2021 U.S. SENIOR OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

 QUALIFYING INFORMATION

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, & GUIDELINES:

Prior to participating, participants must review the SCGA’s Policies & Procedures and COVID-19 Guidelines for Competitions.

 

FORMAT:

  • All players will participate in an 18-hole stroke-play qualifier.
  • Qualifiers will advance to the 41st U.S. Senior Open Championship at Omaha CC in Omaha, NE on July 8 – 11, 2021.
  • 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 scga.org/tournaments/champ-cal/usga-qualifiers 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.
  • Certain supplies, such as tees and ball-marking pens, will not be distributed until further notice.

   

DRIVING RANGE:

  • The driving range at each site will be available one hour prior to the first starting time. Range balls will be provided.
  • Players should arrive on-site no earlier than one hour prior to their starting time and should limit driving range usage to 15 minutes.

 

TEES & YARDAGES:

  • Play at all sites will be from the USGA tee markers.
  • Refer to the Yardage Information section on the Event Portal for hole-by-hole yardages.

 

 

QUALIFYING SITE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

 

GOOSE CREEK GC:

  • Practice Rounds: Call the golf shop at (951) 735-3982 or book online at goosecreekgc.com. Regular rates apply.
  • Food Service & Purchases: The Grill will be available by 6 a.m. for to-go orders. Players wishing to eat indoors will be limited to 30 minutes for dining purposes. Cash and major credit cards will be accepted for all purchases.

 

MONARCH DUNES GC:

  • Practice Rounds: Call the golf shop at (805) 343-9459. Practice rounds will be available on June 13 after 1 p.m. ($48/walk, $65/ride). Practice rounds scheduled on any other date or time will be based on availability and regular rates apply.
  • Food Service & Purchases: The Snack Bar/Restaurant will be available by 7 a.m. for to-go orders. Cash and all major credit cards will be accepted for all purchases.

 

SAN DIEGO CC:

  • Practice Rounds: Beginning on May 13, players may call the golf shop at (619) 422-0108. Practice rounds will be available starting on May 18 after 1 p.m. on Tuesdays – Fridays based on availability. Green fees: $100 per player; Cart fee: $23 per player. Players are limited to one practice round.
  • Food Service & Purchases: The Snack Bar will be available by 6:30 a.m. for to-go orders. Cash and reciprocal charge will be accepted for all purchases.

 

 

RULES OF PLAY

 

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.
  • One Ball Rule: During an entire round, each ball at which the player makes a stroke must be the same brand and model as found in a single entry on the current List of Conforming Balls. Model Local Rule G-4.
  • 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.
  • Information on Green-Reading Materials can be found here.
  • Click here to review the SCGA Pace of Play Policy.

 

GOLF CARTS & PULL/PUSH CARTS:

  • During a round, a player 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 (see section on Golf Carts).
  • Spectators are permitted but are not allowed in carts. Spectators must adhere to all policies set forth by the club.
  • Caddies and spectators must wear face coverings whenever it is not possible to guarantee six feet of distance from another person.

 

DRESS CODE:

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

 

CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS:

To withdraw prior to the start of the qualifier, a player must contact both the: