U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship Qualifying
Del Paso Country Club
November 27, 2017
Club Information (website/directions):
Del Paso Country Club
3333 Marconi Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
916-483-0401
Format:
One 18-hole stipulated round of four-ball stroke play. Contestants will play from the USGA Markers wherever they are situated (see Yardage sheet). The low TWO sides will advance to the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Jupiter Hills Club in Tequesta, Florida on May 19-23, 2018. 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 9:00am 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:
Available to contestant and caddie on a space available basis Tuesday-Sunday, or after 12:00 PM on Sunday, November 26th. Fee - $80 walking or $98 with cart. For practice round starting times/availability please call 916-483-0401.
Cart Information:
Automotive transportation is prohibited. Players and caddies must walk. Pull-carts are permitted and a limited amount are available at Del Paso. SPECTATOR CARTS ARE PROHIBITED.
Caddies:
Caddies are permitted for the qualifying. Caddies may be requested in advance by calling the Pro Shop. Caddies are not available on site at the club. Arrangements MUST be made in advance, do not expect any to be available on the day of qualifying.
Practice Balls:
Provided for players prior to and following competition round at no cost. The practice range, putting and chipping greens, and pro shop will open at 7:00am. Please follow course instructions in case of frost.
Payment Information:
Cash, major Credit Cards and Check are accepted for all purchases (golf shop and food and beverage).
Food and Beverage Information:
The Snack Bar will be open from 8:00am-4:00pm. The Lounge will be open for players following the round starting at 1:00pm. 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 and refund information please contact the USGA at 908-234-2400.
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.
Automotive Transportation:
The use of automotive transportation is prohibited for players and caddies. See Appendix I.
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.
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