MEMORANDUM TO ALL U.S. WOMEN’S MID-AMATEUR QUALIFIER CONTESTANTS

Qualifying on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 @ The Country Club at DC Ranch

 

The AGA and the USGA are grateful to The Country Club at DC Ranch for hosting this USGA qualifying event.  Please remember that we are their guests and our conduct should reflect our thanks. ‘Thank You’ letters may be addressed to Dick Hyland, Director of Golf, The Country Club at DC Ranch, 9290 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85255, (480) 342-7210

 

Field Size & Qualifying Spots

  1. 15 players in field at entry deadline. Tee time structure will be #1 tee start, 3-somes, 10-minute intervals, beginning at 7:00 a.m.
  2. The number of qualifying spots has been established at 4 qualifiers. As with most qualifiers there will be 2 alternate positions.
  3. In case of a tie for the final qualifying spot or either of the two alternate positions, an immediate hole-by-hole play-off will be conducted for the players involved following play.

 

Pairings & Assigned Start Times

  1. Pairings were prepared by the USGA and start times were assigned by the AGA. Pairings can be viewed by visiting the “Pairings” section of this portal.
  2. Changes to pairings or start times are not permissible for any reason.

 

Use of Golf Carts

  1. Use of automotive transportation by contestants is prohibited. Players must walk at all times unless a course shuttle is provided or given a ride from a Tournament Official. Caddies may rent golf carts at $30 + tax per rider inside the Golf Shop the morning of the qualifier. Limit of two carts per group and two riders per cart. Carts will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  2. Push/Pull carts are permitted.
  3. Spectators/Guests are not allowed to ride in carts. No spectator carts are allowed. Anyone besides a player riding in a cart are considered a caddie and the player is responsible for any breaches of the Rules.

 

Practice Rounds

  1. Practice rounds can be booked based on availability.
    1.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DRIVING RANGE AT DC RANCH IS CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION. FOR THE MORNING OF QUALIFYING ALL PARTICIPANTS HAVE BEEN GRANTED ACCESS TO THE GRAYHAWK DRIVING RANGE DOWN THE STREET. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO THE PARTICIPANTS FOR USE OF THE GRAYHAWK DRIVING RANGE. YOU'LL NEED TO IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A PARTICIPANT OF THE QUALIFIER.
    2. Grayhawk is located at: 
      8620 East Thompson Peak Parkway

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

(480) 502-1800

  1. Players can make reservations by calling (480) 342-7210.
  2. Practice round fees are $50 plus tax.  

 

USGA Policies in Effect

  1. Groove Condition Policy is in effect for local qualifying, see attached sheet.
  2. Alternative Footwear Policy will be in effect.
  3. The ball each player uses must be named on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls issued by the USGA & the ‘One-Ball Rule’ will be in effect.
  4. Distance measuring devices are allowed during the qualifier. Players using distance measuring devices to measure other conditions (i.e. elevation, wind, etc.) during a stipulated round are in breach of Rule 4.3.  

 

Directions

  1. Visit the course directory section at www.azgolf.org. The Country Club at DC Ranch, 9290 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85255, (480) 342-7210.

 

Course Setup

  1.      The course will be played at a maximum length of approximately 6250 yards. The hole by hole yardage is in the “Qualifying Yardage” section of this portal. 
  2. The Committee reserves the right to alter the yardage based on weather and course conditions the day of the qualifying.             
  3. All Local Rules will be listed on the Notice to Players.
  4. The USGA Hard Card is enclosed with conditions of the competition.

 

Practice Facilities & Registration

  1. All practice facilities will open by 6:30 am.
  2. Registration will be open at 6:30a.m. and you MUST check in prior to your tee time. 
  3. The Players are expected to check in at the first tee 10 minutes prior to your assigned start time for instructions and materials.

 

Food & Beverage Service

  1. The restaurant will be open on August 14, however, BREAKFAST WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE, PLEASE COME PREPARED.  
  2. CC at DC Ranch accepts Credit Card ONLY.  

  

Dress Code

  1. Golf-style shirts and either slacks, shorts, or golf skirts are acceptable for contestants and caddies.
  2. T-shirts and slacks/shorts of denim/jeans material are not acceptable.

 

To Withdraw

  1. If you need to withdraw for any reason you must contact both of the following prior to your assigned start time or you shall be listed as a DQ:
  2. The AGA @ 602-944-3035 and leave a voice message in mailbox 210 regardless of the time of day.
  3. The USGA @ 908-234-2300

 

 

Official-in-Charge: Erin Groeneveld, Director of USGA Programs, Education and Training, (602) 872-7023, erin@azgolf.org