2011 Senior North & South Amateur Championships
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ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility is through invitation and application only. The Committee reserves the right to invite amateurs of national and international reputation to participate. Any and all additional entries received by the entry deadline are reviewed by the committee and considered according to National Ranking, Competitive Record and accomplishments in Tournaments. All applicants must conform to the "USGA Rules of Amateur Status."
In the Men's Open Division, applicants must have reached 55 years of age by Tuesday, August 16, 2011 to be eligible for competition. All applicants must have a handicap index of 8.4 or less.
In the Men's Super Senior Division, applicants must have reached 65 years of age by Tuesday, August 16, 2011 to be eligible for competition. All applicants must have a handicap index 10.4 or less.
In the Women's Open Division, applicants must have reached 50 years of age by Tuesday, August 16, 2011 to be eligible for competition.
In the Women's Super Senior Division, applicants must have reached 60 years of age by Tuesday, August 16, 2011 to be eligible for competition.
CONDITIONS
Field: The Championship will be a 54-hole stroke play event, divided into four divisions (two for men and two for women), contested on Pinehurst No. 2, No. 5, and No. 8. The Men's Open Division field will consist of approximately 90 players. The Men's Super Senior Division field will consist of approximately 90 players. The Women's Open Division field and the Women's Super Senior Division field will equal a combined total of approximately 90 players.
Rules for Play: The Championship Rounds shall be played in accordance with the USGA Rules of Golf and the Local Rules as defined by the North & South Championship Committee. Unbecoming conduct by a player may result in disqualification.
Carts and Caddies: Players may walk, take a cart, or take a caddie for each round. Cart usage on Pinehurst No.2 is limited to cart path only. There will be a limit of two carts per group. Cart fees are $34.00 inclusive per person. Caddie fees are $50 per bag plus gratuity. To reserve a caddie, please contact the Caddie master at 910.235.8149.
Dress Code: Pinehurst Resort and the North & South Championship Committee require collared shirts be worn at all times during the Championship, including practice rounds and Championship rounds. Shorts are permissible for both contestant and caddie but must be Bermuda length. Business attire (coat, no tie) for men and the equivalent for women is requested for the Contestant Dinner.
ACCEPTANCE
All completely executed applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time Tuesday, July 5, 2011. No entries will be accepted incomplete or after the deadline. The final field will be determined and confirmations or regrets sent to applicants via U.S. Mail. Submission of application does not in itself mean acceptance. Please make checks out to Pinehurst, LLC.
During the application process, applications received will be posted on the Championship website. Names posted at this location designate only applications received and do not guarantee acceptance. Those applications not accepted will be sent letters of regret. Application fees returned with letters of regret for those paying by check.
WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS
Any withdrawals after entries close up to and including August 9, 2011 will be issued a refund minus a $30 processing fee. Withdrawals after August 9, 2011 will not receive a refund except in cases of extenuating circumstances, which will be handled on a case-by-case basis. All refunds are at the discretion of the Championship Committee.
