U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifying
USGA Qualifying
June 1, 2023
QUALIFYING MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS
HOST CLUB
Darrell Hull, PGA Head Golf Professional
10623 North Chase Road
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-7611 – 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: USJRAM-PF23
QUALIFYING YARDAGE: 7,172 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 55 players will compete for a to be determined number of qualifying places and two (2) alternate positions that will advance into the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship to be played at Daniel Island Club (Ralston Creek Course) in Charleston, South Carolina on July 24-29, 2023.
PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY: Players may play one hosted practice round. Hosted practice rounds will be available prior to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31 for out of town contestants. Local contestants can play a practice round on a space available basis in the week prior at the discretion of the golf shop. Contestants must call The Links Golf Club golf shop at (208) 777-7611 to make arrangements. All practice round times are at the discretion of the golf shop staff.
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. – 10:48 a.m. off the #1 tee.
RESULTS/LIVE SCORING: Live scoring will be available during the qualifying after holes #4, #9, #13, and #18.
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 from 6:00 a.m. – dusk
FOOD SERVICE: Full breakfast menu and beverages will be available in the restaurant starting at 6:00 a.m. Lunch service will begin at 11:00 a.m. and remain open throughout the day.
METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED
Visa, Master Card, Discover Card and cash.
LOCKER ROOM: The Links Golf Club does not have a locker room. Restrooms are available inside the clubhouse.
PRACTICE FACILITIES/RANGE BALLS: The driving range will be open for player use beginning at 6:30 a.m. Players must see the golf shop to get a complimentary range code for range balls.
CADDIES: Rule 10.3a is modified in this way: A player must not have a parent, step parent or guardian as his caddie during the round. Penalty for Breach of Local Rule: The player gets the general penalty for each hole during which he is helped by such a caddie. If the breach happens or continues between two holes, the player gets the general penalty for the next hole.
PULL CARTS: Pull carts are permitted. Limited host club pull carts are available at no charge. Players may provide their own pull cart.
CARTS: Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. Spectator carts are not permitted.
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.
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.
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: Silver Medal will be awarded to lowest scorer.
OFFICIAL IN CHARGE:
Nate Schroeder
Director of Rules & Competition
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.