U.S. Amateur Championship Qualifying
Turlock Golf & Country Club
July 17, 2017
Club Information (website/directions):
Turlock Golf & Country Club
10532 North Golf Link Road
Turlock, CA 95683
(209) 634-4976
Format:
Two 18 hole stipulated rounds of individual stroke play. Contestants will play from the WHITE USGA Markers wherever they are situated (see Yardage sheet). The low 1 individual score will advance to the U.S. Amateur Championship at Riviera CC in Pacific Palisades, CA on August 14-20, 2017. Any play-offs will take place immediately after the conclusion of play for the last spot and two alternate positions.
Competition Schedule:
Starting times will start at 7:30 a.m. (Round 1) and 12:30 p.m. (Round 2) off of holes #1 and #10. Please check the NCGA website for groupings and starting times. Please be at your assigned tee at least 10 minutes prior to your starting time.
Practice Round Information:
Fee - $40 (Monday - Thursday), $45 (Friday-Saturday); carts are optional at $15 per player. Starting times are for CONTESTANTS ONLY on a space available basis. Call the Pro Shop to reserve starting time.
Cart Information:
Automotive transportation is prohibited. Players and caddies must walk. Pull-carts are permitted. SPECTATOR CARTS ARE PROHIBITED.
Caddies:
Caddies are permitted, however, they are not available from Turlock Golf & Country Club.
Practice Balls:
Provided for players prior to and following competition round at no cost. The practice range will open at 6:00 a.m. The practice putting and chipping greens will open at sunrise.
Payment Information:
Cash, VISA, and MasterCard are accepted for Pro Shop purchases and for food and beverage.
Food and Beverage Information:
Restaurant will open at 6:00 a.m. No outside food and beverage is permitted.
Withdrawals:
Notify the NCGA at 831-625-4653 to withdraw. Players that fail to notify the NCGA prior to their starting time will be listed as No Shows.
Refunds:
In the event of injury or illness, contact the USGA at 908-234-2400 for a refund prior to August 14, 2017. No refunds will be issued after August 14, 2017. A $35 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
ADDITIONAL RULES INFORMATION
Rules Information:
The Rules of Golf effective January 1, 2016 are in effect and are supplemented by the 2017 USGA Hard Card. The Committee will provide any additional Local Rules needed at the qualifying site. It is the player’s responsibility to know the conditions of the competition.
Limitation of Golf Balls:
The optional condition in Appendix I known as the “One Ball” Rule is in effect. See Appendix I-B-1c (pg. 156).
Automotive Transportation:
The use of automotive transportation is prohibited for players and caddies. See Appendix I-B-8 (pg. 159).
Footwear:
Shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: Disqualification.
Distance-Measuring Devices:
Optional Local Rule permitting the use of distance-measuring devices is in effect. See Appendix I-A-7 (pg. 153).
Grooves Condition:
Optional condition prescribed in Decision 4-1/1 is in effect. You may check to see if your grooves are conforming by using the Informational Club Database - http://www.usga.org/InfoClubsDB/intro.html