U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifying
July 25, 2017
Andover Country Club
Player Information Sheet
60 Canterbury Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2024
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Practice Rounds: A practice round may be scheduled by calling the golf shop and identifying yourself as a competitor in the field. Available times will be Tuesday-Thursday's anytime, and afternoons on weekends. Cart fee for a practice round is $24. Golf carts are permitted during practice rounds ONLY; carts are prohibited during the competition. In view of damage caused by play of extra balls during practice rounds, the MGA asks players not to abuse the courtesy extended by the club in the use of its course. The MGA and the USGA requests that each player play only one ball at each hole during the practice round.
Telephone Number: Golf Shop: (978) 475-2024 Head Golf Professional: Daniel Taylor, PGA
Starting Times: Play will begin at 7:00 am off the 1st & 10th tees. Second round will begin at approximately 12:00 pm off 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, July 24th, please call Laura Nochta at 513-800-7948 or reach her via email at lnochta@mgalinks.org
Qualifying & Alternate Spots Available: 3 qualifying spots, 2 alternates
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. Pull/push carts will be permitted.
Caddies: Andover CC has a limited number of caddies available, please call the pro shop to inquire prior to the event.
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 BLUE tees (Approx 6,600 yards, par 72).
Golf Shop, Practice Facilities: Will be open and available at 6:00 am.
Food & Beverage: The 19th hole will be open for players to purchases snacks and lunch the day of competitions. Pre-made sandwiches will be available for a quick option in between rounds.
Dress Code: Please observe the USGA dress code as stated in the U.S. Amateur Championship application.
Official-In-Charge: Dave Fite
NEW GROOVE CONDITION OF COMPETITION
In Local (first stage) and Sectional (second stage) Qualifying as well as in the Championship proper, the player’s clubs must conform to the groove specifications in the Rules of Golf effective January 1, 2010. Note: Ping EYE2 clubs manufactured prior to April of 1990 may not be used during Local and Sectional Qualifying as well as the Championship proper. The Condition of Competition is available for review on the entry application.
The USGA and R&A have created a reference resource called the Informational Club Database to assist golfers in determining whether their irons, hybrids and fairway woods comply with the New Groove Rules. For information about and to access the database, please use the following link: http://www.usga.org/InfoClubsDB/intro.html . Additionally, for information regarding the conformance status of clubs not listed, please contact the USGA Research and Test Center at (908) 234‐2300.
The USGA strongly suggests that all players verify the conformance of their clubs well in advance of their scheduled qualifying competition. It is the player’s responsibility, not the USGA’s responsibility to ensure that his clubs conform. Waiting until the day of the competition is the fault of the player. The Committee is under no obligation to test the club the competitor may play. However, if it is later determined that the club is non‐conforming, including after the competition has closed, the player will be disqualified.