U.S. SENIOR AMATEUR QUALIFYING August 1, 2018 HOST CLUB 1605 Ranch Horse Road Willow Park, Texas 76086 (817) 441-8185 QUALIFYING INFORMATION FOR PLAYERS FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES: 18 holes individual stroke play 5 qualifying places and 2 alternate positions. STARTING TIMES: Starting times, pairings and complete results can be found by visiting the Texas Golf Association website at www.txga.org. PRACTICE RANGE: The practice range and other practice facilities will open up at 6:30am. PLAYOFF: In the event of a tie for the last qualifying places, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff to determine the final qualifiers and the 1st and 2nd alternate, if necessary. All announcements regarding the play-off will be made at the public scoreboard upon completion of the qualifying round. FOOTWEAR: Shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION. GROOVES: The players clubs must conform to the grooves and punch mark specifications in The Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010 (see Decision 4-1/1). For more information: http://www.usga.org/rules-hub/grooves.html DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES: Distance measuring devices that measure distance only are permitted at USGA amateur qualifying events. ONE BALL CONDITION: As a reminder to all players the One Ball Condition is in effect for Qualifying, see Appendix I, Part B, 1-c. EVACUATION PLAN: In the event of a discontinuance of play during the qualifier, players must adhere to the evacuation plan distributed by the Committee their appropriate starting tee and/or player check-in. PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY: Practice rounds are available by calling the club. The cost of for one discounted practice round will be $20. Carts are available for an additional $13 payable directly to the club. QUALIFYING ROUND FEES: Fees are included in the USGA championship entry fee. CADDIES: A player may use a caddie. Players may also contact the Caddie Club at www.caddieclubgolf.com TRANSPORTATION/PULL CARTS: Players may walk or ride at the discretion of the player. There is a maximum of two (2) carts per group and two (2) riders per cart. Beginning in 2018, the one-seat policy will allow the player s caddie the opportunity to assist the player during play. For example, the player s caddie may drive the golf cart if the player chooses to walk, move the cart for the player from green to tee, etc., for long as the player and the player s caddie are not riding in a golf cart at the same time. For Cart Policy at U.S. Senior Amateur Championships and Qualifying, CLICK HERE. Push/Pull walking carts are permitted. Spectator carts are NOT allowed. RANCH HOUSE ROAD: A portion of Ranch House road is currently being resurfaced, scheduled for completion in late July. There is an approximate 10 minute detour off Ranch House Road to reach Squaw Creek GC. Please plan your trip accordingly. GOLF SHOP/LOCKER ROOM/PRACTICE AREAS: The club and practice areas will open up at 6:30am and players will have full access.
U.S. SENIOR AMATEUR QUALIFYING August 1, 2018 PERSONAL APPEARANCE: In Local and Sectional Qualifying stages and the Championships proper, players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. The Committee in charge decides whether this requirement has been met, and has the authority to withdraw the entry of a player who does not comply. FOOD SERVICE: Food and beverage will be available for cash purchase. LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS: In addition to the various hotels in the Willow Park area, Texas Golf Association members can take advantage of Affinity Travel Hotel discounts. You can do so by clicking here. OFFICIAL IN CHARGE: D.R. Richardson, USGA Sr. Amateur Committee (817) 994-4223 Drichard3@yahoo.com
Field List Wed, August 1 2018 Name City, State Name City, State Alexander, Denny Larose, Rick Tucson, AZ Allan, Dan Celina, TX Lippert, Robert Copperas Cove, TX Allcorn, Michael McKinney, TX Love, Stephen Irving, TX Ammon, Bob Waco, TX Manning, Sam Ashley, Bill Lubbock, TX Marlin, Jerry Barnes, Walt Massie, Kenneth Weatherford, TX Barth, Stephen Ft Worth, TX McClung, Mike Marble Falls, TX Beckham, Rick Ennis, TX Merki, Mark Denton, TX Blackwell, Bill Granbury, TX Meyers, Joe Bret, Bob Mosher, Marty Brenham, TX Brooks, Ed New, Jeff Scottsdale, AZ Bruning, Win Palmer, Bradford Burneyville, OK Bruton, Douglas Palmer, Chuck Clement, Dave Henderson, KY Peck, Mike Irving, TX Conn, Randall Trophy Club, TX Pilcher, Jeff West Monroe, LA Cotter, Mike Albany, TX Puls, Mike Irving, TX Coutant, Kenneth Quinn, Jim Arlington, TX Cowart, Woodrow Arlington, TX Ratliff, Jr., John Benbrook, TX Crisco, Mark Keller, TX Sandlin, Lee Daniel, Burl Ft Worth, TX Schaefer, John Plano, TX Davis, Dave Saginaw, TX Schleicher, Shon Plano, TX Deichert, Dan Schwartz, Steve Dulemba, Joe Irving, TX Serres, Greg Houston, TX Durham, Gray Flower Mound, TX Sharp, Gary Shreveport, LA Easterlin, Robert Frisco, TX Shuman, Tony Trophy Club, TX Estep, Kip Rockwall, TX Sills, Scott West Monroe, LA Fenton, Sean Smith, Bruce Longview, TX File, Don Frisco, TX Starks, Larry Garden, Warren Stephenson, Lewis Mansfield, TX Gleason, T.V. Flower Mound, TX Sullivan, Hollis Goff, Michael Grapevine, TX Surles, Ross Dublin, TX Grace, John Turner, Edward Richardson, TX Gray, Brad Rowlett, TX Turpin, Jack Clinton, WA Griffith, Scott Walmsley, Adrian Grimes, Glenn Carrollton, TX Watson, Danny Burleson, TX Haslam, Robert Wedgeworth, Tony Aledo, TX Hastings, Duane Wilcox, Scott Hill, Alan Spring Branch, TX Wilson, Keith Grapevine, TX Hoffman, Clay Lubbock, TX Wilson, Sidney Midland, TX Holmes, Charlton Shreveport, LA Hughes, Mark Lubbock, TX Jacobs, Randall L Johnson, Steven Joseph, Eric Longview, TX Keenan, Bob Mesquite, TX Kenny, Steven Kilduff, Jim Kirwan, Gary McKinney, TX Kropp, Bradley Kyhl, Cary Grapevine, TX Laidlaw, Glenn Arlington, TX
U.S. SENIOR AMATEUR QUALIFYING Willow Park, Texas August 1, 2018 USGA Pace of Play Guidelines Summary When a group is out of position at any check-point the players in the group are subject to penalty under these guidelines. Players in a group that has missed one or more check-points will be subject to penalty according to the following schedule of penalties pending final determination of whether a breach or breaches of these guidelines have occurred: Check-points will be on completion (flagstick in the hole) of the 9 th and 18 th holes. 1 st missed check-point subject to a one stroke penalty 2 nd missed check-point subject to an additional two stroke penalty (total of three strokes for the round) Maximum Allowable Time Play is in groups of three. Each group is allotted 2 hours and 19 minutes to complete the holes 1 through 9 and 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete holes 10 through 18, plus turn time (1 minute for 9 to 10 and 1 minute for 18 to 1) at a pace in accordance with the time chart below. When a group falls behind regardless of the reason it must regain its position. Time for ball searches, rulings, and walking or shuttle time between holes is included in the allotted time. Definition of Out of Position Stroke Play FIRST GROUP: (off the 1 st and 10 th holes, both morning and afternoon): The first group is out of position if takes more than the allotted time to finish a check-point hole (see below check-point time table). FOLLOWING GROUPS: A following group is out of position if it (a) takes more than the allotted time to finish a check-point hole and (b) completes play of a check-point hole more than 14 minutes after the preceding group completed play of that hole. Time charts outlining the time per hole, including the finish times for the check-point holes, are below. Check-Points: Play of the hole must be completed in the following amount of time (groups of 3): Check-points: Hole 1 Start Hole 10 Start 9th & 18 th Holes 2:19 / 4:40 total 2:20 / 4:40 total Group Out of Position When a group is out of position at a check-point, it will be notified by a Check-Point Official. When a group has been notified of a missed check-point, that group is expected to regain its position before reaching the next check-point. If that group reaches the next check-point out of position each player in the group may incur the applicable penalty for a breach of these guidelines. Any group that is out of position may be monitored by a Rules Rover. A player concerned about a non-responsive (slow) fellow-competitor in his group, who is delaying play, should request a Rules Rover to monitor the group in case the group is or becomes liable to penalty under these guidelines. Final Determination Regarding Breach / Review Process Before returning his score card, a player who is subject for penalty during his round may consult with the Pace of Play Committee to determine if he has incurred a penalty under these guidelines. The Pace of Play Committee will determine that a player who has been found to be out of position is not in breach of these guidelines only if: (a) the player was delayed by the Committee; or (b) the player was delayed by a circumstance beyond control of the player or the group; or (c) the player was delayed by another player in the group. A player who was out of position during his round and who elects not to consult with the Pace of Play Committee to determine whether he was in breach of these guidelines is deemed to be in breach of these guidelines and incurs a penalty or penalties according to the above schedule of penalties. If a player or group incurs a penalty, penalties are to be applied to the check-point hole where the breach occurred. v. 5.1.17
U.S. SENIOR AMATEUR QUALIFYING August 1, 2018 EVACUATION PLAN: DISCONTINUING AND RESUMING PLAY Discontinuing Play Dangerous Situation Suspension: This is a safety issue. You must not play another stroke after one prolonged air horn blast. If you do so, you re disqualified. All Other Suspensions: You and your group may complete a hole that you started before three short air horn blasts. If you and your group are between holes, you must stop play. For any Committee suspension, you should mark and lift your ball. You may clean your ball. Evacuation Procedure Dangerous Situation Suspension: Players should immediately evacuate to the listed locations. All Other Suspensions: Unless otherwise instructed by USGA representatives, proceed directly to the listed locations. Where to Evacuate and Pick-Up Areas: Hole 1: clubhouse Hole 2: clubhouse Hole 3: clubhouse Hole 4: clubhouse Hole 5: clubhouse Hole 6: clubhouse Hole 7: clubhouse Hole 8: clubhouse Hole 9: clubhouse Hole 10: clubhouse Hole 11: clubhouse Hole 12: clubhouse Hole 13: clubhouse Hole 14: clubhouse Hole : clubhouse Hole 16: clubhouse Hole 17: clubhouse Hole 18: clubhouse Clubhouse Evacuation Rooms: Main dining room in the clubhouse. Practice Areas During a Dangerous Situation Suspension all practice areas are closed. You may be disqualified if you don t comply with this condition. Otherwise, you may practice as the Committee provides. Resuming Play: Resumption of play will be signaled by two short air horn notes. If you don t begin when play is resumed, you are subject to penalty, up to and including disqualification. You must continue play with the same 14 clubs selected for that stipulated round. You may substitute a ball. Place a ball on the spot from which it was lifted. If your ball or ball marker has moved, estimate the original location and place a ball there. If the original lie of your ball has been altered by natural conditions, you must accept those conditions, whether they worsen or improve the lie of your ball, area of intended stance or swing, or the line of play. v. 4.27.17
U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifying - DFW Course Listing: Hole by Hole U.S. Senior Amateur 71.3 / 134 Hole Par 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 Out 35 Yardage 555 393 355 390 375 160 408 190 396 3222 Pace of Play 18 17 14 16 14 139 Hole Par 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 4 4 4 3 4 4 5 3 5 In 36 Yardage 427 341 449 142 398 436 544 177 495 3409 Pace of Play 16 16 14 18 14 17 140 Total 71 6631
Local Rules and Conditions of Competition FOR 2018 USGA CHAMPIONSHIPS The Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and The R&A 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, effective January 2016. Unless otherwise noted, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule or Condition is: Match play Loss of hole Stroke play Two strokes LOCAL RULES Out of Bounds Defined by inside points, at ground level, of white stakes and fence posts. Rule 27-1b. 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, sodcovered trenching for temporary cables and French drains are deemed to be ground under repair. Rule 25-1. (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. Embedded Ball Through the Green Local Rule as prescribed in Seams of Cut Turf (Sod Seams) Local Rule as prescribed in Accidental Movement of a Ball on a Putting Green When a player s ball lies on the putting green, there is no penalty if the ball or ballmarker is accidentally moved by the player, his partner, his opponent, or any of their caddies or equipment. (NOTE: Full text of Local Rule available at http://www.usga.org/2017localrule). Turf Plugs on the Putting Green May be repaired even if they are not 4 ¼ inches. 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 the Notice to Players. Integral Parts of the Course Include cables, rods, wires and wrappings when closely attached to trees; artificial walls and pilings when located in hazards, unless otherwise provided for in the Notice to Players. Temporary Power Lines and Cables Local Rule as prescribed in Temporary Immovable Obstructions Local Rule as prescribed in Wrong Score for Hole in Stroke Play If a competitor returns a score for any hole lower than actually taken due to failure to include a penalty stroke that the player did not know he had incurred, the player is not disqualified. The penalty for the applicable Rule is applied, but there is no additional penalty. (NOTE: Full text of Local Rule available at http://usga.org/2018localrule). CONDITIONS Clubs: Grooves Optional Condition is in effect see applicable Championship entry application for details. 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 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.