2021 U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifying - Southern Nevada
2021 U.S. Amateur Championship
Venue: Oakmont Country Club
1233 Hulton Rd
Oakmont, PA 15139
2021 U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifying in Southern Nevada
Date: July 6-7, 2021
Venue: Bear's Best Las Vegas
Address: 11111 W Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Number of Qualifying Spots Available: 3
Number of Alternate Spots Available: 2
Any questions regarding the U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifier in Southern Nevada can be directed to the OIC, Tim Brand at Tbrand@snga.org
Event Resources:
Entries: Please note all entries for USGA Qualifying are done through the USGA's website at USGA.org.
- Release of Entries: March 31, 2021
- Close of Entries: June 23, 2021
Eligibility:
Entries are open to amateur golfers with an up-to-date Handicap Index based on ratings for men not exceeding 2.4 under the USGA Handicap System. A Handicap Index must be issued from a "golf club" (as defined in the USGA Handicap System Manual) that is authorized to use the USGA Handicap System. The USGA accepts an up-to-date handicap issued from the international body of golf that would be equivalent to a USGA Handicap Index within the prescribed limit for entry into the Championship. For this Championship, ant reference to gender applies to all genders.
Practice Rounds: Practice rounds can be booked by contacting the Bears Best Las Vegas pro shop during opeating hours. Players will receive $10 off the local rate based on the day and time you book your tee time (based on availability). You must let the pro shop staff know you are booking a practice round for the U.S. Amateur qualifier and give them your name so they can verify you are on the qualifying roster. You may only book a maximum of 7 days in advance.
Carts for Caddies: Caddies are permitted for this qualifier and caddies are able to rent golf carts if they wish to do so. There will be a $25 cart fee each day for any caddie who wishes to take a golf cart. The cart fee will be paid directly to the Bears Best Las Vegas Golf Shop on the day of play. Players must walk.
Projected Yardages: Please note that these yardages are projected and are subject to change based on a variety of factors including but not limited to weather, course conditions, committee discretion, etc.
Spectators: Spectators are permitted for this qualifier but must walk at all times. There will be no spectator carts available, no exceptions.
Golf Balls; Driver Heads:
Only brands of golf balls on the most current List of Conforming Golf Balls and driver heads on the most current List of Conforming Driver Heads may be used. Updated lists may be found on the USGA website at www.usga.org or by contacting the USGA Equipment Standards Department at (908) 234-2300. See Model Local Rules G-1 and G-3. The one ball Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-4.
Clubs: Grooves:
In Sectional Qualifying and in the Championship proper, the Local Rule as prescribed by Section 8 of the Committee Proceduresis in effect. Model Local Rule G-2.
Caddies:
Qualifying Rounds: A player may provide his own caddie. If he wishes to have the host club furnish a caddie, he should ask the Official in Charge because sufficient caddies may not be available at the host club.
A player is not required to employ a caddie for any stage of the Championship.
Withdrawal from Qualifying:
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 Official in Charge (Tim Brand tbrand@snga.org or 702-830-7972) prior to their scheduled qualifying round. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future USGA competitions.
Performance in Sectional Qualifying:
If a player fails to return a score within 10 strokes of the USGA Course Rating, future entries for a U.S. Open, U.S. Amateur, U.S. Mid-Amateur, or U.S. Senior Open Championship may be declined if documentation is not provided demonstrating that the player is capable of competing at the national championship level. Please note that players who "no card" are subject to receive a letter from the USGA under the same guidelines as those who do not return a score within 10 strokes of the course rating.
Transportation:
Players must walk during all Sectional and Championship proper rounds. But consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a disabled player or caddie may be permitted to use a golf cart as an accommodation to his or her disability for those events where golf carts are not allowed. As required by the ADA, the USGA will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis. To learn more about the USGA's transportation policy please read the Championship Regulations which is supplied via a hyperlink under "Event Resources".