125TH U.S. Open Championship

Local Qualifying #1

 

North Oaks Golf Club

54 E. Oaks Road

North Oaks, MN  55110

Monday, May 4, 2026

 

Local Rules and Information Sheet

 

TEE MARKERS:        USGA                                      FORMAT:       18-holes, stroke play

 

QUALIFIERS:              5                                             ALTERNATES: 2

 

TIES & PLAYOFFS: In the event of a tie for the final qualifying spot and/or any alternate position, a hole-by-hole playoff will be conducted immediately following play.

 

EVACUATION PLAN: In the event play is suspended for a dangerous situation (lightning), players are to return to the Clubhouse.  The signal for a suspension due to a dangerous situation is one (1) prolonged horn blast, repeated.

 

Rules are governed by the Rules of Golf, USGA Terms of Competition, Notice to Competitors,
Memo to Players and the following local rules.  Disregard all local rules printed on the local card.

 

DRINKING WATER & REST AREAS:

            Drinking Water: May be found at or near the teeing areas of Holes #1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 18.

            Rest Areas: May be found on Holes #1, 4 (rt of fairway), Halfway House (code 1245), 13 & 18.

 

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES: Per the USGA Terms of Competition, distance measuring devices ARE permitted.  However, information gained from their use must be limited to DISTANCE ONLY.

 

PACE OF PLAY/UNREASONABLE DELAY (RULE 5.6): Players are expected to play without delay, and groups are expected to remain in position with the group immediately in front of it.  Timing sheets showing the time by when each hole must be completed are posted on the Qualifying webpage.  Groups who fall out of position will be WARNED (First breach) and are subject to monitoring and timing by a Rules official.  Players are expected to play a stroke within 40 seconds from when it is their time to play.  Players who receive a bad time after being warned will receive One penalty stroke.  Players who receive a second bad time will receive Two penalty strokes.  The expected pace of play is 4:35 for 18 holes.  Penalty for Breach of Rule 5.6a: First breach: Group Warning; Second breach: One penalty stroke; Third breach: Two penalty strokes; Fourth breach: DISQUALIFICATION.

 

GROUND UNDER REPAIR: In addition to the areas circled by white lines, the following are considered ground under repair:

  1. Turf Blankets: Located on the right of Hole #6 adjacent to the road.

 

OUT OF BOUNDS: In addition to white stakes, boundaries are defined by the inside edge of pavement of road bordering Holes #6 & 9 (behind green).

 

PENALTY AREAS: When both are present, stakes identify and lines define a Penalty Area.

 

RULES COMMITTEE: Doug Hoffmann©, Rob Tennant & Bob Boldus