INFORMATION

NEW GROOVE CONDITION OF COMPETITION: The player’s clubs must conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in the Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010.

You should arrive at your assigned tee at least ten (10) minutes prior to your scheduled starting time for instructions from the starter.

QUALIFIER DATE: Tuesday, July 21

DIRECTIONS:  Take I-94 until it ends at M-25. Go left (N) on M-25 for 3 miles to Kraft Road. Go right on Kraft to Fairway Drive.
 
CLUB ADDRESS:  4101 Fairway Drive, Fort Gratiot, MI 48059..

LODGING: Hampton Inn (Port Huron) 1655 Yeager St., Port Huron 48060, (810) 966-9000

PRACTICE ROUNDS: Please contact the golf shop for rates and availability, (810) 385-3881. Contestants must call in advance to reserve a tee time and identify themselves as US Women’s Mid-Amateur contestants.

GAM DRESS CODE:  Shirts with collars and sleeves are required; however women may wear collarless shirts with sleeves or sleeveless shirts with collars.  Neither tank tops, tee shirts, short shorts, gym shorts, cut-offs, bathing suits nor denim pants/shorts are permitted.  Players and caddies are expected to adhere to the dress code.

GPS AND RANGE FINDERS: In Sectional qualifying and in the Championship proper, a player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only.  In this competition, if a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his/her play, AND USES IT FOR THOSE OTHER CONDITIONS the player is in breach of Rule 4.3, for which the penalty is TWO STROKES for the first breach of this rule and DISQUALIFICATION for a subsequent breach during the stipulated round.

FOOD:  The snack shop will have food available for purchase.

CADDIES/CARTS:  All players are required to walk. Contestants may carry their own bag, or bring their own caddie.  Carts are not permitted for caddies. Pull carts may be used if the host club allows them. Spectator carts are not permitted by the USGA.

PRACTICE RANGE: The practice facility will be open one hour before the first tee time and balls will be provided to contestants free of charge prior to play only.

PLAYOFF:  In case of ties, there will be a playoff immediately following play for the final spot as well as the order for the two (2) alternate positions.

WITHDRAWAL: If you must withdraw, please contact the USGA at (908) 234-2300 leading up to the tournament. If you have to withdraw the night or weekend before then, please contact the GAM office at (248) 478-9242. If you call after business hours, please leave message on voice mail #124. Failure to notify may result in suspension from future USGA and GAM competitions.