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: Monday, May 20

 

CLUB ADDRESS:  1516 Roslin Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

 

PRACTICE ROUND: Please contact the golf shop for rates and availability, (269) 944-1433.  Contestants must call in advance to reserve a tee time and identify themselves as U.S. Senior Open Qualifier contestants. Rates and availability are at the discretion of the host facility. Practice rounds may only be available at dates and times designated by the club. A block of tee times is designated for practice rounds on May 19. If a player is looking to do a practice round prior to May 19, the club may be able to accommodate if the tee sheet on the designated day allows.

 

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. Spectator carts are not permitted by the USGA.

 

FOOD:  Food will be available for purchase at the clubhouse.

 

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. It is the responsibility of the player to be present and ready to play when called to the tee for a playoff.

 

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.org. In the e-mail, please state your name, the event you are withdrawing from, and your reason for withdrawing. Within 24 hours of the start of the tournament, players may also call the GAM Office at 248-478-9242 ext 124 to withdraw from the event. Failure to notify may result in suspension from future USGA and GAM competitions.