16th North Carolina Mid-Amateur Championship

Sectional Qualifying

Mimosa Hills Golf and Country Club, Morganton, NC

August 26, 2009

Player Information

Your entry for the CGA North Carolina Mid-Amateur Championship Sectional Qualifier at Mimosa Hills Golf and Country Club in Morganton, NC on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 has been accepted.

Please review the following qualifying information since there is no formal registration at Mimosa Hills. Remember that we are guests of the club and we need to conduct ourselves in a proper manner. Also, make sure to take care of your cart/range fees in the golf shop prior to the qualifying round and be at your assigned tee ready to play a few minutes before your tee time. Failure to pay cart/range fees will result in suspension from future CGA events. Good luck and we look forward to seeing you in Morganton.

Practice Rounds: You are entitled to one complimentary practice round (cart fee mandatory and not included at $25.00) from August 17-21 and August 24-25 when tee times are available. You may begin calling for practice round tee times on August 10. Make sure to identify yourself as a North Carolina Mid-Amateur participant when calling. It will be helpful if you contact other qualifier participants and make your own game before calling. Play the Black tees during your practice round. Par is 36-36—72. Approximate yardage is 6750 yards. Yardage is subject to change.

Tee Times: Qualifying tee times will be available beginning Wednesday, August 19 on the CGA website (www.carolinasgolf.org) or by calling the CGA or Mimosa Hills G&CC. Qualifier tee times are from 8:15am-10:15am off the 1^st and 10^th tees.

Cart Fees: Be aware that the $25.00 cart/range fee is MANDATORY for both the practice and qualifying rounds. You may walk during the qualifier but must still pay the cart/range fee. Caddies are permitted during the qualifying round but only two carts are allowed per group or one cart if there are two players in a pairing. Pull-carts are NOT allowed.

Caddie/Spectator Cart Policy: During the play of a hole, either the player or his caddie may ride in a golf cart but not both at the same time. Spectators are not allowed to ride in a player’s golf cart at any time. Club owned spectator carts are not allowed.

Distance Measuring Devices: Local rule allowing the use of distance measuring devices during the qualifying round will be in effect.

Club Policies: Mimosa Hills accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and cash for golf shop purchases and cart fees. Cash only for food and beverage. Also, be advised that Mimosa Hills is a non-metal spike facility.  No denim, shirts must have collars and shorts must be Bermuda-length. The dress code also applies to caddies. No personal food or coolers.

Lodging: Discounted lodging is available at the Hampton Inn off I-40 Exit 105 in Morganton. Call 828-432-2000 and identify yourself with the Carolinas Golf Association Tournament at Mimosa Hills to receive the discounted rate of $89.00 plus tax.

Contact Information: Andy Priest is the CGA official-in-charge. Dan Dobson is the head golf professional at Mimosa Hills G&CC. Mimosa Hills Golf and Country Club (828-437-1246); CGA (910-673-1000) or email: apriest@carolinasgolf.org.

Directions to Mimosa Hills Golf and Country Club:

Club Address: 611 Golf Course Road, Morganton, NC 28655

From I-40 West Exit 103 (Hwy 64/Burkmont Road). Turn right onto Hwy 64/Burkmont Road. Proceed to W. Fleming Road. Turn left on W. Fleming (Hwy 70). Go ¾ mile and turn left on Golf Course Road. Club is on left.