U.S. Senior Open Sectional Qualifying
May 24,2017
Kernwood Country Club
Player Information Sheet
1 Kernwood Street
Salem, MA 01970
978-745-1210 x2
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Practice Round: A practice round is available by contacting the golf shop and introducing yourself as a competitor in the field. There will be a cart fee of $30 (CASH ONLY) per competitor regardless of if the player walks or takes a cart. 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.
Available Practice Round Dates:
Tuesday May 16 – after 2:00 pm; Wednesday May 17 – after 2:00 pm; Thursday May 18 – after 2:00 pm
Players may walk the course Tuesday May 23 after 3:00 pm
Telephone Number: Golf Shop: 978-745-1210 x2 Head Golf Professional: Frank Dully, PGA
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 Tuesday, May 23rd, please call Laura Nochta at (513) 800-7948.
Qualifying & Alternate Spots Available: 2 Qualifying Spots, 2 Alternates
Caddies/Automotive Transportation: Players, caddies and spectators are NOT permitted to use golf carts.
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.
Golf Ball: The One-Ball Rule will be in effect. See Appendix 1 of the Rules of Golf.
Starting Times: Play will begin off #1 and #8 at approximately 8:00 am.
Competition Tees/Yardage: The competition will be played from the BLUE tees (Approx. 6,400 yards; par 70).
Golf Shop and Practice Facilities: The golf shop and practice facilities will be available at 6:30 am on the day of competition. The driving range at Kernwod is 185 yards in length – players should be aware that the range only allows the use of iron and the day of competition competitors will be warming up off the mats.
Food and Beverage: The snack shop will be available for both practice rounds and during the day of competition. Breakfast will not be available for players the morning of the event, but a deli lunch buffet will be offered in the lounge beginning at 11:30 am. Please note that only cash is accepted for all purchases made on site.
Dress Code: Please observe the USGA dress code as stated in the U.S. Senior Open Championship application.
Official-in-Charge: Dave Fite
NEW GROOVE CONDITION OF COMPETITION
In 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: 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 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.