Format

Format will be 18 holes, four-ball stroke play.

 


Qualifying Spots

The site has been allocated two (2) qualifying sides and two (2) alternate sides.

 


Ties & Playoff

If there is a tie for the last qualifying spot or either of the alternate positions, there will be a sudden-death playoff immediately following the conclusion of play. It is the players' responsibility to keep informed as to the time and status of any playoff.

 


Course Information & Setup

Kenwood Country Club (Kenview)

6501 Kenwood Rd.

Cincinnati, OH 45243

(513) 561- 7397

Yardage: 6,248

Par: 70

 

Hole # Yards Par   Hole # Yards Par
1 386 4   10 378 4
2 167 3   11 507 5
3 404 4   12 363 4
4 377 4   13 312 4
5 196 3   14 189 3
6 535 5   15 409 4
7 191 3   16 376 4
8 383 4   17 146 3
9 525 5   18 404 4
Front Nine 3164 35   Back Nine 3084 35

 

Notes:

Tee locations are subject to changed based on weather & course conditions.

 


Practice Rounds

The following is the availability for practice rounds:

 

Tuesday, August 13th:                  Anytime

Wednesday, August 14th:             Closed

Thursday, August 15th:                 After 12:00 pm                     

Friday, August 16th:                      Between 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm                                              

Saturday, August 17th:                  After 2:00 pm

Sunday, August 18th:                    After 2:00 pm

Monday, August 19th:                   After 1:00 pm (walking only, must call ahead)

 

 

Players must play only from the tee markers, and must play one ball. The cost for practice rounds is $24 + tax. Please call ahead to reserve a practice round.

 


Pull/Push Carts & Caddies

Players are NOT permitted to bring their own push/pull carts per club policy.

 

Kenwood Country Club has push/pull carts for rent. Players may provide their own caddie or Kenwood Country Club has a caddie program. Please contact Kenwood CC Golf Shop (513) 561- 7397 to reserve a push/pull cart or caddie.

 


Automotive Transportation/Spectator Carts

Players must not ride on any form of transportation during the round unless authorized by the Committee. Caddies will have the option to use carts to transport a player's clubs. The cost to rent a cart for a caddie is $24 + tax. Carts for caddies are limited to two per group.

 

Golf Carts are not available for spectators.

 


Time of Starting

Report to the tee no less than 5 minutes before your assigned starting time.

 


Conforming Golf Balls/Conforming Driver Heads/One-Ball Rule/Clubs: Grooves

Only brands of balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls and driver heads on the most current USGA List of Conforming Driver Heads may be used. The "One-Ball Rule" & the Grooves & Punch Mark Specifications, Local Rules prescribed in Section 8 of Committee Procedures, will be in effect.

 


Distance Measuring Devices

Distance measuring devices are permitted during this competition.

 


Rain Date

If required, the rain date will be August 21, 2019.

 


Hotels

Click here for a map of nearby hotels

 


Dress Code

No collarless shirts, jeans, or cargo pants/shorts for players, caddies, or spectators.

 


Withdraws

If you find it necessary to withdraw from the Qualifier, please contact the USGA Championship Department (908-326-1950) as soon as possible.