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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.

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