USGA Senior Amateur
PLAYER INFORMATION
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SITE Country Club of the South |
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DATE August 5, 2019 |
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FIELD SIZE 73 players |
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FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES 18 holes of individual stroke play for 4 qualifying spots and 2 alternate spots to advance to the 2019 USGA Senior Amateur Championship to be played August 24-29 at Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, NC. |
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PRACTICE ROUND One practice round per player. Practice rounds will be available on the designated times below two weeks prior to the competition. Please call the Country Club of The South to reserve your practice round starting time. Practice round fees are $30 plus tax and must be paid regardless of whether or not the player chooses to walk or ride. Cash and credit cards will be accepted methods of payment in the golf shop.
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YARDAGES & TEES A yardage sheet will be available on-site and also through a link/download on the GSGA website after July 16. Yardages are approximate and may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other factors that may affect the playing conditions during the competition. |
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GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE The golf shop and driving range will open at 7:00 a.m. each day of competition. |
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STARTING TIMES Starting times for tournament play will be assigned by the USGA/GSGA and posted at the club the day before the competition starts. You may visit www.gsga.org for complete pairing information and starting times beginning on August 2nd. |
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REGISTRATION No formal registration will be held on site. Players should arrive to their assigned starting tee ten minutes before their starting time to allow for the starter to go over instructions and rules of play. Player withdraws must be called in to the GSGA office at (678) 324-5975 or e-mailed to mmccachern@gsga.org |
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CARTS Golf cart fees are included in your practice round fee which is $30 per player. Spectator golf carts are specifically prohibited. During the qualifying round, automotive transportation is permissible for the competitor or caddie, but not both at the same time. Cart fees for the qualifying round are $30 per person if the player chooses to use a cart. |
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PRIZES A Silver medal will be presented to the low scorer at the conclusion of the qualifying round. |
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RULES OF PLAY/PACE OF PLAY/CART POLICY The USGA Rules of Play, Pace of Play and Cart Policies shall be in effect. Click here to view policies. |
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PREFERRED LIES Per the USGA, for all USGA Championships and qualifying rounds, the following policy is in effect: A Local Rule authorizing “Preferred Lies” or “Winter Rules” is NEVER permitted. |
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FOOD SERVICE Food and beverage items will be available throughout the day at the turn stand and the men’s grill. |
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ACCOMMODATIONS The following room block has been secured with special rates for players: Courtyard by Marriott: 12655 Deerfield Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004 Rates - $119, Cut-off Date – July 15th Call (678) 366-3360 advise you are part of U.S. Senior Amateur Championship Qualifying group to receive special rate. |
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PERSONAL APPEARANCE In Sectional Qualifying stages and the Championship proper, players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. The Committee in charge decides whether this requirement has been met, and has the authority to withdraw the entry of a player who does not comply. |
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THANK YOU TO CLUBS If players wish to send thanks to the host clubs upon conclusion of the tournament, click on the following link for contact information: |
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OFFICIAL IN CHARGE Miller McCachern, Manager, Rules and Competitions (678) 324-5975
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CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION - The following conditions shall be in effect for this competition:
- GSGA competitions are "spikeless" events. Therefore, metal and traditionally-designed spikes are prohibited. Penalty for breach of this condition is disqualification.
- Players are responsible for posting their scores to the handicap system upon conclusion of this competition. Scores must be posted as tournament scores. Course slope and rating information is typically posted at the scoreboard during the competition. You may also contact GSGA for this information. Your scores are subject to review by your peers and your club's handicap committee.