Pairings for the 2022 U.S. Open Local Qualifying at Scioto Reserve CC on May 2 can be found HERE

 

Host Club

Scioto Reserve CC

7383 Scioto Parkway

Powell, OH 43065

740-881-9522

Director of Golf:  Andy Montgomery

GM/Head Golf Pro:  Cory Carter

Superintendent:  Colin Fenby

 

PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY

Please contact Cory Carter and his staff at 740-881-9522

Please note that practice rounds are for contestants!

 

COURSE SETUP

Hole by Hole yardages can be viewed HERE

 

FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES:

Stroke play competition conducted over 18 holes.  Field size is 120.   Top 7 qualify and 2 alternates.  The USGA has not disclosed to our office at the time of this memo.  For all Amateurs we will post your 18-hole score to your WHS account for handicap purposes.    

 

REGISTRATION

None.  Please be on your starting tee 10 minutes prior to your tee time or as soon as the group ahead leaves the tee.    

 

PLAYOFF

In the event of a tie for the last qualifying places or alternates, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff to determine the final qualifiers and the 1st and 2nd alternate if necessary.  All announcements regarding the play-off will be made at the scoreboard upon completion of the qualifying round.

 

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.

 

GROOVES

The players clubs must conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in The Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010.  See Model Local Rule G-2.  “The exception for Ping Eye 2 Irons manufactured before 31 March 1990 is not in effect”

 

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES

The Rules of Golf allow them as long as all other features are turned off.  Yes, these are allowed for qualifying for the US Open in 2022.  

 

 

PACE OF PLAY

It is a condition that players must play without undue delay and in accordance with guidelines established by the committee.  Nine Hole pace is 2 hours and 15 minutes.  18-hole pace is 4 hours and 30 minutes.  Or staying within 15 minutes of the group ahead.   

 

PRACTICE FACILITIES

Will open at 7:00 a.m.

  

CARTS & PULL CART

Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a round unless authorized by the Committee.  No spectator carts.  No Exceptions

Pull carts are permitted.  

 

CADDIES

A player may employ a caddie but is not required to have a caddie.  

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

As set forth in the USGA application, the code of conduct applies to all USGA Qualifying and Championships. 

 

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Contestants and caddies must be neat in appearance.  No denim, No cargo pants or cargo shorts, shirts must have collars. 

 

CLUB POLICIES

Males must remove hats indoors. Please check with host club on cell phone policy.   

 

FOOD SERVICE

For purchase at the clubhouse.  Bottled water will be provided on the 1st and 10th tees. 

 

WITHDRAWS

Please contact the USGA Championship department 908-326-1950 or log into your USGA account and follow the instructions to withdraw.     

 

REPLACEMENT OF CLUB THAT IS BROKEN OR SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED

Model Local Rule G-9:

 “Rule 4.1b(3) is modified in this way:

If a player’s club is “broken or significantly damaged” during the round by the player or caddie, except in cases of abuse, the player may replace the club with any club under Rule 4.1b(4).

When replacing a club, the player must immediately take the broken or significantly damaged club out of play, using the procedure in Rule 4.1c(1).

For the purposes of this Local Rule:

  • A club is “broken or significantly damaged” when:

the shaft breaks into pieces, splinters or is bent (but not when the shaft is only dented)

the club face impact area is visibly deformed (but not when the club face is only scratched)

the clubhead is visibly and significantly deformed

the clubhead is detached or loose from the shaft, or

the grip is loose.

Exception: A club face or clubhead is not “broken or significantly damaged” solely because it is cracked.

Penalty for Breach of Local Rule – See Rule 4.1b.” (Added 4/2019)

 

GREEN READING MATERIAL

Previous years yardage books that have green reading information may not meet the proper scaling. 

Check out the following website for FAQ and Rule Interpretation.

http://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/articles/2018/10/usga-r-a-finalize-limits-on-green-reading-materials-in-golf.html

 

We look forward to May 2 and hope you Play Well!

 

OFFICIAL IN CHARGE 

Matt Lefferts

Executive Director

Ohio Golf Association

4354 Tuller Rd.

Dublin, OH 43017

614-698-0014