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2010 JACKSONVILLE CITY
AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
CONDUCTED BY THE
JACKSONVILLE AREA GOLF ASSOCIATION (JAGA)
JULY 22, 23, 24 & 25, 2010
JACKSONVILLE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
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ENTRY AND APPLICATION INFORMATION
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Eligibility:
Entries are open to amateur golfers with a USGA handicap index of 10.0 or below as of June 1, 2010 who reside or attend college within the JAGA area boundary. Entrant must also be at least 15 years of age by June 30, 2010.
Conditions of Play:
Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the event) by the JAGA. The reason for rejection may include false statement of handicap index, improper attire and/or unbecoming conduct. Any person whose entry is accepted shall be subject to the Rules and Conditions of Competitions set forth by JAGA. In all JAGA championships, an official event may be constituted by reverting to the results of an earlier round. 18 holes may constitute an official event.
Loss of Exemptions:
If a player turns professional, he loses any exemption he previously earned as an amateur player with JAGA.
Entries: Form; Fee, Closing Date:
All players, including exempt players, shall apply on JAGA Entry Forms or a facsimile or copy thereof. Forms are available on this website. Entry forms that are late, or incomplete, will not be accepted. Entry forms by telegram, telephone, fax, or e-mail will not be accepted. Time limit
for entries means time of receipt by JAGA and not time of postmark. Entry forms should be mailed early to allow ample time for delay or errors in delivery. No entries will be accepted prior to June 1, 2010.
An entry fee of $250 will be paid by all players, including exempt players, for the Championship. All entries must be received by the close of entries. The entry fee will be refunded, regardless of reason, if the JAGA Tournament Chairman is notified, [(904) 221-4111] before the close of entries. After the close of entries, the entry fee, less any fixed costs, will be refunded in the event of injury or illness if requested by July
22, 2010.
The Close of Entries for Exempt Competitors is 5 PM, June 30, 2010. If the Exempt Competitor does not respond by this date, he will lose his exempt status. The close of entries for the Qualifier is July 5, 2010 with an entry fee of $85.00.
Refunds:
Requests for refunds prior to the entry closing date will be honored (less $20 per entry administration fee). Requests received after the closing date will be honored (less 50% of the entry fee). No requests will be honored within 48 hours of the first scheduled tee time.
Qualifier:
The qualifier will be 18 holes of individual stroke play.
Qualifier Round – 18 holes, maximum of 84 players.
Monday, July 12, 2010, Jacksonville Golf & Country Club
Championship:
The championship will be 72 holes of individual stroke play.
Championship Rounds- 72 holes, 84 players eligible.
Thursday, July 22, 18 holes, Jacksonville Golf & Country Club
Friday, July 23, 18 holes, Jacksonville Golf & Country Club
42 lowest scores or one half of the field, whichever is lower for the first 36 holes, continue play July 24. Any tie for the 42nd spot will be decided by lowest back nine score (10-18) on day two, then lowest last six holes score (13-18) on day two, then lowest last three holes score (16-18) on day two, then coin flip by the Committee. All others eliminated. Tee times for Saturday and Sunday are determined by a player’s previous rounds total and using the “first to post” convention for
ties where “first to post” would be last out.
Saturday, July 24, 18 holes, Jacksonville Golf & Country Club
Sunday, July 25, 18 holes, Jacksonville Golf & Country Club
Lowest scorer for 72 holes will be the Champion. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided immediately by a sudden death hole-by-hole play-off with the stipulated round deemed to extend to as many holes as are required for a winner to be decided. Any playoff will begin at hole # 18, then #9, if needed, and same sequence repeated until a winner is determined.
Course Set-Up:
The golf course will be set-up at approximately 6900 yards.
Places:
The number of places available from the qualifier field will be determined by the number of exempt players who elect to compete for the Championship. An Exempt Player is one who:
made the cut in this event in 2009 or is a past Area Amateur Champion within the last 5 years or is an FSGA tournament champion within the last 3 years or qualified for a USGA tournament in 2009 or is the 2009 Gate Amateur Champion or is the 2009 JAGA Junior Champion or is the 2010 JAGA Senior Champion or is a member of the 2010 Amateur Underwood Cup Team
Rules of Golf; Close of Competition:
Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association (USGA) and Local Rules and Conditions of Competition for JAGA Championships (Hard Card). Questions will be settled by the JAGA Tournament Committee, whose decision shall be final. The competition shall be deemed to have closed when the Championship trophy has been presented.
Golf Balls; Driver Head:
Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA list of conforming Golf Balls and driver heads on the most current USGA list of conforming driver heads may be used (lists may be found on the USGA website – www.usga.org.
The "One Ball" Rule will not be in effect.
Rangefinders:
The local rule allowing the use of rangefinders is in effect.
Caddies:
Caddies will not be permitted during the Championship.
Carts:
All players will be required to utilize the golf carts provided by the host club during the Qualifier and the Championship. Only competitors may ride in competitor carts regardless of the space available.
Time of Starting:
The optional condition for time of starting described in the "Note" to Rule 6-3a, The Rules of Golf shall be in effect.
Practice Privileges:
One practice round will be available at Jacksonville Golf & Country Club to players officially entered in the 2010 JAGA City Amateur Championship on Tuesday through Thursday after July 1, 2010 for a fee of $45.00 plus tax subject to available tee times. Tee times must be obtained from the pro shop six days in advance. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range; hitting multiple shots on the course is
unacceptable.
Prizes:
Championship:
The Champion will have custody of the JAGA City Amateur Championship Trophy for one year and will also receive a personal permanent trophy. Other prizes awarded for second through 25th place will consist of Merchandise Certificates redeemable at Jacksonville Golf & Country Club pro shop.
Practice Between Holes:
A player shall not play any practice stroke on or near the putting green of the hole last played. If a practice stroke is played on or near the putting green of the hole last played, the player shall incur a penalty of two strokes at the next hole, except that in the case of the last hole of the round, he incurs the penalty at that hole.
Local Rules, Pace of Play, & Suspension of Play Due to a Dangerous Situation:
See "Notice to Competitors" to be distributed at registration.
Conditions, Schedules:
The JAGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The Committee reserves the right to maintain the most competitive field possible, and may reserve up to 10 entrant positions for the event. The decision of the Tournament Committee in any matter shall be final.
Spikeless Policy:
All competitors must wear alternative, or soft type, spikes. Shoes with traditionally designed metal spikes are prohibited.
Attire:
Proper attire for competitors and spectators is required at all times at the golf facility. Failure to comply may result in withdrawal of entry. The proper dress code prohibits tank tops, T-shirts, denim shorts, jeans and short shorts. All hats must be worn properly. Collared shirts or shirts specifically designed for golf must be worn and tucked in at all times. This code supplements any course or club guidelines, which shall take precedence.
Official Time:
The official time will be maintained at the starting tee(s) only.
Registration Table:
There will be a registration table set up in front of the pro shop. All contestants are required to check in.
Defending Champion:
Duke Butler IV shot 71-74-68-72=285 to win the title at The Palencia Club.
JAGA Amateur Championship Committee:
Bob Streightiff, Chairman Al Levene Ed Tormollen Barney Poston |
