U.S. Amateur Four-BallSectional Qualifying

September 12, 2017

Black Rock Country Club

 

Player Information Sheet

 

Black Rock Country Club

 19 Clubhouse Dr

Hingham, MA 02043

781-748-1919

Click here for directions

 

Practice Rounds:  A practice round may be scheduled via EMAIL [Steven Daly at steven@blackrockcc.com]. Practice round is complimentary. If a player chooses to ride during his practice round, a cart of of $23 plus tax will be charged. Golf carts are permitted during practice rounds ONLY; carts are prohibited during the competition. Due to the field size (144 players), we ask that players schedule practice rounds with their partner. Individual practice rounds will be discouraged.

 

Availability: No Friday's or Monday's (including the day prior to the event); Tuesday - Thursday any time; Saturday & Sunday after 3 pm.

 

Telephone Number:          Golf Shop:  781-748-1919                            Head Golf Professional:  Mark Gammons, PGA

 

Starting Times: Due to the field size, there will be a morning and afternoon wave of play. Morning wave will begin at 8:15 off of both #1 & #10. Afternoon wave will begin at 12:30 off of both #1 &#10.

 

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 Monday, September11th, 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: 3 qualifying team spots; 2 alternate teams [If necessary there will be play off to determin the top 3 teams as well as qualifying positions - keep this and the 2 waves of play in mind when making travel arragements]

 

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; BRCC 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 Championship tees (Approx 6,900 yards, par 71).

 

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

 

Food & Beverage: The restaurant/grill room will be open and available for players to starting at 11:00 am (cash and credit are both accepted in the clubhouse). There is also a halfway house on the course that will be open during play (CASH ONLY is accepted here).

 

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

 

Official-In-Charge: Dave Fite