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.

TOURNAMENT DATE: Monday, July 13

DIRECTIONS:  Please account for the closure of the Grosse Ile Parkway in your directions and travel time.

CLUB ADDRESS: 9339 Bellevue Road, Grosse Ile, MI 48138

LODGING: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 21500 West Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183. 734-362-0933

PRACTICE ROUNDS: For practice rounds at Grosse Ile G&CC please contact the golf shop for rates and availability of practice rounds - (734) 676-1169. Contestants must call in advance to reserve a tee time and identify themselves as U.S. Amateur contestants.

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 halfway house 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. Caddies must also walk. Pull carts may be used if the host club allows them. Spectator carts are not permitted by the USGA.

PRACTICE RANGE:  Complimentary for players on the day of the competition, prior to play only.  Range opens one hour before first tee time.

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.