Date: May 4, 2023
To: U.S. Senior Open Qualifying Contestants
From: Brent Whittaker, OGA Senior Director of Tournament Operations
Subject: United States Open Senior Open Qualifying
2023 U.S. Senior Open Qualifying – Portland, Ore.
Columbia Country Club
Portland, Ore.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Welcome to the 2023 United States Senior Open Qualifying!
Enclosed you will find your pairing and starting time for the 18-hole competition on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Columbia Edgewater CC.
There are 98 players at the Portland, Ore site at this time the number of spots has not be determined into the 2023 U.S. Senior Open Championship at Sentry World, Stevens Point, Wis., June 27 – July 1, 2023. In the event of a tie for the final qualifying spot or any alternate positions, a sudden-death playoff will commence immediately following the return and verification of all scores.
Additional player information:
Starting Times: Click Here
USGA Local Rules and Conditions of Competition: Click Here
Pace of Play: It is a condition that the player must play without undue delay and within guidelines established by the Committee.
Click Here for pace of play guidelines.
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 NOT in effect during qualifying.
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. The exception for Ping Eye2 Irons manufactured before 31 March 1990 is not in effect.
Distance Measuring Devices: For all USGA qualifying, the use of a distance measuring device to measure distance only is permitted.
Model Local Rules: MLR G-10 (Prohibiting clubs longer than 46 inches), MLR G-11 (Restricting use of Green-Reading Materials) and MLR G-12 (Prohibiting Use of Materials to Help Read the Line of Play for Stroke from Putting Green) are not in effect for U.S. Open Local Qualifying. The interpretation on the limitation of green-reading materials in 4.3a/1, which limits the size and scale of putting green maps, is still in effect as a part of the 2023 Rules of Golf. Additional information can be found at usga.org/GRM.
Time of Starting/ Official Time: A player is deemed to be at the starting area when they are within the roped off area. If a site requires different conditions, the starting area will be defined in the Notice to Players. If a player has previously checked in with the starter, he is still required to be at the starting area at the starting time scheduled by the Committee. The Official Time is defined by the clock located at the tee where a player is scheduled to begin the stipulated round.
Scoring Area: A player has deemed to have officially returned his/her score card when he/she leaves the scoring area. The scoring area is defined by ropes, stanchions, a taped off area or in their absence, the outside edge of the scoring tent. If a site requires different conditions, the scoring area will be defined in the Notice to Players.
Practice Round: Players may call the CECC Golf Shop at 503- 285-8354 to make arrangements. Practice rounds may be arranged 5 days in advance on a space available basis on the following days, Sunday May 7 after 4pm, Monday May 8 after 2pm and Tuesday May 9 after 2pm. In addition, please see the attached guest card with information the club. Contestants are eligible for one complimentary practice round. Practice rounds are for contestants only and will not be extended to guests, caddies, or family members.
Practice Range: The driving range will open prior to the first starting time on Wednesday. Range balls will be available complimentary to contestants.
Caddies: Contestants may bring their own caddie.
Qualifying Yardages: Click Here Please note these yardages are subject to change by Committee.
Dress Code: Proper attire must be worn at all times. Proper attire does not include spandex body wear, cutoffs, running shorts, short-shorts, tank tops, tee shirts, or denim of any kind. Neat and clean pants, slacks, cords, or appropriately hemmed, tailored shorts are acceptable, as are sweaters and golf shirts with a collar. Shoes must be worn at all times.
Code of Conduct: As set forth in the USGA application, the code of conduct applies to all USGA Qualifying and Championships.
Food Service: Food service will be available.
Official in Charge
Brent Whittaker
Oregon Golf Association
Director of Tournament Operations
Office: 503.981.4653|Cell Phone: 503.989.0069|Fax: 503.981.7599
2840 Hazelnut Dr., Woodburn, OR 97071
email: bwhittaker@oga.org | Online:www.oga.org
If it becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact Brent Whittaker at 503.981.4653 or bwhittaker@oga.org and the USGA at 908.326.1950 or champs@usga.org.
Best of luck to each of you!