Northern California Golf Association
U.S. Senior Open Qualifying
The Olympic Club – Lake Course
June 3, 2019
Player Information Sheet
Club Information (website/directions):
The Olympic Club
599 Skyline Rd.
San Francisco, CA 94015
415-404-4333
Format:
One 18-hole stipulated round of individual stroke play. Contestants will play from the USGA Tee Markers wherever they are situated (see Yardage sheet). The low individuals will advance to the U.S. Senior Open Championship at The Warran Golf Course at Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana on June 27-30, 2019. Any play-offs will take place immediately after the conclusion of play for the last spot and two alternate positions.
Competition Schedule:
Starting times will start at 8:00am off of holes #1 and #9.
Please check the NCGA website for groupings and starting times. Please be at your assigned tee at least 10 minutes prior to your starting time.
Practice Round Information:
Available to CONTESTANTS ONLY. Please email Chris Stein at cstein@olyclub.com. Practice rounds will be available from May 29th – June 2nd on a space available basis and AFTER 3:00 PM on June 1st and 2nd. Local players should try to fit their practice round in the early dates. Fees - $140 per player, carts are an additional $18 per player. DO NOT CONTACT OLYMPIC CLUB PRIOR TO MAY 9th.
Cart Information:
Automotive transportation is prohibited. Players and caddies must walk.
ONLY Olympic Club pull-carts are permitted. They may be rented with limited availability for $10. SPECTATOR CARTS ARE PROHIBITED.
Caddies:
Limited caddies are available from Olympic Club by contacting the Pat Merritt at pmerritt@olyclub.com. Fee - $87 plus gratuity. Arrangements MUST be made in advance, do not expect caddies to be available without prior arrangements.
Practice Balls:
Provided for players prior to and following competition round at no cost. The practice range will open at 7:00am. The practice putting and chipping greens will open at sunrise.
Payment Information:
The Pro Shop accepts CREDIT CARD ONLY and opens at 6:30 AM.
The Snack Stands accept CASH ONLY. Please plan accordingly.
Food and Beverage Information:
The Driving Range Snack Stand will be available at 7:00 AM-11:00 AM and following the round from 12:30PM-3:30PM. The 10th Hole Snack Stand will be available from 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM. CASH ONLY.
Withdrawals:
Notify the NCGA at 831-625-4653 to withdraw. Players that fail to notify the NCGA prior to their starting time will be listed as No Shows.
Refunds:
In the event of injury or illness, contact the USGA at 908-326-1950 for a refund prior to June 27, 2019. No refunds will be issued after June 27, 2019. A $35 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
ADDITIONAL RULES INFORMATION
Rules Information:
The Rules of Golf effective January 2019 are in effect and are supplemented by the 2019 USGA Hard Card. The Committee will provide any additional Local Rules needed at the qualifying site. It is the player’s responsibility to know the conditions of the competition.
Limitation of Golf Balls:
The one ball Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-4.
Automotive Transportation:
The Local Rule prohibiting the use of motorized transportation as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-6.
Distance-Measuring Devices:
Distance-Measuring Devices are NOT permitted. See Model Local Rule G-5.
Footwear:
Rule 4.3a is modified in this way:
During a round, a player must not wear shoes with:
- Traditional spikes – that is, spikes having single or multiple points designed to penetrate deeply into the surface of the ground (regardless of whether made of metal, ceramic, plastic or other materials); or
- Spikes of any design that are entirely or partially made of metal, if such metal may come into contact with the course.
Penalty for breach of Local Rule – see Rule 4.3.
Grooves Condition:
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. You may check to see if your grooves are conforming by using the Informational Club Database - http://www.usga.org/InfoClubsDB/intro.html