6th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship

Sectional Qualifying

Springville Country Club (Springville, NY)

Monday, May 3, 2021

Entries Close September 9, 2020 (5PM EDT)

 

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Memorandum to Players

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DIGITAL DOCUMENTS

All documents will be provided to players via email and are available to download below:

• Notice to Players (Rules)
• USGA Hard Card
• Hole Locations
• Evacuation Plan

COVID-19 GUIDELINES

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, the NYSGA will be releasing guidelines for all NYSGA conducted events. This document will be emailed to players and posted on this website on April 5. Players are required to adhere to the travel guidelines posted on the NYS Government's COVID-19 Travel Advisory website (see below).

• NYSGA COVID-19 Tournament Policeis and Procedures
• NYS Government COVID-19 Travel Advisory

INFORMATIONAL PDF

Click here to view the entry for this Championship.

 

FORMAT, QUALIFYING PLACES, AND TIES

• FORMAT. 18-holes of four-ball stroke play
• QUALIFYING SPOTS. The field of 26 sides will compete for 1 qualifying place and two alternate positions.
• PLAYOFF. A hole-by-hole playoff will be used to break a tie for the final qualifying spot, first alternate, and/or second alternate. All announcements regarding the play-off will be made at the public scoreboard upon completion of play.

 

STARTING TIMES

Click here to view the pairings and starting times.

 

PRO SHOP, PRACTICE FACILITIES, AND LOCKER ROOM

The golf shop and practice facilities will open at 8:00am. Complimentary balls will be available on the driving range.

 

COURSE SETUP
Play will be from the Gold Tees (6,338 Yards, Par: 71, CR/Slope: 71.5/127).

 

REGISTRATION AND START OF PLAY

There is no registration. Players are to report to their assigned tee, ready to play, 10 minutes prior to their scheduled starting time.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

Practice rounds are available on Sunday, May 2, 2021 and other dates based on availability. The fee, which includes use of a golf cart, is $40. To secure a tee time, contact the Springville pro shop at (716) 592-2122.

 

FOOD SERVICE

• No breakfast is available at the club
• Complimentary water and energy bars/bananas will be available for players and caddies on the 1st and 10th tees.

 

CADDIES
A player may bring his own caddie or carry his own clubs. There are no caddies available through the host club. A player is not required to employ a caddie for any stage of the Championship.

 

RAIN DATE

Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

 

LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS
Listed below are a number of important Conditions of Competition and Local Rules for this qualifier.

• RULES OF GOLF; WHEN COMPETITION IS FINAL. Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and R&A. Questions are to be referred to the NYSGA Rules Committee, whose decision will be final. The result of this qualifier is final when the qualifier awards have been presented.
• USGA LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION (HARD CARD). Click here.
• GOLF BALLS; DRIVER HEADS. Model Local Rules G-1 and G-3 are in effect. Visit the USGA website for a list of approved golf balls (click here) and driver heads (click here).
• CLUBS; GROOVES. Model Local Rule G-2 is in effect. The players’ clubs must conform to the grooves and punch mark specifications in The Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010. The exception for Ping Eye2 Irons manufactured before March 31, 1990 is not in effect. (click here).
• ONE BALL RULE. The one ball Rule is in effect, see Model Local Rule G-4.
• DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES. The use of a distance measuring device during the stipulated round is permitted.
• PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF SHOES. The Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-7.
• PERSONAL APPEARANCE. Players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.

 

PROHIBITATING USE OF MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION (LOCAL RULE G-6)

Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. The optional condition prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect will be in effect. A breach will result in the general penalty, two-strokes, on each hole where the breach occurred.

REQUESTING USE OF A CART
A disabled player or caddie may be permitted to use a golf cart as an accommodation to his or her ability. As required by the ADA, the USGA will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis. To learn more and to submit the required form, click here.

SPECTATORS

Teams  are permitted to have one (1) spectator at this qualifier. Spectators must wear a mask while they are on club property (indoors and outdoors).

SPECTATOR CARTS

A disabled spectator may be permitted to use a golf cart. As required by the ADA, the NYSGA will evaluate such requestes on a case-by-case basis. To complete and return the required form, click here.

 

WITHDRAWAL FROM QUALIFYING

To withdraw, notify the USGA (complete this online form, call 908-326-1950, or e-mail champs@usga.org) and the Official in Charge (see below) prior to the scheduled qualifying round. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future USGA competitions.

 

PACE OF PLAY

It is a condition that players must play without undue delay in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee. The NYSGA's Pace of Play policy will be provided when pairings are emailed to players.

 

EVACUATION PLAN
In the event of a discontinuance of play during the qualifier, players must adhere to the evacuation plan distributed by the Committee at their starting tee.

 

SPRINGVILLE COUNTRY CLUB

14445 Route 219, Springville, NY 14141
(716) 592-2122
George Mintzer, Clubhouse Manager

Dave Thomas, PGA

Brian Coyne, GCSAA
www.springvillecc.com

 

OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Andrew Hickey, New York State Golf Association
(315) 471-6979 - Office
andrew@nysga.org