124th US OPEN
CHAMPIONSHIP
LOCAL QUALIFYING

 

Somersett Golf & Country Club
Monday, May 13, 2024
 

 

START TIMES: 
9:00am Tee-Times off Holes #1 & #10

 

FORMAT:

  • All players will participate in an 18-hole stroke-play qualifier.
    Tee Markers: Play will be from the USGA tee markers. 
  • Qualifiers will advance to U.S. Open Final Qualifying on either May 20 or June 3.
  • The 124th U.S. Open Championship will take place June 13 - 16, 2024 at the Pinehurst Resort & Country Club (Course No. 2) in the Village of Pinehurst, NC.
  • The final number of qualifying spots at each site will be available from the Committee on the day of play.
  • In the event of a tie for the last qualifying place or an alternate’s position, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff immediately following the conclusion of regular play.

 

STARTING TIMES & PAIRINGS:

  • Starting times and pairings will be emailed to players and posted online at nnga.org one week in advance of the qualifier.
  • There will not be a player registration process on the morning of the qualifier.
  • Lead groups should plan to be at their assigned tee 10 minutes in advance of their starting time. Subsequent groups are encouraged to arrive once the preceding group has teed off. Players arriving late will be penalized under Rule 5.3a of the Rules of Golf. For example, the 9:00 a.m. starting time is defined as 9:00:00, and players arriving after that time are considered late.

 

DRIVING RANGE:

The driving range at each site will be available one hour prior to the first starting time unless otherwise noted in the qualifying site-specific information. Range balls will be provided.

 

We have arranged practice rounds for all registered players. Please contact Somersett G&CC directly to set up all practice rounds. Somersett will offer a limited food and beverage menu during the event. The Northern Nevada Golf Association will provide water on course for all players and caddies. 
 

Practice Rounds:

$80.00/per player - 1 Week prior to event.

Somersett Golf & Country Club                                                                                  

2019 Championship Trail

Reno, NV 89523

P: 775-787-1800 x 110

 

 

RULES OF PLAY:

  • The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and The R&A Rules Limited govern play.
  • Local Rules and Terms of the Competition can be found on the USGA Hard Card and the Notice to Players that will be emailed to players the day prior to the qualifier and distributed on-site.
  • Distance-Measure Devices: Permitted during qualifying rounds but not at the championship proper.
  • Groove and Punch Mark Specifications: Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect, except as modified by the applicable championship Entry Application. Model Local Rule G-2.
  • Prohibiting Use of Certain Types of Shoes: During a round, a player must not wear shoes with spikes of any design that are entirely or partially made of metal if such metal may come into contact with the course. Model Local Rule G-7.
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GOLF CARTS & PULL/PUSH CARTS:

  • During a round, a player and/or caddie must not ride on any form of motorized transportation except as authorized or later approved by the Committee. Model Local Rule G-6.
  • Players seeking to use a golf cart due to a medical or ADA-related reason must contact the USGA in advance of the qualifier.
  • Pull or push carts (including motorized pull or push carts) are allowed.

 

CADDIES & SPECTATORS:

  • Players may provide their own caddie.
  • Spectators are permitted but are not allowed in carts. Spectators must adhere to all policies set forth by the facility.
  • Please see site-specific qualifying information for any restrictions on caddies and/or spectators.

 

DRESS CODE:

Appropriate golf attire must be worn, including adhering to any club-specific policies.

 

 

 

Tim Matzke Jr

Tournament Director
USGA Boatwright Intern

 

Northern Nevada Golf Association

18124 Wedge Parkway #250

Reno, Nevada 89511

C: 775-230-9610

E: tim@nnga.org