SITE

Hawks Ridge GC, Ball Ground, GA

For directions to the club please use the following address in your GPS applications:

100 Hawks Club Drive, Ball Ground, GA 30107

DATE

June 5, 2023

FIELD SIZE

45 players

FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES

36 holes of individual stroke play for TBA qualifying spots and 2 alternate spots to be determined to advance to the 2023 U.S. Open Championship to be played June 15-18 at The Los Angeles Country Club in

Los Angeles, CA.

PRACTICE ROUND

One practice round per player and practice rounds are for players only. Practice rounds will be available on the designated dates and times below. Please call Hawks Ridge Golf Club to reserve your practice round starting time. Practice round cart and range fee is $50 plus tax and must be paid regardless of whether or not the player chooses to walk or ride. Credit cards ONLY will be accepted methods of payment in the golf shop. Contact the golf shop for practice round availability at (770) 205-6886.  Practice rounds will be available for local players Tuesday-Thursday, May 30-June 1 based on availability and on Sunday, June 4 for out-of-town players.

GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE

The golf shop and driving range will open at 6:30 a.m. the day of qualifying.

STARTING TIMES

Starting times for competition play will be assigned by the USGA/GSGA and posted on the event portal  before the competition starts. You may visit www.gsga.org for complete pairing information.

REGISTRATION

No formal registration will be held on site. Players should arrive at their assigned starting tee ten minutes before their starting time to allow for the starter to go over instructions and rules of play. Player withdrawals must be called in to the GSGA office at (678) 324-5979 or e-mailed to jfages@gsga.org.

CARTS

Practice cart and range fees are $50 plus tax. Credit cards ONLY will be accepted. During the qualifying round, a caddie may transport a player’s bag on a cart for a fee of $58 plus tax for the day.  Spectator carts are strictly prohibited in all instances.

CADDIES

Players may provide their own caddie or contact the club for a club caddie. Contact Chadd at (678) 201-5672 or email chadd@hawksridge.com for club caddie information.

PRIZE

A Silver medal will be presented to the low scorer at the conclusion of the qualifying round.

RULES OF PLAY/PACE OF PLAY/CART POLICY

The USGA Rules of Play, Pace of Play and Cart Policies shall be in effect. Click here to view policies.

The One Ball Rules is NOT in effect.

Distance measuring devices are permitted provided they measure distance only.

Green reading materials are permitted if they meet allowable scale requirements.

Metal spikes are PROHIBITED for all players.

PREFERED LIES

Per the USGA, for all USGA Championships and qualifying rounds, the following policy is in effect: A Local Rule authorizing “Preferred Lies” or “Winter Rules” is NEVER permitted.

FOOD SERVICE

Food and beverage items will be available in the clubhouse starting at 6:30 a.m. Credit cards ONLY will be accepted for F&B purchases. A breakfast buffet ($17) will be available from 6:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., and a lunch buffet ($20) from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

In Local and Final Qualifying stages and the Championship proper, players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. The Committee in charge decides whether this requirement has been met and has the authority to withdraw the entry of a player who does not comply. The wearing of short pants is prohibited in the Championship proper but is permissible in Local and Final Qualifying provided the host club does not have a dress code prohibiting such.

THANK YOU TO CLUBS

If players wish to send thanks to the host clubs upon conclusion of the tournament, click on the following link for contact information: 

Hawks Ridge Golf Club

OFFICIAL IN CHARGE

Jeff Fages, Sr. Director, Rules & Competitions

Email: jfages@gsga.org Cell Phone: (678) 618-9315,Direct Office: (678) 324-5969