Venue – Swope Memorial Golf
Course Address - 6900 Swope Memorial Drive, Kansas City,
MO64132 Golf Shop # - (816) 513-8910 Key Staff – Matt Roberts, General Manger,
Todd Bohm, Course Superintendent Directions – click
here for a customized Google map
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, May 27– Local Qualifying Round (18
Holes)
Groupings & Starting Times
Starting times start at 7:30 a.m. from the first tee
only.
Practice Round
Only ONE practice round is available the competitors in the qualifier.
If you are a local PGA Professional, please do not request an additional
practice round as a professional courtesy. Those living in the Kansas
City area are strongly encouraged to play a practice round the week
prior to the championship. Those who live outside the Kansas City
area may play a practice round on Tuesday, May 14. Tee time reservations
may be made by calling Creekmoor at (816) 331-2621. The practice
round is complimentary, however, you are responsible for any cart,
practice range or food & beverage fees incurred during the practice
round. The fee for a cart is $16 per person.
Lodging
There are numerous hotels in the area with a variety of rates.
To find what best suites your needs look online at www.visitkc.com
then select accommodations. The course is in the South/Southeast
Area.
Registration
Registration will be located on the patio in front of the Golf
Shop. At registration, the Notice to Competitors, Hole Location
sheet and Pace of Play Policy will be available. Important: 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.
Transportation
Players and Caddies must walk at all times during the stipulated
round. However, due to the distance between several holes, shuttles
will be provided in several areas.
Caddies
Caddies are permitted for this qualifier. The club does not have
caddies, thus you are responsible for making your own arrangements
for a caddie.
Practice Range
Opens one hour before the first starting time. Range balls will
be set up at the practice range and are complimentary for competitors
prior to their round.
Qualifying Positions
This site has been allocated X positions.
Play-off
In the event of any tie for the last qualifying place or any of
the alternate positions, 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.
Withdrawals
You must contact the USGA if you need to withdraw. A competitor
who fails to notify the USGA or the Official in Charge of his withdrawal
or fails to notify the Committee of his withdrawal during the qualifier
is subject to a disciplinary action by the USGA. If you need to
withdraw any time after 5:00 p.m. on May 13, please call (913) 484-1844.
This is a KCGA mobile phone. If you get the voice mail, please leave
a message.
General Rules 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.
Attire & Conduct
Proper golf attire is required. Blue jeans, designer jeans, tee
shirts, mock collar, and tank tops are prohibited. Shorts must be
at least mid-thigh and golf shirts with a traditional or mock collar
are required. Creekmoor is a “spikeless facility.”
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.
GOOD LUCK! EXPRESSIONS OF THANKS TO THE STAFF OF
THE HOST VENUE ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED.
