MEMORANDUM TO ALL U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP CONTESTANTS

Local Qualifying on Monday, June 3, 2019 @ Arizona Country Club

 

The AGA and the USGA are grateful to Arizona Country Club for hosting this USGA qualifying event.  Please remember that we are their guests and our conduct should reflect our thanks.  Thank you letters may be addressed to: Mr. Taylor Koba, Head Golf Professional, Arizona Country Club, 5668 E Orange Blossom Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85018, 480-889-1505

 

Field Size & Qualifying Spots

  1. 85 in field at entry deadline. Tee time structure will be 1 & 10 tee start, 10-minute intervals, beginning at 7:30 a.m.
  2. 2 qualifying spots with 2 alternates.
  3. In case of a tie for the final qualifying spot or either of the two alternate positions, an immediate hole-by-hole play-off will be conducted for the players involved following play.

Pairings & Assigned Start Times

  1. Pairings were prepared by the USGA and start times were assigned by the AGA. 
  2. Changes to pairings or start times are not permissible for any reason.

Use of Golf Carts

  1. Use of automotive transportation by contestants is prohibited. Players must walk at all times unless a course shuttle is provided or given a ride from a Tournament Official. Caddies may rent golf carts at a cost of $30 + tax per rider inside the Golf Shop the morning of the qualifier. Limit of two carts per group and two riders per cart. Carts will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  2. Spectators/Guests are not allowed to ride in carts. No spectator carts are allowed. Anyone riding in a cart holds the status of a caddie.

Practice Rounds

  1. Practice Rounds are available Monday-Sunday anytime after 1:00pm, subject to availability. Can be booked two days in advance. Please call the golf shop at 480-089-1529. The practice round fee is $75 inclusive.

USGA Policies in Effect

  1. Groove Condition Policy is in effect for local qualifying & Championship Proper
  2. Alternative Footwear Policy is in effect.
  3. The ball each player uses must be named on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls issued by the USGA & the ‘One-Ball Rule’ will be in effect.
  4. Distance measuring devices are NOT allowed during the qualifier. (link to USGA.org)

Directions

  1. Arizona CC: 5668 E Orange Blossom Ln, Phoenix, AZ
  2. Visit the course directory section at www.azgolf.org, or call the Arizona Country Club Golf Shop at 480-889-1505.
  3. Valet parking will not be available. All players will have a reserved parking spot; by last name, alphabetical order.

Course Setup

        1. The course will be played at a maximum of 6735, par 72. 

        2. The Committee reserves the right to alter the yardage based on weather and course conditions the day of the qualifying.

        3. All Local Rules will be listed on the Notice to Players.

        4. The USGA Hard Card is enclosed with conditions of the competition.

Practice Facilities & Registration

  1. All practice facilities will open at 6:15 am. Players should use the driving range area assigned to them.
  2. There will be a registration table set up outside the pro shop at 6:00 a.m.  Please check in with the AGA staff member to receive important tournament information.

Food & Beverage Service

  1. The Snack Shack (Halfway Shack) will be open at 7:00am and will stay open until play is complete. CASH ONLY
  2. A form will be available to the players to fill out prior to teeing off and must prepay cash or card.  There will be 3 options available at a cost of $17.00 (include drink, chips, cookie, fruit, and 1 of the 3 following items: Tossed Cobb Salad, Southwest Chicken Wrap or Club Sandwich…this will be available after the round in the Outpost area).

Dress Code

  1. Golf-style shirts and either slacks or Bermuda-length shorts are acceptable for contestants and caddies.
  2. Tennis attire, t-shirts and slacks/shorts of denim/jeans material are not acceptable.
  3. Player and caddie’s shirts must be tucked in at all times.

To Withdraw

If you need to withdraw for any reason you must contact both of the following prior to your assigned start time or you shall be listed as a DQ: The AGA at 602-944-3035 and leave a voice message in mailbox 210  and the USGA @ 908-234-2300 or online: http://champwithdrawals.usga.org/

 

Tim Eberlein, Official-in-Charge