38th U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship

Sectional Qualifier (Buffalo, NY)

Host: The Country Club of Buffalo

Date: Thursday, August 23, 2018

Informational PDF - Click to Download

 

Memorandum to Players


FORMAT
This qualifier's format is 18 holes of stroke play.


TIES AND PLAYOFF
If there is a tie for the last qualifying spot or either of the alternate positions, there will be a sudden-death playoff immediately following the conclusion of play. It is the players' responsibility to keep informed as to the time and status of any playoff.

 

COURSE YARDAGE

The course will be setup from the black tees at 6,885 yards.

 

REGISTRATION

Players are requested to register beneath the NYSGA tent staged next to the practice putting green. Players must report to the first tee at least five minutes prior to their starting time, where they will receive important instructions and notices.

 

SPOT ALLOCATION

There are 4 qualifying and 2 alternates spots assigned to this qualifier.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

The club is offering practice rounds on Wednesday, August 22 (as well other dates as available). The fee is $40. To secure a practice round tee time, contact the CCB golf shop at (716) 633-7881 or email PGA Golf Professional Jay Sutherland directly at jay@ccofbuffalo.org.

 

CADDIES
Caddies are available through the Country Club of Buffalo. To secure a caddie, contact the golf shop at (716) 633 - 7881. The fee is $70.

 

A player may provide his own caddie.

 

DRIVING RANGE

Is provided free of charge to all players and will be open starting on hour before the first starting time.

 

GOLF CARTS
The use of a golf cart is approved for practice rounds but not for the qualifying round.

 

The use of a push cart is not permitted at CCB.

 

FOOD SERVICE
The club's on course F&B will be open (on #11 green and #12 tee) and will be set up for cash payments and can also be charged to your home club's account. The club's restaurant will be open for lunch (charge to club account only).

 

Complimentary water and energy bars/bananas will be available on the first and tenth tees.

 

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

Listed below are local hotel options available to players:

  • Staybridge Suites Buffalo Airport - 8005 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221
  • Hampton Inn Buffalo-Williamsville - 5455 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221

  • Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University - 4100 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221

 

TRANSPORTATION/CART REQUESTS

Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. The optional condition prescribed in Appendix I of The Rules of Golf will be in effect.

 

If a player or caddie would like to request the use of a cart, they must complete the paperwork on the USGA website.

 

RAIN DATE

If required, the rain date will be Friday, August 24, 2018.

 

LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS

  • Conforming Clubs and Balls: Visit the USGA website for a list of approved golf balls (click here) and drivers (click here).
  • USGA Local Rules and Conditions of Competition (2018): To view these Rules and Conditions, click here.
  • Distance Measuring Devices: A player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring device. For more information, visit www.usga.org/dmd
  • "One Ball" Condition: The “One Ball" Condition will be in effect. This condition requires players to use the same brand and type of golf ball throughout the stipulated round. Please refer to (click here) Appendix 1; Part B - Conditions of the Competition; 1-b (Specification of the Ball).
  • Pace of Play: The NYSGA's Pace of Play policy will be utilized at this qualifier (click here).
  • Notice to Competitors: Players will receive the Notice to Players and Hole Location sheet on the first tee prior to their tee time.

 

“GROOVE AND PUNCH MARK SPECIFICATION” CONDITION
Clubs: Grooves – The player’s clubs must conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in the Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010 – See Decision 4-1/1 and championship entry for details.

 

DRESS CODE

Collared shirts (polo collar), slacks, Bermuda shorts (not more than two inches above the knee) are appropriate. Shirt tails are to be tucked inside trousers or Bermuda shorts at all times. Cargo shorts and pants and short sleeve mock turtleneck shirts are considered inappropriate and are not permitted.

 

CELL PHONE POLICY

The use of cellular phones on club property is allowed only in designated phone booths, locker rooms, and inside closed private meeting rooms. Cellular phones should be set to silent or vibrate while on club property. The private and discreet use of silent electronic messaging is allowed in all areas of the club and golf course.

 

WITHDRAWAL FROM QUALIFYING

If a player withdraws from Qualifying, he must notify the USGA (908-326-1950 or via e-mail at champs@usga.org). If the withdrawal occurs on the morning of the qualifier, please call or text the official-in-charge noted below.

 

COUNTRY CLUB OF BUFFALO

250 Youngs Road, Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 633-7881
Jay Sutherland, PGA - Head Golf Professional

Anthony Tosh, GCSAA - Golf Course Superintendent
www.ccofbuffalo.org

 

OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE

Andrew Hickey, New York State Golf Association

(315) 471-6979 - Office

(315) 481-1152 - Cell

andrew@nysga.org