TO:                U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Qualifying Competitors at Legacy Golf Links

FROM:         Tiffany Priest, Carolinas Golf Association

DATE:           August 17, 2012

TOPIC:          2012 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Sectional Qualifying Player Information

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Starting Time

Please check the enclosed pairing sheet for your starting time on Monday, August 27.  Play will begin from the 1st tee. Remember that sectional qualifying is 18 holes.  Players must walk in all phases of the championship.  Caddies may rent carts and transport players clubs.  You are responsible for providing your own caddie.  Caddies will NOT be available at Legacy Golf Links. Caddies may have to share carts during the qualifying round.

USGA Policies

The USGA prohibits the use of cellular phones during qualifying and championship rounds.  Also, the USGA does not allow spectator carts during qualifying rounds or the championship proper.  If you have spectators please make sure they understand they have to walk at all times during the qualifying round.  Electronic Measuring Devices are not allowed. 

The “One-Ball” rule will be in effect. USGA Hard Card Rules sheet is available online at www.carolinasgolf.org/rules/rulessheetsusgaqualifier.pdf

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Legacy Golf Link Information

Head Golf Professional: Brad Poplyk; Superintendent: Mike Norton

Golf Shop Phone: 910-944-8825

Golf Shop Hours: 7:00am-7:00pm

Practice Facility Hours: 7:00am-7:00pm

Course Rating: 75.6/139 (6093 yards, par 72)

Locker Room: Players will have access to the women's restroom located in the clubhouse.

Dress Code: Shirts must have collars, shorts are allowed but must be Bermuda length, and no denim. Policy is for both players and caddy/cart drivers.

Practice Round/Cart Fees/Food and Beverage

You are entitled to one practice round (not including cart fee) on any day that times are available. You may call the Legacy golf shop two weeks prior to schedule a practice round tee time. Make sure to identify yourself as a U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Championship qualifying participant. It would be helpful if you make your own game before calling.

There is a mandatory $25.00 cart/range fee for the practice round.  Cart fee on August 27 is $25.00 or there is a $5.00 range fee for those players not requiring a cart. Make sure to check-in with the golf shop when you arrive and pay your appropriate fees!  Legacy Golf Links only accepts MC/VISA/American Express and Cash for Golf shop or food and beverage purchases.  

Course Yardage (Mixed Tees)  Course Rating: 75.6/139

Lodging

Lodging is available at the Hampton Inn Aberdeen. Located at 200 Columbus Drive Aberdeen,  NC  28315.  Hotel is approximately 3-4 miles from Legacy Golf Links.   $94.00/night + tax for a standard room.  Ask for the CGA (Carolinas Golf Association) rate

Qualifying Spots

4 qualifying spots and 2 alternate positions. There are 14 competitors in the field.  

Qualifying Schedule

Sunday, August 26             Official practice round. Must call golf shop in advance to schedule a tee time.

Monday, August 27            Qualifying round: 18 holes of stroke play. Playoffs for qualifying spots and alternates immediately following play.

Directions to Legacy Golf Links

Legacy is located at:  12615 US Highway 15-501 South  Aberdeen, NC 28315    www.legacygolfnc.com

Pace of Play Policy

A player who is discovered taking more than 40 seconds is subject to a warning and will be so advised.  The player will be notified that exceeding 40 seconds on one more occasion will result in a penalty of one stroke.  A third violation will result in a two-stroke penalty, followed by disqualification. A player’s time to play begins when she has had a reasonable opportunity to reach her ball and when it is the player’s turn to play and can do so without interference or distraction. Penalties are applied individually, but more than one competitor in a group may be penalized.

Call me at the CGA office if you have any questions or e-mail me. Good luck!

Important Phone Numbers

United States Golf Association        908-234-2300                         

Carolinas Golf Association               910-673-1000

Legacy Golf Links                               910-944-8825                         

Hampton Inn – Aberdeen                  910-693-4330