U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship Qualifying
Sierra View Country Club
July 15, 2019
Player Information Sheet
Club Information (website/directions): Sierra View Country Club
105 Alta Vista Ave
Roseville, CA 95678
916-783-4600
www.sierraviewcc.org
Format:
One 18-hole stipulated round of stroke play. Contestants will play from the WHITE USGA Markers wherever they are situated (see Yardage sheet). The low individual scores will advance to the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship at Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, Mississippi, August 5-11, 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 7:30am and 1:00pm 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 contestants only. Fee - $25 walking, $43 with cart. Available on Sunday after 2 pm, if you have circumstances that prevent you from playing after 2pm on Sunday the 14th please speak to Jim Salazar. It is not guaranteed they will be able to accommodate another time. Please contact the Pro Shop at the number listed above and identify yourself as a qualifying contestant.
Cart Information:
Automotive transportation is prohibited. Players and caddies must walk.
Pull-carts are permitted. SPECTATOR CARTS ARE PROHIBITED.
Caddies:
Caddies are permitted in the qualifying. Do NOT expect caddies to be available without prior arrangements.
Practice Balls:
Provided for players prior to and following competition round at no cost.
Payment Information:
VISA and Mastercard are accepted for all purchases (golf shop and food and beverage). No CASH will be accepted.
Food and Beverage Information:
The Snack Bar will be open at 7:00 AM and throughout the day. Please note that the restaurant will be closed for the day.
Withdrawals:
A player who wishes to withdraw from Qualifying must notify the USGA (908-326-1950 or via e-mail at champs@usga.org) and the NCGA (831-625-4653) prior to their scheduled qualifying round. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future USGA competitions..
Refunds:
In the event of injury or illness, contact the USGA at (908) 234-2300 for a refund prior to August 5, 2019. No refunds will be issued after August 5, 2019. A $35 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
ADDITIONAL RULES INFORMATION ON NEXT PAGE
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.
Footwear:
Rule 4.3a is modified in this way:
During a round, a player must not wear shoes with:
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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
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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