MEMORANDUM TO ALL U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP CONTESTANTS

Qualifying on Tuesday, July 10 & Wednesday, July 11, 2018 @ Whirlwind Golf Club – Devil’s Claw Course

The AGA and the USGA are grateful to Whirlwind Golf Club for hosting this USGA qualifying event.  Please remember that we are their guests and our conduct should reflect our thanks. Thank you letters may be addressed to Ms. Ellie Sick of Tournament Coordinator, Whirlwind Golf Club, 5692 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226. Telephone: 480-940-1500.

 

The U.S. Amateur Championship will be hosted at Pebble Beach Golf Links, in Pebble Beach, CA on August 13-19, 2018.

 

Field Size & Qualifying Spots

  1. 84 players in field at entry deadline. Tee time structure will be 1 & 10 tee start, 10-minute intervals, beginning at 7:00 a.m. on the Devil’s Claw Course.
  2. 3 qualifying spots with 2 alternates.
  3. The tournament field will be cut to top 50% + ties and anyone within 8 strokes of the final qualifying position for the final round.
  4. In case of a tie for the final qualifying spot or either of the two alternate positions, an immediate hole-by-hole play-off will be conducted for the players involved following play.

Pairings & Assigned Start Times

  1. Pairings were prepared by the USGA and start times were assigned by the AGA. Pairings are enclosed.
  2. Changes to pairings or start times are not permissible for any reason.

Use of Golf Carts

  1. Use of automotive transportation by contestants is prohibited. Players must walk at all times unless a course shuttle is provided or given a ride from a Tournament Official. Caddies may rent golf carts at $25 + tax per rider inside the Golf Shop the morning of the qualifier. Limit of two carts per group and two riders per cart. Carts will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  2. Push/Pull carts are permitted at Whirlwind Golf Club.
  3. Spectators/Guests are not allowed to ride in carts. No spectator carts are allowed. Anyone besides a player riding in a cart are considered a caddie and the player is responsible for any breaches of the Rules.

Practice Rounds

  1. Practice rounds are available beginning immediately. Players can make reservations by visiting www.whirlwindgolf.com and selecting the “book tee times” tab. Use the promo code “USAM” to receive an additional 15% off their best available rate, any day, any time.  

USGA Policies in Effect

  1. Groove Condition Policy is in effect for local qualifying, see attached sheet.
  2. Alternative Footwear Policy will be in effect.
  3. The ball each player uses must be named on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls issued by the USGA & the ‘One-Ball Rule’ will be in effect.
  4. In Sectional qualifying and in the Championship proper, a player may obtain

distance information by use of a distance-measuring device. If, during a stipulated

round, a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions

that might affect his play (e.g., elevation changes, wind speed, etc.), the

player is in breach of Rule 14-3.

Directions

  1. Visit the course directory section at www.azgolf.org. Whirlwind Golf Club, 5692 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226. 480-940-1500.

Course Setup

1.     The course will be played at approximately 7,050 yards. Enclosed is the planned hole by hole yardage. 

  1. The Committee reserves the right to alter the yardage based on weather and course conditions the day of the qualifying.             
  2. All Local Rules will be listed on the Notice to Players.
  3. The USGA Hard Card is enclosed with conditions of the competition.

Practice Facilities & Registration

  1. All practice facilities will open by 6:00 am.
  2. There will be no registration on-site.  Arrive at your starting tee 10 minutes prior to your assigned start time for instructions and materials.

Food & Beverage Service

  1. The restaurant at Whirlwind will open at 6 a.m. and is located adjacent to the golf shop.   

Dress Code

  1. Golf-style shirts and either slacks or Bermuda-length shorts are acceptable for contestants and caddies.
  2. Tennis attire, t-shirts and slacks/shorts of denim/jeans material are not acceptable.
  3. Player and caddie’s shirts must be tucked in at all times.

To Withdraw

If you need to withdraw for any reason you must contact both of the following prior to your assigned start time or you shall be listed as a DQ:

  1. The AGA @ 602-944-3035 and leave a voice message in mailbox 210 regardless of the time of day.
  2. The USGA @ 908-234-2300

 

Sincerely,

Andrew Polonec, Official-in-Charge 

 

 

July 10 & 11: Whirlwind Golf Club – Devils Claw Course (5692 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226)

 

**Special Hotel Rate for USGA Qualifier Participants**

For participants interested in staying at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, accomodations can be made by calling the hotel reservation line at 520.796.4900 and refer to the group block name “US Amateur Qualifier" for the $69 rate based on availability. 

Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino Video