Format
Format will be 18 hole, four-ball stroke play.
Qualifying Spots
The site has been allocated two (2) team qualifying positions and two (2) team alternate positions.
Ties & Playoff
If there is a tie for the last qualifying spot or either of the alternate positions, there will be a sudden-death playoff immediately following the conclusion of play. It is the players' responsibility to keep informed as to the time and status of any playoff.
Course Information & Setup
TPC River's Bend
316 Winding River Boulevard
Maineville, OH 45039
Phone:(513) 494-2622
Yardage: 7,180
Par: 72
| Hole # | Yards | Par | Hole # | Yards | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
442 |
4 | 10 | 388 | 4 |
| 2 | 405 | 4 | 11 | 537 | 5 |
| 3 | 436 | 4 | 12 | 191 | 3 |
| 4 | 344 | 4 | 13 | 428 | 4 |
| 5 | 189 | 3 | 14 | 461 | 4 |
| 6 | 568 | 5 | 15 | 470 | 4 |
| 7 | 158 | 3 | 16 | 213 | 3 |
| 8 | 553 | 5 | 17 | 422 | 4 |
| 9 | 431 | 4 | 18 | 544 | 5 |
| Front Nine | 3526 | 36 | Back Nine | 3654 | 36 |
Notes:
Tee locations are subject to changed based on weather & course conditions.
Practice Rounds
TPC River's Bend has the following availability for practice rounds:
- Weekdays - Anytime based on availiability
- Weekends - After 1 pm
Cost is $64 per person for practice rounds.
Automotive Transportation/Caddies
Caddies are not available; players may provide their own caddie. Players & caddies must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. Golf Carts are not available for spectators. Players may use their own push/pull carts.
Time of Starting
Report to the tee no less than 5 minutes before your assigned starting time.
Conforming Golf Balls/Conforming Driver Heads/One-Ball Rule/Clubs: Grooves
Only brands of balls on the most current USGA list of Conforming Golf Balls and driver heads on the most current USGA List of Conforming Driver Heads may be used. The so called "One-Ball Rule," the optional condition prescribed in Appendix I of The Rules of Golf, will be in effect. 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.
Distance Measuring Devices
Distance measuring devices are permitted during this competition.
Rain Date
If required, the rain date will be Tuesday, October 23, 2018.
Driving Directions & Local Hotels
Dress Code
No collarless shirts, jeans, or cargo pants/shorts for players, caddies, or spectators.
Withdraws
If you find it necessary to withdraw from the Qualifier, please contact the USGA Championship Department (908-326-1950) as soon as possible.