Players Memorandum
2017 KGA Mid-Amateur Championship, Cherry Blossom Golf Club
Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 25-26, 2017
To: KGA Mid-Amateur Championship Competitors
From: Bill Coomer, Official in Charge
Date: September 21, 2017
RE: Championship Information
Venue Information
Venue Cherry Blossom Golf Club
Address 150 Clubhouse Drive Club, Georgetown, KY 40324
Golf Shop (502) 570-9849
Key Staff Steven Conley, Golf Professional
Schedule of Events
Monday, September 25 & Tuesday, September 26: 36-Hole Championship
Groupings & Starting Times
Starting times begin at 8:30 a.m. from Holes #1.
Practice Round
Contact club for further information (502) 570-9849.
Course Setup: Mid-Amateur Championship Par: 72 Yardage: 6739
Hole # Par Yards Tee Color Hole # Par Yards Tee Color
1 4 398 Black 10 4 407 Black
2 3 179 Black 11 4 372 Black
3 4 385 Blue 12 3 138 Black
4 3 182 Black 13 4 424 Black
5 5 533 Black 14 5 517 Blue
6 4 405 Black 15 4 357 Black
7 4 406 Black 16 3 201 Black
8 4 375 Black 17 5 519 Black
9 5 526 Black 18 4 415 Blue
Front 9 36 3,389 Back 9 36 3,350
Mid-Senior: Blue Tees
Senior Division: Blue Tees
Masters Division: White Tees
Lodging
There are numerous hotels in the area with a variety of rates. To find what best suites your needs look online at www.visitky.com then select accommodations in the Scott County Area.
Registration
Registration required at this event. Important: Report to the starting tee no less than 5 minutes prior to your assigned starting time. There is no call to the tee; it is the player’s responsibility to arrive on time.
Food & Beverage:
The club will have food and beverage services available. Outside food and beverages are not allowed at the facility.
General Information:
The Rules of the United States Golf Association govern play. This information sheet, the USGA Rules hard card and any site-specific Local Rules and Conditions of Competition sheets are supplements to the Rules of Golf. Local Rules of the host course do not apply. The Golf House Kentucky Rules and Competitions Committee, who are charged with conducting this site, shall settle all questions. Reference to the Rules and Appendix I may be found in the 2016-19 Rules of Golf book. Unless otherwise noted the penalty for breach of a Local Rule or Condition is: 2 Strokes.
Distance-Measuring Devices:
The KGA allows for the use of distance-measuring devices for its championships. All units must conform to USGA guidelines.
Pace of Play Guidelines and Procedures:
The KGA uses a pace of play guideline for all competitions. This information is located on our website at kygolf.org.
Player/Caddie Carts:
Golf carts are provided for all players. Pull/Push carts are allowed, if preferred.
Caddies:
Caddies are permitted, however you are responsible for making your own arrangements for a caddie.
Practice Range:
The practice range opens one hour before the first starting time weather permitting. Range balls will be set up at the practice range and are complimentary for competitors only before the stipulated round or a play-off.
Play-off:
In the event of a tie for first place in the overall championship, the players concerned shall compete in a hole-by-hole play-off. The starting hole and time shall be announced at the scoreboard immediately after the Committee has verified the results of the qualifier.
Withdrawals:
If you need to withdraw call (502) 649-7980 and leave a message on the voicemail.
Attire & Conduct:
Proper golf attire is required. Blue jeans, designer jeans, tee shirts, and tank tops are prohibited. Shorts must be mid-thigh. Golf shirts with a traditional or mock collar are required. The host club is a “spikeless facility.”
Close of Competition:
The competition shall be deemed to have closed when all scores have been returned and the committee has approved the results.