Application 64Th Eastern Amateur Golf Tournament July 9-12, 2020 Elizabeth Manor Golf & CC, 1 Ace Parker Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23701
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Application 64th Eastern Amateur Golf Tournament July 9-12, 2020 Elizabeth Manor Golf & CC, 1 Ace Parker Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23701 www.easternamateurgolf.com Please print very clearly and mail this page of the application with a $295 entry fee payable to “Eastern Amateur” Mail to: Eastern Amateur Golf – Galen Hill *Credit cards can only be accepted from international players outside U.S. One Ace Parker Drive Portsmouth, VA 23701 Name Age I would like to be considered for housing yes / no Mailing Address Email Address Telephone Club Club Pro Pro Telephone Handicap Index GHIN# High School Student College Student Non Student Name of School On golf team yes/no On Scholarship yes/no Last year played Eastern Amateur Score Weds a.m. qualifier if not selected yes/no Other recent competitive results: The Eastern Amateur receives more applications than we can accommodate. For more information on acceptance policy please refer to the website. Players who are accepted will be listed on the Eastern Amateur web page – www.easternamateurgolf.com. Additional information, including contact points for arranging transportation and housing (for those that have requested housing) will also be available on the web page. Housing is limited and will be filled as available. Please read carefully and sign below confirming the following: I understand that metal and/or ceramic spikes are prohibited at Elizabeth Manor. I have read and understand the Conditions of the Competition and the USGA’s Rules of Amateur Status. I conform to all the requirements of those regulations and am eligible to enter the Eastern Amateur Championship. I will not protest any decision with regard to my eligibility. My entry fee is included with this application. Refunds, subject to a $50 processing fee, will be made if written notice of cancellation is received by the Eastern Amateur prior to Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Player Signature Schedule of Events Wednesday, July 8th A.M. qualifier for those not chosen for the field. Practice round for Championship contestants. 4 spots, plus alternates. First tee closes for practice at 3:30pm Thursday, July 9th First round of Championship, tee times from 1st and 10th Friday, July 10th Second round of Championship, tee times from 1st and 10th Saturday, July 11th Third round of Championship Sunday, July 12th Final round of Championship. Awards ceremony will take place immediately after play. Conditions of the Competition – 64th Eastern Amateur - July 9th-12th, 2020 In 2020, the 64th playing of the Eastern Amateur Championship will be held at Elizabeth Manor Golf & Country Club in Portsmouth, Virginia. Application to the Championship is open to male amateur golfers with a USGA Handicap Index of 1.5 or less. It will be 72 holes at Stroke Play. The field has been reduced for 2020 to 120 golfers. The low 60 scores and ties and those within ten strokes of the leader(s) will enter the final 36 holes of play on Saturday and Sunday. The Committee reserves the right to cut the field for the final 36 holes and/or change the schedule and/or duration of the tournament if weather and/or any other conditions so dictate. In the event of a tie for first place, a hole-by-hole playoff will be held. All losers in this playoff will be treated as runners-up and will receive identical prizes. Prizes will be awarded to the low ten players in the Championship. The Elizabeth Manor Golf Course will be available for practice rounds on Wednesday, July 8th, 2020. Please call the golf shop at 757-488-6605 to schedule practice round. The first tee will close at 3:30 pm. The Championship will be conducted under USGA Rules and Local Rules. The Tournament Committee reserves to itself full authority to interpret such rules, and its decisions shall be final. Any decisions not covered by the preceding for the Eastern Amateur Championship shall be referred to the Tournament Committee and its decision shall be final. The Committee shall establish the time of starting for all play. Players are expected to be at their designated tee at the time assigned for their group. Players may not use automotive transportation, but their caddy may use a cart if desired. Fees for carts are NOT included in the entry fee. Only balls on the USGA's list of conforming balls may be used. Breach of this condition will result in disqualification. The One-Ball Rule is NOT in effect for this competition. Participants in the Eastern Amateur are expected to behave in a sportsmanlike manner. A player who throws clubs, uses foul or abusive language, causes property damage or otherwise behaves inappropriately may be directed to leave the golf course. A Pace-of-Play Policy will be in effect during the competition. A copy of that policy will be provided for each player prior to the start of play. All players shall be attired in normal golf attire (Golf shorts are included) at all times, both on the golf course and at the practice areas. 1973 Vinny Giles Past Champions of the Eastern Amateur 2019 Hunter Ostrom 1972 Ben Crenshaw 2018 Nick Lyerly 2003 Braxton Wynns 1986 O.D. Vincent 1971 Ben Crenshaw 2017 Barry Babbitt 2002 Braxton Wynns 1987 Jay Nichols 1970 Steve Melnyk 2016 Joey Lane 2001 Andrew Medley 1986 Ralph Howe, III 1969 Lanny Wadkins 2015 James Clark 2000 Sean Dougherty 1985 Phil McCormick 1968 Bob Barbarossa 2014 Chris Hickman 1999 Wayne Perske 1984 Fred Wadsworth 1967 Hal Underwood 2013 Mikey Moyers 1998 Arron Oberholser 1983 J.P. Leigh, III 1966 Marty Fleckman 2012 Dr. Roger Newsom 1997 Tom McKnight 1982 John Inman 1965 George Boutell 2011 Steve Liebler 1996 Jason Buha 1981 Steve Liebler 1964 Deane Beman 1995 Tom McKnight 1980 Mike West 2010 Dominic Bozelli 1963 Deane Beman 2009 Arnond Vongvanij 1994 Steve Liebler 1979 Greg Chapman 1962 Charles Smith 2008 Jude Eustaquio 1993 Tom McKnight 1978 Vance Heafner 1961 Deane Beman 2007 Bill Rankin 1992 David Howser 1977 Buddy Alexander 1960 Deane Beman 2006 Mark Ogren 1991 Jason Widener 1976 Vance Heafner 1959 Ward Wettlaufer 2005 Kyle Moore 1990 Jon Hurst 1975 Curtis Strange 1958 Ward Wettlaufer 2004 Ryan Blaum 1989 Ryoken Kawagishi 1974 Andy Bean 1957 Tom Strange .