PLAYER INFORMATION

SITE

White Oak Golf Club

(Old Course)

DATE

May 8, 2024

FIELD SIZE

132 players

FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES

18 holes of individual stroke play for 7 spots and 2 alternate spots to advance to sectional qualifying for the 2024 U.S. Open Championship to be played June 13-16 at Pinehurst Resort & CC (Course No.2)

PRACTICE ROUND

One practice round per player. Practice rounds will be available on the designated times below two weeks prior to the competition. Please call White Oak Golf Club to reserve your practice round starting time. Practice round fees are $50 plus tax and must be paid regardless of whether or not the player chooses to walk or ride. Cash and credit cards will be accepted methods of payment in the golf shop.

  • Monday – Friday, anytime based on availability
  • Saturday – Sunday, after 2 p.m. based on availability

 

YARDAGES & TEES

The USGA tee markers will be used.  Yardages are approximate and may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other factors that may affect the playing conditions during the competition. Practice yardages can be found under the Player Information tab.

GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE

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

STARTING TIMES

Starting times for tournament play will be assigned by the USGA/GSGA and posted at the club the day before the competition starts. You may visit www.gsga.org for complete pairing information and starting times beginning on April 12.

REGISTRATION

No formal registration will be held on site. Players should arrive to their assigned starting tee ten minutes before their starting time to allow for the starter to go over instructions and rules of play. Player withdraws must be called in to the GSGA office at (678) 324-5975 or e-mailed to jstanley@gsga.org.

CARTS

Practice round fees are $50 plus tax. Credit cards and cash will be accepted. During the qualifying round, a caddie may transport a player’s bag on a cart for a fee of $30 plus tax.  Spectator carts are strictly prohibited at all USGA qualifying rounds.

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.

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 throughout the day at the turn stand. Cash & Cards will be accepted for F&B purchases.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

In Local and Sectional 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 Sectional 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:

White Oak Golf Club

OFFICIAL IN CHARGE

Josh Stanley

Georgia State Golf Association

E-mail: jstanley@gsga.org 

Phone: (678) 324-5975