Memorandum to All Usga Open Championship Entrants

MEMORANDUM TO ALL USGA OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRANTS

Local Qualifying on May 9, 2016 at

The Carolina Country Club, Spartanburg, SC

The SCGA and the USGA are grateful to The Carolina CC for hosting this USGA event. Please remember that we are their guests, and our conduct should reflect our thanks. Luke Lovellis the Head Professional and he and his staff will do what they can to help. You may contact the club at 864-573-7540.

The information below will help you in making arrangements for the practice and official rounds.

Carts:For those players bringing cart drivers for the Qualifying Round, the fee will be $25.00 per bag. Please register in the Golf Shop and pay for your cart. Due to cart #’s - carts will be limited to two per pairing (caddies may have to ride together).

Caddies:Please be reminded that all players are required to walk in all phases (excluding practice rounds) of the championship. If you desire to employ a caddy, you may provide your own. Due to space limitations - Caddies will not have an opportunity to play the golf course.

Practice:Each entrant is entitled to ONE practice round at a $25 fee which does include a cart if so desired. Practice Round times have been designated for Sunday, May 8th. Earlier dates may be available on a space available basis. Please call 864-573-7540 to arrange for your practice round time.

Practice Range:The range will close at 5:00 p.m. on May 8th. Range balls for the practice round & the qualifier will be compliments of Carolina Country Club.

Food Service:There will be a limited snack bar available in the Golf Shop at 7:00 a.m. on the Qualifying Day - Sandwiches, drinks & snacks will be available.

Dress Code:Bermuda length shorts are allowed. Golf or collared sport shirts are required.

Lodging:The Sleep Inn in Spartanburg is offering a special rate of $86.90 + tax to all participants for a double room. Call 864-595-4040 for reservations. Use the AAA designation when making reservations. Reservations are limited so call as soon as possible.

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*****Groove Condition*****

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 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:

Additionally, for information regarding the conformance

status of clubs not listed, please contact the USGA Research and TestCenter 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 his 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.

Good Luck and we look forward to seeing you at the Carolina Country Club on May 9.

We have 78 players for (TBA) spots and 2 alternate positions.

Sincerely,

Biff Lathrop

SCGA Senior Director