MEMORANDUM TO ALL U.S. WOMEN’S AMATEUR QUALIFIER CONTESTANTS

Qualifying on Monday, July 8, 2019 @ Tatum Ranch Golf Club

 

The AGA and the USGA are grateful to The Tatum Ranch Golf club for hosting this USGA qualifying event.  Please remember that we are their guests and our conduct should reflect our thanks. ‘Thank You’ letters may be addressed to Damian Lane-LeHew, Head Golf Professional, Tatum Ranch Golf Club, 29888 North Tatum Ranch Drive , Cave Creek, AZ 85331 or call (480) 585-2399

 

Field Size & Qualifying Spots

  1. 38 players in field at entry deadline. Tee time structure will be #1 tee start, 3-somes, 10-minute intervals, beginning at 7:00 a.m.
  2. 4 qualifying spots with 2 alternates.
  3. In case of a tie for the final qualifying spot or either of the two alternate positions, an immediate hole-by-hole play-off will be conducted for the players involved following play.

 

Pairings & Assigned Start Times

  1. Pairings were prepared by the USGA and start times were assigned by the AGA. Pairings can be viewed by visiting the “Pairings” section of this portal.
  2. Changes to pairings or start times are not permissible for any reason.

 

Use of Golf Carts

  1. Use of automotive transportation by contestants is prohibited. Players must walk at all times unless a course shuttle is provided or given a ride from a Tournament Official. Caddies may rent golf carts at $20 + tax per rider inside the Golf Shop the morning of the qualifier. Limit of two carts per group and two riders per cart. Carts will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  2. Push/Pull carts are permitted.
  3. Spectators/Guests are not allowed to ride in carts. No spectator carts are allowed. Anyone besides a player riding in a cart are considered a caddie and the player is responsible for any breaches of the Rules.

 

Practice Rounds

  1. Practice rounds are available after 10a.m. any day of the week based on availability. Players can make reservations by calling 623-935-9414.
  2. Practice round fees are $40 plus tax.  

 

USGA Policies in Effect

  1. Groove Condition Policy is in effect for local qualifying, see attached sheet.
  2. Alternative Footwear Policy will be in effect.
  3. The ball each player uses must be named on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls issued by the USGA & the ‘One-Ball Rule’ will be in effect.
  4. Distance measuring devices are allowed during the qualifier. Players using distance measuring devices to measure other conditions (i.e. elevation, wind, etc.) during a stipulated round are in breach of Rule 4.3.  

 

Directions

  1. Visit the course directory section at www.azgolf.org. Tatum Ranch Golf Club, 29888 North Tatum Ranch Drive, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 or call (480) 585-2399.

 

Course Setup

  1.      The course will be played at a maximum length of approximately 6,500 yards. The hole by hole yardage is in the “Qualifying Yardage” section of this portal. 
  2. The Committee reserves the right to alter the yardage based on weather and course conditions the day of the qualifying.             
  3. All Local Rules will be listed on the Notice to Players.
  4. The USGA Hard Card is enclosed with conditions of the competition.

 

Practice Facilities & Registration

  1. All practice facilities will open by 6:00 am.
  2. Registration will be open at 6:30a.m. and you MUST check in prior to your tee time. 
  3. There is also a Pace of Play station that each player must check into 10 minutes prior to your assigned start time for instructions and materials.

 

Food & Beverage Service

  1. The restaurant at Tatum Ranch will BE CLOSED ON MONDAY THE 8TH. The snack shop will be open at 6 a.m. and is located near the practice putting green. There will be very limited options, so if you have specific needs we encourage you to come prepared.
  2. Both cash and credit card are accepted.

 

 

Dress Code

  1. Golf-style shirts and either slacks, shorts, or golf skirts are acceptable for contestants and caddies.
  2. T-shirts and slacks/shorts of denim/jeans material are not acceptable.

 

To Withdraw

If you need to withdraw for any reason you must contact both of the following prior to your assigned start time or you shall be listed as a DQ:

  1. The AGA @ 602-944-3035 and leave a voice message in mailbox 210 regardless of the time of day.
  2. The USGA @ 908-234-2300

 

 

Official-in-Charge: Erin Groeneveld, Director of USGA Programs, Education and Training, (602) 872-7023, erin@azgolf.org