U.S. Women's Open Qualifying
June 6, 2017
South Shore Country Club
Player Information Sheet
South Shore Country Club
274 South Street
Hingham, MA 02649
781-749-1747
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Practice Rounds: A practice round may be scheduled by calling the golf shop and identifying yourself as a competitor in the field. Cart fee for practice rounds is $20. Golf carts are permitted during practice rounds ONLY; carts are prohibited during the competition. In view of damage caused by play of extra balls during practice rounds, the MGA asks players not to abuse the courtesy extended by the club in the use of its course.
Practice Round Availablility: Monday, June 5th
Telephone Number: Golf Shop: 781-749-1747 Director: Jay McGrail Head Golf Professional: Chris Riley
Starting Times: Round 1 will begin at 8:00am off of both #1 & #10; second round will begin in the afternoon at 1:00pm off of both #1 & #10.
Withdrawals: Please advise the MGA office immediately at (774) 430-9016 if you are unable to compete. Failure to advise the MGA office may disqualify the player from future USGA competition. If there is a need to call the MGA office after the close of business on Monday, June 5th, please call Laura Nochta at (513) 800-7948.
Available Qualifying Spots & Alternates: 1 Qualifying Spot, 2 Alternates
Distance Devices: The use of distance measuring devices is prohibited. Penalty for breach of this condition: Two stroke penalty for the first breach, Disqualification for second Breach of Rule 14-3.
Automotive Transportation: The use of automotive transportation will NOT be permitted. Pull/push carts will be permitted.
Golf Ball: The One-Ball Rule will be in effect. See Appendix I of the Rules of Golf.
Competition Yardage: The competition will be played from the BLUE tees (Approx 6,200 yard; par 72).
Golf Shop, Locker Room and Practice Facilities: The golf shop will be open and available at 6:00am. The restaurant will open at 11:00 and will have pre-made sandwiches available for a quick option. They also offer a full menu. Snacks, such as granola bars, will be available for purchase in the pro shop on tournament day (the snack shop will not be open). Practice facilities will open an hour before the first tee time. The driving range will be off matts only; 200 yard max. There is another driving range in the area for an additional warm up option, call for hours of operation: “The Range” 306 Whiting St, Hingham, MA 02043 [781-875-3382].
Dress Code: Please observe the USGA dress code as stated in the U.S. Open Championship application.
Official-In-Charge: Peter Costello
NEW GROOVE CONDITION OF COMPETITION
In Local (first stage) and Sectional (second stage) Qualifying as well as in the Championship proper, the player’s clubs must conform to the groove specifications in the Rules of Golf effective January 1, 2010. Note: Ping EYE2 clubs manufactured prior to April of 1990 may not be used during Local and Sectional Qualifying as well as the Championship proper. The Condition of Competition is available for review on the entry application.
The USGA and R&A have created a reference resource called the Informational Club Database to assist golfers in determining whether their irons, hybrids and fairway woods comply with the New Groove Rules. For information about and to access the database, please use the following link: http://www.usga.org/InfoClubsDB/intro.html . Additionally, for information regarding the conformance status of clubs not listed, please contact the USGA Research and Test Center at (908) 234‐2300.
The USGA strongly suggests that all players verify the conformance of their clubs well in advance of their scheduled qualifying competition. It is the player’s responsibility, not the USGA’s responsibility to ensure that her clubs conform. Waiting until the day of the competition is the fault of the player. The Committee is under no obligation to test the club the competitor may play. However, if it is later determined that the club is non‐conforming, including after the competition has closed, the player will be disqualified.