U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying
USGA Qualifying
August 23, 2022
QUALIFYING MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS
HOST CLUB
Nathan Vickers, PGA Head Golf Professional
205 West Smith Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360)398-8300– Golf Shop
QUALIFYING PORTAL: Follow the link for pairings, live scoring, results and player information. You can also access the qualifying portal by using the Golf Genius app on your mobile device. To access the page, login using the GGID: USMIDAM-BELL22
QUALIFYING YARDAGE: 6,795 yards, par-72. Qualifying yardage is subject to change based on weather/course conditions.
FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES: Stroke play competition conducted over 18 holes. The field of 78 players will compete for three (3) qualifying places and two (2) alternate positions that will advance into the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship to be played at Erin Hills in Erin, Wisconsin on September 10-15, 2022
PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY: Players may play one hosted practice round prior to the qualifier. Practice rounds will be available in the afternoon on Monday, August 22 and in the week prior at the discretion of the golf shop. All contestants must call the golf shop at (360) 398-8300 to make arrangements.
STARTING TIMES: Available on the Washington Golf website (wagolf.org) and on the qualifying portal. Online scoring will also be available on the website and portal during qualifying. Starting times will be from 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. off the #1 tee.
PLAYOFF: In the event of a tie for the last qualifying place or for the order of alternates, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff to determine the final qualifiers and the 1st and 2nd alternates if necessary. All announcements regarding the play-off and start time will be made via text message and email.
GOLF SHOP: The golf shop will be open at 6:00 a.m.
FOOD SERVICE: Food service will be available starting at 6:00 a.m. Breakfast and snack items will be available as well as beverages. Full menu service will begin at 11:00 a.m.
METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED: All major credit cards and cash.
PRACTICE FACILITIES/RANGE BALLS: Range balls will be hosted on the driving range beginning at 6:00 a.m.
CADDIES: Caddies are permitted. Host club caddies are not available. All caddies must wear a caddie bib distributed on the starting tee.
PULL CARTS: Pull carts are permitted. Pull carts will be available to rent for $5 per player and will be available on first come first serve basis in the golf shop.
SPECTATOR CARTS: Spectator carts are not permitted unless approved by WA Golf staff at least one week prior to the event.
FOOTWEAR: Rule 4.3 is modified in this way: During a round, a player must not wear shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, of any design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course). Penalty for breach of this Local Rule: See Rule 4.3.
DRIVERS/GOLF BALLS: The Local Rule for Conforming Driver Heads is in effect, See Model Local Rule G-1. The Local Rule requiring that all golf balls used be on the List of Conforming Golf Balls is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-3. Please check the USGA website, www.usga.org, for a list of approved golf balls and drivers.
The “One Ball Rule” is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-4.
GROOVES: The players clubs must conform to the grooves and punch mark specifications in The Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010. See Model Local Rule G-2. UNDERSTANDING THE GROOVES LOCAL RULE
DMDS: The use of distance-measuring devices (DMD) to measure distance only (Rule 4.3) is permitted. UNDERSTANDING THE RULES OF DMDs
PACE OF PLAY: It is a condition that players must play without undue delay and in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee. PACE OF PLAY GUIDELINES
EVACUATION PLAN: In the event of a discontinuance of play during the qualifier, players must adhere to the evacuation plan distributed by the Committee. The evacuation plan will be emailed to players the day prior to the qualifier and will available on the starting tee.
CODE OF CONDUCT: As set forth in the USGA application, the code of conduct applies to all USGA Qualifying and Championships.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.
AWARD CEREMONY: A Silver Medal will be awarded to the lowest scorer.
OFFICIAL IN CHARGE:
Nate Schroeder
Director of Rules & Competitions
Washington Golf
(612) 227-0899 - Cell phone
If it becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact Nate Schroeder at nschroeder@wagolf.org or (612) 227-0899 and the USGA at champs@usga.org or (908) 326-1950.