Format
Format will be 18 holes, individual stroke play.
Qualifying Spots
The site has been allocated TBA qualifying positions and TBA alternate positions.
Ties & Playoff
If there is a tie for the last qualifying spot or either of the alternate positions, there will be a sudden-death playoff immediately following the conclusion of play. It is the players' responsibility to keep informed as to the time and status of any playoff.
Course Information & Setup
Maketewah Country Club
5401 Reading Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45237
www.maketewah.com
(513) 242 - 9200
Yardage: 7,109
Par: 70
| Hole # | Yards | Par | Hole # | Yards | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
355 |
4 | 10 | 453 | 4 |
| 2 | 190 | 3 | 11 | 350 | 4 |
| 3 | 489 | 4 | 12 | 210 | 3 |
| 4 | 460 | 4 | 13 | 462 | 4 |
| 5 | 394 | 4 | 14 | 530 | 5 |
| 6 | 485 | 4 | 15 | 486 | 4 |
| 7 | 520 | 5 | 16 | 415 | 4 |
| 8 | 499 | 4 | 17 | 420 | 4 |
| 9 | 221 | 3 | 18 | 170 | 3 |
| Front Nine | 3,613 | 35 | Back Nine | 3,496 | 35 |
Notes:
Tee locations are subject to change based on weather & course conditions.
Practice Rounds
Practice Rounds will be available on Sunday April, 27 beginning at 12:30pm. Please call the Maketewah Country Club Golf Shop at (513) 242 - 9233 to book your practice round. If you are unable to play a practice round on the scheduled date, please have your Head Professional speak to the Maketewah Head Professional, Dave Bahr, to book an alternate practice round.
The Practice round fee will be $60.
THE SHORT GAME FACILITY WILL BE CLOSED FOR ALL PRACTICE AND TOURNAMENT ROUNDS.
During the practice round play must be from the set tee markers on the course. Players may only play one ball during the practice round in accordance with USGA rules and may not practice full shots on the golf course (unless a ball is in a penalty area or out of bounds then another ball may be played).
Automotive Transportation/Caddies/Pull Carts
Caddies are not available; players may provide their own caddie. Players & caddies must walk at all times during the round unless authorized or later approved by the Rules Committee. Golf Carts are not available for spectators. Players may use their own push/pull carts.
Time of Starting
Report to the tee no less than 5 minutes before your assigned starting time.
Conforming Golf Balls/Conforming Driver Heads/Club Grooves/One-Ball Rule
Only brands of balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls and driver heads on the most current USGA List of Conforming Driver Heads may be used. The Grooves & Punch Mark Specifications, Local Rules prescribed in Section 8 of Committee Procedures, will be in effect.
The One-Ball Rule is NOT in effect for USGA Qualifying.
Distance Measuring Devices
Distance measuring devices that measure distance only ARE permitted during this competition.
USGA Local Rules & Terms of Competition
GCGA Pace of Play Policy
Rain Date
If required, the rain date will be Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Hotels
Click here for a map of nearby hotels
Dress Code
No collarless shirts, jeans, or cargo pants/shorts for players, caddies, or spectators.
Withdraws
If you find it necessary to withdraw from the Qualifier, please contact the USGA Championship Department (908-326-1950) as soon as possible.