U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Sectional Qualifying

August 30, 2017

Wahconah Country Club

 

Player Information Sheet

 

Wahconah Country Club

20 Orchard Rd

Dalton, MA 01226

413-684-1333

Click here for directions

 

Practice Rounds:  A practice round may be scheduled by calling the golf shop and identifying yourself as a competitor in the field. Practice round is complimentary. If a player chooses to ride during his practice round, a cart of of $20 will be charged. Golf carts are permitted during practice rounds ONLY; carts are prohibited during the competition. 

 

Telephone Number:          Golf Shop:  413-684-1333                                  General Manager: Matt Morrison

 

Starting Times: Play will begin at 8:00 am off the 1st tee.

 

Withdrawals:  Please advise the MGA office immediately at (774) 430-9016 if you are unable to compete.  Failure to advise the MGA office may disqualify the player from future USGA competition.  If there is a need to call the MGA office after the close of business on Tuesday, August 29th, please call Laura Nochta at 513-800-7948 or via email at lnochta@mgalinks.org.

 

Players (NOT teams/sides) wishing to withdraw, please DO NOT notify the USGA of your withdrawal. Any withdrawals sent to and processed by the USGA Championship Department will result in the withdrawal of your entire team (side). Player’s are permitted to represent their team/side as an individual in both the qualifying event and the Championship Proper.

 

Qualifying & Alternate Spots Available: 1 qualifying team spot; 2 alternate teams

 

Distance Measuring Devices: A player may obtain distance information by use of a distance measuring device. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play, the player is in breach of Rule 14-3.

 

Automotive Transportation: The use of automotive transportation will NOT be permitted. Players are allowed to use push carts. Caddies are allowed; WCC does not have caddies, players wanting to utilize a caddie should bring their own.

 

Golf Ball:  The One-Ball Rule will be in effect.  See Appendix I of the Rules of Golf.

 

Competition Tees/ Yardage: The competition will be played from the Black tees (Approx 6,500 yards, par 71).

 

Golf Shop, Practice Facilities:  Open and available at 7:00am.

 

Food & Beverage: The restaurant will be open and available for players to purchase lunch starting at 11:00 am.

 

Dress Code:  Please observe the USGA dress code as stated in the U.S.Amateur Four-Ball application. 

 

Official-In-Charge: Cary Jubinville