2022 U.S. Open Local Qualifying - Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek Golf Preserve

Thursday, May 05, 2022

 

Registration Information

 

Registration Link: Click HERE. All players must register through the USGA

 

Registration Opens: Feburary 23, 2022

 

Registration Closes: April 13, 2022 at 5:00pm EDT

 

Field Size: Maximum of 84 players.

 

Entry Fee: $200

 

Amateur Handicap Limit - 1.4

 

Tournament Information

 

Walking Only Event: The U.S. Open and its qualifiers are walking only events, players may carry their bag, use a pull cart, or have a caddie. Caddies may use a pull cart. Players may not ride in a motorized cart.

 

Mobile Scoring: Players will score on their cell phones using the Golf Genius App. Please CLICK HERE to view the mobile scoring instructions.

 

Format: 18 holes of stroke play

 

Qualifying Positions: 5

 

Alternate Positions: 2

 

Starting Time: 8:00 a.m. off holes #1 and #10 

 

Driving Range: The driving range will be made available by 6:30 a.m. at no additional charge to the player.

 

Practice Round Information: Available at the current posted rate. Please call the golf shop to set up a time: (303) 469-2974

 

Player Food: Player food will be the responsibility of the player.

 

Score Posting: The CGA will post tournament scores for all Amateur players.

 

 

USGA Policies & Local Rules in Effect

 

Distance Measuring Devices (new): 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. Please CLICK HERE to view an informational Infograph.

 

Green Maps: Please note that any green reading materials must adhere to the 2019 updated standards.

 

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 (G-8).

 

Replacement of Broken or Significantly Damaged Club: Model Local Rule G-9 is in effect. CLICK HERE for a full explanation.

 

Ball Played from Outside Relief Area When Taking Back-On-the-Line Relief: Model Local Rule E-12 is in effect. CLICK HERE for a full explanation.

 

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.

 

Official in Charge: An official in charge cannot set-up a golf course or officiate Rules if that person is also a participant at the qualifying site.

 

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. Model Local Rule G-3.

 

Footwear: It is a condition at all qualifying sites unless otherwise indicated by an asterisk on this entry application that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: Disqualification