SITE

Pinetree Country Club

DATE

August 12, 2019

FIELD SIZE

132 players

FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES

The field of 132 contestants will compete over 18 holes for 6 qualifying places and two (2) alternate positions in the 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship to be played September 14-19, 2019, at Colorado Golf Club, in Parker, Colorado.

PRACTICE ROUND

Practice rounds will be available based on course availability on the dates and times listed below. Please call Pinetree CC to reserve your practice round starting time. Only one practice round per player will be allowed, and practice rounds will be limited to contestants only.  Practice round cart and range fee is $30 plus tax. Both cash and credit cards will be accepted methods of payment in the golf shop.

  • Tuesday – Thursday, anytime based on availability.
  • Friday – Sunday, after 1 p.m. based on availability.

YARDAGES & TEES

The Championship yardages from the club scorecard will primarily be utilized for the qualifying round. Yardages are approximate and may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other factors that may affect the playing conditions during the competition.

GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE

The golf shop and driving range will open at 7:00 a.m. each day of competition.

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 9. 

CADDIES

Players may provide their own caddie. 

CARTS

Practice cart and range fees are $30. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. During the qualifying round, a caddie may transport a player’s bag on a cart for a fee of $30.  Spectator carts are strictly prohibited in all instances.

PRIZES

A silver medal will be presented to the low scorer at the conclusion of the qualifying rounds.

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.

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.

PREFERRED LIES

In 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.

FOOD SERVICE

Food and beverage items will be limited due to the club being closed on Monday, August 12th.  Beverage service will be available beginning at

7:00 a.m.  and lunch service from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

In Local and 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. The wearing of short pants is prohibited in the Championship proper, but is permissible in Local and Sectional Qualifying provided the host club does not have a dress code prohibiting such.

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: 

Pinetree CC

OFFICIAL IN CHARGE

Miller McCachern, Manager, Rules and Competitions

678-324-5975

mmccachern@gsga.org