U.S. Women’s Open Qualifying (Kent)
USGA Qualifying
April 19, 2022
QUALIFYING MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS
HOST CLUB
24830 136th Ave SE
Kent, WA 98042
Adam Englehorn, Head Golf Professional
(253) 631-3133 – 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 Golf Genius app on your mobile device. To access the page, login using the GGID: USWOPEN-KENT22
QUALIFYING YARDAGE: 6,401 yards, par-72. Course yardage is subject to change based on weather/course conditions.
FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES: Stroke play competition conducted over 36 holes. The field of 48 players will compete for a to be determined number of qualifying places and two (2) alternate positions in the U.S. Women's Open Championship to be played June 2 – 5, 2022 at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, NC.
PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY: Players may play one hosted practice round. Hosted practice rounds will be available after 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 18. Local contestants can play a practice round on a space available basis in the week prior at the discretion of the golf shop. Contestants must call the Meridian Valley Country Club golf shop at (253) 631-3133 to make arrangements. All practice round times are at the discretion of the golf shop staff.
STARTING TIMES: Available on the Washington Golf website (wagolf.org) and on the qualifying portal. Starting times will be from 7:15 a.m. – 8:32 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. – 1:47 p.m. off the #1 and #10 tee.
RESULTS/LIVE SCORING: Live scoring will be available during the qualifying after holes #4, #9, #13, and #18.
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.
REGISTRATION: Players will need to register with WA Golf upon arrival at the golf course. Registration will be located outside of the golf shop. Players must register before teeing off.
GOLF SHOP: Open at 6:00 a.m.
LOCKER ROOM: The clubhouse locker room will be available for player use. Individual lockers will not be available.
PRACTICE FACILITIES/RANGE BALLS: The Driving Range will be open at 6:15 a.m. with hosted range balls.
FOOD SERVICE: The Turn Stand will be open at 11:00 a.m. for food and beverage service. Limited grab and go items will also be available in the pro shop.
BOTTLED WATER: Bottled water will be provided on the first tee and at numerous locations on the golf course for players and caddies.
METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED: All major credit cards and cash.
CADDIES: Caddies are permitted. Host club caddies are not available. All caddies must wear a caddie bib distributed on the starting tee.
PULL CARTS: Pull carts are permitted. Limited pull carts are available free of charge. Players may provide their own pull cart.
CARTS: Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. Spectator carts are not permitted.
FOOTWEAR: Rule 4.3 is modified in this way: During a round, a player must not wear shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, of any design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course). Penalty for breach of this Local Rule: See Rule 4.3.
DRIVERS/GOLF BALLS: The Local Rule for Conforming Driver Heads is in effect, See Model Local Rule G-1. The Local Rule requiring that all golf balls used be on the List of Conforming Golf Balls is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-3. Please check the USGA website, www.usga.org, for a list of approved golf balls and drivers.
The “One Ball Rule” is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-4.
GROOVES: The players clubs must conform to the grooves and punch mark specifications in The Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010. See Model Local Rule G-2. UNDERSTANDING THE GROOVES LOCAL RULE
DMDS: The use of distance-measuring devices (DMD) to measure distance only (Rule 4.3) is permitted. UNDERSTANDING THE RULES OF DMDs
PACE OF PLAY: It is a condition that players 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. The evacuation plan will be emailed to players the day prior to the qualifier and will available on the starting tee.
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.
AWARD CEREMONY: A Silver Medal will be awarded to the lowest scorer and lowest amateur scorer.
OFFICIAL IN CHARGE:
Nate Schroeder
Director of Rules & Competition
Washington Golf
(612) 227-0899 - Cell phone
If it becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact Nate Schroeder at nschroeder@wagolf.org or (612) 227-0899 and the USGA at champs@usga.org or (908) 326-1950.