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78^th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship

Qualifying

The Links at Northfork

9333 Alpine Drive NW, Ramsey, MN 55303

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Local Rules and Information Sheet

TEE MARKERS: USGA FORMAT: 18-holes, stroke play

QUALIFIERS: 3 ALTERNATES: 2

TIES & PLAYOFFS: In the event of a tie for the final qualifying spot and/or any alternate position, a hole-by-hole playoff will be conducted immediately following play.

EVACUATION PLAN: In the event play is suspended for a dangerous situation (lightning), players are to return to the Clubhouse. The signal for a suspension due to a dangerous situation is one (1) prolonged horn blast, repeated.

Rules are governed by the Rules of Golf, USGA Terms of Competition, Notice to Competitors,
Memo to Players and the following local rules. Disregard all local rules printed on the local card.

DRINKING WATER & REST AREAS:

Drinking Water: In addition to the Clubhouse, water is found at the teeing area on Holes #1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 13 & 16

Rest Areas: In addition to the Clubhouse, rest areas are located at Hole #5 & 11 tees and #13 green.

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES: Per the USGA Terms of Competition, distance measuring devices ARE permitted. However, information gained from their use must be limited to DISTANCE ONLY.

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 (First breach) and are subject to monitoring and timing by a Rules official. Players are expected to play a stroke within 40 seconds from when it is their time to play. Players who receive a bad time after being warned will receive One penalty stroke. Players who receive a second bad time will receive Two penalty strokes. The expected pace of play is 4:36 for 18 holes. Penalty for Breach of Rule 5.6a: First breach: Group Warning; Second breach: One penalty stroke; Third breach: Two penalty strokes; Fourth breach: DISQUALIFICATION.

GROUND UNDER REPAIR: In addition to the areas circled by white lines, the following are treated as ground under repair:

All cultivated flower & shrubbery beds – (No Play Zones)

IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS: When rocks border an artificially surfaced path, the rocks are considered as part of the path.

OUT OF BOUNDS: Defined by white stakes and lines and split rail fences. If both stakes and lines are used to define the boundary, stakes identify and the lines define it. NOTE: A ball going out of bounds and coming to rest on another part of the course remains out of bounds.

PENALTY AREAS: When both are present, stakes identify and lines define a Penalty Area.

SCORING AREA: The Scoring Area is located in the Clubhouse.