U.S. Women's Open Championship Qualifying
Lake Merced Golf Club
June 5, 2017
Club Information (website/directions):
Lake Merced Golf Club
2300 Junipero Serra Blvd.
Daly City, CA 94015
650-755-2239
Format:
Two18-hole stipulated rounds of individual stroke play. Contestants will play from the USGA Markers wherever they are situated (see Yardages). The low individual scores will advance to the U.S. Women’s Open Championship at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey on July 13-16, 2017. 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 begin at 7:00am/12:30pm off of holes #1 and #10.
Please check the Pairings tab above for groupings and starting times. Please be at your assigned tee at least 10 minutes prior to your starting time.
Practice Round Information:
Available Tuesday-Sunday after 2 PM starting Thursday, May 18th. One Complimentary round is available per contestant and are for contestants only. Carts are permitted for the practice rounds at a fee of $20 per person. Please call the Pro Shop to arrange a time.
Cart Information:
Automotive transportation is prohibited. Players and caddies must walk. Pull-carts are permitted. SPECTATOR CARTS ARE PROHIBITED.
Caddies:
A limited number of caddies are available by contacting Head Professional Alex Rodriguez at arodriguez@lmgc.org. No caddies will be available on site without prior arrangements.
Practice Balls:
Provided for players prior to and following competition round at no cost. The practice range will open at 6:00am. The practice putting and chipping greens will open at sunrise.
Payment Information:
Cash and Credit Cards are accepted for all purchases (golf shop and food and beverage).
Food and Beverage Information:
Café 19 will be open at 6:00am and grab and go will also be available between rounds. No outside food and beverage is permitted.
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 908-234-2300 for a refund prior to July 13, 2017. No refunds will be issued after July 13, 2017. A $35 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
ADDITIONAL RULES INFORMATION
Rules Information:
The Rules of Golf effective January 1, 2016 are in effect and are supplemented by the 2017 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 optional condition in Appendix I known as the “One Ball” Rule is in effect. See Appendix I.
Automotive Transportation:
The use of automotive transportation is prohibited for players and caddies. See Appendix I.
Footwear:
Shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: Disqualification.
Distance-Measuring Devices:
Distance-Measuring Devices are NOT permitted.
Grooves Condition:
Optional condition prescribed in Decision 4-1/1 is in effect. You may check to see if your grooves are conforming by using the Informational Club Database - http://www.usga.org/InfoClubsDB/intro.html