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115TH U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP® Conducted by the United States Association® Chambers Bay, University Place , Washington | June 18 – 21, 2015

ELIGIBILITY SCHEDULE (CONT.) Entries are open to professional golfers and amateur golfers with an up-to-date 60 lowest scorers and anyone tying for 60th place for first 36 holes continue Handicap Index® based on ratings for men not exceeding 1.4 under the USGA play June 20 and 21; remainder eliminated after 36 holes. Handicap System™. A Handicap Index must be issued from a “golf club” (as defined in SATURDAY, JUNE 20: – Third round, 18 holes. the USGA Handicap System Manual) which is licensed to use the USGA Handicap SUNDAY, JUNE 21: – Fourth round, 18 holes. System. The USGA accepts an up-to-date handicap issued from the international body Lowest scorer for 72 holes will be champion. Any tie will be played off at 18 of golf that would be equivalent to a USGA Handicap Index® within the prescribed holes Monday, June 22; if play-off results in tie, play will immediately continue hole limit for entry into the Championship. A player seeking a golf cart due to disability by hole until champion is determined. must submit additional information for evaluation (see Transportation). For players who wish to request permission to use items on the List of Equipment Permitted Conditionally PRIZES for Medical Reasons or proceed under Exception 1 to Rule 14-3, please refer to CHAMPIONSHIP www.usga.org/equipment/medical/guidelines/Equipment-Permitted-for-Medical-Reasons WINNER: The Jack Nicklaus medal and custody of Championship trophy for the for details. Important information regarding the USGA Anti-Doping Policy ensuing year, subject to such conditions as the USGA may establish. and drug testing at the Championship proper may be found at RUNNER-UP: Silver medal. www.usga.org/championships/antidopingpolicy. PROFESSIONALS ONLY: To be announced. The USGA may reject an entry application, revoke an accepted application, Professionals who start in Championship but do not return scores for expel from the Championship and/or suspend a player from future champion- 72 holes...... $4,000 each. ships if the player engages in conduct detrimental to the integrity and image of the AMATEURS RETURNING 72-HOLE SCORES: Lowest scorer - gold medal. game of golf and/or public confidence in the USGA. Such conduct may include, TIES: Prize money will be divided equally among those tied, except that if a but is not limited to, damage to the golf course or the player’s equipment, verbal or professional wins a play-off for the Championship he will receive first prize money. physical abuse of spectators, officials, volunteers, or staff, blatant or excessive pro- If ties occur for medals, duplicates will be awarded, except that only the win- fanity, disorderly behavior, failure to abide by club rules, or any other unbecoming ner will receive the Jack Nicklaus medal. conduct. For this Championship, any reference to gender applies to all genders. NO OTHER REMUNERATION: By his application, the player acknowledges that Age: Player’s date of birth is required on all USGA entry forms. he is not entitled to remuneration of any kind for participation in the Championship An application for a player who is a minor upon the date of submission, in the other than prizes listed herein. state in which he resides (e.g., New Jersey, under the age of 18) must be submitted PRIZE-SHARING PROHIBITED: By his application, the player certifies that he has by a parent/guardian, and list parent/guardian’s name, phone number, and email not entered into and will not enter into any arrangement whereby he could have a address. The parent/guardian must agree to be bound by all terms and conditions financial interest in any other player's prize money (such as through prize-splitting on their behalf and on behalf of the minor player. or prize money "insurance"). Amateur Status: All amateur players must conform to the USGA Rules of LOCAL QUALIFYING ROUNDS Amateur Status. If the player will be participating in this competition as an amateur LOWEST SCORER: Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded. or applicant for reinstatement and will be receiving expenses from sources other SECTIONAL QUALIFYING than family members to participate in this competition, please refer to Rule 4 of the LOWEST SCORER: Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded. Rules of Amateur Status. LOWEST AMATEUR SCORER (if not lowest scorer): Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded. ENTRIES: FORM, FEE, CLOSING DATE All players, including those exempt, must file an entry application. Players RULES OF GOLF; CLOSE OF COMPETITION must file online at the USGA website (www.usga.org). Only those players for Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA. whom blank entries are filed by the USGA as noted in the section on exemptions Questions will be settled by the on-site Rules Committee, whose decision will be will not be required to submit entry applications. Only one entry may be filed per final. The competition is deemed to be closed when the Championship trophy has player. The USGA reserves the right to disqualify anyone who submits more than been presented. one entry. Entry fee of $175 must be paid by every player. Entry fee will be refunded GOLF BALLS; DRIVER HEADS regardless of reason if the USGA is notified (908-326-1950 or via e-mail at Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf [email protected]) before the close of entries. After the close of entries, fee will Balls and driver heads on the most current USGA List of Conforming Driver Heads be refunded in the event of injury or illness, if requested by June 8. No refund for may be used. Updated lists may be found on the USGA website at www.usga.org any reason after June 8. A $30 service charge will be deducted from all refunds. or by contacting the USGA Equipment Standards Department at (908) 234-2300. The so-called "One-Ball Rule," the optional condition prescribed in Appendix I of ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY USGA NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. E.D.T. on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015 The Rules of Golf, will be in effect. Entry applications must be filed online at: CLUBS: GROOVES www.usga.org/champs/apply Late applications are not acceptable In Local and Sectional qualifying and in the Championship proper, the player's and will be automatically rejected. clubs must conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in The Rules of (Entries by telephone, telegraph, mail or FAX are not acceptable.) Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010. Time limit for entries means time of receipt at USGA (not time entry is transmit- *PENALTY FOR CARRYING, BUT NOT MAKING STROKE WITH CLUB ted to USGA). Entries should be submitted early to allow ample time for delay OR CLUBS IN BREACH OF CONDITION: Two strokes for each hole at which any or error in transmission. The risk of delay or error in transmission lies solely with breach occurred; maximum penalty per round - four strokes. If a breach is discov- the entrant and the USGA will have no liability with respect to any such delay or ered between the play of two holes, it is deemed to have been discovered during error and the consequences therefrom, including rejection of the entry. play of the next hole, and the penalty must be applied accordingly. SCHEDULE *Any club or clubs carried in breach of this condition must be declared out of play Competition will be in three stages, at stroke play: by the player to his marker or a fellow-competitor in stroke play immediately upon 1. Local Qualifying–18 holes. For all except exempt players listed herein. discovery that a breach has occurred. If the player fails to do so, he is disqualified. See schedule. Entrants will compete for a total of 525 qualifying places. PENALTY FOR MAKING STROKE WITH CLUB IN BREACH OF 2. Sectional Qualifying–36 holes. The Sectional Qualifying field will con- CONDITION: Disqualification. sist of 525 qualifiers from Local Qualifying and those players exempt from Local Qualifying listed herein. FOOTWEAR 3. Championship–72 holes. 156 players eligible, comprised of place-win- It is a condition at all qualifying sites unless otherwise indicated by an asterisk ners in Sectional Qualifying Rounds and those exempt from both qualifying stages. on this entry application that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless THURSDAY, JUNE 18: – First round, 18 holes. of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, com- FRIDAY, JUNE 19: – Second round, 18 holes. prised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION. CADDIES PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION; BROADCASTING (CONT.) Qualifying Rounds - A player may provide his own caddie. If he wishes to have The cooperation of players with authorized representatives of the media is the host club furnish a caddie, he should ask the Official in Charge because sufficient required, provided that no pre-Championship activities outside of those activities caddies may not be available at the host club. which are part of the Championship will be required and provided that the player's Championship proper - A player may provide his own caddie. If he wishes to Championship play is not unreasonably interfered with. have a caddie provided to him by the host club, he must complete the information as outlined in the Memorandum to Players. A player is not required to employ a caddie for any stage of the Championship. REGISTRATION By 10 A.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 16, eligible players must: 1. Register in person at location listed in the Memorandum to Players; or TRANSPORTATION 2. All players arriving late should notify the Championship Administration Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round Department at the USGA (908) 326-1950 or via e-mail at [email protected] (if unless authorized by the Committee. The optional condition prescribed in Appendix before June 9). After June 9, please see Memorandum to Players for contact infor- I of The Rules of Golf will be in effect. mation. Place may be forfeited by a player from whom no word has been received As a general rule, players and their caddies must walk the course at USGA by 10 A.M. on TUESDAY, JUNE 16. Championships and at most qualifying rounds. But consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a disabled player or caddie may be permitted to use a golf cart as an accommodation to his or her disability for those events where golf carts PRACTICE PRIVILEGES are not allowed. As required by the ADA, the USGA will evaluate such requests on Privileges of Chambers Bay are extended to qualified players in the a case-by-case basis. Championship on June 15 through 17. In order for the USGA to properly evaluate the merits of such requests, while maintaining the fundamental fairness of the golf competition, it is necessary for play- ers requesting this accommodation (whether submitted by the player, by the player PERSONAL APPEARANCE for the player’s caddie or by the parent/legal guardian of a minor player) to submit In Local and Sectional Qualifying stages and the Championship proper, play- medical documentation to facilitate that analysis. The documentation provided must ers must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. The demonstrate: (1) a player’s (or caddie’s) disability as defined by the ADA; (2) the Committee in charge decides whether this requirement has been met, and has authority medical need for the golf cart that results from that disability; and (3) that by provid- to withdraw the entry of a player who does not comply. The wearing of short pants ing a golf cart to a player or caddie in that particular circumstance, the USGA would is prohibited in the Championship proper, but is permissible in Local and Sectional not be fundamentally altering the fairness of the competition by providing a player Qualifying provided the host club does not have a dress code prohibiting such. with an advantage over other players. The required form entitled Golf Cart Request Form (as well as additional important information for first time and subsequent requests for a cart) is available at the following link: www.usga.org/champs/ada. CONDITIONS; SCHEDULES The USGA Championship Committee/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions and/or schedules herein. The deci- PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION; BROADCASTING sion of the Championship Committee/on-site Rules Committee in any matter will The USGA may arrange for (i) promotion of the Championship, for radio, be final. internet and television broadcasting and other exhibition and publication of the Championship or excerpts thereof in any and all media throughout the world, whether now known or hereafter developed, and (ii) the design, manufacture and sale of merchandise which commemorates or memorializes the Championship, throughout the world. By this application, the player consents to the use by the USGA, or persons authorized by the USGA, of his name, likeness, voice and refer- ences to him and photographs and other images of him and his play connected with his appearance in the Championship, or any portion(s) thereof, in connection with such media promotion, broadcasting and other exhibition and publication of the Championship and design, manufacture and sale of commemorative merchan- dise. The USGA may utilize the rights granted it hereunder in connection with the promotion and/or commemoration of the 2015 Championship as well as future Championships, other USGA Championships and the USGA.

LOCAL & SECTIONAL QUALIFYING LOCATION; TRANSFERRING QUALIFIERS' PLACES; TIES; SUBSTITUTIONS Players’ preferences for both Local and Sectional Qualifying locations must be The number of qualifiers' places in each location will be determined by the designated on the entry. USGA after entries close, based on size and playing quality of the field. All players not exempt through Local and Sectional Qualifying must select a A tie for the last qualifier's place, or an alternate's place will be decided imme- second and third choice of Sectional Qualifying sites in order to complete the entry diately by a hole-by-hole play-off. process. It is possible that players may not receive their first choice of Sectional site Alternates in order of qualifying scores will be allowed for qualifiers unable to and will be notified by the USGA of any change. Priority will be established by date compete in the next stage of the Championship. In the case of Sectional Qualifying entry was received. Locally exempt players will receive their first choice of Sectional Rounds, the alternate must play in the location entered by the withdrawn player. Qualifying site provided the site has not been oversubscribed. If a qualifying location cannot fill its qualifiers' places for the next stage, or if an Qualifying sites may be cancelled due to lack of participation. No local quali- exempt player withdraws, the place made available will be reallotted to another loca- fying site is final until after entries close. In the event of inclement weather, qualifying tion. A reallotment schedule will be prearranged by the USGA. will take place as soon as possible following the originally scheduled date. If a player withdraws before playing a stroke either in Sectional Qualifying Transfer to another location will be permissible only as follows: or in the Championship proper, a substitution is allowed. Only the USGA may Local Qualifying Rounds-before entries close; make such substitutions. Sectional Qualifying Rounds-before Local Qualifying Results are determined. ACCEPTANCE OF PLACES; NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL On the day of qualifying, every qualifier should inform the Official in Charge whether he will play in the next stage. If a qualifier or an exempt player withdraws, he must notify the USGA (908-326-1950 or via e-mail at [email protected]) promptly in order to insure an alternate fair opportunity to play. Failure to comply may result in disqualification from future USGA competition. EXEMPTIONS

EXEMPTIONS EXEMPT FROM LOCAL QUALIFYING Players in the following categories will be eligible for exemption in the 2015 L-1. All former winners of the U.S. Open Championship. Championship only. The USGA reserves the right to revise any of the exemption L-2. From the 2014 U.S. Open Championship, those returning scores for 72 holes. categories. Exemption under categories reserved for amateurs will be granted only to players who are currently amateurs, unless otherwise indicated. An amateur who L-3. Winners of the U.S. Senior Open Championship the last five years (2010-2014). is exempt into Sectional Qualifying or the Championship proper through a cat- L-4. All former winners of the U.S. Amateur Championship and the runners-up egory reserved for amateurs becomes ineligible if he becomes a professional before in 2012 & 2013 (must be an amateur). beginning play or during the play of the Championship, unless otherwise indicated. L-5. Winner of the 2014 U.S. Amateur Championship, British Amateur Championship, Exempt players who wish to participate in the Championship must file an entry, Mark H. McCormack Medal and runner-up of the 2014 U.S. Amateur. except those players for whom blank entries are filed as noted below. (if not an amateur). L-6. Quarterfinalists from the 2014 U.S. Amateur Championship (must be EXEMPT FROM LOCAL AND SECTIONAL QUALIFYING an amateur). S-1. Winners of the U.S. Open Championship the last ten years: L-7. From the U.S. Amateur Public Links, U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Mid- 2005-MICHAEL CAMPBELL 2010-GRAEME MCDOWELL Amateur Championships, the winners the last three years (2012-2014) and 2006-GEOFF OGILVY 2011-RORY MCILROY the runners-up from 2014 (must be an amateur). 2007-ANGEL CABRERA 2012-WEBB SIMPSON L-8. Winner of the 2014 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship (must be an amateur). 2008-TIGER WOODS 2013- L-9. Playing members of the 2011 & 2013 United States and Great Britain & Ireland 2009-LUCAS GLOVER 2014- Walker Cup and the 2012 & 2014 United States Men's World Amateur Teams S-2. Winner and runner-up of the 2014 U.S. Amateur Championship (must be (must be an amateur). an amateur): GUNN YANG COREY CONNERS L-10. Winner of the 2015 individual NCAA Div. I Men's Golf Championship (must be an amateur). (NOTE: Blank entry will be filed by the USGA for player who S-3. Winner of the 2014 British Amateur Championship (must be an amateur): becomes exempt after close of entries.) BRADLEY NEIL S-4. Winner of the 2014 Mark H. McCormack Medal (Men’s World Amateur Golf L-11. From the British Amateur Championship, winners in 2012 & 2013 and the Rankings) (must be an amateur): runner-up in 2014 (must be an amateur). OLIVER SCHNIEDERJANS L-12. Winners of the most current Asia-Pacific Amateur, Mexican Amateur and S-5. Winners of the the last five years: Canadian Amateur Championships (must be an amateur). (Must have filed an 2011- 2013-ADAM SCOTT 2015- entry by April 29, 2015.) 2012-BUBBA WATSON 2014-BUBBA WATSON L-13. Winner and runner(s)-up of the 2015 Latin American Amateur Championship S-6. Winners of the British Open Championship the last five years: (must be an amateur). 2010- 2013-PHIL MICKELSON L-14. From the current Men’s World Amateur Golf Rankings, the top 50 point 2011-DARREN CLARKE 2014-RORY MCILROY leaders and anyone tying for 50th place as of April 29, 2015 (must be an 2012-ERNIE ELS amateur). Players must select a qualifying site at the time of entry. S-7. Winners of the PGA of America Championship the last five years: Players exempt under this category will be determined at the close of entries. 2010-MARTIN KAYMER 2013-JASON DUFNER (Must have filed an entry by April 29, 2015.) 2011-KEEGAN BRADLEY 2014-RORY MCILROY L-15. All former winners of the Masters Tournament, the British Open Championship and 2012-RORY MCILROY the PGA of America Championship. S-8. Winners of the Players Championship the last three years: L-16. From the 2015 Masters Tournament, the 2014 British Open Championship and 2013-TIGER WOODS 2014- MARTIN KAYMER 2015- PGA of America Championship, the 30 lowest scorers and anyone tying for (NOTE: Blank entry will be filed by the USGA for player who becomes exempt 30th place. after close of entries.) L-17. Winner of the 2014 PGA Professional National Championship. S-9. Winner of the 2015 European Tour BMW PGA Championship. L-18. Playing members of the five most current United States and European Ryder (NOTE: Blank entry will be filed by the USGA for player who becomes exempt Cup and United States & World Presidents Cup Teams. after close of entries.) L-19. From the current Official World Golf Rankings, the top 500 point leaders and S-10. Winner of the 2014 U.S. Senior Open Championship: anyone tying for 500th place as of March 2, 2015. Players must select a COLIN MONTGOMERIE qualifying site at the time of entry. S-11. From the 2014 U.S. Open Championship, the 10 lowest scorers and anyone tying for 10th place: L-20. From the current Official World Golf Rankings, the top 500 point leaders and anyone tying for 500th place as of April 29, 2015. Players must select KEEGAN BRADLEY BRANDT SNEDEKER ERIK COMPTON MARTIN KAYMER HENRIK STENSON a qualifying site at the time of entry. (Must have filed an entry by April 29, 2015.) BROOKS KOEPKA JIMMY WALKER L-21. Any player who had multiple finishes in the top 400 of the year-end Official ADAM SCOTT World Golf Rankings in the last five calendar years. S-12. Those players qualifying for the season-ending 2014 Tour Championship: L-22. From the official PGA Tour career money list, the top 50 money leaders as of JASON DAY CHRIS KIRK ADAM SCOTT the season-ending 2014 Tour Championship. RICKIE FOWLER MATT KUCHAR JOHN SENDEN L-23. From the 2014 final official Champions Tour money list, the top 10 money JIM FURYK HUNTER MAHAN WEBB SIMPSON leaders. SERGIO GARCIA HIDEKI MATSUYAMA L-24. From the 2014 final official European Seniors Tour money list, the top 5 BILL HAAS RORY MCILROY BRENDON TODD RUSSELL HENLEY KEVIN NA CAMERON TRINGALE money leaders. MORGAN HOFFMANN GEOFF OGILVY JIMMY WALKER L-25. Head professional at club hosting the Championship. BILLY HORSCHEL RYAN PALMER GARY WOODLAND L-26. Special exemptions as selected by the USGA. Must have filed an entry by BUBBA WATSON April 29, 2015. Deadline for submission of request: April 29, 2015. Players must MARTIN KAYMER JUSTIN ROSE select a qualifying site at the time of entry. S-13. From the current Official World Golf Rankings, the top 60 point leaders and ties as of May 25, 2015. (NOTE: Blank entries will be filed by the USGA for players who become exempt after close of entries.) S-14. From the current Official World Golf Rankings, the top 60 point leaders and ties as of June 15, 2015, if not previously exempt. (NOTE: Blank entries will be filed by the USGA for players who become exempt after close of entries.) S-15. Special exemptions as selected by the USGA. Must have filed an entry by April 29, 2015. Deadline for submission of request: May 21, 2015 SCHEDULE AND LOCATION OF LOCAL QUALIFYING ROUNDS - 18 HOLES STROKE PLAY USGA reserves the right to revise this schedule Performance in Local Qualifying: If a player fails to return a score within eight strokes of the USGA Course Rating™, future entries for a U.S. Open Championship may be declined if documentation is not provided demonstrating that the player is capable of competing at the national championship level. Withdrawal from Qualifying: Entrant who wishes to withdraw from Qualifying must notify the USGA (908-326-1950 or via e-mail at [email protected]) and the Official in Charge prior to his scheduled Qualifying round. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future USGA competitions. There are no wait lists for qualifying locations that are full. State City Host Club **Site ***Practice Dates/ Official in Charge Capacity Player Information MONDAY, MAY 4 AT: May WV 1. BRIDGEPORT Pete Dye G.C. (304)842-2801 78 Contact club; www.wvga.org CARTER PAGE, West Virginia Golf Assn. THURSDAY, MAY 7 AT: PA 2. INDIANA Indiana C.C. (724)465-5222 78 April 15 - May 6; www.wpga.org MATTHEW RUSINKO, Western Pennsylvania Golf Assn. FRIDAY, MAY 8 AT: FL 3. JUPITER The C. at Admiral’s Cove (East C.) (561)745-2630 84 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. SATURDAY, MAY 9 AT: HI 4. LAHAINA Kaanapali G.C. (866)454-4653 78 Contact club; www.hsjga.org MARY BEA PORTER-KING, Hawaii State Junior Golf Assn. MONDAY, MAY 11 AT: AZ 5. PEORIA Trilogy G.C. at Vistancia (623)328-5100 84 Contact club; www.azgolf.org JIM FRANKO, Arizona Golf Assn. CA 6. LAKESIDE Barona Creek G.C. (619)387-7018 90 www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. 7. PALM DESERT #1 Indian Ridge C.C. (Grove C.) (760)772-7272 84 www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. 8. PLEASANTON Ruby Hill G.C. (925)417-5850 90 Info incl. with pairings; www.ncga.org RYAN GREGG, Northern California Golf Assn. CO 9. COLORADO SPRINGS The Broadmoor G.C. (East C.) (719)577-5790 84 Contact club; www.cogolf.org ALEX CRALL, Colorado Golf Assn. 10. WESTMINSTER The Heritage at Westmoor (303)469-2974 84 Contact club; www.cogolf.org ALEX CRALL, Colorado Golf Assn. FL 11. AMELIA ISLAND Amelia Nat’l G. & C.C. (904)652-0660 84 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. 12. LAKE MARY Timacuan G. & C.C. (407)321-0010 84 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. 13. SARASOTA TPC Prestancia (Stadium C.) (941)924-1331 84 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. 14. STUART Willoughby G.C. (772)220-1192 84 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. GA 15. BRASELTON The Legends at Chateau Elan (770)932-8653 132 www.gsga.org C. LAYNE WILLIAMS, Georgia State Golf Assn. HI 16. HONOLULU Waialae C.C. (808)734-2151 78 Contact club; www.hsjga.org MARY BEA PORTER-KING, Hawaii State Junior Golf Assn. ID 17. MERIDIAN The C. at SpurWing (208)884-4445 78 4-10 & Contact club; www.theiga.org VANESSA SINCLAIR, Idaho Golf Assn. IN 18. INDIANAPOLIS Hawthorns G. & C.C. (317)845-9100 110 Contact club; www.indianagolf.org TODD DEHAVEN, Indiana Golf Assn. MI 19. EAST LANSING Eagle Eye G.C. (517)641-4570 84 Info incl. with pairings; www.gam.org KEN HARTMANN, Golf Assn. of Michigan MN 20. EDINA Edina C.C. (952)927-5775 84 Contact club; www.mngolf.org DOUGLAS A. HOFFMANN, Minnesota Golf Assn. MO 21. KANSAS CITY Blue Hills C.C. (816)942-3292 144 Info incl. with pairings; www.kcgolf.org DOUG HABEL, Kansas City Golf Assn. NJ 22. ALPINE Montammy G.C. (201)768-9000 144 Info incl. with pairings BRIAN MAHONEY, Metropolitan Golf Assn. www.mgagolf.org 23. PINE HILL Trump Nat’l G.C. - Philadelphia (856)435-3100 90 Info incl. with pairings KIRBY V. MARTIN, Golf Assn. of Philadelphia www.gapgolf.org NV 24. GENOA Genoa Lakes G.C. (Lakes C.) (775)782-4653 78 10; www.nnga.org DAVID C. NELSON, USGA Regional Affairs Com. 25. LAS VEGAS TPC Summerlin (702)256-0222 80 10 (After 12pm) & Contact club TANNER BOWN, Southern Nevada Golf Assn. www.snga.org OH 26. POWELL Kinsale G. & F.C. (740)881-3455 120 Contact club; www.ohiogolf.org MATT LEFFERTS, Columbus District Golf Assn. SC 27. NINETY SIX The Patriot G.C. (864)543-2000 90 10 & Contact club; www.scgolf.org BIFF LATHROP, South Carolina Golf Assn. SD 28. SIOUX FALLS C.C. of Sioux Falls (605)336-3737 120 10; www.sdga.org WADE MERRY, South Dakota Golf Assn. TX 29. ALEDO Split Rail L. & G.C. (817)441-4653 132 Contact club; www.txga.org JEFF KINSEL, USGA Regional Affairs Com. 30. EL PASO Butterfield Trail G. C. (915)772-1031 78 10 (PM); www.suncountrygolf.org WILLIAM L. LUTZ, USGA Regional Affairs Com. UT 31. SYRACUSE (UT) Glen Eagle G.C. (801)773-4653 78 Contact club; www.uga.org JACOB MILLER, Utah Golf Assn. WA 32. DUPONT The Home C. (253)964-0520 120 Contact club; www.thewsga.org SCOTTY CROUTHAMEL, Washington State Golf Assn. TUESDAY, MAY 12 AT: AR 33. HOT SPRINGS Hot Springs C.C. (Arlington C.) (501)624-2661 84 11 & Contact club; www.asga.org JAY N. FOX, Arkansas State Golf Assn. CA 34. PALM DESERT #2 Classic C. (760)601-3601 90 www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. FL 35. BROOKSVILLE Southern Hills Plantation G.C. (352)277-5000 84 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. GA 36. ALPHARETTA The G.C. of Georgia (Lakeside C.) (770)664-8644 132 www.gsga.org C. LAYNE WILLIAMS, Georgia State Golf Assn. IN 37. SOUTH BEND Morris Park C.C. (574)282-3727 110 10-11; Contact club TODD DEHAVEN, Indiana Golf Assn. www.indianagolf.org KY 38. GEORGETOWN Cherry Blossom G.C. (502)570-9849 78 Contact club; www.kygolf.org BILl COOMER, Kentucky Golf Assn. MT 39. MISSOULA Missoula C.C. (406)251-2404 78 11; Contact club; www.msgagolf.org GERARD POORE, Montana State Golf Assn. NC 40. DURHAM Duke U.G.C. (919)681-2288 84 Info incl. with pairings ANDY PRIEST, Carolinas Golf Assn. www.carolinasgolf.org OH 41. CLEVELAND Beechmont C.C. (216)831-8446 144 Info incl. with pairings; www.noga.org SCOTTE RORABAUGH, Northern Ohio Golf Assn. 42. PORT CLINTON Catawba Island C. (419)797-9813 78 Contact club; www.tdgagolf.org CLIFF SIEHL, Toledo District Golf Assn. OK 43. EDMOND Oak Tree Nat’l (405)348-2004 78 Contact club; www.okgolf.org RONALD L. RIPLEY, USGA Regional Affairs Com. TX 44. SAN ANTONIO Cedar Creek G.C. (210)695-5050 120 Contact club; www.txga.org MARTY JAVORS, USGA Regional Affairs Com. WA 45. WALLA WALLA Wine Valley G.C. (509)525-4653 78 11; Contact Club; www.thewsga.org SCOTTY CROUTHAMEL, Washington State Golf Assn. WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 AT: AZ 46. MARICOPA Ak-Chin Southern Dunes G.C. (480)367-8949 84 Contact club; ww.azgolf.org JIM FRANKO, Arizona Golf Assn. CA 47. CITY OF INDUSTRY Industry Hills G.C. (Eisenhower C.) (626)810-4653 84 www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. 48. STANFORD Stanford U.G.C. (650)724-0944 90 Info incl. with pairings; www.ncga.org RYAN GREGG, Northern California Golf Assn. FL 49. ORLANDO #1 Shingle Creek G.C. (407)996-9939 84 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. IL 50. GRAYSLAKE Stonewall Orchard G.C. (847)740-4890 90 Info incl. with pairings; www.cdga.org NICKOLAS SCILLIA, Chicago District Golf Assn. NJ 51. ALLAMUCHY Panther Valley G. & C.C. (908)850-0800 144 Info incl. with pairings BRIAN MAHONEY, Metropolitan Golf Assn. www.mgagolf.org NY 52. WHITE PLAINS Elmwood C.C. (914)592-6600 144 Info incl. with pairings BRIAN MAHONEY, Metropolitan Golf Assn. www.mgagolf.org PA 53. APOLLO Willowbrook C.C. (724)727-3441 78 April 15 - May 12; www.wpga.org JEFF RIVARD, Western Pennsylvania Golf Assn. 54. SCRANTON C.C. of Scranton (570)586-2311 120 2-4; 6; 7(PM); 8-11; Contact club JEFF RANCK, USGA Regional Affairs Com. www.ncpga.net TN 55. CORDOVA Colonial C.C. (901)382-0084 78 12; www.tngolf.org ADAM MCCORMICK, Tennessee Golf Assn. 56. KNOXVILLE Holston Hills C.C. (865)523-4119 84 12; www.tngolf.org ADAM MCCORMICK, Tennessee Golf Assn. TX 57. AUSTIN Onion Creek C. (512)383-2013 81 Contact club; www.txga.org ED LEWIS, USGA Regional Affairs Com. THURSDAY, MAY 14 AT: CA 58. LOMPOC La Purisima G.C. (805)735-8395 90 www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. FL 59. HAINES CITY Southern Dunes G. & C.C. (863)421-4653 84 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. 60. HOLLYWOOD The C. at Emerald Hills (954)962-7888 84 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. LA 61. KINDER Koasati Pines at Coushatta (337)738-4770 78 13; www.lgagolf.org LOGAN RAY, Louisiana Golf Assn. MA 62. PLYMOUTH Pinehills G.C. (Nicklaus C.) (508)209-3000 84 Contact club; www.mgalinks.org HARRY B. MCCRACKEN, JR., New Golf Assn. MO 63. ST. LOUIS Norwood Hills C.C. (314)521-4802 120 Contact club; Info incl. with pairings CURT ROHE, Metropolitan Amateur Golf Assn. www.metga.org NY 64. FARMINGDALE Bethpage State Park (Red C.) (516)249-0700 120 Info incl. with pairings BRIAN MAHONEY, Metropolitan Golf Assn. www.mgagolf.org PA 65. HARRISBURG West Shore C.C. (717)737-5164 78 Contact club; www.hdgolf.com JOSEPH E. GREEN III, USGA Regional Affairs Com. 66. YARDLEY Makefield Highlands G.C. (215)321-7000 120 Info incl. with pairings; www.gapgolf.org KIRBY V. MARTIN, Golf Assn. of Philadelphia TX 67. AMARILLO Amarillo C.C. (806)355-5024 78 Contact club; www.txga.org MICKEY JONES, USGA Mid-Amateur Championship Com. Only clubs in italics will permit caddies to use carts first-come, first-served. *Club hosting qualifying will not have footwear policy in effect. Footwear: It is a condition at all qualifying sites unless otherwise indicated by an asterisk on this entry application that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION. **Some qualifying sites may have limits on the number of players that can be accommodated. ***Some qualifying sites may charge a fee for a practice round. In the event of inclement weather, qualifying will take place as soon as possible following the originally scheduled date. SCHEDULE AND LOCATION OF LOCAL QUALIFYING ROUNDS - 18 HOLES STROKE PLAY USGA reserves the right to revise this schedule Performance in Local Qualifying: If a player fails to return a score within eight strokes of the USGA Course Rating™, future entries for a U.S. Open Championship may be declined if documentation is not provided demonstrating that the player is capable of competing at the national championship level. Withdrawal from Qualifying: Entrant who wishes to withdraw from Qualifying must notify the USGA (908-326-1950 or via e-mail at [email protected]) and the Official in Charge prior to his scheduled Qualifying round. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future USGA competitions. There are no wait lists for qualifying locations that are full. State City Host Club **Site ***Practice Dates/ Official in Charge Capacity Player Information May MONDAY, MAY 18 AT: AZ 68. SCOTTSDALE The C.C. at DC Ranch (480)342-7220 84 Contact club; www.azgolf.org JIM FRANKO, Arizona Golf Assn. CA 69. BERMUDA DUNES Bermuda Dunes C.C. (760)345-2771 90 www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. 70. FRESNO Sunnyside C.C. (559)255-6871 90 Info incl. with pairings; www.ncga.org RYAN GREGG, Northern California Golf Assn. CT 71. DARIEN Woodway C.C. (203)322-2362 111 Info incl. with pairings RYAN HOFFMAN, Connecticut State Golf Assn. www.csgalinks.org FL 72. PALM COAST The Hammock Dunes C. (Creek C.) (386)447-7116 84 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. 73. VERO BEACH Bent Pine G.C. (772)567-6922 84 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. 74. WATERSOUND Camp Creek G.C. (850)231-7600 84 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. IL 75. FLOSSMOOR Flossmoor C.C. (708)798-1141 90 Info incl. with pairings; www.cdga.org NICKOLAS SCILLIA, Chicago District Golf Assn. 76. SPRINGFIELD Illini C.C. (217)546-2830 96 Contact club PETER M. CASPER, USGA Regional Affairs Com. MA 77. BERNARDSTON Crumpin-Fox C. (413)648-9101 84 Contact club; www.mgalinks.org CARY R. JUBINVILLE, USGA Regional Affairs Com. MD 78. URBANA Worthington Manor G.C. (301)874-5400 144 Contact club; www.wmgagolf.org RANDAL P. REED, Washington Metropolitan Golf Assn. MI 79. GROSSE POINTE FARMS C.C. of Detroit (313)881-8779 84 Info incl. with pairings; www.gam.org KEN HARTMANN, Golf Assn. of Michigan NC 80. PINEHURST Pinewild C.C. (Magnolia C.) (910)295-5145 84 Info incl. with pairings ANDY PRIEST, Carolinas Golf Assn. www.carolinasgolf.org 81. WALLACE River Landing (River C.) (910)285-6693 84 Info incl. with pairings ANDY PRIEST, Carolinas Golf Assn. www.carolinasgolf.org NM 82. SANTA ANA Twin Warriors G.C. (505)771-6155 99 16-17; Contact club DONNA F. SAUVE, USGA Regional Affairs Com. www.suncountrygolf.org NY 83. MENDON Mendon G.C. (585)624-3770 84 Contact club ED THANEY, USGA Regional Affairs Com. 84. TROY C.C. of Troy (518)274-4207 100 Contact club MARK FITZGERALD, USGA Junior Championship Com. OH 85. CINCINNATI Maketewah C.C. (513)242-9333 168 16 (After 1PM); www.gcga.org TODD JOHNSON, Greater Cincinnati Golf Assn. OR 86. EUGENE Eugene C.C. (541)344-5124 156 17; www.oga.org BRENT WHITTAKER, Oregon Golf Assn. TX 87. HOUSTON Deerwood G.C. (281)360-1060 126 Contact club, www.txga.org JEFFREY KUHN, USGA Regional Affairs Com. 88. IRVING Hackberry Creek C.C. (972)869-9364 132 Week Prior; Contact club; www.txga.org JIM BOYD, USGA Regional Affairs Com. WI 89. CEDARBURG Hidden Glen G.C. (262)387-0100 78 Info incl. with pairings; www.wsga.org BILL LINNEMAN, Wisconsin State Golf Assn. TUESDAY, MAY 19 AT: AL 90. BIRMINGHAM Pine Tree C.C. (205)956-1599 78 Contact club; www.bamagolf.org BRIAN SCHEUFLER, Alabama Golf Assn. CA 91. IRVINE Oak Creek G.C. (949)653-5300 90 www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. 92. PALM DESERT #3 Ironwood C.C. (South C.) (760)346-7811 90 www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. CO 93. FORT COLLINS Collindale G.C. (970)221-6651 84 Contact club; www.cogolf.org ALEX CRALL, Colorado Golf Assn. FL 94. ORLANDO #2 Orange Tree G.C. (407)351-2521 84 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. IA 95. RHODES Harvester G.C. (641)227-4653 78 18; www.iowagolf.org CHAD PITTS, Iowa Golf Assn. MD 96. LAYTONSVILLE Blue Mash G.C. (301)670-1966 144 Contact club; www.msga.org WILLIAM K. SMITH, Maryland State Golf Assn. RI 97. CRANSTON Alpine C.C. (401)944-9760 84 Contact club; www.rigalinks.org ROBERT WARD, Rhode Island Golf Assn. WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 AT: AK 98. WASILLA Settlers Bay G.C. (907)376-5466 78 Contact club; www.agagolf.org GREG SANDERS, USGA Mid-Amateur Championship Com. AZ 99. TUCSON Sewailo G.C. (520)838-6623 84 17-19; Contact club; www.azgolf.org JIM FRANKO, Arizona Golf Assn. CA 100. NAPA Silverado R. (South C) (650)724-0944 90 Info incl. with pairings; www.ncga.org RYAN GREGG, Northern California Golf Assn. 101. VALENCIA Valencia C.C. (661)287-1880 90 www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. FL 102. DELRAY BEACH Seagate C.C. (561)498-8298 84 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. 103. TAMPA Carrollwood C.C. (Cypress/Pine C.) (813)961-1369 84 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. NY 104. BALDWINSVILLE Timber Banks G.C. & M. (315)635-8800 78 Contact club; www.nysga.org BILL MOORE, New York State Golf Assn. SC 105. OKATIE Oldfield C. (843)379-5051 90 19; Contact club; www.scgolf.org BIFF LATHROP, South Carolina Golf Assn. WY 106. RIVERTON Riverton C.C. (307)856-6771 78 Contact club STEPHEN STINE, USGA Senior Amateur Championship Com. THURSDAY, MAY 21 AT: CA 107. GRANITE BAY Granite Bay G. C. (916)791-5379 90 Info incl. with pairings; www.ncga.org RYAN GREGG, Northern California Golf Assn. FL 108. ESTERO Old Corkscrew G.C. (239)949-4700 84 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. KS 109. WICHITA Crestview C.C. (316)733-2481 90 19-20 & Contact club KIM RICHEY, Kansas Golf Assn. www.kansasgolf.org MN 110. RAMSEY The L. at Northfork (763)241-0506 84 Contact club; www.mngolf.org DOUGLAS A. HOFFMANN, Minnesota Golf Assn. NE 111. OMAHA Omaha C.C. (402)571-7470 144 Contact club; www.nebgolf.org PATRICK J. DUFFY, USGA Regional Affairs Com. SCHEDULE AND LOCATION OF SECTIONAL QUALIFYING ROUNDS - 36 HOLES STROKE PLAY USGA reserves the right to revise this schedule Withdrawal from Qualifying: Entrant who wishes to withdraw from Qualifying must notify the USGA (908-326-1950 or via e-mail at [email protected]) and the Official in Charge prior to his scheduled Qualifying round. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future USGA competitions. State/ City Host Club ***Practice Dates/ Official in Charge Country Player Information June MONDAY, MAY 25 AT: ENGLAND 1. SURREY *Walton Heath G.C. 011-44-173-781-2380 Contact Club; www.europeantour.com DAVID PROBYN, PGA European Tour/MARK HILL, USGA JAPAN 2. OKAYAMA PREF *Kinojo G.C. 011-81-866-99-8010 Contact club; www.jga.or.jp RYO SHIODA, Japan Golf Assn./BEN KIMBALL, USGA MONDAY, JUNE 8 AT: CA 3. NEWPORT BEACH Big Canyon C.C./Newport Beach C.C. www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. (949)644-5404/(949)852-8681 FL 4. JUPITER The Bear’s C. (561)721-2080 www.fsga.org JACK PULTORAK, Florida State Golf Assn. GA 5. BALL GROUND Hawks Ridge G.C. (770)205-6889 www.gsga.org C. LAYNE WILLIAMS, Georgia State Golf Assn. MD 6. ROCKVILLE Woodmont C.C. (301)424-8496 Contact club; www.middleatlanticga.org MICHAEL N. CUMBERPATCH, Middle Atlantic Golf Assn. NY 7. PURCHASE Old Oaks C.C./Century C.C. Info incl. with pairings BRIAN MAHONEY, Metropolitan Golf Assn. (914)683-6000/(914)761-0400 www.mgagolf.org OH 8. COLUMBUS *Brookside G. & C.C./*Lakes G. & C.C. Contact club; www.ohiogolf.org MATT LEFFERTS, Columbus District Golf Assn. (614)889-1758/(614)899-3080 9. SPRINGFIELD *Springfield C.C. (937)399-0351 Contact club; www.usopen-mvga.org STEVE JURICK, Miami Valley Golf Assn. TN 10. MEMPHIS *Germantown C.C./*Ridgeway C.C. 5-7; Contact club MATTHEW N. VANDERPOOL, Tennessee Golf Assn. (901)754-6453/(901)853-0929 www.tngolf.org TX 11. DALLAS Northwood C. (972)934-0544 Contact club; www.txga.org BILL HANLEY, USGA Regional Affairs Com. WA 12. CLE ELUM Tumble Creek C. (509)649-6484 7 (11:30AM-2PM); Contact club SCOTTY CROUTHAMEL, Washington State Golf Assn. www.thewsga.org Only clubs in italics will permit caddies to use carts first-come, first-served. *Club hosting qualifying will not have footwear policy in effect. Footwear: It is a condition at all qualifying sites unless otherwise indicated by an asterisk on this entry application that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION. **Some qualifying sites may have limits on the number of players that can be accommodated. ***Some qualifying sites may charge a fee for a practice round. In the event of inclement weather, qualifying will take place as soon as possible following the originally scheduled date.