71st U.S. Junior Amateur Championship - Sectional Qualifier

Host: Yahnundasis Golf Club (New Hartford, NY)

Date: Friday, June 22, 2018

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Memorandum to Players


FORMAT AND TIES
This qualifier's format is 18 holes of stroke play. If there is a tie for the last qualifying spot or either of the alternate positions, there will be a sudden-death playoff immediately following the conclusion of play. It is the players' responsibility to keep informed as to the time and status of any playoff.

 

COURSE YARDAGE

The course will be setup from the black tees adjusted to 6,811 yards and a par of 71 (73.4/134).

 

REGISTRATION

Players are requested to register upon arrival at the golf course. Players must report to the first tee ten minutes prior to their starting time, where they will receive important instructions and notices.

 

SPOT ALLOCATION

There are 3 qualifying spots and 2 alternate positions available at this qualifier

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

Practice rounds are available on Thursday, June 21 for a fee of $40. To secure a practice round, contact the club's pro shop at (315) 732 - 3950 and identify yourself as a participant in the U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier.

 

DRIVING RANGE

Is provided free of charge to all players and will be open starting at 6:00am.

 

FOOD SERVICE
The club's restaurant will be open for the duration of this qualifier (cash). Complimentary water and energy bars/bananas will be available on the golf course.

 

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

The block of rooms available at the Hampton Inn & Suites New Hartford has been filled. Additional hotels in the region include:

 

CADDIES
A player may provide his own caddie. The club does not have any caddies available. A player is not required to employ a caddie for any stage of the Championship.

 

EXCEPTION: A player may not use a parent, step parent, or guardian as a caddie. See penalty clause for breach of the condition prescribed in Appendix I; Part B; Section 2 of The Rules of Golf.

 

TRANSPORTATION/CART REQUESTS

Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. The optional condition prescribed in Appendix I of The Rules of Golf will be in effect.

 

RAIN DATE

If required, the rain date will be June 23, 2018.

 

LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS

  • Conforming Clubs and Balls: Visit the USGA website for a list of approved golf balls (click here) and drivers (click here).
  • USGA Local Rules and Conditions of Competition (2018): To view these Rules and Conditions, click here.
  • Distance Measuring Devices: A player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring device. For more information, visit www.usga.org/dmd
  • "One Ball" Condition: The “One Ball" Condition will be in effect. This condition requires players to use the same brand and type of golf ball throughout the stipulated round. Please refer to (click here) Appendix 1; Part B - Conditions of the Competition; 1-b (Specification of the Ball).
  • Notice to Competitors: Players will receive the Notice to Players and Hole Location sheet on the first tee prior to their tee time.

 

WITHDRAWAL FROM QUALIFYING

Players who must from Qualifying must notify the USGA (908-326-1950 or via e-mail at champs@usga.org). If you must withdraw on the morning of the qualifier, please call or text the official in charge noted below.

 

YAHNUNDASIS GOLF CLUB

8639 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford, NY 13413

www.yahnundasis.org

 

OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE

Andrew Hickey, New York State Golf Association

(315) 471-6979 - Office

(315) 481-1152 - Cell

andrew@nysga.org