunday, or after 12:00 PM on Sunday, December 2nd. Fee - $85 walking or $103 with cart. For practice round starting times/availability please call 916-483-0401.

 

Cart Information:                                        

Automotive transportation is prohibited. Players and caddies must walk.

Pull-carts are permitted and a limited amount are available at Del Paso. SPECTATOR CARTS ARE PROHIBITED.

 

Caddies:                                                        

Caddies are permitted for the qualifying.  Caddies may be requested in advance by calling the Pro Shop. Caddies are not available on site at the club. Arrangements MUST be made in advance, do not expect any to be available on the day of qualifying.

 

Practice Balls:                                              

Provided for players prior to and following competition round at no cost. The practice range, putting and chipping greens, and pro shop will open at 7:00am. Please follow course instructions in case of frost.

 

Payment Information:                                

Cash, major Credit Cards and Check  are accepted for all purchases (golf shop and food and beverage).

 

Food and Beverage Information:              

The Snack Bar will be open from 8:00am-4:00pm. The Grill will be open for players following the round starting at 1:00pm. No outside food and beverage is permitted.

 

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 908-234-2400.

 

 

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).

 

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