Memorial Amateur Championship
Ancil Hoffman Golf Course – Carmichael, CA
July 4-6 2020
Club Information (website/directions):
Ancil Hoffman Golf Course
6700 Tarshes Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 482-3813
Website: www.memorialamateur.com
Format:
18 holes of individual stroke play. Contestants will play from the USGA Tee Markers wherever they are situated (see Yardage sheet). The low 4 individual scores will advance to the U.S. Senior Amateur Championship at Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, North Carolina on August 24-29, 2019. Any play-offs will take place immediately after the conclusion of play for the last spot and two alternate positions.
Competition Schedule:
Starting times will begin at 7:30 AM off Holes #1 and #10. Please click here for groupings and starting times. Please be at your assigned tee at least 10 minutes prior to your starting time.
Practice Round Information:
Practice rounds are available Thursday-Sunday afternoons. Green fees: $40; cart fee: $18. Please call the Pro Shop to arrange for practice round tee times and identify yourself as a U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifying participant.
Automotive Transportation:
The player or the player’s caddie may ride in a golf cart during a stipulated round, but both may not ride at the same time.
Pro Shop & Range:
Pro shop will open at 6:00 AM and driving range will open at 6:30 AM.
Payment Information:
Cash, credit cards, and reciprocal club charges accepted.
Food and Beverage Information:
The Oasis will open at 7:00 AM and remain open until the conclusion of play. The clubhouse will be open for restroom access only.
Withdrawals:
A player who wishes to withdraw from Qualifying must notify the USGA (908-326-1950 or via e-mail at champs@usga.org) and the NCGA (831-625-4653) prior to their scheduled qualifying round. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future USGA competitions.
Refunds:
In the event of injury or illness, contact the USGA at (908) 234-2300 for a refund prior to August 24, 2019. No refunds will be issued after August 24, 2019. A $35 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
ADDITIONAL RULES INFORMATION
Rules Information:
The Rules of Golf effective January 2019 are in effect and are supplemented by the 2019 USGA Hard Card. The Committee will provide any additional Local Rules needed at the qualifying site. It is the player’s responsibility to know the conditions of the competition.
Limitation of Golf Balls:
The one ball Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-4.
Automotive Transportation:
The player or the player’s caddie may ride in a golf cart during a stipulated round, but both may not ride at the same time.
Footwear:
Rule 4.3a is modified in this way:
During a round, a player must not wear shoes with:
- Traditional spikes – that is, spikes having single or multiple points designed to penetrate deeply into the surface of the ground (regardless of whether made of metal, ceramic, plastic or other materials); or
- Spikes of any design that are entirely or partially made of metal, if such metal may come into contact with the course.
Penalty for breach of Local Rule – see Rule 4.3.
Grooves Condition:
The Local Rule as prescribed by Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect, except that the Exception in the Model Local Rule does not apply. You may check to see if your grooves are conforming by using the Informational Club Database – http://www.usga.org/InfoClubsDB/intro.html