Date: June 15, 2019
To: U.S. Girls’ Junior Qualifying Contestants
From: Shawn Hoffman, Official in Charge
Subject: U.S. Girls’ Junior Local Qualifying
2019 U.S. Girls’ Junior Local Qualifying – Woodburn, OR.
OGA Golf Course
Woodburn, Oregon
Monday, July 1, 2019
Welcome to the 2019 U.S. Girls’ Junior Local Qualifying!
Enclosed you will find your pairing and starting time for the 18-hole competition on Monday, July 1, 2019 at OGA Golf Course Woodburn, Oregon
There are 41 entrants at this qualifying for four (4) spots. In the event of a tie for the last qualifying spot or any alternate positions, a sudden-death playoff will commence immediately following the return and verification of all scores.
For pairings:
ADDITIONAL PLAYER INFORMATION:
USGA Hard Card: Click Here
Registration: Players are requested to check in upon arrival at the course. Players are to report to their assigned starting tees, ready to play, 10 minutes before their starting times.
Groove Rule: In Local 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 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.
Player Club Testing is available for the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open, U.S. Senior Open, and U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championships. Please use the following link: http://www.usga.org/grooves/for more information
Pace of Play: It is a condition that the player must play without undue delay and in with guidelines established by the Committee.
Click Here for Pace of play guidelines, will also be available at the 1st tee.
Footwear: Rule 4.3 is modified in this way: During a round, a player must not wear shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, of any design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course). Penalty for breach of this Local Rule: See Rule 4.3.
Drivers/Golf Balls: The Local Rule for Conforming Driver Heads is in effect, See Model Local Rule G-1. The Local Rule requiring that all golf balls used be on the List of Conforming Golf Balls is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-3. Please check the USGA website, www.usga.org, for a list of approved golf balls and drivers. The “One Ball Rule” is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-4.
Practice Round: Practice rounds can be scheduled for the week prior on a space available basis, Sunday June 30th will only be available for out of town participants only. (Out of town is considered 100 miles or more.) Contact OGA Golf Course golf shop at 503-981-4653 ext. 4
Contestants are eligible for one complimentary practice round. Practice rounds are for contestants only and will not be extended to guests, caddies, or family members. Players who wish to use their practice round are expected to abide by all club rules including pace of play.
Practice Range: The driving range will open one hour prior to the first starting time on Monday. Range balls will be available complimentary to contestants.
Caddies: Contestants may bring their own caddie.
FOR U.S. JUNIOR AMATEUR AND U.S. GIRLS’ JUNIOR QUALIFYING ONLY: Rule 10.3a is modified in this way: A player must not have a parent, stepparent or guardian as his or her caddie during the Round. Penalty for Breach of Local Rule: The player gets the general penalty for each hole during which he or she is helped by such a caddie. If the breach happens or continues between two holes, the player gets the general penalty for the next hole.
Carts: Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a round unless authorized by the Committee.
Qualifying Yardages: Please note these yardages are subject to change by Committee.
Dress Code: Proper attire must be worn at all times. Proper attire does not include spandex body wear, cutoffs, running shorts, short-shorts, tank tops, tee shirts, or denim of any kind. Neat and clean pants, slacks, cords, or appropriately hemmed, tailored shorts are acceptable, as are sweaters and golf shirts with a collar. Shoes must be worn at all times.
Code of Conduct: As set forth in the USGA application, the code of conduct applies to all USGA Qualifying and Championships.
Food Service: The Orchard Grill at OGA Golf Course is well known for its burgers and specialty sandwiches. Choose from our hot or cold menu a soda and a snack. Whatever you crave after your round, the Grill can serve it up!
Official in Charge
Shawn Hoffman, USGA Girls’ Junior Committee
Tournament Director
Shanda Imlay, PGA
Oregon Golf Association
Director of Junior Golf
Office: 503.981.4653|Cell Phone: 503.314.7493|Fax: 503.981.7599
2840 Hazelnut Dr., Woodburn, OR 97071
email: simlay@oga.org | Online:www.oga.org
If becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact the Shanda Imlay at 503.981.4653 or simlay@oga.org and the USGA at 908.326.1950 or champs@usga.org
Best of luck to each of you!