77TH US JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Qualifying
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Emerald Greens Golf Course - Silver, Hastings, Minnesota
NOTICE TO COMPETITORS
HOST CLUB INFORMATION
Emerald Greens Golf Club Manager: Michael O’Rourke
14425 Goodwin Ave. Superintendent: Tom Furlong
Hastings, MN 55033
Golf Shop: (651) 480-8558
Website: http://www.emeraldgreensgolf.com/
Format/Qualifying Places: Format is 18-holes, stroke play. The field of contestants will compete for qualifying places and two alternate positions in the 77th United States Junior Championship to be played July 21-26 at the Trinity Forest Golf Club, Dallas, Texas. The number of qualifying spots is:
Spots: ? Alternates: TWO (2)_____
Playoffs: In the event of a tie for the qualifying position and/or the 1st and 2nd alternate position, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff to determine the final results. All announcements regarding the play-off, including the holes to be used, will be made at the scoring area upon completion of the qualifying round.
Qualifier Certificate: The successful qualifier(s) and alternates should pick up their Player’s Certificate from the Committee upon the conclusion of the Qualifying.
Registration: A Registration Table will be set up inside or at the main entrance to the Clubhouse and will be open 1 ½ hours prior to the first starting time. You are expected to check-in prior to your round to ensure your starting time, GGID, and make sure there have not been any changes. In addition, if you have any last-minute questions regarding the scoring process, please ask at Registration. The Starter will not be able to help you.
ELECTRONIC SCORING: The official method of scoring will be electronic by use of the Golf Genius Mobile App. Paper scorecards WILL NOT be provided to players for the purpose of scoring. Players should review the printed and video educational information posted on the Qualifying webpage to be prepared for this process. Also, players should make sure their mobile devices are fully charged prior to beginning play and to have charging cables for use between rounds.
Click HERE for VIDEO & WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING TIMES: The Official Starting Times are posted on the Qualifying webpage.
STARTING HOLES: Starting times will be from Hole #1 and #10 tees.
PAPERWORK: A copy of the Local Rules, Hole Location Sheet and USGA Hard Card will be available for taking a picture. if you have not downloaded a copy to your phone in advance. There WILL NOT be paper copies at your Starting Tee. Hole location sheets will be added to the event landing page after 6:00pm the day before the qualifying round.
USGA TERMS OF COMPETITION: Are in effect and may be found at the Qualifying webpage.
COURSE SETUP: Play will be from the USGA tee markers. Please refer to the “Course Setup” found under the Rules/Resources tab on the Qualifying webpage.
ONE-BALL RULE: Model Local Rule G-4 WILL NOT be in effect for any USGA qualifying rounds.
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. Please refer to the USGA website for more detailed information.
PENALTY FOR MAKING A STROKE WITH CLUB IN BREACH OF CONDITION: Disqualification.
PACE OF PLAY/UNREASONABLE DELAY (RULE 5.6): Players are expected to play without delay, and groups are expected to remain in position with the group immediately in front of it. Timing sheets showing the time by when each hole must be completed are posted on the Qualifying webpage. Groups who fall out of position WILL BE WARNED and are subject to monitoring and timing by a Rules official. Players are expected to play a stroke within 40 seconds of when it is their time to play. Players who receive a bad time will be PENALIZED. The expected pace of play is 4:28 for 18 holes. Penalty for Breach of Rule 5.6a: First breach (Group Out of Position): Warning; Second breach: One penalty stroke; Third breach: Two penalty strokes; Fourth breach: DISQUALIFICATION.
DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES: Per the 2025 USGA Terms of Competition card and the Rules of Golf, distance measuring devices ARE PERMITTED in all stages of QUALIFYING. Please be sure any functionality that measures more than distance is disabled.
QUALIFYING ROUND FEES: There is no additional fee associated with this qualifying other than for practice rounds.
PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY: Practice rounds are available for $35 on weekdays and $37 on weekends. To schedule a practice round, please contact the Emerald Greens Golf Shop (651) 480-8558 and identify yourself as a Qualifying contestant.
FOOTWEAR: Shoes with traditionally designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION.
EVACUATION PLAN: In the event of a discontinuance of play during the qualifier, players must return to the Clubhouse for further instructions and updates.
CADDIES: Site will not have caddies available. You must bring your own caddie if you wish to use one, or you may carry your own bag or use a non-motorized walking cart.
EXCEPTION: A player must not use a parent, step parent, or guardian as a caddie during Qualifying or the Championship proper. PENALTY: See Model Local Rule H-1.2 in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures. A player is not required to employ a caddie during the championship.
CARTS: The use of motorized carts is prohibited during all phases of the Championship unless the player has been extended a waiver by the USGA.
SPECTATOR CARTS: Spectator carts will be available on a very limited basis. Persons interested in the use of a spectator cart must provide written proof of need and will be charged the applicable cart rate. Requests must go through, Bob Boldus the Official-in-Charge of the Qualifying. (see below)
GOLF SHOP/LOCKER ROOM/PRACTICE AREAS: These areas will be open for player’s use during the qualifying. Practice areas will open 60 minutes prior to the first starting time.
PRACTICE RANGE: The range will be open 60 minutes prior to the first starting time.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Contestants and caddies must be neat in appearance. Bermuda length shorts may be worn. Denim and blue jeans, short shorts, tee shirts, and tank tops are prohibited. Shirts must have collars. The Committee will decide whether this requirement has been met. The dress code applies to the caddies as well as the players. A player will be held responsible for the appearance of his caddie.
FOOD SERVICE: Limited food and beverage service will be available.
Course Set-Up: This is the expected course set-up for the qualifier. The Committee reserves the right to modify it as necessary. Course Rating/Slope: 73.6/132
|
Hole |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
Out |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
In |
Total |
|
Yardage |
400 |
169 |
437 |
389 |
361 |
182 |
632 |
518 |
418 |
3506 |
382 |
468 |
420 |
195 |
546 |
139 |
399 |
454 |
554 |
3557 |
7063 |
|
Par |
4 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
36 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
36 |
72 |
|
Pace |
0:14 |
0:13 |
0:15 |
0:14 |
0:14 |
0:13 |
0:17 |
0:17 |
0:15 |
2:12 |
0:18* |
0:15 |
0:15 |
0:13 |
0:17 |
0:12 |
0:14 |
0:15 |
0:17 |
2:12 |
4:28 |
Holes marked with an asterisk (*) include a four (4) minute “turn time” from 9 à 10.
OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE:
Bob Boldus, MGA Tournament Manager
Office: (952) 345-3972
Cell: (952) 201-5670
Email: bob@mngolf.org
We look forward to seeing you at Emerald Greens Golf Course on Thursday, June 19, and we wish you the best of luck during qualifying.