94th MEN'S STATE AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
June 10-13, 2010 Turtle Point Yacht & Country Club
Killen, Alabama
Mickey Zarra
Entries are open to male, amateur golfers, who are: 1) members of the Alabama Golf Association (have active GHIN number in Alabama); and, 2) bona fide residents of the State of Alabama.
Maximum allowable handicap is 8.4 strokes under the USGA Men's Golf Handicap System. The AGA will be the final authority in determining whether or not a handicap that has been submitted qualifies as an "approved USGA handicap".
Entries are subject to rejection, or withdrawal, at any time at the discretion of the AGA.
The Championship will be conducted on a stroke play basis for 72 holes, 18 holes daily on June 10-13, 2010.
There will be 156 players at the Championship site to begin play. After 36 holes the field will be reduced to the low 66 scores and ties for the final 36 holes of play.
In the event of a tie for the Championship there will be a "multi-hole" play-off commencing immediately following play (the holes involved to be determined by the AGA) with the Champion being determined by the lowest total of those holes. If a tie, or ties, still exists, the Championship will then be decided by "Sudden Death" following the same sequence of holes. After the Champion has been determined, all other ties not yet settled, including those involving individuals participating in the play-off for the Championship, will be decided by matching scorecards of the final round in accordance with the USGA recommendations shown in Appendix I of the 2010-2011 Rules of Golf, How to Decide Ties, page 124(c), except that if the tie still exists following this procedure, scores for the first 9 holes shall be treated in the same way until a winner is produced. Any remaining ties will be decided by matching cards hole-by-hole, beginning at the 18th hole.
Non-exempt players will be required to qualify at one of six (6) sites provided by the Alabama Golf Association and as described below.
The format and stipulated round for qualifying will be 18 holes at stroke play. In the event of a tie for the last qualifying place, the tie will be settled by matching scorecards according to the USGA recommendation shown in Appendix I of the 2010-2011 Rules of Golf, How to Decide Ties, page 124(c), except that if the tie still exists, scores for the first 9 holes shall be treated in the same way until a winner is produced. Any remaining ties will be decided by matching scorecards hole-by-hole, beginning at the 18th hole.
The number of available places for the Championship from each site will be determined on a percentile basis according to the number of qualifiers at that particular site compared with the total number of qualifiers, that percentage then applied to the number of places remaining in the Championship field after exempt players.
Alternates from each site will be determined according to the above scorecard procedure and will be substituted for any player from that qualifying site who has to withdraw. In the event an "Exempt" player withdraws after qualifying, a player who has an "Exempt" status but is an alternate will be substituted. If there are no such players, then substitutions will be selected based on need from the qualifying list. Each non-exempt entrant should compete in the qualifying event nearest his residence unless he has good reason to qualify elsewhere and such reason has been approved by the AGA. Players MUST call the Golf Shop at each qualifying site and obtain starting times for practice. Please be aware that there will be certain time periods during the days specified for practice that will be for member play only, so call early.
Canebrake Golf Course, Athens Monday, May 17 Practice: Must Call for Time Josh Gardner, Golf Profesional (256) 232-2412 AGA Official in Charge: Flip Bradley, Drew Stuart
Troy Country Club, Troy Tuesday, May 25 Practice: Must Call for Time Tony Mitchell, Golf Profesional (334) 566-1169 AGA Official in Charge: Alyson Mitchell Timber Creek, Daphne Tuesday, May 25 Practice: Must Call for Time Andy Ray, Golf Professional (251) 621-9900 AGA Official in Charge: Larry Kniseley
Willow Point Golf & Country Club, Alexander City Tuesday, May 25 Practice: Must Call for Time Rob Stock, Golf Professional (256) 212-1409 AGA Official in Charge: Rusty Harder Woodward Country Club, Bessemer Thursday, May 27 Practice: Must Call for Time Mike Murray, Golf Professional (205) 424-5500) AGA Official(s) in Charge: Fred Stephens, Drew Stuart For AHSAA Players ONLY!
ENTRY PROCEDURE
1. To submit an entry (electronic entries only), simply click the register button at the bottom of this page and follow the step-by-step procedure. All entries must be RECEIVED in the AGA office no later than 11:59 P.M., Thursday, April 29, 2010. 2. No entries will be accepted after 11:59 P.M., Thursday, April 29, 2010. 3. An entry fee in the amount of $165.00 for exempt players, $60.00 for non-exempt players, payable by credit card, must accompany the entry application, $5.00 of which will be donated to the Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation. Players that successfully qualify will have to submit an additional entry fee of $165 and will be instructed how to do so following the conclusion of their qualifier. 4. Upon successfully completing the entry procedure, an email confirmation will be automatically generated and sent to you at the email address you designate. 5. Withdrawal: If a player withdraws before 5:00 P.M., Thursday, April 29, 2010, the entry fee will be refunded upon request, subject to a $15.00 service fee. No refunds will be made after 5:00 P.M., Thursday, April 29, 2010, unless AGA returns your entry for some reason. All dates and time refer to date and time of receipt at the AGA office. If the entry is rejected for any reason(s), you will be immediately advised of the reason(s), at which time you can correct the problem(s) and re-submit the entry form. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT NO ENTRY IS FORMALLY ACCEPTED UNTIL THE ENTRY FEE HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THE AGA OFFICE.
Golf carts are available to those contestants who have a valid driver's license. Cart fees will be the same for each player, even if circumstances are such that a player is left to ride by himself.
Users must obey the cart operations rules established by the host club, to include the allowance of spectator carts.
For further information regarding carts, please refer to the Cart Policy provided as part of the player packet given to players at registration.
Jeans are NOT allowed and shorts MUST be "Bermuda" length, or mid-thigh. No shorts approximating "tennis" length will be tolerated and this includes cut-offs, tennis shorts, bathing suits, etc. Shirts must have collars. Any player not meeting these standards will be asked to remedy this situation prior to play.
Note: Softspike shoes are required.
If you have any doubts as to what dress will be accepted, please ask any AGA official.
Tuesday, June 8 Registration after 1:00 pm Practice Round for Competitors Wednesday, June 9 Registration Practice Round for Competitors
Thursday, June 10
Registration First Day of Competition - 18 holes
Friday, June 11 Second Day of Competition - 18 holes
Saturday, June 12 Third Day of Competition - 18 holes
Sunday, June 13 Final Day of Competition - 18 holes
Awards presentation immediately following play.
Marriot Shoals 800 Cox Creek Parkway Florence, AL 35630
(256) 246-3600
Rates: $109 + tax
Hampton Inn- Florence Midtown 2281 Florence Blvd Florence, AL 35630 (256) 764-8888 Rate: $99 + tax
Jameson Inn- Florence 115 Ana Drive Florence, AL 35630 (256) 764-5326 Rate: 70.99 + tax
I agree that the Alabama Golf Association has the right to reject, or withdraw, any entry at any time. I am an amateur golfer and I understand the "Rules of Amateur Status" as established by the United States Golf Association.
I assume full responsibility for all my acts, whether they be negligent or otherwise, and hold harmless the Alabama Golf Association and/or any of the clubs hosting either the Championship or a Qualifying Event for any injuries.
