Northern California Golf Association
U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying
Yocha Dehe Golf Club
August 17, 2021
Player Information Sheet
Club Information (website/directions):
Yocha Dehe Golf Club
14455 Hwy. 16
Brooks, CA 95606
530-796-4653
Format:
One 18-hole round of individual stroke play. Contestants will play from the USGA Tee Markers wherever they are situated (see Yardage sheet). The low individuals will advance to the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Sankaty Head Golf Club, Siasconset, Mass. and Miacomet Golf Course, Nantucket, Mass. SEPTEMBER 25-30, 2021. 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 7:30 AM off Holes #1 and #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:
Practice rounds can be booked via 3-Day advance booking. Identify as US Mid-Am Qualifying participant.
- $79 incl. cart before 1 PM, $35 incl. cart after 1 PM.
- All times on a space available basis around member play.
- For contestant & ONE guest ONLY.
- Driving Range on day, based on availability.
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 from Yocha Dehe GC.
Golf Shop/Practice Range:
Golf Shop will open at 6:00 AM. Practice range will open at 6:00 AM. Range balls will be provided for players prior to the competition round.
Payment Information:
Cash and Credit cards accepted for Golf Shop and food and beverage purchases.
Food and Beverage Information:
The Snack Bar opens at 7:00 with a limited breakfast menu. The restaurant opens at 11:00 AM. Cash and credit card only for all purchases.
Scoring:
Players are required to download the USGA TM app (or Golf Genius). If you have previously downloaded the app please make sure you have the most up to date version. You individual GGID will be texted, emailed and may also be given to you on the first tee by the starter.
- DURING THE ROUND - Within the group, players will be marking for one other player (just as you would with a paper scorecard). The electronic scorecard has a section for "Marker's Notes". This is the equivalent to the tear strip at the top of a scorecard where the marker may keep his or her own scores.
- WHEN IS ROUND IS COMPLETED - At the end of the round, all players in the group must report any rules issues to the committee and confirm hole-by-hole scores are correct. If there are any discrepancies between your "Marker's Notes" and the scores your marker entered for you, they will be highlighted in yellow.
- CERTIFYING SCORES - Once all scores are correct you will be prompted to "Certify as Marker" and then you will move to "My Scores", located at the top of your screen, and then be prompted to "Certify as Player". This is the equivalent of signing a paper scorecard and satisfies the requirements of Rule 3.3b. Scores will be considered to be official and returned once the player has left the defined scoring area, the scoring area will be defined within The Notice to Players.
- Staff contact information is available in the Notice to Players linked above if you have any questions after your round.
- For guidance using the Mobile Scoring App, please see this training video.
Scorecards: Scorecards will be available to print prior, but have no rules status in the competition. Link to scorecards here
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 September 25, 2021. No refunds will be issued after September 25, 2021. 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 2021 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:
- 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