24th North Carolina Senior Amateur Championship

May 12-14, 2009

Country Club of Asheville, Asheville, NC

Championship Player Information

 

TO:          24th North Carolina Senior Amateur Championship Contestants

FROM:    Ray Novicki, Carolinas Golf Association

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The North Carolina Senior Amateur Championship will be contested at the Country Club of Asheville in Asheville, NC on May 12-14, 2009. Please review the following information as there is no formal championship registration on site. Remember that we are guests of the club and must conduct ourselves in a proper manner. Also, make sure to take care of appropriate fees in the golf shop prior to each round and be at your assigned tee ready to play a few minutes before your tee time. Call me at the CGA office if you have any questions or e-mail me at rnovicki@carolinasgolf.org.

 

Country Club of Asheville Information

Head Golf Professional: Matt Dickleman

Superintendent: Robby Watts

Golf Shop Phone: 828-258-9762

Club Web site:  http://www.ccofasheville.com

 

Practice Round/Golf Carts/Pull-Carts

You are entitled to one complimentary practice round on Monday, May 11 or when times are available Monday through Thursday the week prior. You must call the golf shop no more than one-week in advance to schedule a practice round. Make sure to identify yourself as a North Carolina Senior Amateur Championship participant. It would be helpful if you make your own game before calling. There is a mandatory $20 cart/range fee for the practice round. Cart/range fee for all championship rounds is $20.00. Contestants may choose to walk during championship but must pay a $6.00 daily range fee. Personal 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.

 

Accepted Forms of Payment – BRING CASH

Country Club of Asheville accepts Cash or check only for all cart rentals, golf shop and food purchases. Credit cards will not be accepted.

 

Course Yardage

Hole

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Out

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

In

Total

Champ

370

479

165

405

387

138

490

380

343

3157

398

425

325

160

410

385

605

187

380

3275

6432

Par

4

5

3

4

4

3

5

4

4

36

4

4

4

3

4

4

5

3

4

35

71

 

Championship Format

Championship is conducted at 54 holes of stroke play. After 36 holes, the field will be cut to the low 60 scores and ties for the final round. An on-course play-off will be used to break a tie for the championship. The low 30 and ties will be exempt in the 2010 NC Senior.

 

Policies and Rules

The CC of Asheville is a spikeless facility. The penalty for non-compliance is disqualification. Shorts must be Bermuda-length and shirts must have a collar except for mock turtle neck golf shirts. No denim. The dress code also applies to caddies. Private coolers are not allowed.

 

Except for emergencies, use of cell phones during play is prohibited. Any player who is discovered taking more than 40 seconds to play a stroke is subject to a penalty of one stroke.  A second violation will result in a two stroke penalty, followed by disqualification. Local rule allowing the use of distance measuring devices will be in effect.

 

Phone Numbers

Carolinas Golf Association               910-673-1000

Country Club of Asheville                   828-258-9762

 

Starting Times

Starting times for the first two rounds will be available on Wednesday, May 6.  Check the CGA web site at www.carolinasgolf.org, call the CGA office or the golf shop.

 

Lodging - Identify yourself with the Carolinas Golf Association to receive the listed rates.

Hampton Inn (Tunnel Rd.)           828-255-9220 ($99+)

Homewood Suites (Tunnel Rd)    828-252-5400 ($129+)

Days Inn (Hwy 70 N.)                 828-645-9191 ($69.95+ Rate good until May 2)

Days Inn (Tunnel Rd.)                 828-252-4000 ($60+ (Ask for "Rock Bottom" Rate)