The 2012 Heartland Junior Amateur is hosted by Lakewood Oaks Country Club June 5th, 6th
Summary I Player Information I Scoring & Starting Times
Course Information
651 NE Saint Andrews Circle
Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
816-373-2505
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, June 5 – First Round (18 holes)
Wednesday, June 6 – Second Round (18 holes)
Awards
The champion of each Division receives a symbolic trophy.
Practice Round
There is no official practice round for the championship. To make a tee time, please call the Golf Shop.
Groupings & Starting Times
First Round – 7:30 a.m. starting times begin
Second Round – 7:30 a.m. starting times begin
NOTE: For Round 2, players will be grouped and assigned times based on their first round gross score, with highest scores assigned the earlier times within their Division. Groupings and starting times will be available approximately 1 hour after the play has concluded each day. To view your starting time visit kansascitygolfer.org. Please DO NOT call Lakewood Oaks for this information.
Order of Play
First Round – Boys, Girls
Second Round – Boys, Girls, Boys
Course Setup
Boys – Approx. Blue teeing ground
Girls - Approx. White teeing ground
Player Registration
There is no formal registration. Please report to the starting tee no less than 10 minutes prior to your assigned starting time. There is no call to the tee; it is the player’s responsibility to arrive on time.
Practice Range
The practice range will open 1 hour before the first starting time weather permitting.
Fitness Tent
Elite Golf & Fitness will be available each day of the championship to provide stretching services to the players. This service is complimentary of Elite Golf & Fitness. For more information about the unique golf fitness services call Elite Golf & Fitness visit their website at www.elitegolfnfitness.com
General Information
The Rules of the United States Golf Association govern play. This information sheet, the KCGA 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, whose decision is final, shall settle all questions. Reference to the Rules and Appendix I may be found in the 2012-13 Rules of Golf book. Unless otherwise noted, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule or Condition is two strokes.
Pace of Play Guidelines and Procedures
This championship 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 Pace of Play Guidelines and Procedures.
Communication Devices
The use of communication devices is prohibited during the stipulated rounds.
Play-off
In the event of a tie the players concerned shall compete in a hole-by-hole play-off starting immediately after the Committee has verified results and announced the play-off at the scoreboard.
Withdraw
A player is required to immediately notify the KCGA if they need to withdraw from a competition via the KCGA Online Tournament Registration System. If internet access is not available then withdraw via phone. Failure to notify the KCGA may result in disciplinary actions, which may include a suspension from future KCGA competitions.
Code of Conduct
The KCGA takes great pride in the quality of its programs, players, and host facilities. All members are expected to adhere to a Code of Conduct, which requires participants to grow and mature by understanding and accepting the consequences of their actions. Violations of the Code of Conduct include but are not limited to: abusive language, club throwing, cheating, disrespect of tournament officials or host facility staff, abuse of the golf course, including failure to repair divots and ball marks, and use of any type of tobacco products, drugs, or alcohol. Proper attire is part of the Code of Conduct and required at all times. The following guidelines describe acceptable attire, unless stricter rules are required by a host facility.
- Blue jeans, designer jeans, t-shirts, and tank tops are prohibited
- Shorts must be mid-thigh length Golf shirts with a collar are required (except girls) and must be tucked in
- Hats must be worn with the bill forward
- Clothing referring to profanity, alcohol, tobacco, or sexual material is prohibited
The KCGA may assess any or all of the following penalties based on the severity of the violation: disqualification from the event where the violation occurs, suspension from one or more events, or suspension of KCGA membership for an indefinite period. After each incident, a letter of warning will be delivered to the player and parent/guardian. In the event of a suspension, the player may submit a written account of the Code of Conduct violation to the KCGA Golfer Development Committee within five (5) days of the suspension/disqualification. The Golfer Development Committee will review all submitted materials, including a KCGA staff member’s account of the violation. All appeals must go through the appropriate channels to be considered.
Inclement Weather Information
The KCGA reserves the right to cancel an event due to inclement weather or other incidents. If the event is cancelled, the KCGA will make every attempt to reschedule and entry fees will be credited toward the rescheduled event.
To check status of event visit KCGA Website Home Page or call the KCGA Weather Hotline at (913) 375-0097.
Close of Competition
The competition shall be deemed to have closed when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee. The result of a match is considered to have been “officially announced” when the Committee has approved the result as posted on the public scoreboard.
YOUR EXPRESSIONS OF THANKS TO THE STAFF OF THE HOST CLUB AND KCGA TOURNAMENT VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED.