Southern Amateur Championship Entry Form
ELIGIBILITY
Entries are open to male, amateur golfers who have a current USGA Handicap Index of 3.4 or less.
Entries are subject to rejection, or withdrawal, at any time (including during the Championship) by the SGA. The reason for rejection, or withdrawal, may include unbecoming conduct during the competition.
FORMAT
The Championship will be conducted at stroke play for 72 holes, 18 holes daily on July 19-22, 2017.
There will be 168 players at the championship site to begin play, some of which will be exempt and some that have had to qualify at a regional qualifying site. After 36 holes the field will be reduced to the low 66 scorers and ties for the final 36 holes of play. The SGA reserves the right to change the number of entries to be accepted.
Exempt: A portion of the championship field will be comprised of exempt players as described under the section "EXEMPTIONS".
Note: If you believe you are an exempt player, you need to send your resume' to Buford McCarty, buford@bamagolf.com.
Qualifying: Qualifying will be 18 holes of stroke play on dates and at sites indicated under the section QUALIFYING SITES. The number of available places will be determined after entries close and the exempt field has been established.
Ties: At the qualifying sites, ties for qualifying places will be determined by sudden death playoff immediately following the conclusion of play and beginning on Hole #1 as shown on the official scorecard. Alternates that haven't been decided at the conclusion of the qualifier or a playoff will be decided by matching scorecards in accordance with the USGA recommendation as outlined in The Rules of Golf, Appendix I, page 161(c), except that if a tie still exists following this procedure then the procedure is repeated for the first nine holes, and if still tied, cards will be matched beginning with Hole #1 until the tie is broken. No refund of entry fee will be made to those who fail to qualify.
At the championship site, a "Sudden Death" playoff to determine the Champion will be held immediately upon conclusion of the tournament. Such playoff will start on a hole to be determined by the Committee and as published on the local rules sheet. After the Champion has been determined, all other ties not yet settled, including those involving individuals participating in the playoff for the Championship, will be resolved by matching scorecards of the final round in accordance with the USGA recommendation as outlined in The Rules of Golf, Appendix I, page 161(c), except that if a tie still exists following this procedure then the procedure is repeated for the first nine holes, and if still tied, cards will be matched beginning with Hole #1 until the tie is broken.
EXEMPTIONS
A. Any former Southern Amateur Champion.
B. Any player finishing in the top fifteen in the 2016 Southern Amateur.
C. 2017 Southern Junior Champion.
D. Top 175 SPWAR (Scratch Players World Amateur Rankings) as of date of entry (www.scratchplayers.com)
E. 2016 USGA Amateur Champions (Junior, Amateur, Mid-Amateur, Senior Amateur)
F. 2016 Champions of the Porter Cup, Western.
G. 2017 Champions of the Azalea, NCAA, Sunnehanna, Eastern, Monroe, Southeastern Invitational, Northeast, Dogwood, Rice Planters, Players Amateur, Jones Cup Invitational.
H. Top 5 individuals at the 2017 NCAA Division I Championship.
I. Any player extended a Letter of Exemption by the Exempt Committee.
Note: If you believe you are an exempt player, you need to send your resume' to Buford McCarty, buford@bamagolf.com.
Schedule of Qualifying Sites - 18 Hole Stroke Play
ALABAMA
Oneonta
Monday, June 26
Limestone Springs Golf Club
Practice: Call Golf Shop 205-274-4653 for time
Professional: Travis Smith
Official(s) in Charge: Al Reynolds, Hank Perkins, Henry Donald, Andrew Jackson
ARKANSAS
Little Rock
Thursday, June 8
Chenal Country Club
Practice: Wednesday, June 7, Call 501-821-4141 for time
Professional: John Warburton
Official(s) in Charge: Dick Simpson, Wyn Norwood
FLORIDA
West Palm Beach
Wednesday, June 28
Mayacoo Lakes Country Club
Practice: Tuesday, June 27, Call 561-793-1700 for time
Professional: Cary McGaughey
Official(s) in Charge: Kevin Butler
GEORGIA
Eatonton
Tuesday, June 20
Great Waters at Reynolds Lake Oconee
Practice: Contact Emily Fishbaugh 706-467-1225 for time
Professional: Ryan MacNeill
Official(s) in Charge: Bill Norris
Statesboro
Sunday, June 4
Georgia Southern University Golf Course
Practice: Saturday, June 3, Call 912-478-4653 for time
Professional: Marten Olsson
Official(s) in Charge: Scott James
Special Note: Mandatory $30 cart fee for both Practice & Qualifying Round
KENTUCKY
Bowling Green
Wednesday, June 28
Bowling Green Country Club
Practice: Monday, June 27, Call 270-842-4581 for time
Professional: Jeff McGill
Official(s) in Charge: Jimmy Riddle
LOUISIANA
New Orleans
Monday, June 26
Bayou Oaks at City Park (South Course)
Practice: Sunday, June 25, Call 504-483-9410 for time
Professional: Alex Abbruzza
Official(s) in Charge: Jay Babb, Patrick Christovich
Special Note: $65 for Practice Round, $25 cart fee for Qualifying Round
MISSISSIPPI
West Point
Wednesday, June 21
Old Waverly Golf Club
Practice: Tuesday, June 20, Call 662-494-8780 for time
Professional: Greg Flannagan
Official(s) in Charge: Don Hershfelt
Special Note: Mandatory Cart Fee for both Practice & Qualifying Round
NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
Thursday, June 1
Carmel Country Club
Practice: Wednesday, May 31, Call 704-945-3300 for time
Professional: Jeff Nichols
Official(s) in Charge: Bill White
Special Note: Mandatory Cart Fee for both Practice & Qualifying Round
SOUTH CAROLINA
North Myrtle Beach
Monday, June 5
Possum Trot Golf Course
Practice: Sunday, June 4, Call 843-272-5341 for time
Professional: Bill Hullett
Official(s) in Charge: Joe Hackler
Special Note: Mandatory Cart for Qualifying Round
TENNESSEE
Knoxville
Monday, June 5
Cherokee Country Club
Practice: Sunday, June 4, Call 865-584-4840 for time
Professional: Don Jones
Official(s) in Charge: Lewis Foster
Cordova
Wednesday, June 21
Colonial Country Club
Practice: Tuesday, June 20, Call 901-382-0084 for time
Professional: Robert Jackins
Official(s) in Charge: Larry Walker
Special Note: Mandatory $25 Cart Fee for both Practice & Qualifying Round
TEXAS
Dallas
Tuesday, June 6
Dallas Athletic Club (Gold Course)
Practice: May 24th-June 4th, Call 972-279-6517 for time
Professional: Larry Muskopf & Lance Patterson
Official(s) in Charge: Jim Brown, Buster Brown, Joe Dengel, Mike McCurdy
Special Note: Mandatory $20 Cart Fee for both Practice & Qualifying Round
Houston
Thursday, June 8
Lakeside Country Club
Practice: Call Shop 281-497-2228 for time
Professional: C.W. Canfield
Official(s) in Charge: Tommy Culp
Special Note: Field Size Limited to 40 Players
Austin
Thursday, June 29
University of Texas Golf Club
Practice: By Request, Call 512-583-8842 for time
Professional: Greg Garner
Official(s) in Charge: Joel Davenport, Steve Keasler
VIRGINIA
Richmond
Wednesday, June 7
Country Club of Virginia (Tuckahoe Creek Course)
Practice: Tuesday, June 6, Call 804-287-1301 for time
Professional: Warren West
Official(s) in Charge: Cabell Moore
Special Note: No Practice Rounds before 12pm
ON-SITE
Pinehurst
Monday, July 17
The Country Club of North Carolina
Practice: Sunday, July 16, Call 910-692-6771 for time
Professional: Andrew Glover
Official(s) in Charge: SGA Directors
TROPHIES & AWARDS
CHAMPIONSHIP: The name of the Champion will be engraved on the George W. Adair Trophy, which is enshrined in the Bob Jones Room of the Atlanta Athletic Club, Atlanta, Georgia. Additionally, trophies will be awarded to the Champion and to the next four players.
RULES OF PLAY
Play will be governed by the current Rules of the United States Golf Association, the current Decisions on the Rules of Golf, and by the Local Rules and Definitions established by the SGA Rules Committee. All special questions will be settled by the SGA Rules Committee, whose decision will be final. Special Rules of Play Bulletins will be furnished each day at starters tent if conditions warrant.
The SGA reserves the right to make any changes in conducting this Championship as are deemed necessary or appropriate.
ELECTRONIC ENTRY
1. To submit this entry, simply click the register button at the bottom of this page and follow the step-by-step procedure. After successful completion, you will receive a confirmation via email to the email address you provide.
2. All entries must be received and fully processed by 9:00 AM, CDT, Thursday, May 18, 2017.
3. An entry fee of $160.00 must be paid by credit card.
4. No entries will be accepted after 9:00 AM, CDT, Thursday, May 18, 2017.
5. Withdrawal: If an entrant withdraws prior to 9:00AM, CDT, Thursday, May 18, 2017 , the entry fee will be refunded upon request, subject to a $15.00 service fee. No refunds will be made after the close of entries on 9 :00AM, CDT, Thursday, May 18, 2017, unless SGA returns your entry for some reason. All dates and time refer to date and time of receipt at the SGA office.
For questions regarding entries, phone (between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Central Time, Monday through Friday) Southern Golf Association at (205-979-4653).
GROUPINGS AND STARTING TIMES
Groupings and Starting Times for the Championship, subject to change, will be posted on the SGA website, no later than Friday, July 14, 2017, and at The Country Club of North Carolina no later than 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 18, 2017.
REGISTRATION
Immediately upon arrival at The Country Club of North Carolina, and no later than 4:00 PM, EDT, Tuesday, July 18, 2017, players are required to register. For the location of registration, please inquire in the golf shop. Failure to register could result in the rejection of a contestant's entry and subsequent replacement by an alternate. Also, any accepted entrant who fails to report for their scheduled round without notifying the SGA (205-979-4653) is subject to rejection of entry from future SGA Championships.
PRACTICE PRIVILEGES
The course will be open for practice on Monday, July 17, after 1:00 pm, and Tuesday, July 18, only to properly registered contestants. Starting times are required for ALL practice rounds and players can call 910-692-6771 any time after July 1 for times. We ask that you play only one ball in your practice round and follow club policy regarding repairing the golf course, i.e. divots, ball marks on greens, raking bunkers, etc. For availability of practice rounds at qualifiers, please refer to to the section above regarding qualifying sites.
PRACTICE FACILITY
Hours of operation of the practice facility will be specified in the Letter of Information provided by Country Club of North Carolina and included in the player packet. Practice balls will be furnished by the SGA.
CADDIES & CARTS
Note: Caddies must follow the same dress code (see below) as players.
Carts are not allowed and this includes practice rounds. If a player brings a caddie, he is totally responsible for his/her actions. Please be advised there will be NO SPECTATOR CARTS - NO EXCEPTIONS. Push/Pull carts are allowed but players must provide their own.
DRESS CODE
The dress code at the Championship will be strictly enforced. On the golf course trousers and/or shorts are permissible. No jeans are allowed, and shorts MUST be "Bermuda" or knee length. No shorts approximating "tennis" length will be tolerated and this includes cutoffs, tennis shorts, bathing suits, etc. Shirts must have collars. Non-Metal spikes are required for all play, including practice rounds. Caddies must follow the same dress requirements. Any player not meeting these standards will be asked to remedy this situation prior to play. If you have any doubts as to what dress will be accepted, please ask any SGA official.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Rooms are available at the following Hotels for SGA participants. We encourage you to make arrangements early (identify yourself with the SGA). Please note that players are totally responsible for their own accommodations and the information provided below is done so for the player's convenience.
Comfort Inn
9801 US 15-501
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Phone: 910-215-5500
Rate: $99+tax
Spring Hill Suites
10024 US Highway 15-501
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Phone: 910-695-0234
Rate: $99+tax
Book your group rate for Southern Amateur Championship
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southern Pines-Pinehurst Area
155 Partner Circle
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Phone: 910-693-2280
Rate: $105+tax
Note: Limited private housing will be available. Please contact for information.
TOURNAMENT ADMINISTRATION
Tournament Co-Chairmen
Kurt Faxon
Scott Wallace
Rules Committee
Fred Stephens
Kevin Butler, Sr.
John Luffey
SOUTHERN GOLF ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
President
W. Cabell Moore, Jr., Richmond, VA
1st Vice-President
James E. Brown, Dallas TX
2nd Vice-President
Al Reynolds, Birmingham, AL
Treasurer
Wyatt W. Wall, Jr., Richmond, VA
Executive Secretary
Buford R. McCarty, Birmingham, AL
STATEMENT OF CERTIFICATION
I certify that all the information given in my entry is factual.
I agree that the Southern Golf Association, or any club hosting a SGA Championship, has the right to reject any entry at any time.
I am an amateur golf and I understand the "Rules of Amateur Status" as established by the United States Golf Association.
I, as a participant in this Championship, assume full responsibility for all my acts, whether they be negligent or otherwise, and hold harmless the Southern Golf Association and/or the host club for any injuries.
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