2005 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship

Sectional Qualifying

Old Town Club, Winston-Salem

August 15, 2005

Player Information

 

TO: 2005 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship Sectional Qualifying Contestants

FROM: Ray Novicki, Carolinas Golf Association

Starting Time: Please check the enclosed pairing sheet for your starting time on Monday, August 15, 2005. Since there is no formal registration, please be at your assigned tee five minutes prior to your time in order to receive player information. The event will be a one-tee 7:30 AM start.

Qualifying Spots: TBA qualifying spots and 2 alternate positions are available at this site. The number of qualifying spots will be updated at www.carolinasgolf.org as soon as we receive the allocation from the USGA.

Automotive Transportation and Caddies: Automotive transportation is permissible only for players during Sectional Qualifying rounds and during any stage of the Championship proper. Caddies must walk at all times during a stipulated round. You are responsible for providing your own caddie. Caddies will not be available at the course. You may carry your own bag during the qualifying round. Penalty for Caddie Breaching Transportation Rule: Two strokes for each hole at which any breach has occurred; maximum penalty per round: Four strokes.

USGA Policies: U.S. Senior Amateur sectional qualifying is 18 holes. 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. Spectators may not ride in player's cart. Traditional metal spikes are not allowed. The penalty for non-compliance is disqualification. The "One-Ball" rule will be in effect. On-course playoffs for qualifying and alternate spots will begin as soon as the need is determined.

Dress Code: Shorts are allowed but must be Bermuda-length. Shirts must have a collar and no denim is allowed. The dress code also applies to caddies.

Practice Round: You are entitled to one complimentary practice round ($20 cart fee not included) on Sunday, August 14 after 12 o'clock or when times are available on weekdays beginning August 2. You must call the golf shop in advance to schedule a practice round. Make sure to identify yourself as an U.S. Senior Amateur Championship Qualifying participant when calling.

Qualifying Round: Cart fee for competitors is $20.00 for the qualifying round. The range fee is $5. Make sure to check-in with the golf shop when you arrive to pay your appropriate fees.

Accepted Forms of Payment: The golf shop accepts CASH ONLY for cart fees and range balls. Other purchases may be paid for with Visa or MasterCard. The snack bar at the swimming pool will available to competitors and will accept cash only for food and beverage purchases.

Tentative Tees for the Qualifier

Hole

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Out

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

In

Total

Tee

Back

Back

Back

Back

Back

Back

Back

Back

Mid

Back

Mid

Mid

Mid

Back

Mid

Back

Back

Back

Yardage

418

168

418

525

385

186

385

382

397

3264

407

169

415

424

337

189

363

591

420

3315

6579

Par

4

3

4

5

4

3

4

4

4

35

4

3

4

4

4

3

4

5

4

35

71

United States Golf Association 908-234-2300

Carolinas Golf Association 910-673-1000

Old Town Club 336-722-1584

Convenient Lodging: Courtyard by Marriott located on University Parkway 336-727-1277

Please remember that we are guests of Old Town Club and must conduct ourselves in a proper manner. Call me at the CGA office or e-mail me at rnovicki@carolinasgolf.org if you have any questions. Good luck.

Map to Old Town Club

Go to www.carolinasgolf.org/maps/oldtownclubmap.pdf