TO: 2005 U.S. Amateur Championship Sectional Qualifying Contestants at Monroe, NC

FROM: Andy Priest, Carolinas Golf Association

DATE: July 5, 2005

TOPIC: Stonebridge Golf Club, Monroe, NC Qualifying Contestant Information

Please check the enclosed pairing sheet for your first round starting time on Monday, July 25^th. Since there is no formal registration at Stonebridge Golf Club, please be at your assigned tee time five minutes prior to receive your player information.

After the first round, the field will be cut to the low 30% of scores and anyone within 8 strokes of the lead. The field will be re-paired for Tuesday’s final round.

4 qualifying spots and 2 alternate positions available at this site. There are 115 competitors in the field.

The USGA prohibits the use of cellular phones during qualifying and championship rounds. Remember that sectional qualifying is 36 holes, that you must walk in all phases of the championship and that you are responsible for providing your own caddie/cart driver. Caddies will NOT be available at Stonebridge G.C. You may carry your own bag during the qualifying round. Caddies will be allowed to rent a cart for the qualifying round at this site. However, caddies may have to share carts during the qualifying round. Also, the USGA does not allow spectator carts during qualifying rounds or the championship proper. Traditional metal spikes are not allowed at Stonebridge G.C. The penalty for non-compliance is disqualification. The "One-Ball" rule will be in effect.

Head Golf Professional: Jason Hurst; Superintendent: Jake Stewart

Golf Shop Phone: 704-283-8998; Golf Shop Hours: 7:00am-7:00pm; Web site: www.stonebridgegolfclub.com

Course/Slope Rating from Gold Championship Tees: 72.8/136 (6882 yards, par 35-35--70)

Locker Room: Players will have access to the men's locker room.

Dress Code: Shorts must be Bermuda-length and shirts must have a collar. No denim. Policy is for both players and caddie/cart drivers.

You are entitled to one complimentary practice round (not including mandatory $20 cart fee) on any weekday prior to the qualifier when tee times are available. You must call the Stonebridge G.C. golf shop one week prior to schedule a practice round. There is a mandatory $20.00 cart fee for the practice round. Make sure to identify yourself as a U.S. Amateur Championship qualifying participant when calling. Competitors are allowed to ride in carts during practice rounds. The club does not allow the use of pull carts for practice or qualifying rounds. Play the Gold Championship tees during your practice round. Cart fee for caddie/cart drivers on July 25-26 is $20.00 per round. Range balls are complimentary for practice and qualifying rounds. Make sure to check-in with the golf shop when you arrive and pay any necessary fees! Stonebridge Golf Club accepts cash, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express for cart fees, golf shop purchases and food and beverage.

Lodging is available at the Hampton Inn on Hwy 74 in Monroe (704-220-2200). Hotel is approximately 15 minutes from Stonebridge Golf Club. A rate of $87.00 plus tax per night is offered online at www.hamptoninn.com.

Monday, July 25 First Round: 18 holes of stroke play. Field will be cut to low 30% scores plus anyone within 8 strokes of the lead.

Tuesday, July 26 Final Round: 18 holes of stroke play. Single tee start beginning at 8:00am. Playoffs for qualifying spots and alternates immediately following play. Players are responsible for making themselves available.

To Stonebridge GC: Follow Hwy 74 east past Interstate 485. Once you cross I-485, go 7.2 miles Turn right at the Kangaroo Gas Station on Rocky River Road. Follow Rocky River for 5.9 miles to intersection with Highway 75. Just after 2nd set of RR tracks. Go over Highway 75 for 1/10 of a mile. Turn left at Stop sign (5th stop sign or stop light since turning on Rocky River Rd.) You are still on Rocky River. Travel 1.4 miles to Doster Road (Volunteer Fire Station on Right). Turn right on Doster Rd. Travel 6/10 of mile and Stonebridge entrance is on right.

To Hampton Inn: Return to Hwy 74 east. Hotel is approximately 3-4 miles on your right (Chick Fil-A on your left).

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 he has had a reasonable opportunity to reach his 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.

Please remember that we are guests of Stonebridge Golf Club and we need to conduct ourselves in a proper manner. Call me at the CGA office at 910-673-1000 if you have any questions or e-mail me at apriest@carolinasgolf.org. Good luck and see you in Monroe!

United States Golf Association 908-234-2300 Carolinas Golf Association 910-673-1000

Stonebridge Golf Club 704-283-8998 Hampton Inn-Monroe 704-220-2200