INFORMATION

You should arrive at your assigned tee at least ten (10) minutes prior to your scheduled starting time for instructions from the starter.

GROOVE CONDITION OF COMPETITION: The player’s clubs must conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in the Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010.

QUALIFIER DATE: Tuesday, May 25

DIRECTIONS:  Take Telegraph Road to Maple Road (15 Mile Road). Go west 3 miles to the club.

CLUB ADDRESS:  5050 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322.

CADDIES/CARTS:  All players are required to walk. Contestants may carry their own bag or bring their own caddie. Caddies must also walk. Carts are not permitted for caddies. Pull carts are not permitted at Knollwood CC. Spectator carts are not permitted by the USGA.

LODGING:  Holiday Inn Express – Detroit/Birmingham, 35270 Woodward Ave.  248-642-6200

PRACTICE ROUND:  Please contact the golf shop for rates and availability, (248) 855-0825. Contestants must call in advance to reserve a tee time and identify themselves as US Senior Open Qualifying contestants.   

GPS AND RANGE FINDERS: Distance measuring devices are permitted in final qualifying at Knollwood CC. However, during the Championship Proper, the Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect and prohibits the use of electronic distance-measuring devices. Model Local Rule G-5.

FOOD:  Food will be available for purchase at the halfway house. CASH ONLY please.

PRACTICE RANGE: Complimentary for players on the day of the competition, prior to play only. The driving range will be open one hour before first tee time. 

NON-METAL SPIKE POLICY: It is a condition of the competition that shoes with either traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or, regardless of design, spikes comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round.

PLAYOFF:  In case of ties, there will be a playoff immediately following play for the final spot as well as the order for the two (2) alternate positions

WITHDRAWAL: If you must withdraw, please contact the USGA at (908) 234-2300 leading up to the tournament. If you must withdraw the night or weekend before then please contact the GAM at tournaments@gam.golf. In the e-mail please state your name, the event you are withdrawing from, and your reason for withdrawing. Failure to notify may result in suspension from future USGA and GAM competitions.