TH U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP® Conducted by the United States Golf Association® Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck, New York | June 18 – 21, 2020
ELIGIBILITY SCHEDULE Entries are open to professional golfers, amateur golfers, and applicants for Competition will be in three stages, at stroke play: reinstatement. Amateurs and applicants for reinstatement must have an up-to- ® 1. Local Qualifying–18 holes: For all except exempt players listed herein. date Handicap Index based on ratings for men not exceeding 1.4 under the Rules See schedule. Players will compete for a total of 500 Qualifying places. of Handicapping. A Handicap Index must be issued from a “golf club” (as defined in 2. Final Qualifying–36 holes: The Final Qualifying field will consist of 500 the Rules of Handicapping book) that is authorized to use the Rules of Handicapping. qualifiers from Local Qualifying and those players exempt from Local Qualifying The USGA accepts an up-to-date Handicap Index issued from the international body listed herein. of golf that would be equivalent to a Handicap Index within the prescribed limit for 3. Championship–72 holes: 156 players eligible, comprised of place-win- entry into the Championship. For this Championship, any reference to gender ners in Final Qualifying Rounds and those exempt from both qualifying stages. applies to all genders. T, J 18: First round, 18 holes. Age: Player’s date of birth is required on all USGA entry forms. F, J 19: Second round, 18 holes. An application for a player who is a minor upon the date of submission, in the 60 lowest scorers and anyone tying for 60th place for first 36 holes continue state in which he resides (e.g., New Jersey, under the age of 18) must be submit- play June 20 and 21; remainder eliminated after 36 holes. ted by a parent/guardian, and list parent/guardian’s name, phone number, and S, J 20: Third round, 18 holes. email address. The parent/guardian must agree to be bound by all terms and S, J 21: Fourth round, 18 holes. conditions on their behalf and on behalf of the minor player. Lowest scorer for 72 holes will be the champion. In the event of a tie for the Amateur Status: All amateur players must conform to the Rules of Amateur Championship, a two hole play-off will be held immediately following play. The Status as approved by the United States Golf Association and The R&A. If the player winner will be the player with the lowest aggregate score for the play-off holes. will be participating in this competition as an amateur or applicant for reinstate- In the event of a further tie, play will immediately continue hole by hole until a ment and will be receiving expenses from sources other than family members to champion is determined. participate in this competition, please refer to Rule 4. Anti-Doping Policy: Important information regarding the USGA Anti- PRIZES Doping Policy and drug testing at the Championship proper may be found at CHAMPIONSHIP www.usga.org/championships-hub/additional-entry-resources/doping-policy- W: The Jack Nicklaus medal and custody of Championship trophy for and-drug-testing.html. the ensuing year, subject to such conditions as the USGA may establish. Code of Conduct: The USGA may reject an entry application, revoke an R-U: Silver medal. accepted application, expel from the Championship and/or suspend a player from P O: To be announced. future championships if the player engages in conduct detrimental to the integrity A R L 72-H S: Gold Medal. and image of the game of golf and/or public confidence in the USGA. Such conduct Prize money will be divided equally among those tied, except that if a profes- may include, but is not limited to, damage to the golf course or the player’s equip- sional wins a play-off for the Championship he will receive first prize money. ment, verbal or physical abuse of spectators, officials, volunteers, or staff, blatant If amateurs finish in the first or first and second places, the prize money allocated or excessive profanity, disorderly behavior, failure to abide by club rules, violation to those players will be re-distributed to the professionals who return a 72-hole score. of the USGA Championship Integrity Policy or any other unbecoming conduct. The If ties occur for medals, duplicates will be awarded, except that only the USGA Championship Integrity Policy can be found at the USGA website, located at winner will receive the Jack Nicklaus medal. the following link: www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/championships-hub/ N O R: By his application, the player acknowledges additional-entry-resources/integrity-policy.html. that he is not entitled to remuneration of any kind for participation in the Equipment Used for Medical Reasons: Players who wish to request permis- Championship other than prizes listed herein. sion to use a medical device due to a medical condition or injury and proceed under P-S P: By his application, the player certifies that he Rule 4.3b(1) of the Rules of Golf should refer to www.usga.org/content/usga/home- has not entered into and will not enter into any arrangement whereby he could page/championships-hub/additional-entry-resources/equipment-permitted-for- have a financial interest in any other player's prize money (such as through prize- medical-reasons.html. splitting or prize money "insurance"). Performance in Local Qualifying: If a player fails to return a score within eight LOCAL QUALIFYING ROUNDS strokes of the Course Rating™, future entries for a U.S. Open Championship may be L S: Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded. declined if documentation is not provided demonstrating that the player is capable FINAL QUALIFYING of competing at the national championship level. Please note that players who “no L S: Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded. card” are subject to receive a letter from the USGA under the same guidelines as L A S (if not lowest scorer): Silver medal; if a tie, dupli- those who do not return a score within eight strokes of the Course Rating. cate medals will be awarded. Withdrawal from Qualifying: A player who wishes to withdraw from Qualifying RULES OF GOLF; WHEN COMPETITION IS FINAL must notify the USGA (908-326-1950 or via e-mail at [email protected]) and the Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Official in Charge prior to their scheduled Qualifying round. Failure to do so may result Association and R&A Rules Limited. Questions will be settled by the on-site Rules in disqualification from future USGA competitions. Committee, whose decision will be final. The competition is final when the trophy has ENTRIES: FORM, FEE, CLOSING DATE been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores All players, including those who are exempt, must file an entry application. have been approved by the Committee. Players must file online at the USGA website (www.usga.org). Only those players GOLF BALLS; DRIVER HEADS for whom blank entries are filed by the USGA as noted in the section on exemp- Only brands of golf balls on the most current List of Conforming Golf Balls tions will not be required to submit entry applications. Only one entry may be and driver heads on the most current List of Conforming Driver Heads may be filed per player. The USGA reserves the right to disqualify anyone who submits used. Updated lists may be found on the USGA website at www.usga.org or by more than one entry. contacting the USGA Equipment Standards Department at (908) 234-2300. See Entry fee of $200 must be paid by every player. Entry fee will be refunded Model Local Rules G-1 and G-3. regardless of reason if the USGA is notified (908-326-1950 or via e-mail at The one ball Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in [email protected]) before the close of entries. After the close of entries, fee will be effect. See Model Local Rule G-4. refunded in the event of medical condition, if requested by May 18 and the player has not already participated in Qualifying. No refund for any reason after May 18. A $35 CLUBS: GROOVES service charge will be deducted from all refunds. The Local Rule as prescribed by Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect, except that the Exception in the Model Local Rule does not apply (see ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY USGA Model Local Rule G-2). NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. E.D.T. on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2020 Entry applications must be filed online at: www.usga.org/champs/apply Late applications are not acceptable and will be automatically rejected. (Entries by telephone, telegraph, mail or FAX are not acceptable.) Time limit for entries means time of receipt at USGA (not time entry is transmit- ted to USGA). Entries should be submitted early to allow ample time for delay or error in transmission. The risk of delay or error in transmission lies solely with the entrant and the USGA will have no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences therefrom, including rejection of the entry. DISTANCEMEASURING DEVICES PROHIBITED PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION; BROADCASTING During both Local and Final Qualifying rounds, the use of electronic distance- I understand that the USGA or its designees, may record, film, photograph, or measuring devices to measure distance is allowed (subject to certain requirements). otherwise capture my likeness, image, voice, biography, references to me, my However, during the Championship Proper, the Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 quoted statements, and my play in the Championship (the foregoing, together of the Committee Procedures is in effect and prohibits the use of electronic distance- with my name, my “Appearance”). In consideration of the opportunity to partici- measuring devices. Model Local Rule G-5. pate in the Championship, by submitting this Application, I grant (and/or have the PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TYPES OF SHOES authority to grant to the USGA in the case of a parent/guardian of a minor or other authorized representative submitting the Application on my behalf) to the USGA, The Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in and its licensees, successors and assigns, the perpetual, transferable, assignable, effect at all Qualifying sites unless the Qualifying site is indicated by an asterisk worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable right to use my Appearance, in whole or in on this entry application. Model Local Rule G-7. part, in all manner (including exhibition, distribution, reproduction, publication, CADDIES display, broadcast, transmission or otherwise), and media now known or hereaf- Qualifying Rounds: A player may provide his own caddie. If he wishes to have ter invented or discovered, and for any purpose whatsoever. The rights granted the host club furnish a caddie, he should ask the Official in Charge because suf- herein include, without limitation, the right to use the Appearance, or portions ficient caddies may not be available at the host club. thereof, in promotion of the Championship and future championships through Championship proper: A player may provide his own caddie. If he wishes to any of the foregoing means of distribution, as well as in the design, manufacture have a caddie provided to him by the host club, he must complete the information and distribution of merchandise related to the Championship or other cham- as outlined in the Memorandum to Players. pionships, that include elements of my Appearance. The USGA is not obligated A player is not required to employ a caddie for any stage of the Championship. to use my Appearance in any matter, and materials embodying any aspect of my TRANSPORTATIONCART REQUESTS Appearance do not need be submitted to me for approval. I release and discharge the USGA, its licensees, successors and assigns from any claims arising from use The Local Rule prohibiting the use of motorized transportation as prescribed of my Appearance, including claims for misrepresentation of me, my character, or in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect, except at certain Qualifying my person by any means. As between the USGA and me, the USGA shall own all sites as indicated on this entry application where the caddie only is permitted to right, title and interest, including the copyright(s), in and to any works created by use motorized transportation. Model Local Rule G-6. the USGA, its licensees, successors and assigns, that include all or a portion of my As a general rule, players and their caddies must walk the course at USGA Appearance. This grant shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators and Championships and at most Qualifying rounds. But consistent with the Americans assigns, and the successors and assigns of the USGA. I hereby waive all privacy, with Disabilities Act (ADA), a disabled player or caddie may be permitted to use publicity, defamation, libel, and proprietary rights relating to the Appearance as a golf cart as an accommodation to his or her disability for those events where used by the USGA in conjunction with these terms. golf carts are not allowed. As required by the ADA, the USGA will evaluate such Players are required to cooperate with representatives of the media; however, requests on a case-by-case basis. no pre-Championship activities outside of those activities which are part of the In order for the USGA to properly evaluate the merits of such requests, while Championship will be required. Authorized representatives of the media will not maintaining the fundamental fairness of the golf competition, it is necessary for play- interfere with the player’s Championship play in an unreasonable manner. ers requesting this accommodation (whether submitted by the player, by the player for the player’s caddie or by the parent/legal guardian of a minor player) to submit ONSITE CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION medical documentation to facilitate that analysis. The documentation provided must Register in person at location and time listed in the Memorandum to Players demonstrate: (1) a player’s (or caddie’s) disability as defined by the ADA; (2) the medi- or notify the USGA as directed in the Memorandum to Players if a late arrival. Place cal need for the golf cart that results from that disability; and (3) that by providing a may be forfeited by a player from whom no word has been received. golf cart to a player or caddie in that particular circumstance, the USGA would not be PRACTICE PRIVILEGES fundamentally altering the fairness of the competition by providing a player with an Privileges of Winged Foot Golf Club are extended to qualified players in the advantage over other players. The required form entitled Golf Cart Request Form (as Championship on June 15 through June 17. well as additional important information for first time and subsequent requests for a cart) is available at the following link: www.usga.org/championships-hub/ ACCOMMODATIONS additional-entry-resources/requesting-a-golf-cart.html. Information concerning accommodations will be provided upon completion of Final Qualifying rounds. Exempt players will receive this information from the USGA. PERSONAL APPEARANCE In Local and Final Qualifying stages and the Championship proper, players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. The wearing of short pants is prohibited in the Championship proper, but is permissible in Local and Final Qualifying provided the host club does not have a dress code prohibiting such. LOCAL RULES; TERMS OF THE COMPETITION; SCHEDULES The USGA Championship Committee/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the Local Rules, Terms of the Competition, provisions and/or schedules herein. The decision of the Championship Committee/on-site Rules Committee in any matter will be final. 2020 Terms of the Competition: www.usga.org/content/dam/ usga/pdf/2020/rules/2020%20USGA%20Local%20Rules%20and%20Terms%20 of%20the%20Competition.pdf LOCAL & FINAL QUALIFYING LOCATION; TRANSFERRING QUALIFIERS' PLACES; TIES; SUBSTITUTIONS Players’ preferences for both Local and Final Qualifying locations must be des- The number of qualifiers' places in each location will be determined by the ignated on the entry. USGA after entries close, based on size and strength of field. Players must select a second and third choice of Final Qualifying sites in order A tie for the last qualifier's place, or an alternate's place will be decided to complete the entry process. It is possible that players may not receive their first immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off. choice of Final site and will be notified by the USGA of any change. Priority will be Alternates in order of qualifying scores will be allowed for qualifiers unable to established by date entry was received. Locally exempt players will receive their compete in the next stage of the Championship. In the case of Final Qualifying rounds, first choice of Final Qualifying site provided the site has not been oversubscribed. the alternate must play in the location entered by the withdrawn player. Qualifying sites may be canceled due to lack of participation. Local If a Qualifying location cannot fill its qualifiers' places for the next stage, or if Qualifying sites are final after entries close. In the event of inclement weather, an exempt player withdraws, the place made available will be reallotted to another Qualifying will take place as soon as possible following the originally scheduled date. location. A reallotment schedule will be prearranged by the USGA. Transfer to another location will be permissible only as follows: If a player withdraws before playing a stroke either in Final Qualifying or Local Qualifying Locations: Before 5 P.M. E.D.T. on April 22, 2020; in the Championship proper, a substitution is allowed. Only the USGA may Players wanting to transfer between Final Qualifying locations should note make such substitutions. the following transfer deadlines: May 11 at 5:00 P.M. E.D.T. is the deadline to transfer into or out of the ACCEPTANCE OF PLACES; NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL Final Qualifying location in Dallas, Texas; On the day of Qualifying, every qualifier should inform the Official in Charge May 18 at 5:00 P.M. E.D.T. is the deadline to transfer into or out of the whether he will play in the next stage. Final Qualifying location in Japan; If a qualifier or an exempt player withdraws, he must notify the USGA May 27 at 5:00 P.M. E.D.T. is the deadline to transfer between all re- (908-326-1950 or via e-mail at [email protected]) promptly in order to insure an maining Final Qualifying locations (California, Canada, England, Florida, Geor- alternate fair opportunity to play. Failure to comply may result in disqualification gia, Maryland, New York, Ohio, or Oregon). from future USGA competitions. EXEMPTIONS EXEMPTIONS EXEMPT FROM LOCAL QUALIFYING Players in the following categories will be eligible for exemption in the 2020 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 2019 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 L-3. Winners of the U.S. Senior Open Championship the last five years (2015-2019). amateur who is exempt into Final Qualifying or the Championship proper through L-4. All former winners of the U.S. Amateur Championship and the runners-up a category reserved for amateurs becomes ineligible if he becomes a professional in 2017 & 2018 (must be an amateur). before beginning play or during the play of the Championship, unless otherwise L-5. Quarterfinalists from the 2019 U.S. Amateur Championship (must be indicated. Exempt players who wish to participate in the Championship must file an amateur). an entry, except those players for whom blank entries are filed as noted below. L-6. Winners of the 2017 & 2018 U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Mid-Amateur Championships and the runners-up from 2019 (must be an amateur). EXEMPT FROM LOCAL AND FINAL QUALIFYING L-7. Winner of the 2019 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship (must be an amateur). F-1. Winners of the U.S. Open Championship the last 10 years (2010-2019): L-8. Playing members of the 2017 & 2019 United States and Great Britain & Ireland 2010-G MD 2015-J S Walker Cup and the 2016 & 2018 United States Men’s World Amateur Teams 2011-R MI 2016-D J (must be an amateur). 2012-W S 2017-B K 2013-J R 2018-B K L-9. Playing members of the 2019 United States and Great Britain & Ireland 2014-M K 2019-G W Walker Cup Teams who turned professional. F-2. From the 2019 U.S. Open Championship, the 10 lowest scorers and anyone tying L-10. Playing members of the 2018 United States Men’s World Amateur Team who for 10th place: turned professional. C H J R A S L-11. Winner and runner-up of the 2020 Latin America Amateur Championship. B K C R H S (must be an amateur). R MI J R G W L-12. Winners of the 2019 Mark H. McCormack Medal and 2019 The Amateur L O X S Championship and runner-up of the 2019 U.S. Amateur Championship (if not F-3. Winner of the 2019 U.S. Senior Open Championship: an amateur). S S L-13. All former winners of the Masters Tournament, The Open and the PGA of F-4. Winner of the 2019 U.S. Amateur Championship: America Championship. A O L-14. From the 2020 Masters Tournament, the 2020 PGA Championship and the F-5. Winners of the 2019 U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Mid-Amateur Championships 2019 Open Championship conducted by the R & A, the 30 lowest scorers and and the 2019 U.S. Amateur Championship runner-up (must be an amateur): anyone tying for 30th place. (NOTE: Blank entries will be filed by the USGA for U.S. J A W-P S players who become exempt after the close of entries.) U.S. M-A W-L M L-15. Winner of the 2020 PGA Professional Championship. U.S. A R-U-J A (NOTE: Blank entries will be filed by the USGA for players who become F-6. Winners of the Masters Tournament the last five years (2016-2020): exempt after close of entries.) 2016-D W 2018-P R 2020- 2017-S G 2019-T W L-16. Playing members of the five most current United States and European Ryder Cup and United States & World Presidents Cup Teams. F-7. Winners of the PGA of America Championship (2015-2020). (NOTE: Blank entries will be filed by the USGA for players who becomes exempt after close of entries.): L-17. Winner of the 2020 individual NCAA Div. I Men’s Golf Championship (must be an amateur). 2015-J D 2018-B K 2016-J W 2019-B K (NOTE: Blank entries will be filed by the USGA for players who becomes exempt 2017-J T 2020- after close of entries.) F-8. Winners of The Open the last five years (2015-2019): L-18. From The Amateur Championship, winners in 2017 & 2018 and the runner-up 2015-Z J 2018-F M in 2019 (must be an amateur). 2016-H S 2019-S L L-19. Winners of the most current Asia-Pacific Amateur, Mexican International 2017-J S Amateur, Canadian Amateur and European Amateur Championships (must F-9. Winners of the Players Championship the last three years (2018-2020): be an amateur). (Must have filed an entry by April 22, 2020.) 2018-W S 2019-R MI 2020- L-20. From the official PGA Tour career money list, the top 50 money leaders as of F-10. Winner of the 2019 European BMW PGA Championship: the season-ending 2019 Tour Championship. D W L-21. From the 2019 final official PGA Tour Champions money list, the top 10 F-11. Those players qualifying for the season-ending 2019 Tour Championship: money leaders. A A S J I J R L-22. Top five players from the 2019 Staysure Tour Order of Merit. P C D J C R L-23 PGA professional at club hosting the Championship. P C K K P R C C B K J R L-24. Any player who had multiple finishes in the top 400 of the year-end Official B DC J K X S World Golf Rankings in the last five calendar years (2015-2019). T F M K A S L-25. From the current Official World Golf Rankings, the top 500 point leaders and T F M L W S anyone tying for 500th place as of March 4, 2020. R F H M B S L-26. From the current Official World Golf Rankings, the top 500 point leaders and L G R MI J T anyone tying for 500th place as of April 22, 2020. Players must select C H III L O G W a qualifying site at the time of entry. (Must have filed an entry by April 22, 2020.) F-12. Multiple winners of PGA Tour events that award a full-point allocation for the L-27. From the current Men’s World Amateur Golf Ranking, the top 50 point season-ending Tour Championship, from the conclusion of the 2019 U.S. leaders and anyone tying for 50th place as of April 22, 2020 (must be an Open Championship to the initiation of the 2020 U.S. Open Championship. amateur). Players must select a qualifying site at the time of entry. (NOTE: Blank entries will be filed by the USGA for players who becomes exempt Players exempt under this category will be determined at the close of entries. after close of entries.) (Must have filed an entry by April 22, 2020.) F-13. Winner of the 2019 The Amateur Championship (must be an amateur): L-28. Special exemptions as selected by the USGA. Must have filed an entry by J S April 22, 2020. Deadline for submission of request: April 22, 2020. Players must F-14. Winner of the 2019 Mark H. McCormack Medal (Men’s World Amateur Golf select a qualifying site at the time of entry. Ranking) (must be an amateur): C H F-15. From the current Official World Golf Rankings, the top 60 point leaders and ties as of May 18, 2020. Players must select a qualifying site at the time of entry (NOTE: Blank entries will be filed by the USGA for players who become exempt after close of entries.) F-16. From the current Official World Golf Rankings, the top 60 point leaders and ties as of June 15, 2020, if not previously exempt. Players must select a qualifying site at the time of entry. (NOTE: Blank entries will be filed by the USGA for players who become exempt after close of entries.) F-17. Special exemptions as selected by the USGA. Players must select a qualifying site at the time of entry. Must have filed an entry by April 22, 2020. Deadline for submission of request: April 22, 2020. SCHEDULE AND LOCATION OF LOCAL QUALIFYING ROUNDS 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 Course Rating™, future entries for a U.S. Open Championship may be declined if documentation is not provided dem- onstrating that the player is capable of competing at the national championship level. Please note that players who “no card” are subject to receive a letter from the USGA under the same guidelines as those who do not return a score within eight strokes of the Course Rating. Withdrawal from Qualifying: A player 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 **Site ***Practice Dates/ Official in Charge Country Capacity Player Information MONDAY, APRIL AT: CT 1. FAIRFIELD Patterson C. (203)259-5244 144 April 21-23; Contact Club; www.mgagolf.org CHRIS GAFFNEY, Metropolitan Golf Assn. NM 2. LAS CRUCES NM State U.G.C. (575)646-3219 100 April 26 (After 12PM); Contact Club; LOGAN RASMUSSEN, Sun Country Amateur Golf Assn. www.suncountrygolf.org WEDNESDAY, APRIL AT: CA 3. CARMEL The Preserve G.C. (831)620-6871 78 Contact Club; www.ncga.org RYAN FARB, Northern California Golf Assn. CT 4. ORANGE Race Brook C.C. (203)389-9521 108 Contact Club; www.csgalinks.org RYAN HOFFMAN, Connecticut State Golf Assn. FL 5. BRADENTON Waterlefe G. & River C. (941)744-0393 84 April 21-29 (After 12PM weekend prior) DARIN GREEN, Florida State Golf Assn. Contact Club; www.fsga.org NC 6. WALLACE River Landing (River C.) (910)285-4171 84 April 28; Contact Club; www.carolinasgolf.org RUSTY HARDER, Carolinas Golf Assn. THURSDAY, APRIL AT: CA 7. CITY OF INDUSTRY Industry Hills G.C. (Ike C.) (626)810-4653 84 Contact Club; www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. CA 8. SAN DIEGO The Grand G.C. (858)314-1930 90 Contact Club; www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. FL 9. HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS Mission Inn R. & C. (El Campeon C.) 84 April 22-29 (After 12PM weekend prior) DARIN GREEN, Florida State Golf Assn. (352)324-3885 Contact Club; www.fsga.org FL 10. WEST PALM BEACH Mayacoo Lakes C.C. (561)793-1700 84 April 22-29 (After 12PM weekend prior) DARIN GREEN, Florida State Golf Assn. Contact Club; www.fsga.org PA 11. HELLERTOWN The Steel C. (610)838-6664 120 Contact Club; www.gapgolf.org KIRBY V. MARTIN, Golf Assn. of Philadelphia PA 12. YORK C.C. of York (717)843-9303 78 Contact Club; www.gapgolf.org KIRBY V. MARTIN, Golf Assn. of Philadelphia SC 13. BLYTHEWOOD Columbia C.C. (803)754-8100 78 April 29; Contact Club; www.carolinasgolf.org RUSTY HARDER, Carolinas Golf Assn. TX 14. AMARILLO Amarillo C.C. (806)355-5021 78 Contact Club; www.txga.org ANDREA DALY, Texas Golf Assn. TX 15. ANNA Hurricane Creek C.C. (972)924-3212 132 Contact Club; www.txga.org KELLEN KUBASAK, Texas Golf Assn. WV 16. MORGANTOWN The Pines C.C. (304)296-3462 84 Available any day (Excl. weekends & holidays) CHRIS SLACK, West Virginia Golf Assn. Contact Club; www.wvga.org FRIDAY, MAY AT: ID 17. BOISE Redhawk G.C. (208)505-0363 78 April 30; Contact Club; www.idahoga.org TAYLOR JUDY, Idaho Golf Assn. SATURDAY, MAY AT: HI 18. WAILUKU The King Kamehameha G.C. (808)249-0092 78 April 18-May 1; www.hsga.golf PAUL OGAWA, Hawaii State Golf Assn. Contact Club up to 3 weeks prior MONDAY, MAY AT: AZ 19. SCOTTSDALE The C.C. at DC Ranch (480)342-7210 84 Contact Club; www.azgolf.org ERIN GROENEVELD, Arizona Golf Assn. CA 20. LA QUINTA Andalusia C.C. (760)777-1050 90 Contact Club; www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. FL 21. ORMOND BEACH Plantation Bay G. & C.C. (C. de Bonmont) 84 April 2-May 3 (After 12PM weekend prior) DARIN GREEN, Florida State Golf Assn. (386)437-4776 Contact Club; www.fsga.org FL 22. WINTER HAVEN The C.C. of Winter Haven (863)324-6666 84 April 27-May 3 (After 12PM weekend prior) DARIN GREEN, Florida State Golf Assn. Contact Club; www.fsga.org IA 23. CEDAR FALLS Beaver Hills C.C. (319)266-9172 78 Contact Club; www.iowagolf.org BILL DICKENS, Iowa Golf Assn. IL 24. LEMONT Cog Hill G. & C.C. (Dubsdread C.) (630)264-4455 90 Contact Club; www.cdga.org NICK SCILLIA, Chicago District Golf Assn. LA 25. KINDER Koasati Pines at Coushatta (337)738-4777 144 May 3; Contact Club; www.lgagolf.org LOGAN RAY, Louisiana Golf Assn. MA 26. CHATHAM Eastward Ho! (508)945-0620 84 Contact Club; massgolf.org GREG HOWELL, Mass Golf MD 27. SILVER SPRING Northwest G.C. (301)598-6100 132 Contact Club; www.msga.org KELLY NEWLAND, Maryland State Golf Assn. MI 28. MUSKEGON Muskegon C.C. (231)755-1841 78 Contact Club; www.gam.org KEN HARTMANN, Golf Assn. of Michigan MO 29. ST. LOUIS Spencer T. Olin G.C. (618)465-3888 120 Contact Club; www.metga.org CURT ROHE, Metropolitan Amateur Golf Assn. NE 30. BEATRICE Beatrice C.C. (402)223-2710 78 Contact Club; www.nebgolf.org JUSTIN AHRENS, Nebraska Golf Assn. NM 31. ALBUQUERQUE UNM Championship G.C. (505)277-4546 100 Contact Club; www.suncountrygolf.org LOGAN RASMUSSEN, Sun Country Amateur Golf Assn. NY 32. ARMONK Whippoorwill C. (914)273-3059 144 Contact Club; www.mgagolf.org CHRIS GAFFNEY, Metropolitan Golf Assn. NY 33. GLEN HEAD North Shore C.C. (516)676-4225 144 Contact Club; www.mgagolf.org CHRIS GAFFNEY, Metropolitan Golf Assn. NY 34. ROCHESTER Ravenwood G.C. (585)924-5100 84 Contact Club; www.rdga.org TIM VANGELLOW, Rochester District Golf Assn. OH 35. PORT CLINTON Catawba Island C. (419)797-9813 80 Anytime prior to May 4; Contact Club MARIANNE REECE, Toledo District Golf Assn. www.tdgagolf.org SD 36. SIOUX FALLS The C.C. of Sioux Falls (605)338-4653 78 Contact Club; www.sdga.org BENJAMIN LARSON, South Dakota Golf Assn. TN 37. OAK RIDGE Oak Ridge C.C. (865)482-2436 78 May 3 (PM); Contact Club; www.tngolf.org/tga ALLISON BROWN, Tennessee Golf Assn. TX 38. WACO Ridgewood C.C. (281)967-1495 132 Contact Club; www.txga.org IAN DAVIS, Texas Golf Assn. UT 39. HIGHLAND Alpine C.C. (801)226-1736 90 April 27-May 3; Contact Club; www.uga.org EASTON FOLSTER, Utah Golf Assn. WA 40. BREMERTON Gold Mountain G.C. (Olympic C.) (360)415-5432 102 April 27-30; Out of Town: May 3 (After 12PM) SCOTTY CROUTHAMEL, Washington Golf Contact Club; www.wagolf.org TUESDAY, MAY AT: AR 41. HOT SPRINGS Hot Springs C.C. (Arlington C.) (501)624-2661 84 May 4; Contact Club; www.asga.org JAY N. FOX, Arkansas State Golf Assn. CA 42. EL MACERO El Macero C.C. (530)753-3363 84 Available within two weeks of qualifier RYAN FARB, Northern California Golf Assn. Contact Club; www.ncga.org CA 43. PLEASANTON Ruby Hill G.C. (925) 417-5850 84 Available within two weeks of qualifier RYAN FARB, Northern California Golf Assn. Contact Club; www.ncga.org CO 44. FORT COLLINS Collindale G.C. (970)221-6651 84 Contact Club 7 days in advance ROBERT DUKE, Colorado Golf Assn. www.coloradogolf.org DE 45. WILIMINGTON DuPont C.C. (302)421-1753 120 Contact Club; www.gapgolf.org KIRBY V. MARTIN, Golf Assn. of Philadelphia MN 46. PRIOR LAKE Legends C. (952)226-9972 84 Contact Club; www.mngolf.org DOUG A. HOFFMANN, Minnesota Golf Assn. OH 47. CLEVELAND Beechmont C.C. (216)831-8446 120 Contact Club; Course closed May 4 ROBB SCHULZE, Northern Ohio Golf Assn. www.noga.org WEDNESDAY, MAY AT: AZ 48. GILBERT Seville C.C. (480)279-3020 84 April 20-May 5 (Mon-Fri only) After 12PM ERIN GROENEVELD, Arizona Golf Assn. Contact Club; www.azgolf.org CA 49. IRVINE Oak Creek G.C. (949)653-5300 90 Contact Club; www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. CA 50. PALM DESERT 1 Indian Ridge C.C. (Grove C.) (760)772-7272 84 Contact Club www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. FL 51. ORLANDO Orange Tree G.C. (407)351-2521 84 April 29-May 5 (After 12PM weekend prior) DARIN GREEN, Florida State Golf Assn. Contact Club; www.fsga.org GA 52. KENNESAW Marietta C.C. (770) 426-1808 132 Contact Club; www.gsga.org JEFF FAGES, Georgia State Golf Assn. KS 53. WICHITA Wichita C.C. (316)634-2882 78 May 5; Contact Club; www.kansascitygolfer.org DOUG HABEL, Central Links Golf KY 70. LEXINGTON Kearney Hill G.L. (859)253-1981 102 Contact Club; www.kygolf.org BILL COOMER, Kentucky Golf Assn. Reservations accepted one week in advance NC 54. DURHAM Duke University C. (919)681-2288 84 May 5; Contact Club; www.carolinasgolf.org RUSTY HARDER, Carolinas Golf Assn. NJ 55. NORTH CALDWELL Green Brook C.C. (973)228-1800 144 Contact Club; www.mgagolf.org CHRIS GAFFNEY, Metropolitan Golf Assn. PA 56. BUTLER Butler C.C. (724)586-6030 78 Contact Club; www.wpga.org TERRY TEASDALE, Western Pennsylvania Golf Assn. WY 57. RIVERTON Riverton C.C. (307)856-4779 84 May 5; Contact Club; www.wygolf.net DAVID B. SNYDER, Wyoming State Golf Assn. Only clubs highlighted in red italics will permit caddies to use carts first-come, first-served. *Clubs hosting Qualifying will not have Model Local Rule G-7 (Prohibiting Certain Types of Shoes) in effect. **There are no wait lists for Qualifying locations that are full. If a Qualifying location has more players than can be accommodated, some players may be transferred to another location and the date for Qualifying may be different than the original requested date. Transfer will be based on the date of receipt of entry application. Transfers are final. Qualifying sites are final after entries close. Qualifying sites may be canceled due to lack of participation. ***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 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 Course Rating™, future entries for a U.S. Open Championship may be declined if documentation is not provided dem- onstrating that the player is capable of competing at the national championship level. Please note that players who “no card” are subject to receive a letter from the USGA under the same guidelines as those who do not return a score within eight strokes of the Course Rating. Withdrawal from Qualifying: A player 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 **Site ***Practice Dates/ Official in Charge Country Capacity Player Information THURSDAY, MAY AT: AL 58. GLENCOE RTJ G. Trl. at Silver Lakes (Backbreaker & Heartbreaker Crs.) BRIAN SCHEUFLER, Alabama Golf Assn. (256)892-3268 78 May 7; Contact Club; www.alabamagolf.org AZ 59. TUCSON Sewailo G.C. (520)426-6830 84 Contact Club; www.azgolf.org ERIN GROENEVELD, Arizona Golf Assn. CA 60. BERMUDA DUNES Bermuda Dunes C.C. (760)345-2771 90 Contact Club; www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. CA 61. GRANITE BAY Granite Bay G.C. (916)791-5379 84 Available within two weeks of qualifier RYAN FARB, Northern California Golf Assn. Contact Club; www.ncga.org CA 62. LOMPOC La Purisima G.C. (805)735-8395 90 Contact Club; www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. CO 63. AURORA CommonGround G.C. (303)340-1520 84 Contact Club; www.coloradogolf.org ROBERT DUKE, Colorado Golf Assn. FL 64. HOBE SOUND Hobe Sound G.C. (772)546-8933 84 April 30-May 6 (After 12PM weekend prior) DARIN GREEN, Florida State Golf Assn. Contact Club; www.fsga.org FL 65. NAPLES Bear’s Paw C.C. (239)262-1836 84 April 30-May 6 (After 12PM weekend prior) DARIN GREEN, Florida State Golf Assn. Contact Club; www.fsga.org FL 66. PANAMA CITY BEACH Bay Point R.G.C. (Nicklaus C.) (850)235-6950 84 April 30-May 6 (After 12PM weekend prior) DARIN GREEN, Florida State Golf Assn. Contact Club; www.fsga.org FL 67. VALRICO Buckhorn Springs G. & C.C. (813)689-7766 84 April 30-May 6 (After 12PM weekend prior) DARIN GREEN, Florida State Golf Assn. Contact Club; www.fsga.org HI 68. HONOLULU Hoakalei C.C. (808)853-4343 78 Contact Club; www.hawaiistategolf.org PAUL OGAWA, Hawaii State Golf Assn. IN 69. INDIANAPOLIS The Hawthorns G. & C.C. (317)845-9100 84 Contact Club; www.indianagolf.org TODD DEHAVEN, Indiana Golf Assn. MD 71. PHOENIX (MD) Hillendale C.C. (410)592-8011 120 Contact Club; www.msga.org KELLY NEWLAND, Maryland State Golf Assn. NJ 72. DEAL Hollywood G.C. (732)531-0900 144 Contact Club; www.mgagolf.org CHRIS GAFFNEY, Metropolitan Golf Assn. NV 73. LAS VEGAS Boulder Creek G.C. (702)294-6534 78 Contact Club; www.snga.org TIM BRAND, Southern Nevada Golf Assn. OK 74. TULSA MeadowBrook C.C. (918)252-4121 78 Contact Club; www.okgolf.org DANE WILLIAMS, Oklahoma Golf Assn. TN 75. JACKSON Jackson C.C. (731)668-0688 78 May 6; Contact Club; www.tngolf.org/tga ALLISON BROWN, Tennessee Golf Assn. VA 76. GLEN ALLEN The Federal C. (804)798-4996 90 May 6; Contact Club; www.vsga.org JOSH COATES, Virginia State Golf Assn. SUNDAY, MAY AT: AK 77. PALMER Palmer G.C. (907)745-4653 80 Contact Club; www.agagolf.org JEFF BARNHART, Alaska Golf Assn. MONDAY, MAY AT: AZ 78. PHOENIX (AZ) Phoenix C.C. (602)636-9860 96 May 4-10 (After 12PM); Contact Club ERIN GROENEVELD, Arizona Golf Assn. www.azgolf.org CA 79. MADERA Dragonfly G.C. (559)432-3020 84 Available within two weeks of qualifier RYAN FARB, Northern California Golf Assn. Contact Club; www.ncga.org CA 80. PALM DESERT 2 Classic C. (760)601-3601 90 Contact Club; www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. CA 81. PALM DESERT 3 Ironwood C.C. (South C.) (760)346-7811 90 Contact Club; www.scga.org JEFF NINNEMANN, Southern California Golf Assn. CO 82. WESTMINSTER Walnut Creek G.P. (303)469-2974 84 Contact Club 14 days in advance ROBERT DUKE, Colorado Golf Assn. www.coloradogolf.org FL 83. ORLANDO 2 Shingle Creek G.C. (407)996-9939 84 May 4-10 (After 12PM weekend prior) DARIN GREEN, Florida State Golf Assn. Contact Club; www.fsga.org FL 84. PONTE VEDRA BEACH The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach 84 May 4-10 (After 12PM weekend prior) DARIN GREEN, Florida State Golf Assn. (904)543-2964 Contact Club; www.fsga.org FL 85. WESTON The C. at Weston Hills (Tour C.) (954)384-4653 84 May 4-10 (After 12PM weekend prior) DARIN GREEN, Florida State Golf Assn. Contact Club; www.fsga.org GA 86. STOCKBRIDGE Eagle’s Landing C.C. (770)389-2000 132 Contact Club; www.gsga.org JEFF FAGES, Georgia State Golf Assn. IL 87. MUNDELEIN Pine Meadow G.C. (847)566-4653 90 Contact Club; www.cdga.org NICK SCILLIA, Chicago District Golf Assn. IL 88. SPRINGFIELD Illini C.C. (217)546-4614 90 May 10 (After 1PM); Contact Club RICK LEHEW, Chicago District Golf Assn. www.cdga.org IN 89. SOUTH BEND South Bend C.C. (574)289-2527 84 Contact Club; www.indianagolf.org TODD DEHAVEN, Indiana Golf Assn. May 4-10 (Weekends: After 10AM, Weekdays: After 2PM) MA 90. BERNARDSTON Crumpin-Fox C. (203)417-3836 84 Contact Club; www.massgolf.org GREG HOWELL, Mass Golf MI 91. WASHINGTON (MI) The Orchards G.C. (586)786-7200 78 Contact GAM; www.gam.org KEN HARTMANN, Golf Assn. of Michigan MN 92. MEDINA Medina G. & C.C. (763)478-6020 84 Contact Club; www.mngolf.org DOUG A. HOFFMANN, Minnesota Golf Assn. MO 93. RAYMORE G.C. of Creekmoor (816)331-2621 78 Contact Club; www.kansascitygolfer.org DOUG HABEL, Central Links Golf NC 94. PINEHURST Pinewild C.C. (Magnolia C.) (910)295-5145 84 May 10; Contact Club; www.carolinasgolf.org RUSTY HARDER, Carolinas Golf Assn. NV 95. GENOA Genoa Lakes G.C. (Lakes C.) (775)782-4653 80 Contact Club; www.nnga.org STEVE RYDEL, Northern Nevada Golf Assn. NY 96. ALBANY Shaker Ridge C.C. (518)869-0246 84 May 10; Contact Club; www.nysga.org ANDREW HICKEY, New York State Golf Assn. OH 97. CINCINNATI Maketewah C.C. (513)242-9333 144 May 9 (After 1PM); Contact Club; www.gcga.org KEVIN STANTON, Greater Cincinnati Golf Assn. OH 98. POWELL Kinsale G. & Fitness C. (740)881-3455 120 Contact Club; www.ohiogolf.org MATT LEFFERTS, Ohio Golf Assn. OR 99. CANBY Willamette Valley C.C. (503)266-4066 120 Contact Club; www.oga.org BRENT WHITTAKER, Oregon Golf Assn. PA 100. MOSCOW Elmhurst C.C. (570)842-7011 78 Contact Club; www.gapgolf.org KIRBY V. MARTIN, Golf Assn. of Philadelphia RI 101. RUMFORD Agawam Hunt C. (401)434-3254 84 Contact Club; www.rigalinks.org BOB WARD, Rhode Island Golf Assn. SC 102. HILTON HEAD Long Cove C. (843)686-1020 78 May 10; Contact Club; www.carolinasgolf.org RUSTY HARDER, Carolinas Golf Assn. TX 103. HOUSTON Lakeside C.C. (281)497-2228 132 Contact Club; www.txga.org JOHN COCHRAN, Texas Golf Assn. TX 104. KERRVILLE The C. at Comanche Trace (830)595-8500 84 Contact Club; www.txga.org IAN DAVIS, Texas Golf Assn. TX 105. MCKINNEY TPC at Craig Ranch (972)747-9005 132 Contact Club; www.txga.org KELLEN KUBASAK, Texas Golf Assn. WA 106. BREWSTER Gamble Sands (509)436-8323 84 May 10; Contact Club; www.wagolf.org SCOTTY CROUTHAMEL, Washington Golf WI 107. CEDARBURG Hidden Glen G.C. (262)387-0100 84 Contact Club; www.wsga.org BILL LINNEMAN, Wisconsin State Golf Assn. TUESDAY, MAY AT: CANADA108. CALEDON, ON TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (519)927-3743 78 Contact Club; www.golfcanada.ca ADAM HELMER, Golf Canada MT 109. MISSOULA Missoula C.C. (406)251-2404 78 May 11; Contact Club; www.msgagolf.org GERARD POORE, Montana State Golf Assn. Only clubs highlighted in red italics will permit caddies to use carts first-come, first-served. *Clubs hosting Qualifying will not have Model Local Rule G-7 (Prohibiting Certain Types of Shoes) in effect. **There are no wait lists for Qualifying locations that are full. If a Qualifying location has more players than can be accommodated, some players may be transferred to another location and the date for Qualifying may be different than the original requested date. Transfer will be based on the date of receipt of entry application. Transfers are final. Qualifying sites are final after entries close. Qualifying sites may be canceled due to lack of participation. ***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 FINAL QUALIFYING ROUNDS HOLES STROKE PLAY USGA reserves the right to revise this schedule Completion of Play: If a player fails to return a scorecard (“no card”), future entries may be declined if documentation is not provided demonstrating that the player is capable of competing at the national championship level. Withdrawal from Qualifying: A player 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 MONDAY, MAY AT: TX 1. DALLAS *Royal Oaks C.C./*Lakewood C.C. Contact Club KELLEN KUBASAK, Texas Golf Assn. (214)691-0339/(214)821-1491 www.txga.org MONDAY, MAY AT: JAPAN 2. HYOGO *Minagi G.C. 81(0)794-88-2525 Contact Japan Golf Assn. at ANDY YAMANAKA, Japan Golf Assn./ [email protected]; www.jga.or.jp TOMMY TANGTIPHAIBOONTANA, USGA MONDAY, JUNE AT: CA 3. DALY CITY Lake Merced G.C./Olympic C. (Ocean C.) Contact Club; www.ncga.org RYAN FARB, Northern California Golf Assn. (650)755-2239/(415)404-4333 CANADA 4. MILTON, ON *RattleSnake Point G.C. (905)878-6222 Contact Club; www.golfcanada.ca ADAM HELMER, Golf Canada ENGLAND 5. WALTON ON THE HILL *Walton Heath G.C. 011-44-173-781-2060 Contact Club; www.europeantour.com DAVID PROBYN, European Tour/ TOMMY TANGTIPHAIBOONTANA, USGA FL 6. JUPITER The C. at Admiral’s Cove (North/West C.) June 3-7; Contact Club; www.fsga.org DARIN GREEN, Florida State Golf Assn. (561)745-2630 GA 7. ROSWELL Ansley G.C. (Settindown Creek C.) (404)897-7717 Contact Club; www.gsga.org JEFF FAGES, Georgia State Golf Assn. MD 8. ROCKVILLE Woodmont C.C. (North C.) (301)424-8496 Contact Club; www.msga.org KELLY NEWLAND, Maryland State Golf Assn. NY 9. PURCHASE Century C.C./Old Oaks C.C. Contact Club; www.mgagolf.org CHRIS GAFFNEY, Metropolitan Golf Assn. (914)761-0400/(914)683-6049 OH 10. COLUMBUS *Brookside G. & C.C./*Lakes G. & C.C. Contact Club; www.ohiogolf.org MATT LEFFERTS, Ohio Golf Assn. (614)889-1758/(614)899-3080 OH 11. SPRINGFIELD *Springfield Country Club (937)399-0351 Contact Club; www.usopen-mvga.org STEVE JURICK, Miami Valley Golf Assn. OR 12. NORTH PLAINS Pumpkin Ridge (Witch Hollow C.) (503)647-4747 Contact Club; www.oga.org BRENT WHITTAKER, Oregon Golf Assn.
Only clubs highlighted in red italics will permit caddies to use carts first-come, first-served. *Clubs hosting Qualifying will not have Model Local Rule G-7 (Prohibiting Certain Types of Shoes) in effect. **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.