GOLF ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA Player Information Report USGA Open Qualifier Applebrook Golf Club May 12, 2011

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1 Report to the starter 10 Minutes Prior to your Tee Time Penetrating spikes are NOT permitted at Applebrook Golf Club GOLF ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA Player Information Report USGA Open Qualifier Applebrook Golf Club May 12, 2011 PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY CLUB INFORMATION: The clubhouse and halfway will be open. Payments options include cash or reciprocal charge. CADDIE/CART INFORMATION: This is walking only event. Players and their caddies must walk during the stipulated round. You may bring your own caddie, carry your own bag, or hire an Applebrook caddy. You must contact Dan McFalls, the caddy master, at in order to reserve an Applebrook caddy. Pull carts are not permitted at Applebrook GC. There are 7 qualifying positions and 2 alternate positions at Applebrook. There will be a playoff for any ties for qualifying positions and alternate positions at the conclusion of play. Practice rounds are available on April 30, May 1, 7 and 8 after 1 PM. They are also available May 2, 5, 9, 11 any time that is available. You must call to reserve a tee time Caddies are required for the practice round. The club caddie fee is $60/bag payable in cash only. You may also bring your own caddie. Pull carts are not permitted at Applebrook GC. New Groove Condition USGA Open The player s clubs must conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in the Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, *PENALTY FOR CARRYING, BUT NOT MAKING STROKE WITH, CLUB OR CLUBS IN BREACH OF CONDITION: Two strokes for each hole at which any breach occurred; maximum penalty per round Four strokes. In the event of a breach between the play of two holes, the penalty applies to the next hole. *Any club or clubs carried in breach of this condition must be declared out of play by the player to his marker or a fellow competitor immediately upon discovery that a breach has occurred. If the player fails to do so, he is disqualified. PENALTY FOR MAKING STROKE WITH CLUB IN BREACH OF CONDITION: Disqualification. Note: Clubs manufactured before March 31, 1990 that meet the criteria of USGA Decision USGA/4 1/100 such as the Ping EYE2 irons are NOT permitted for play. If you are unable to meet the tee time please notify the Golf Office at (610) ext. 14 If withdrawal is on the day of the event, call the Director of Competitions, Kirby Martin, at (267) or at kmartin@gapgolf.org Failure to comply may result in future entry rejection. Cell phones are NOT permitted on the course. ALL INDIVIDUAL EVENTS WILL BE POSTED TO YOUR GHIN # AUTOMATICALLY

2 Golf Association of Philadelphia Pace of Play Policy The Championship Committee has established the following Group Based, Checkpoint guidelines regarding Pace of Play for all events: Players will be provided with the Pace of Play Policy on their 1st Tee, and are expected to adhere to the Time Limits as indicated on the Official Scorecard. Time Limits may be adjusted based on factors specific to the golf course being played. Any adjustments will be reflected on the Official Score Card. The GAP Pace of Play Policy utilizes a two checkpoint system. Each group is responsible for monitoring their own pace. Checkpoints will be on holes #9 and #18, unless otherwise indicated. To avoid penalty, groups must complete each checkpoint hole: 1. Under the allotted time, or 2. Within 15 minutes of the group ahead. First Group(s) off Either Tee The first group(s) will be in breach of the pace of play policy if they take more than the allotted time to finish a checkpoint hole until they reach (within 15 minutes) any group ahead. After they reach a group ahead, both conditions must be met to be in breach of the pace of play policy. All players in a group in breach of the pace of play policy at any checkpoint are subject to penalty. Players are responsible for knowing their position on the course relative to their Time Limit. Players should monitor and speak to individuals causing slow play. Players may ask that the group be monitored by an Official without identifying an individual causing slow play. Information obtained by that Official will be considered in applying penalties under this Rule. PENALTIES First Breach - Groups who are OUT OF POSITION after their 9th hole will receive an OUT OF POSITION WARNING. The group is liable for a PENALTY OF TWO STROKES if they are subsequently OUT OF POSITION after their 18th Hole. Second Breach - Groups who are in position after their 9th Hole, but are subsequently OUT OF POSITION after their 18th Hole are liable for a PENALTY OF ONE STROKE. It is the player s responsibility to record and include any penalties assessed on their scorecards. Penalties are to be added to the checkpoint hole where the breach occurred. (Usually holes #9 or #18) NOTIFICATION Any group that completes a checkpoint hole in breach of the pace of play policy will be notified by a Checkpoint Official. CONCERNED PLAYERS AND APPEALS A player concerned about slow players in a group should first remind that player of the pace of play policy and encourage them to play more efficiently. The concerned player may, before or after penalties are assessed, request an Official to monitor the group. Appeal Process: The Pace of Play Committee will consist of up to three officials, including the Official(s)-in-Charge. The player must appeal the penalty at the Scoring Area before the score card is signed and returned. Lost balls, bad play, and time waiting for a ruling are not viable excuses for slow play. In order for an appeal to be considered, there must have been circumstances or situations beyond the player s control. Information from other Rules Officials assigned to the event may be considered in reviewing the appeal and in determining penalties. The final decision rests with the Pace of Play Committee. DEFINITION First Group The first group scheduled to begin play. In a two-tee start this includes the first group off each tee used to begin play. In a two-tee start with both morning and afternoon starting times, this also includes the first groups off each tee in the afternoon round. Subsequent Groups Any group other than the First Group. Out of Position, First Groups Only A group that has not completed play on their 9th or 18th hole within their Time Limit. (Note: In a two tee start, if the First Group reaches a group ahead, the rules for Subsequent Groups apply.) Out of Position, Subsequent Groups A group that has not completed play on their 9th or 18th hole within their Time Limit AND is more than 15 minutes behind the preceding group. Allotted Time The time indicated on the Official Scorecard for completion of the 9th or 18th hole. The Allotted Time is based on the scheduled Starting Time. If the group is unable to begin play at its scheduled time, the Starter will advise the players of their new Official Starting Time and the Allotted Limit will be adjusted accordingly. The Official Starting Time will be when the Starter clears the first competitor to play. Completed Play Groups have completed play when all players have holed out and the flagstick has been returned to the hole. Rule 6-7. Undue Delay; Slow Play states: The player must play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines that the Committee may establish. Between completion of a hole and playing from the next teeing ground, the player must not unduly delay play.

3 Pace of Play Player Information GAP Tournaments In an effort to address slow play, the GAP has adopted Group Pace of Play Guidelines for all 2011 GAP Championships and Tournaments. As long as you keep up with the group ahead of you (within 15 minutes) your group will NEVER be in jeopardy of being out of position. Always look ahead not behind. Each group will be given a fixed amount of time in which to play 9 holes within each of the 2 checkpoints. Times will be reflected on the scorecards. Each group will be required to complete each check-point hole based on the allocated time or within 15 minutes of the group ahead. Posted signs and atomic clocks will be located on all check-point holes. Check-points will be located at the 9 th and 18 th greens. A check-point will be considered missed if: the hole is not completed (flagstick in the hole) within the allocated cumulative time and the group has not completed the hole within 15 minutes of the group ahead. If a group misses a check-point all players within the group will be informed by the check-point official as follows: o Missed check-point at #9 warning o Subsequent missed check-point at #18 liable to a two stroke penalty o In position after first check-point but out of position at second check-point liable to a onestroke penalty If a group is liable to a penalty a player(s) may request a review before signing and returning his scorecard. A review will be successful if there is evidence the player was: o Delayed by the Committee o Delayed because of circumstances beyond the control of the player or group o Delayed because of another player in the group Review and application of the penalty will only occur in the scoring area, not during the stipulated round. Discussion of the situation with the check-point official will only cause further delay of the group. A player concerned about a non-responsive (slow) fellow-competitor in his group, who is delaying play, should request a Rules Official to monitor the group in case the group is or becomes liable to penalty under these guidelines. You, your fellow competitors and caddies can help by having your yardages and being ready to play when it is your turn.

4 LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION FOR 2011 USGA CHAMPIONSHIPS The Rules of the United States Golf Association govern play. See applicable Championship or Qualifying round Notice to Players and Entry Application for additional Local Rules and Conditions. Complete text of Rules and Appendix I may be found in the Rules of Golf. LOCAL RULES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, THE PENALTY FOR BREACH OF A LOCAL RULE OR CONDITION IS: OUT OF BOUNDS Defined by inside points, at ground level, of large white stakes and fence posts. Rule WATER AND LATERAL WATER HAZARD STAKES AND LINES When a water hazard or a lateral water hazard is defined on only one side, it is deemed to extend to infinity. When a water hazard or lateral water hazard is bounded by out of bounds, the hazard margin extends to and coincides with the out of bounds line. GROUND UNDER REPAIR Defined by white lines. Fire ant hills, sod-covered trenching for temporary cables and French drains are deemed to be ground under repair. Rule (Note: For a player whose ball is in a water hazard and is affected by a fire ant hill see Decision 1-4/10.) Ground under repair may include areas of unusual damage, including areas where spectators or other traffic has combined with wet conditions to affect materially the ground surface, but only when so declared by an authorized member of the Committee. When immediately adjacent to an obstruction, such an area is part of the obstruction. SEAMS OF CUT TURF (SOD SEAMS) The Local Rule as prescribed in IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS Include plastic bumpers on roads and paths and mats secured to the ground with spikes when the bumpers or mats cover cables. WHITE-LINED AREAS TYING INTO ARTIFICIALLY-SURFACED ROADS AND PATHS have the same status as the roads and paths, that of obstructions. WOOD CHIPS AND MULCH are loose impediments, unless otherwise provided for in Notice to Players. EMBEDDED BALL THROUGH THE GREEN Local Rule as prescribed in INTEGRAL PARTS OF THE COURSE include cables, rods, wires or wrappings when closely attached to trees; artificial walls and pilings when located in hazards, unless otherwise provided for in Notice to Players. TEMPORARY POWER LINES AND CABLES Local Rule as prescribed in TEMPORARY IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS Local Rule as prescribed in CONDITIONS LIST OF CONFORMING DRIVER HEADS Optional Condition as prescribed in LIST OF CONFORMING GOLF BALLS Optional Condition as prescribed in LIMITATION ON GOLF BALLS ( ONE-BALL RULE ) Optional Condition as prescribed in TIME OF STARTING Optional Condition as prescribed in PACE OF PLAY See separate memorandum to players for pace of play guidelines, when applicable. DISCONTINUANCE OF PLAY Optional Condition as prescribed in All practice areas are closed during suspension for a dangerous situation until the Committee has declared them open. Players who practice on closed practice areas will be asked to cease doing so; failure to comply may result in revocation of entry. Note: A suspension for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged airhorn note. All other types of suspension will be signaled by three consecutive airhorn notes, repeated. Resumption of play will be signaled by two short airhorn notes, repeated. PRACTICE Prior to and after his round in stroke play, a player may practice on the designated practice areas. Rule 7-1b applies to other practice in stroke play, and Rule 7-1a covers practice before the round in match play. TRANSPORTATION Optional Condition as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect. CLOSE OF COMPETITION The competition is deemed to have closed when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee. The result of a match is considered to have been officially announced when the Committee has approved the result as posted on the public scoreboard.

5 USGA Open Qualifier Thursday, May 12, 2011 Applebrook Golf Club 100 Line Road Malvern, PA PRO SHOP PHONE: (610) Securing quality courses for Golf Association of Philadelphia events is not always an easy task. The host club members must give up their course during the competition and there is a certain amount of "WEAR and TEAR" which occurs. You can help the Association by writing to the Club President with your thanks for the club's sacrifice. For this event, your letter should be addressed to the President listed below. President Golf Professional General Manager Golf Course Supt. Mr. Henry S. Belber, II Mr. David McNabb Mr. Bill Phillips Mr. Jared Viarengo Thank you for entering the USGA Open Qualifier The Association hopes you enjoy the competition.