U. S. Senior Open Qualifier - Argyle C. C. - Silver Spring, Maryland - Monday, May 22, 2023
Course Information
Argyle Country Club
14600 Argyle Club Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Pro Shop Phone (301) 598-6949 WWW.ARGYLECC.NET
Please read all the information here and available via the links. Players are responsible for being aware of and knowing all Local Rules and Terms of the Competition and other information provided. All tournament docs, including approximate yardages you will play from, will be available on the event portal HERE.
Qualifying Spots
For U. S. Senior Open Sectional Qualifying at the Argyle Country Club on Monday, May 22, there are 120 competitors for TWO (2) qualifying spots & two (2) alternate spots. Note – we will notify you when the USGA sends us the number of qualifying spots.
Qualifier Yardages - Blue Tees Par: 70 Yardage: 6,471 – Yardage is subject to change - HERE and Below
|
Hole |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
Out |
|
|
Yards |
408 |
449 |
517 |
317 |
171 |
466 |
188 |
374 |
406 |
3296 |
|
|
Par |
4 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
35 |
|
|
|
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|
Hole |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
In |
Total |
|
Yards |
410 |
320 |
532 |
181 |
310 |
359 |
427 |
180 |
426 |
3145 |
6441 |
|
Par |
4 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
35 |
70 |
Club Scorecard HERE
Morning traffic in and around the Washington, D. C. area is severe. Please allow plenty of time to travel to Argyle CC. It is recommended that you use MD Rte. 200 - the Inter County Connector (ICC), which requires Easy Pass.
Practice Round
Practice round reservations must be made by calling the golf shop at (301) 598-6949. Practice rounds are available Monday thru Thursday, based on availability. You may call right away – do not delay. Local players are encouraged to schedule their practice round prior to the week/weekend preceding the qualifier. Players who are traveling from out of town should also call the pro shop as soon as possible to schedule their practice on the weekend prior – only players traveling from out of town will have access on the weekend for practice rounds. There will be a $30.00 cart fee, whether you use the cart or not. Do not arrive unannounced for a practice round. You must schedule in advance.
Steel spikes are not permitted for the qualifying rounds or for practice rounds. Penalty for breach is 2 strokes first stroke, DQ at second stroke.. See Dress Code Info below.
Registration
There is no formal registration. Players should report to their starting tee as the group ahead leaves the teeing ground.
Food & Beverage
The club's grill will be open and has a variety of menu items and beverages. Credit card or charge back to your club only.
General Information
The Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and the R & A govern play. This information sheet, the USGA Rules hard card, and any site-specific Local Rules and Conditions of Competition sheets are supplements to the Rules of Golf. Local Rules of the host course do not apply. The Committee in Charge will settle all questions. Reference to the Rules and Local Rules may be found in the Official Guide to the Rules of Golf. Unless otherwise noted the penalty for breach of a Local Rule or Condition is: 2 Strokes.
Pace of Play Guidelines and Procedures
This qualifying site follows the USGA Pace of Play Guidelines. An abbreviated version will be printed on the back of the Hole Location chart. Pace of play is a critical element in our being able to finish within a reasonable time. Allotted time is 4 hours and 29 minutes.
Code of Conduct
As set forth in the USGA application, the code of conduct applies to all USGA Qualifying and Championships.
Scoring
Scores, as they are returned, will be entered in our Golf Genius platform and will be available on the event portal. You may download the Golf Genius app to your phone and then log-in with the GGID SenOpenQual. There will be a summary sheet displayed on the main scoreboard for posting of scores as they are returned.
Caddies
Caddies are permitted. You may bring your own caddie. You may carry your own bag. However, you are responsible for making your own caddie arrangements. Pull/push carts are allowed for practice and competition. You can bring your own pushcart. The club does not have any available for rent.
Misc. Rules and Information
Distance-Measuring Devices are permitted in U. S. Senior Open Qualifying - please review the guidelines for their use and for restrictions on their capabilities.
Groove and Punch Mark Specifications - 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. The committee in charge of the competition is under no obligation to confirm the conformance of any club for any reason. Model Local Rule G-2
One Ball Rule
Model Local Rule G-4 (also known as the One Ball Rule) will NOT be in effect for any USGA qualifying rounds in 2023.
Prohibiting Use of Motorized Transportation
Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. Model Local Rule G-6.
Players must not ride on any form of transportation during the stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. NOTE: A player’s clubs MAY NOT be transported by a caddie on a motorized golf cart.
Spectator Carts
USGA policy does not permit spectator carts. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Practice Range
The practice range opens one hour before the first starting time weather permitting. Range balls will be set up at the practice range and are complimentary for competitors, courtesy of the Argyle CC only before the stipulated round or a play-off. Please allow time to get from the range to your starting tee.
Play-off
In the event of a tie for the qualifying place or the alternate positions, the players concerned shall compete in a hole-by-hole play-off. The starting hole and time shall be announced at the scoreboard immediately after the Committee has verified the results of the qualifier.
Withdrawals
Please withdraw via the USGA championship registration portal or e-mail champs@usga.org. If you need to withdraw any time after 5:00PM on May 21, first e-mail the USGA then call Moose Brown at (443)463-8940.
Attire and Footwear: Short pants are permitted. They must be of a traditional style. No 'short shorts', cargo shorts, jeans, cut-offs, or t-shirts. Steel spikes are not permitted for the qualifying rounds or for practice rounds. It is a condition at all qualifying sites, unless otherwise indicated by an asterisk on the entry application, that shoes with traditionally designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either 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 the condition: 2 strokes first stroke, DQ at second stroke.
Hydration Awareness info is HERE. Be sure to drink plenty of water before and during your round.
When Competition Is Final
The competition is final when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when
all scores have been approved by the Committee.
Information pertaining to the qualifier, including this document, will be available at www.middleatlanticga.org.
If you have any questions, contact Moose Brown at (443)463-8940 - moosebrown1@icloud.com
The club main number is (301) 598-5500 and the pro shop number is (301)598-6949. The Head Golf Professional is Kevin Taylor, PGA and the Golf Course Superintendent is Cody Wesselman, GCSAA. Good luck.
Official in Charge
Moose Brown
Executive Director - Middle Atlantic Golf Association
(443)463-8940
Tournament docs are here.
Player Memo HERE
USGA Information Pages HERE
USGA Hard Card HERE
Notice to Players HERE
Pace of Play Policy HERE
Pace of Play Policy with Time Chart HERE
Groove and Punch Mark info HERE
Groove and Punch Mark Info Graphic HERE
Distance Measuring Device info/guidelines HERE
Greens Reading Material info/guidelines HERE
Anchoring the Putter Info Graphic HERE
Hydration Awareness HERE
Lightning Protection HERE