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Spectator Guide Contents conducted by the United States Golf Association July 6- 12, 2015 SPECTATOR GUIDE CONTENTS USGA President Welcome Letter Page 3 About the USGA Page 4 About the U.S. Women’s Open Page 5 USGA Partners Page 6 Schedule of Events Page 7 Spectator General Information Page 8 Parking and Transportation Information Page 17 Mobile Device Policy Page 21 Photography Policy Page 22 Security and Prohibited Items Policy Page 22 Visitor Information Resources Page 23 No state is more steeped in USGA championship history or U.S. Women’s Open history than Pennsylvania, and we are thrilled to add Lancaster Country Club to the impressive stable of courses to host a USGA championship. This is the 83rd USGA championship and ninth U.S. Women’s Open contested in Pennsylvania, both of which are records. Mickey Wright, one of the pioneers of women’s golf, won the second of her four Women’s Opens in 1959 at Churchill Valley Country Club in Pittsburgh. Eight-time USGA champion JoAnne Gunderson Carner won both of her Women’s Opens on Pennsylvania soil: in 1971 at the Kahkwa Club in Erie, and in 1976 at Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfeld. Patty Sheehan won the frst of her Women’s Opens in 1992 at Oakmont Country Club. Pennsylvania hosted consecutive Women’s Opens in 2009 and 1010, with Eun-Hee Ji and Paula Creamer winning at Saucon Valley Country Club and Oakmont, respectively. Lancaster Country Club’s William S. Flynn design promises to create an exciting championship and further the growing popularity of women’s golf. Lucy Li qualifying and competing with the best players in the world at 11 years of age, as well as Michelle Wie’s frst Women’s Open victory, inspired present and future generations of female golfers last year at Pinehurst No. 2. As evidenced by last year’s record number of entries, women’s golf is on an uptick. We are excited to see the game take the next step forward at Lancaster Country Club. The support from the local community, without which this championship could not be successful, has been tremendous since the outset. On behalf of the USGA volunteers and staf, thank you for your eforts. Thank you to the spectators joining us this week and good luck to the competitors. We hope everyone’s experience is an enjoyable one! Sincerely Thomas J. O’Toole Jr. President, USGA Stasia Collins Chairman, USGA Women’s Committee 3 ABOUT THE UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION The USGA conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and U.S. Senior Open, as well as 10 national amateur championships, two state team championships and international matches, attracting players and fans from more than 160 countries. Together with The R&A, the USGA governs the game worldwide, jointly administering the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, equipment standards and World Amateur Golf Rankings. The USGA’s reach is global with a working jurisdiction in the United States, its territories and Mexico, serving more than 25 million golfers and actively engaging 150 golf associations. The USGA is one of the world’s foremost authorities on research, development and support of sustainable golf course management practices. It serves as a primary steward for the game’s history and invests in the development of the game through the delivery of its services and its ongoing “For the Good of the Game” grants program. Additionally, the USGA’s Course Rating and Handicap systems are used on six continents in more than 50 countries. For more information about the USGA,visit www.usga.org. 4 ABOUT THE U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN The U.S. Women’s Open was added to the United States Golf Association’s roster of championships in 1953, 58 years after the frst U.S. Women’s Amateur. The reason for the USGA’s relatively late assumption of the Women’s Open is simple: women’s professional golf is fairly new. When Opal Hill turned professional in 1938, she and Helen Hicks were two of the very few women golf professionals in the world. Unlike the other 12 national championships conducted by the USGA, the Women’s Open was created by another organization. In 1946, the short-lived Women’s Professional Golfers Association introduced the Women’s Open at match play at Spokane (Wash.) Country Club. The frst Women’s Open was the only one conducted at match play. Patty Berg won the 36-hole qualifying medal in 1946, and then won the championship by defeating Betty Jameson, 5 and 4, in the 36-hole fnal. In its 70-year history, the U.S. Women’s Open has reigned as the world’s greatest women’s championship, attracting steadily increasing numbers of entries and spectators. Whereas only 37 contestants played in 1953, in 1976 the feld jumped to 205 players and sectional qualifying was introduced. In 2001, a then-record 980 contestants entered. A four-day attendance record of 41,200 was set in 1979 at Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfeld, Conn. At the 50th Women’s Open, in 1995, that record was more than doubled at The Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado Springs, Colo. In recent years, the U.S. Women’s Open has truly become the world arena of women’s golf, with entries having topped the 1,000 mark every year since 2004. Since 1990, 13 championships have been won by foreign-born players, while only three of the frst 41 champions were foreign-born. The emergence of the Women’s Open as a great international contest came in 1987, when England’s Laura Davies prevailed in an 18-hole playof against Japan’s Ayako Okamoto and JoAnne Gunderson Carner of the United States. Another foreign-born player, Annika Sorenstam, of Sweden, established the 72-hole scoring record of 8-under-par 272 at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in 1996. Juli Inkster matched that 72-hole score of 272, also setting a record in relation to par at 16 under, in 1999. For more information about the U.S. Women’s Open, visit www.uswomensopen.com 5 THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS American Express Together, American Express and the USGA have been providing world-class service and memorable moments to golf fans since 2006. By creating exciting U.S. Open experiences and encouraging golfers to make nine- hole rounds a part of their active lifestyles through Play 9, American Express enhances the USGA’s eforts to make the game more accessible and enjoyable for fans. Lexus Lexus is committed to partnering with the USGA to deliver a best-in- class experience for the world’s best golfers by providing a feet of courtesy luxury vehicles for all USGA championships. At the three U.S. Open championships, Lexus ofers spectators access to unique state-of-the-art interactive experiences. Rolex Rolex serves as the Ofcial Timekeeper of the USGA and its championships. To keep up with play, Rolex clocks are located throughout the course for your convenience. Rolex also supports the USGA’s eforts to encourage the understanding and appreciation of the game through knowledge of the Rules. 6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS All times are EDT and schedules are subject to change. Starting times will be posted when available at www.uswomensopen.com. Practice Rounds Players will have the option of starting practice rounds at the frst or 10th tee. Players electing to play a full round generally begin between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. It is typical for players to be on the golf course or practice areas until at least 7 p.m. Monday, July 6 (Gates open 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Tuesday, July 7 (Gates open 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Wednesday, July 8 (Gates open 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Championship Rounds 1 and 2 Play is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. from both the frst and 10th tees. The last group will begin play at approximately 2:40 p.m. from the frst and 10th tees. Thursday, July 9 ( First Round ) ( Gates open 6:30 a.m. to conclusion of play) Friday, July 10 ( Second Round) (Gates open 6:30 a.m. to conclusion of play) Championship Rounds 3 and 4 The frst starting time will be determined by the number of players who make the cut at the conclusion of the second round (60 lowest scorers and anyone tying for 60th place). Generally, the frst pairing begins play from the frst tee between 7:30-8 a.m.; the last pairing for both days will start from the frst tee at approximately 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11 / Third Round Gates open 7 a.m. to conclusion of play Sunday, July 12 / Final Round Gates open 7 a.m. to conclusion of play Playoff In case of a tie after 72 holes, a three-hole aggregate playof will immediately follow. If this playof results in a tie, the tied players will immediately continue to play of hole-by-hole until the winner is determined. 7 SPECTATOR GENERAL INFORMATION Admission Sales and Will Call The Admission Sales and Will Call Ofce will be located immediately outside the Main Spectator Admissions Gate at Lancaster Country Club. This ofce will provide daily Junior complimentary tickets for children 17 years of age and younger. Spectators may also drop-of and pick-up tickets for other guests. Photo identifcation will be required to pick-up any tickets left at the Admissions Sales and Will Call Ofce. Vehicles cannot access this on-site ofce facility at any time.
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