Notice to Players
2022 U.S. Open Local Qualifying
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 - Butler Country Club, Butler, PA
This notice serves as confirmation for the U.S. Open Local Qualifying Round on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Butler Country Club in Butler, PA. Qualifying is 18-holes and the field is 78 players. The number of spots the field is playing for is five (5) spots and two (2) alternates. Additional information will be distributed on the starting tee. The locker room and practice facility will open at 6:30 AM the day of the qualifying rounds. All player will begin on #1 tee.
Electronic scoring via the Golf Genius Tournament Management app will be used with certification and scorecard verification in the scoring area. At least one member per side is encouraged to download the app prior to arrival. The groupings GGID will be provided with the electronic distribution of tournament materials.
Format: 18-holes of stroke play. Play is governed by The Rules of Golf and any Local Rules and Conditions distributed at the starting tee. In the event of a tie for the final qualifying spot or any alternate, a hole-by-hole playoff will take place on holes to be determined by the Committee.
Distance Measuring Devices are permitted for the qualifying round.
The “One Ball Rule” is in effect for the qualifying round.
Grooves conforming to USGA policy are required for the qualifying round.
Model Local Rule G-9 for Replacement of Club that is Broken or Significantly Damaged is in effect for the qualifying round.
Model Local Rule E-12 for Ball Played from Outside Relief Area When Taking Back-on-the-Line Relief is in effect for the qualifying round.
Model Local Rule D-7 Limiting When Stroke Made From Putting Green Must Be Replayed Under Exception 2 to Rule 11.1b is in effect for the qualifying round.
The full text of these MLRs can be viewed at www.usga.org/RulesClarifications.
Tee Markers: All play is from the USGA tee markers. The course will play par 70 at 6936 yards depending on conditions and is subject to change.
Pace of Play: The maximum allowable time will be four hours and twenty minutes (4:20). A checkpoint system will be in place for the qualifying rounds.
Practice: Practice rounds are available and must be pre-arranged by contacting the golf shop at 724-586-6030. The Golf Professional is John Brautigam. Practice rounds are available at the discretion of the golf shop and are to be scheduled five days in advance. The practice round is $50 if the player walks and $76 if the player chooses to ride. Practice round fees are the responsibility of the player. Practice range balls are complimentary the morning of the competition.
Transportation/Caddies: Walking is required. The club does not offer caddies. Players may bring their own caddies. Caddies must walk in performance of their duties during the qualifying round. Players are permitted to use push trolleys for the qualifying round.
Food: All food and beverage charges are the responsibility of the player. Boxed lunches and water will be available for purchase between rounds on the patio outside of the ballroom.
Footwear: METAL CLEATS ARE PROHIBITED. THE PENALTY IS DISQUALIFICATION.
Lodging: Lodging of various price ranges can be found in the Butler and Cranberry Township areas.
Evacuation Plan: In the event of a suspension of play for a dangerous situation, all players are to immediately return to their vehicles. WPGA staff and volunteers will assist in evacuation.
Note: A suspension for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged air horn note. All other types of suspension will be signaled by three consecutive air horn notes, repeated. Resumption of play will be signaled by two short air horn notes, repeated.
Spectator Info: No spectator carts will be permitted for the qualifying round without pre-approved ADA verification. Please contact the WPGA office for ADA guidelines.
Directions to the club can be found on the Butler Country Club website.
In the event a player needs to withdraw, please contact the USGA at Golf House. Also notifying the WPGA is appreciated.