U.S. Senior Open Qualifying
USGA Qualifying
May 18, 2021
QUALIFYING MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS
HOST CLUB
Sudden Valley Golf & Country Club
Brian Kruhlak, Director of Golf
4 Clubhouse Circle
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 734-6435 – Golf Shop
QUALIFYING PORTAL: Follow the link for pairings, live scoring, results and player information. You can also access the qualifying portal by using the USGA Tournament Management app on your mobile device. To access the page, login using the GGID: USSROPEN-BELL21
COURSE YARDAGE: Course yardage is subject to change based on weather/course conditions. Course Yardage: 6,412 yards, par-72.
FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES: Stroke play competition conducted over 18 holes. The field of 43 players will compete for one (1) qualifying place and two (2) alternate positions that will advance into the U.S. Senior Open to be played at Omaha Country Club in Omaha, NE on July 7-11, 2021.
PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY: Players may play one hosted practice round prior to the qualifier. Practice rounds will be available between Thursday, May 13 and Monday, May 17. All contestants must call the golf shop at (360) 734-6435 to make arrangements beginning on Thursday, May 13.
STARTING TIMES: Available on the Washington Golf website (wagolf.org) and on the qualifying portal. Online scoring will also be available on the website and portal during qualifying. Tee times will be from 7:30 a.m. – 10:04 a.m. off the #1 tee.
PLAYOFF: In the event of a tie for the last qualifying place or for the order of alternates, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff to determine the final qualifiers and the 1st and 2nd alternates if necessary. All announcements regarding the play-off and start time will be made via text message and email.
WAIVER: After arriving on-site, players must sign WA Golf’s COVID-19 Participant Release Waiver at player registration. All players must sign the waiver prior to participating.
MASK REQUIREMENT: Players and caddies are required to wear a facial covering while at registration, the starting tee, scoring and in any other public areas.
REGISTRATION & SCREENING: Players will need to register with WA Golf upon arrival at the golf course. Players will be subject to answer a health screening and travel questions related to COVID-19. Players must register before heading to the practice facilities or starting tee.
HAND SANITIZER: All players will be provided with a bottle of hand sanitizer at Player Registration.
GOLF SHOP/LOCKER ROOM: The golf shop and locker room will be open from 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
PRACTICE FACILITIES/RANGE BALLS: Range balls will be hosted on the driving range from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
CADDIES: Caddies are permitted, although host club caddies will not be available.
PULL CARTS: Pull carts are permitted. A limited number of pull carts will be available for use.
CARTS: Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. Spectator carts are not permitted.
FLAGSTICKS: Flagsticks may be removed. Players/caddies are encouraged to use hand sanitizer before and after handling flagsticks.
PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TYPES OF SHOES: The Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. Model Local Rule G-7.
GOLF BALLS/DRIVER HEADS: Only brands of golf balls on the most current List of Conforming Golf Balls and driver heads on the most current List of Conforming Driver Heads may be used. Updated lists may be found on the USGA website at www.usga.org or by contacting the USGA Equipment Standards Department at (908) 234-2300. See Model Local Rules G-1 and G-3.
The one ball Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-4.
GROOVES: In Qualifying and in the Championship proper, the Local Rule as prescribed by
Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. Model Local Rule G-2.
UNDERSTANDING THE GROOVES LOCAL RULE
DMDS: During qualifying rounds, the use of electronic distance measuring devices to measure distance is allowed (subject to certain requirements). However, during the Championship Proper, the Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect and prohibits the use of electronic distance measuring devices. Model Local Rule G-5
UNDERSTANDING THE RULES OF DMDs
PACE OF PLAY: It is a condition that player must play without undue delay and in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee. PACE OF PLAY GUIDELINES
EVACUATION PLAN: In the event of a discontinuance of play during the qualifier, players must adhere to the evacuation plan distributed by the Committee.
CODE OF CONDUCT: As set forth in the USGA application, the code of conduct applies to all USGA Qualifying and Championships.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.
FOOD SERVICE: Breakfast grab-and-go options and beverages will be available in the 19th Hole at 6:30 a.m. El Agave will be open for full menu service from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
AWARD CEREMONY: Silver Medal will be awarded to lowest scorer and lowest amateur scorer.
OFFICIAL IN CHARGE:
Scotty Crouthamel
Senior Director of Rules & Competitions
Washington Golf
(206) 849-0549 - Cell phone
If it becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact Scotty Crouthamel at scrouthamel@wagolf.org or (206) 849-0549 and the USGA at champs@usga.org or (908) 326-1950.