Notice to Competitors
2020 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Sectional Qualifying
Monday, September 28, 2020 - Willowbrook Country Club, Apollo, PA
This notice serves as confirmation for the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Sectional Qualifying Round on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Willowbrook Country Club in Apollo, PA. Qualifying is 18-holes and the field is 45 sides. The number of spots the field is playing for is two (2) spots and two (2) alternates. Additional information will be distributed on the starting tees. The practice facility will open at 7:30 AM the day of the qualifying round.
Please note the following protocols that will be in place for the qualifying round.
All competitors must sign the WPGA COVID-19 Player Waiver upon arrival and additional screening questions may be asked.
Masks are required upon entrance to any building, during registration, in the scoring area, and when the player is within close contact with another person. Hand sanitizer will be provided to all competitors.
All competitors are not to arrive before one hour prior to the assigned starting time.
Caddies and spectators are prohibited during the qualifying round. Players are allowed to use their own push carts.
Bottled water will be available at the clubhouse only.
Access to the clubhouse is limited to the use of restroom facilities.
All tournament materials (Local Rules, Hole Locations, etc.) will be distributed electronically prior to the competition.
Electronic scoring via the USGA Tournament Management app will be used with certification with verbal confirmation in the scoring area. At least one member per side is encouraged to download the app prior to arrival. The groupings GGIDs will be provided with the electronic distribution of tournament materials.
Failure to adhere to the guidelines published by the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association may result in disqualification or the withdrawal of the player's entry and removal from the course.
Format: 18-holes of stroke play. Play is governed by The Rules of Golf and any Local Rules and Conditions distributed prior to play. In the event of a tie for the final qualifying spot or any alternate, a hole-by-hole playoff will take place on holes to be determined by the Committee.
Distance Measuring Devices are permitted for the qualifying round.
The “One Ball Rule” is in effect for the qualifying round.
Grooves conforming to USGA policy are required for the qualifying round.
Model Local Rule G-9 for Replacement of Club that is Broken or Significantly Damaged will be in effect for the qualifying rounds. The Local Rule will be included in the Local Rules sheet and provided prior to the start of play.
Model Local Rule E-12 for Ball Played from Outside Relief Area When Taking Back-on-the-Line Relief will be in effect for the qualifying round. The Local Rule will be included in the Local Rules sheet and provided prior to the start of play.
Tee Markers: All play is from the USGA tee markers. The course will play par 71 at 6,680 yards depending on conditions and is subject to change.
Pace of Play: The maximum allowable time will be four hours and twenty minutes (4:20). A checkpoint system will be in place for the qualifying round.
Practice: Practice rounds are available and must be pre-arranged by contacting the golf shop at 724-747-3442. The Golf Professional is Brian Dunaway. Practice rounds are available and at the discretion of the golf shop. The fee is $50.00 and includes a cart fee. Practice round fees are the responsibility of the player. Practice range balls are complimentary the morning of the competition.
Transportation/Caddies: Walking is required and caddies are prohibited. Players are permitted to use their own push carts for the qualifying round.
Food: Bottled water will be available at the clubhouse only. Players are encouraged to plan accordingly. Boxed lunches will be available and charges are the responsibility of the player.
Footwear: Metal cleats are prohibited. The penalty is disqualification.
Lodging: Lodging of various price ranges can be found in the Monroeville & Greensburg areas.
Evacuation Plan: In the event of a suspension of play for a dangerous situation, all players are to immediately return to their vehicles.
Note: A suspension for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged air horn note. All other types of suspension will be signaled by three consecutive air horn notes, repeated. Resumption of play will be signaled by two short air horn notes, repeated.
Spectator Info: Spectators are prohibited.
Directions to the club can be found on the Willowbrook Country Club website.
In the event a player needs to withdraw, please contact the USGA at Golf House. Also notifying the WPGA is appreciated.