76th U.S. Women's Open Qualifier
Registration Opens Week of February 15
Host Facility: The Ranch Country Club
Qualifier Date: Monday, May 10, 2021
Format: 36 holes of stroke play
Registration Deadline: 5:00pm EDT April 14, 2021. Players must register through the USGA, linked above.
Entry Fee: $200.00
Amateur Handicap Index Limit: 2.4
Field Size: 84 players maximum
Qualifying Positions: 2
Alternate Positions: 2
Starting Time: Round 1: 7:00 a.m. Round 2: 12:00 p.m.
Walking Only Event: The U.S. Women's Open and its qualifiers are walking only events, players may carry their bag, use a pull cart, or have a caddie. Players and caddies cannot ride in a motorized cart.
Caddies: Caddies are allowed. Walking only event.
Host Course Caddies: Limited host club caddies are available.
Contact: Director of Golf Mark Avery: mavery@theranchcc.com Price: Tip.
Practice Round Information: Tee times are subject to availability Tuesday - Friday anytime, Saturday and Sunday after 12pm ONLY. Can be made 7 days in advance by calling the golf shop at 303-466-2111. Pricing: Course fee $30. Cart fee $19. Range fee included.
Yardage: Available under the Qualifier Information tab. Click HERE.
Hole Locations & Local Rules: Available under the Qualifier Information tab.
StrackaLine: StrackaLine yardage books and green guides can be purchased for a reduced price, with CGA tournament participants receiving a 25% off discount. Click HERE for more information.
Food & Beverage: Food will be available for purchase at the player's responsibility.
Electronic Scoring: Official scoring will be completed through your mobile device. Click HERE to view mobile scoring instructions.
Score Posting: The CGA will post scores for all amateur players with active GHIN numbers.
Host PGA Professional: Mark Avery
National Championship: June 3 - 6, 2021. The Olympic Club (Lake Course), San Francisco, California.
Local Rules in Effect
See USGA Hard Card under the Qualifier Information tab for additional local rules in effect
Distance Measuring Devices: NEW. During the qualifying rounds distance measuring devices are allowed, must measure distance only.
Green Maps: Please note that any green reading materials must adhere to the 2019 updated standards.
One Ball Rule: Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. Model Local Rule G-4.
Clubs: Grooves - Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect, except that the exception in the model local rule does not apply. Model Local Rule G-2.
Prohibiting Use of Audio and Video Devices: During a round, a player must not listen to or watch content of any nature on a personal audio or video device. Local Rule G-8 is in effect.
Replacement of Broken or Significantly Damaged Club: Local Rule as prescribed in the Clarifications to the 2019 Rules of Golf is in effect. Model Local Rule G-9.
Ball Played from Outside Relief Area When Taking Back-On-the-Line Relief: Local Rule as prescribed in the Clarifications to the 2019 Rules of Golf is in effect. Model Local Rule E-12.
Limiting When Stroke Made From Putting Green Must Be Replayed Under Exception 2 to Rule 11.1b: Local Rule as prescribed in the Clarifications to the 2019 Rules of Golf is in effect. Model Local Rule D-7.