118th U.S. Open Championship - Local Qualifier

Host: Kaluhyat Golf Course (Verona, NY)

Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018

Informational PDF: Click to Download

 

Memorandum to Players


FORMAT AND TIES
This qualifier's format is 18 holes of stroke play. 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 YARDAGE

Play will be from the BLACK tees set to approximately 7,105 yards (75.5/150). Click here to view the scorecard (PDF) for Kaluhyat GC.

 

REGISTRATION

Players are requested to register upon arrival at the golf course. A shuttle will be available at registration to transport players to the practice facility. Players are requested to report to the first tee ten minutes prior to their starting time, where they will receive important instructions and notices.

 

SPOT ALLOCATION

The USGA has announced that there are two (2) qualifying spots and two (2) alternate spots available.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS AND PRACTICE FACILITIES

Practice rounds are available by contacting Sarah McCarthy at (315) 361-8536. The rate is $40, which includes full access to the practice facilities and use of a golf cart during the practice round only. The use of practice facilities is complimentary.

 

FOOD SERVICE
The club's restaurant will be open for the duration of this qualifier (cash/credit). Complimentary water and energy bars/bananas will be available on the golf course.

 

CADDIES
A competitor may bring his own caddie or carry his own clubs. There are no caddies available through the host club.

 

TRANSPORTATION/CART REQUESTS

Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. The optional condition prescribed in Appendix I of The Rules of Golf will be in effect.

 

For more information, see statement in the championship's Informational PDF.

 

RAIN DATE

If required, the rain date will be May 18, 2018.

 

LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS
Listed below are a number of important Conditions of Competition and Local Rules for this qualifier. You can click on the links in red to view the documents described.

 

  • Groove Condition: The player’s clubs must conform to the punch and groove mark specifications in The Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010 (click here)
  • Conforming Clubs and Balls: Visit the USGA website for a list of approved golf balls (click here) and drivers (click here).
  • USGA Local Rules and Conditions of Competition (2018): To view these Rules and Conditions, click here.
  • "One Ball" Condition: The “One Ball" Condition will be in effect. This condition requires players to use the same brand and type of golf ball throughout the stipulated round. Please refer to (click here) Appendix 1; Part B - Conditions of the Competition; 1-b (Specification of the Ball).
  • Notice to Competitors: Players will receive the Notice to Players and Hole Location sheet on the first tee prior to their tee time.

 

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES
The use of a distance measuring device during the stipulated round is NOT PERMITTED.

 

WITHDRAWAL FROM QUALIFYING

who Entrantswishes to withdraw from Qualifying must notify the USGA (908-326-1950 or via e-mail at champs@usga.org).

 

If you must withdraw on the morning of the qualifier, please call or text the official in charge noted below.

 

KALUHYAT GOLF CLUB

5218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY 13478

www.turningstone.com/golf/kaluhyat

 

OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE

Andrew Hickey, New York State Golf Association

(315) 471-6979 - Office

(315) 481-1152 - Cell

andrew@nysga.org