U.S. Amateur Championship

Sectional Qualifying

Oak Valley Golf Club, Advance, NC

August 4-5, 2009

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Player Information

TO:                   2009 U.S. Amateur Championship Sectional Qualifying Contestants at Advance, NC

FROM:              Andy Priest, Carolinas Golf Association

DATE:               July 8, 2009

TOPIC:              Oak Valley Golf Club, Advance, NC Qualifying Contestant Information

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Starting Time

Please check the enclosed pairing sheet for your starting time on Tuesday, August 4.  Play will begin from the 1^st  and 10^th tees beginning at 8:00am. 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 Oak Valley GC. Players must walk at all times during the qualifying round. You may carry your own bag or have a caddie 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 with no more than two carts allowed per group.

18-Hole Cut

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 according to score for the final round on Wednesday, August 5. Final round is an 8:00am double tee.

USGA Policies

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. Traditional metal spikes are not allowed at Oak Valley GC.  The penalty for non-compliance is disqualification. The "One-Ball" rule will be in effect. The use of distance measuring devices during qualifying and championship rounds is prohibited.

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Oak Valley Golf Club Information

Club Address: 261 Oak Valley Blvd., Advance, NC 27006

Director of Golf: Randall James; Head Golf Professional: Andy Cardwell; Superintendent: Ken Fishback

Golf Shop Phone: 336-940-2000

Web Site: www.oakvalleygolfclub.com

Golf Shop Hours: 7:00am-Dark; Practice Facility Hours: 7:00am-Dark

Course Rating from Black Tees: 74.5/141 (7,020 yards, par 72)

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

Dress Code: Shirts must have collars, shorts are allowed but must be Bermuda length, and no denim. Policy is for both players and caddie/cart drivers.

Practice Round/Cart Fees/Food and Beverage

You are entitled to one complimentary practice round (not including mandatory $20.00 cart/range fee) from July 29-August 3 when tee times are available. You may call the Oak Valley GC golf shop beginning July 28 to schedule a practice round tee time. Make sure to identify yourself as a U.S. Amateur Championship qualifying participant. It would be helpful if you make your own game before calling. Play the Black tees during your practice round except play the Blue tee on hole #6. There is a mandatory $20.00 cart/range fee for the practice round. Cart fee for caddies/cart drivers on August 4-5 is $20.00 and includes range fee. Otherwise there is a $5.00 daily range fee for players on August 4-5. Make sure to check-in with the golf shop when you arrive and pay your appropriate fees! Any player failing to pay appropriate cart and range fees will not be allowed to start play. Oak Valley Golf Club accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Cash for cart/range fees, golf shop purchases, and food and beverage. The club’s snack bar will be available for service.

Course Yardage (Black Tee Course Rating: 74.5/141)

Lodging

Lodging is available at the Holiday Inn Express-Clemmons (336-778-1500), Super 8-Clemmons (336-778-0931) or the Hampton Inn-Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem (336-760-1660).

Qualifying Spots

The number of qualifying and alternate positions has yet to be determined. The number of qualifying spots will be updated on the CGA web site at www.carolinasgolf.org. An on-course playoff will be used to determine final qualifying or alternate positions. Players are responsible for making themselves available.

Qualifying Schedule

Monday, August 3               Course open for practice. Must call in advance for tee time.

Tuesday, August 4             Round 1: 18 holes of stroke play. Cut to low 30% and anyone within 8 strokes.

Wednesday, August 5       Final round: 18 holes of stroke play. Playoffs for qualifying spots and alternates immediately following play.

Directions to Oak Valley Golf Club

From Winston-Salem: I-40 west to Exit 180 (Hwy 801). Take Hwy 801 south towards Advance. Club is 2 miles on right.

Pace of Play Policy

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.

Call me at the CGA office if you have any questions or e-mail me at apriest@carolinasgolf.org. Good luck!

Important Phone Numbers

United States Golf Association         908-234-2300                     

Oak Valley Golf Club                           336-940-2000

Carolinas Golf Association                               910-673-1000

Hampton Inn-Clemmons                  336-778-1500

Super 8-Clemmons                            336-778-0931

Hampton Inn-Hanes Mall                  336-760-1660                     

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