Date: April 17, 2019
To: U.S. Senior Women’s Open Qualifying Contestants
From: Brent Whittaker, OGA Director of Tournament Operations
Subject: U.S. Senior Women’s Open Sectional Qualifying
2019 U.S. Senior Women’s Open Sectional Qualifying – Tualatin, Ore.
Tualatin Country Club
Tualatin, Oregon
Monday, April 29, 2019
Welcome to the 2019 U.S. Senior Open Sectional Qualifying!
Enclosed you will find your pairing and starting time for the 18-hole competition on Monday, June 11, 2019 at Tualatin Country Club.
There are 10 entrants at this qualifying site with 8 amateurs and 2 professionals competing for two (2) spots into the U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, Southern Pines, N.C., May 16 – 19, 2019. In the event of a tie for the last qualifying spot or any alternate positions, a sudden-death playoff will commence immediately following the return and verification of all scores.
For pairings: Click Here
ADDITIONAL PLAYER INFORMATION:
USGA Hard Card: Click Here
Groove Rule: In Local (first stage) and Sectional (second stage) Qualifying as well as in the Championship proper, the player’s clubs must conform to the groove specifications in the Rules of Golf effective January 1, 2010. Note: Ping EYE2 clubs manufactured prior to April 1990 may not be used during Local and Sectional Qualifying as well as the Championship proper. The Condition of Competition is available for review on the entry application.
The USGA and R&A have created a reference resource called the Informational Club Database to assist golfers in determining whether their irons, hybrids and fairway woods comply with the New Groove Rules. For information about and to access the database, please use the following link: http://www.usga.org/InfoClubsDB/intro.html. Additionally, for information regarding the conformance status of clubs not listed, please contact the USGA Research and Test Center at (908) 234‐2300.
Player Club Testing is available for the 2016 U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open and U.S. Senior Open Championships. Please use the following link: http://www.usga.org/equipment/testing/submission_process/Checking‐Clubs‐for‐Conformance‐to‐the‐New‐Groove‐Rules(2)/ for more information. The USGA strongly suggests that all players verify the conformance of their clubs well in advance of their scheduled qualifying competition. It is the player’s responsibility, not the USGA’s responsibility to ensure that his clubs conform. Waiting until the day of the competition is the fault of the player. The Committee is under no obligation to test the club the competitor may play. However, if it is later determined that the club is non‐conforming, including after the competition has closed, the player will be disqualified.
DMDS: The use of conforming distance-measuring devices (DMD) will not be permitted in Local qualifying, Sectional qualifying and in the Championship proper of all USGA open championships. For more information, visit www.usga.org/dmd.
“Rule 4.3 is modified in this way: During a round, a player must not obtain distance information by using an electronic distance-measuring device. Penalty for Breach of this Local Rule: See Rule 4.3”
Pace of Play: It is a condition that the player must play without undue delay and in with guidelines established by the Committee.
Click Here for Pace of play guidelines, will also be available at the 1st tee.
Footwear: Rule 4.3 is modified in this way: During a round, a player must not wear shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, of any design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course). Penalty for breach of this Local Rule: See Rule 4.3.
Drivers/Golf Balls: The Local Rule for Conforming Driver Heads is in effect, See Model Local Rule G-1. The Local Rule requiring that all golf balls used be on the List of Conforming Golf Balls is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-3. Please check the USGA website, www.usga.org, for a list of approved golf balls and drivers. The “One Ball Rule” is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-4.
Practice Round: Practice rounds can be scheduled on a space available basis Monday the 22nd, Tuesday the 23rd, Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th there will be tee times available from 2:12 to 2:36.
Contestants are eligible for one complimentary practice round. Practice rounds are for contestants only and will not be extended to guests, caddies, or family members. Players who wish to use their practice round are expected to abide by all club rules including pace of play.
Practice Range: The Tualatin driving range will open one hour prior to the first starting time on Monday. Range balls will be available complimentary to contestants.
Caddies: Contestants may bring their own caddie.
Carts: Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a round unless authorized by the Committee
Qualifying Yardages: Click Here Please note these yardages are subject to change by Committee.
Dress Code: Proper attire must be worn at all times. Proper attire does not include spandex body wear, cutoffs, running shorts, short-shorts, tank tops, tee shirts, or denim of any kind. Neat and clean pants, slacks, cords, or appropriately hemmed, tailored shorts are acceptable, as are sweaters and golf shirts with a collar. Shoes must be worn at all times.
Code of Conduct: As set forth in the USGA application, the code of conduct applies to all USGA Qualifying and Championships.
Food Service: Limited food service will be available during the qualifier. Items will be available to purchase in the golf shop.
Official in Charge
Brent Whittaker
Oregon Golf Association
Director of Tournament Operations
Office: 503.981.4653|Cell Phone: 503.989.0069|Fax: 503.981.7599
2840 Hazelnut Dr., Woodburn, OR 97071
email: bwhittaker@oga.org | Online:www.oga.org
If becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact the Brent Whittaker at 503.981.4653 or bwhittaker@oga.org and the USGA at 908.326.1950 or champs@usga.org
Best of luck to each of you!