U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Qualifying
Swope Memorial Golf Course • May 27, 2009
Summary I Player Information I Scoring & Starting Times
Course Information
6900 Swope Memorial Drive
Kansas City, MO 64132
Phone: 816 513-8910
Driving Directions >> click here
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, May 27 – 18 hole qualifier
Groupings & Starting Times
Starting times begin at 8:00 a.m. from the hole no. 1.
Practice Round
A practice round is available to those competitors in the qualifier. For those living in the Kansas City area, you are encouraged to play your practice round up to a week in advance of the qualifier. Tee time reservations may be made by calling (816) 513-8910. The practice round is complimentary, however, you are responsible for any cart, practice range or food & beverage fees incurred during the practice round.
Course Setup: Par: 72 Yardage: 6,031
Hole # Par Yards Tee Color Hole # Par Yards Tee Color
1 4 372 Blue 10 4 370 White
2 4 317 Blue 11 4 355 Blue
3 3 183 Red 12 5 504 Blue
4 4 368 Blue 13 3 185 White
5 5 429 White 14 4 375 White
6 3 148 White 15 4 349 Blue
7 4 376* Blue 16 3 134 Blue
8 3 164 White 17 5 535 White
9 5 477 Blue 18 4 404 Blue
Front 9 35 2,820 Back 9 36 3,211
* Hole #7 will be using the blue tee of Hole #3.
Lodging
There are numerous hotels in the area with a variety of rates. To find what best suites your needs look online at http://www.visitkc.com.
Registration
Report to the starting tee no less than 5 minutes prior to your assigned starting time. There is no call to the tee; it is the player’s responsibility to arrive on time.
Food & Beverage
The club will have food and beverage services available. Cash or reciprocal club charges are accepted. Outside food and beverages are not allowed at the facility.
Distance-Measuring Devices
The USGA DOES NOT permit the use of distance-measuring devices for its championships.
Pace of Play Guidelines and Procedures
This qualifying site uses the Check-Point System for Pace of Play. The Check-Point System is based upon the requirement of all groups being in position at each check-point. Players in a group out of position at a check-point are liable to the applicable penalty if the Committee determines the group or any player in the group was in breach of the pace of play guidelines. Please review the enclosed pace of play guidelines and procedures.
Player/Caddie Carts
Golf carts are not permitted. Pull/Push carts are allowed for the qualifier.
Spectator Carts
USGA policy does not permit spectator carts. There are not exceptions to this policy.
Caddies
Caddies are permitted, however you are responsible for making your own arrangements for a caddie.
Practice Range
The practice range will be open at 6:30 a.m. and is located at 7501 Blue River Road – Heart of America Golf Academy. The range is less than 5 minutes from Swope Memorial. Range balls will be set up at the practice range and are complimentary for competitors only before the stipulated rounds or a play-off.
Qualifying Positions
2 spots plus 2 alternates
Play-off
In the event of a tie for the qualifying place or the alternate positions, the players concerned shall compete in a hole-by-hole play-off. The starting hole and time shall be announced at the scoreboard immediately after the Committee has verified the results of the qualifier.
Withdrawals
Please contact the USGA if you need to withdraw. If you need to withdraw any time after 5:00 on May 26, please call (913) 244-9717 and leave a message on the voicemail.
Attire & Conduct
Proper golf attire is required. Blue jeans, designer jeans, tee shirts, and tank tops are prohibited. Shorts must be mid-thigh. Golf shirts with a traditional or mock collar are required. The host club is a “spikeless facility.”
General Information
The Rules of the United States Golf Association govern play. This information sheet, the USGA Rules hard card and any site-specific Local Rules and Conditions of Competition sheets are supplements to the Rules of Golf. Local Rules of the host course do not apply. The KCGA Rules and Competitions Committee, who are charged with conducting this site, shall settle all questions. Reference to the Rules and Appendix I may be found in the 2008-09 Rules of Golf book. Unless otherwise noted the penalty for breach of a Local Rule or Condition is: 2 Strokes.
Close of Competition
The qualifying competition shall be deemed to have closed when all scores have been returned and the committee has approved the results.