U.S. Open Local Qualifying (Port Orchard)
USGA Qualifying
May 2, 2024
QUALIFYING MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS
HOST CLUB
McCormick Woods Golf Club
5155 McCormick Woods Drive
Port Orchard, WA 98376
Bjorn Bjorke, General Manager
(360) 876-0130 – Golf Shop
QUALIFYING PORTAL: Follow the link for pairings, live scoring, results and player information. You can also access the qualifying portal by using the Golf Genius app on your mobile device. To access the page, login using the GGID: USOPEN-PO24
QUALIFYING YARDAGE: 6,994 yards, par-72. Course yardage is subject to change based on weather/course conditions.
FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES: Stroke play competition conducted over 18 holes. The field of 93 players will compete for a to be determined number of qualifying places and two (2) alternate positions in to Final Stage Qualifying for the U.S. Open Championship to be played June 13 – 16, 2024 at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club (Course No. 2) in Village of
Pinehurst, NC.
PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY: Players may play one hosted practice round. Hosted practice rounds will be available after 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1. Contestants must call the McCormick Woods golf shop at (360) 876-0130 to make arrangements. All practice round times are at the discretion of the golf shop staff.
STARTING TIMES: Available on the Washington Golf website (wagolf.org) and on the qualifying portal. Starting times will be from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. off the #1.
RESULTS/LIVE SCORING: Live scoring will be available during the qualifying after holes #4, #9, #13, and #18.
PLAYOFF: In the event of a tie for the last qualifying place or for the order of alternates, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff to determine the final qualifiers and the 1st and 2nd alternates if necessary. All announcements regarding the play-off and start time will be made via text message and email.
REGISTRATION: Players do not need to register upon arrival at the golf course. Please be on the starting tee eight minutes before your starting time.
GOLF SHOP: Open at 6:00 a.m.
LOCKER ROOM: McCormick Woods GC does not have a locker room.
PRACTICE FACILITIES/RANGE BALLS: The Driving Range will be open at 6:00 a.m. with hosted range balls.
FOOD SERVICE: The snack shop will be open at 6:30 a.m. with grab and go snacks and drinks available. The clubhouse restaurant will be open from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with full menu service available.
BOTTLED WATER: Bottled water will be provided on the first tee and at numerous locations on the golf course for players and caddies.
METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED: All major credit cards, cash and Apple Pay.
CADDIES: Caddies are permitted. Host club caddies are not available. All caddies must wear a caddie bib distributed on the starting tee.
PULL CARTS: Pull carts are permitted. Limited pull carts are available for $8. Players may provide their own pull cart.
CARTS: Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. Spectator carts are not permitted.
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.
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. UNDERSTANDING THE GROOVES LOCAL RULE
DMDS: The use of distance-measuring devices (DMD) to measure distance only (Rule 4.3) is permitted. UNDERSTANDING
PACE OF PLAY: It is a condition that players must play without undue delay and in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee. PACE OF PLAY GUIDELINES
EVACUATION PLAN: In the event of a discontinuance of play during the qualifier, players must adhere to the evacuation plan distributed by the Committee. The evacuation plan will be emailed to players the day prior to the qualifier and will available on the starting tee.
CODE OF CONDUCT: As set forth in the USGA application, the code of conduct applies to all USGA Qualifying and Championships.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.
AWARD CEREMONY: A Silver Medal will be awarded to the lowest scorer and lowest amateur scorer.
OFFICIAL IN CHARGE:
Nate Schroeder
Director of Rules & Competitions
Washington Golf
(612) 227-0899 - Cell phone
nschroeder@wagolf.org
If it becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact Nate Schroeder at nschroeder@wagolf.org or (612) 227-0899 and the USGA at champs@usga.org or (908) 326-1950.