U.S. Amateur Championship

Sectional Qualifying

Walnut Creek Country Club, Goldsboro, NC

August 6-7, 2009

Entry Information

On-Line Registration

Printable Entry Form

TO: USGA Amateur Qualifier Participants

FROM: Ray Novicki, Carolinas Golf Association

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The number of spots has not been assigned as yet. Qualifying will be 36 holes stroke play.  The field will be cut to the low 30% of entries and ties plus anyone within 8 shots of the lead after Thursday’s 18 hole round. The cut makers will be re-paired for the final round. Competitors are required to walk during all phases of the championship, including this qualifier.

Caddies will be not be available at the club. Players may rent carts for their caddies to transport clubs at the rate of $20 which includes range balls.  You may also carry your bag. Private pull carts are not allowed. Players who do not rent a cart must pay a daily $5 range fee.

You are entitled to only one complimentary practice round (Mandatory $20 cart/range fee) which may be scheduled August 3-5 when times are available.  Caddies, parents and friends are not entitled to play with competitors. Tee times for your practice round must be made in advance through the golf shop. Don’t just show up and expect to be accommodated. It would be helpful if you contact other qualifiers and make your own game before calling. You may call the CGA office if you need telephone numbers of your fellow competitors. The qualifier will be played from the back tees.

Methods of Payment: Walnut Creek accepts cash, check, MasterCard and Visa for all purchases and rentals. There is no formal player registration at the club. Take care of all necessary fees and be at your assigned tee five minutes prior to your tee time in order to receive player information.

USGA Policies: The USGA does not allow spectator carts. Special requests are to be made in writing to the USGA. Cell phone use during play is not allowed. The One-Ball will be in affect and measuring devices will NOT be allowed.

Walnut Creek Policies: The club is a soft spike only facility. Private coolers are not allowed. Shirts must have collars; no denim and shorts must be Bermuda length. The dress code also applies to caddies. Private pull carts are not allowed.

Carolinas Golf Association     910-673-1000

USGA                                      908-234-2300

Walnut Creek CC                   919-778-2363

Directions: The Walnut Creek entrance is on the right of US 70 East, about 6 miles East of Goldsboro.  Follow signs to clubhouse once in the development.

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