Northern California Golf Association
U.S. Senior Open Qualifying
Green Valley Country Club
June 10, 2019
Player Information Sheet
Club Information (website/directions):
Green Valley Country Club
35 Country Club Drive
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 864-0473
Format:
One 18-hole stipulated round of individual stroke play. Contestants will play from the USGA Tee Markers wherever they are situated (see Yardage sheet). The low 2 individuals will advance to the U.S. Senior Open Championship at The Warran Golf Course at Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana on June 27-30, 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 8:00 AM off Hole #1 and 8:05 AM off Hole #10. Please click here for groupings and starting times. Please be at your assigned tee at least 10 minutes prior to your starting time.
Practice Round Information:
Contestants are provided one complimentary practice round during the afternoon hours beginning Tuesday, May 21st. Please call the Pro Shop to schedule a practice round. Cart fee is $30. Practice rounds available to CONTESTANTS ONLY – no guest play permitted.
Cart Information:
Automotive transportation is prohibited. Players and caddies must walk.
Pull-carts are permitted. SPECTATOR CARTS ARE PROHIBITED.
Caddies:
Caddies are permitted; however, there are no caddies available at Green Valley Country Club.
Practice Balls:
Provided for players prior to and following competition round at no cost. The practice range will open at 6:30 AM.
Payment Information:
Cash and major Credit Cards are accepted for all golf shop and food and beverage purchases.
Food and Beverage Information:
Terrace restaurant will be open at 6:30 AM.
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) 234-2300 for a refund prior to June 27, 2019. No refunds will be issued after June 27, 2019. A $35 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
ADDITIONAL RULES INFORMATION
Rules Information:
The Rules of Golf effective January 2019 are in effect and are supplemented by the 2019 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 one ball Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-4.
Automotive Transportation:
The Local Rule prohibiting the use of motorized transportation as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-6.
Distance-Measuring Devices:
Distance-Measuring Devices are NOT permitted. See Model Local Rule G-5.
Footwear:
Rule 4.3a is modified in this way:
During a round, a player must not wear shoes with:
- Traditional spikes – that is, spikes having single or multiple points designed to penetrate deeply into the surface of the ground (regardless of whether made of metal, ceramic, plastic or other materials); or
- Spikes of any design that are entirely or partially made of metal, if such metal may come into contact with the course.
Penalty for breach of Local Rule – see Rule 4.3.
Grooves Condition:
The Local Rule as prescribed by Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect, except that the Exception in the Model Local Rule does not apply. You may check to see if your grooves are conforming by using the Informational Club Database - http://www.usga.org/InfoClubsDB/intro.html