U.S. Senior Amateur Championship

Sectional Qualifying

Carolina Country Club, Raleigh, NC

August 17, 2009

Entry Information

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

FROM:              Andy Priest, Carolinas Golf Association

DATE:               July 23, 2009

TOPIC:              Carolina Country Club, Raleigh, NC Qualifying Contestant Information

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Starting Time

Please check the enclosed pairing sheet for your starting time on Monday, August 17.  Play will begin from the 1^st and 10^th tees beginning at 8:00am.

Automotive Transportation and Caddies

Automotive transportation is permissible only for players during Sectional Qualifying rounds and during any stage of the Championship proper. Only two carts are allowed per group. Caddies must walk at all times during a stipulated round. You are responsible for providing your own caddie.  Caddies will not be available at the course. You may rent a cart, carry your own bag or use a personal pull cart during the qualifying round at this site. Penalty for Caddie Breaching Transportation Rule: Two strokes for each hole at which any breach has occurred; Maximum Penalty per Round: Four strokes.

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.  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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Carolina Country Club Information

Club Address: 2500 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608

Head Golf Professional: Ted Kiegiel; Superintendent: Bob Young

Golf Shop Phone: 919-787-2134; Web Site: www.carolinacc.net

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

Course Rating from Black Tees: 70.8/133 (6,279 yards, par 71)

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

Dress Code/Club Policies: Shirts must have collars, shorts are allowed but must be Bermuda length, and no denim. Policy is for both players and caddies. No personal coolers.

Practice Round/Cart Fees/Food and Beverage

You are entitled to one practice round on August 16 after 12:00 noon. There is a mandatory $25.00 cart/range fee for the practice round. You may call the Carolina CC golf shop beginning August 9 to schedule a practice round tee time. Make sure to identify yourself as a U.S. Senior 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 #4. Cart fee for players on August 17 is $25.00 and includes range fee. Players that walk during the qualifying round must pay a $7.00 range fee. 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. Carolina CC only accepts cash for cart/range fees, golf shop purchases, and food and beverage. NO CREDIT CARDS! The halfway house near #6/#12 greens and the bar downstairs in the clubhouse will be open for food service. There will be a lunch buffet available for purchase by players on August 17.

Course Yardage (Black Tee Course Rating: 70.8/133) *Note: Yardage is subject to change.

Lodging

Lodging is available at the Homewood Suites (919-785-1131) at the AAA rate of $118.15 at www.hilton.com. There are numerous other hotels around the Crabtree Valley Mall area including Fairfield Inn (919-881-9800) and Hampton Inn (919-782-1112). Hotels are approximately 10 minutes from Carolina CC.

Qualifying Spots

There are 71 competitors at this qualifying site. 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. The U.S. Senior Amateur will be played September 12-17 at Beverly Country Club in Chicago, IL.

Qualifying Schedule

Sunday, August 16             Practice rounds available after 12:00 noon. Must call in advance for tee time.

Monday, August 17            Qualifying round: 18 holes of stroke play. Playoffs for qualifying spots and alternates immediately following play.

Directions to Carolina Country Club and Hotels

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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                     

Carolinas Golf Association                910-673-1000                     

Carolina Country Club                        919-787-2134                     

Homewood Suites              919-785-1131

Fairfield Inn                           919-881-9800

Holiday Inn                            919-782-8600

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