8th U.S. Senior Women's Open Championship

Qualifying

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Event GGID: 26USSWOQ

 

NOTICE TO COMPETITORS

 

HOST CLUB INFORMATION

Bunker Hills Golf Course                        General Manager/Head Professional:    Tim Anderson

12800 Bunker Prairie Road NW                GCSAA Superintendent:                         Brad Hable         

Coon Rapids, MN 55448                    

Golf Shop:  763/755-4141

Website:  bunkerhillsgolf.com

 

FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES

Format is 18-holes, stroke play. Contestants will compete for qualifying places and two alternate positions in the 8th US Senior Women’s Open Championship to be played August 20-23, at the Barton Hills Country Club, Ann Arbor, Michigan.  The number of qualifying spots is as follows:

 

                   Spots:                   1                       Alternates:           2                

 

PLAYOFFS  

In the event of a tie for the qualifying place(s) or any alternate position(s), a hole-by-hole playoff will be held immediately following the completion of play.

 

USGA GROOVE POLICY - MODEL LOCAL RULE G-2

In making a stroke, the player must use clubs that conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in the Equipment Rules that took effect on 1 January, 2010.

 

There is no penalty under this Local Rule for carrying but not making a stroke with a club which does not conform to these groove and punch mark specifications.

 

PENALTY FOR MAKING A STROKE WITH CLUB IN BREACH OF CONDITION: Disqualification.

 

EXCEPTION - PING EYE 2 CLUBS 

Ping EYE 2 irons manufactured prior to 31 March, 1990, with a groove spacing to groove width ratio of 2.3 to 1 are allowed for play under the Rules of Golf even when this Local Rule in in effect.  The player is responsible for proving when the club was manufactured.  If the player cannot do so, the club must conform to the groove and punch mark specifications that took effect on 1 January, 2010.

 

IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS CLOSE TO PUTTING GREENS - MODEL LOCAL RULE F-5

This Model Local Rule IS NOT in effect during the qualifying.

 

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES

Per the USGA Terms of Competition, distance measuring devices ARE PERMITTED; however, a device must measure DISTANCE ONLY.  Please be sure any functionality is turned off.

 

PACE OF PLAY

The Pace of Play policy posted on the Qualifying webpage is in effect.  It is the player’s responsibility to know the policy.

 

STARTING TIMES

There will be no change in the starting times established by the Committee other than by decision of the Committee due to weather conditions.

 

COURSE SETUP

Click HERE to view the anticipated course setup. 

 

PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY

To schedule a practice round, please call the Golf Shop (763/755-4141) and identify yourself as a U.S. Senior Women’s Open Qualifying contestant. 

 

PRACTICE RANGE  

The practice range will be open 60 minutes prior to the first starting time.

 

CADDIES AND CARTS  

Bunker Hills Golf Course will not have caddies available but will have push carts .  You may bring your own caddie if you wish to use one, or you may carry your own bag or use a push cart (including motorized).  The use of motorized riding carts is prohibited during all phases of the Championship unless prior authorization is made through the USGA for a condition covered by the ADA. 

 

FOOTWEAR POLICY

As stated on the official entry form, shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (when such metal comes in contact with the surface of the putting green) are prohibited.  Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION.  (There will not be provisions to have your spikes changed on the day of the event at the host facility.)

 

DRESS CODE

Contestants and caddies must be neat in appearance.  Bermuda length shorts may be worn.  Denim and blue jeans, short shorts, tee shirts, and tank tops are prohibited.  Shirts must have collars.  The Committee will decide whether this requirement has been met.  The dress code applies to the caddies as well as the players.  A player will be held responsible for the appearance of his caddie.

 

FOOD SERVICE

There will be food and beverage service available during the qualifying at the Clubhouse.  Cash and credit cards are permitted.

 

OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE

Doug Hoffmann, MGA Director of Rules & Competitions

6550 York Avenue South, Suite 411

Edina, MN  55435

Cell:  612/964-4249

Email: Doug@mngolf.org