U.S. Open Championship

Local Qualifying

Cardinal Golf and Country Club, Greensboro, NC

May 11, 2009

Entry Information

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TO:          2009 U.S. Open Championship Local Qualifying Contestants at Greensboro, NC

FROM:    Andy Priest, Carolinas Golf Association

DATE:     April 30, 2009

TOPIC:   Cardinal Golf and Country Club, Greensboro, NC Qualifying Contestant Information

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Starting Time

Please check the enclosed pairing sheet for your starting time on Monday, May 11.  Remember that local qualifying is 18 holes, that you must walk in all phases of the championship and that you are responsible for providing your own caddie.  Caddies will NOT be available at Cardinal Golf and Country Club. Players may carry their own bag during the qualifying round. Pull carts are NOT allowed. Caddies will be allowed to rent a cart for the qualifying round at this site. However, caddies may have to share carts during the qualifying round. 

USGA Policies

The USGA prohibits the use of cellular phones and distance measuring devices during qualifying and championship rounds.  Also, the USGA does not allow spectator carts during qualifying rounds or the championship proper. Traditional metal spikes are not allowed.  The penalty for non-compliance is disqualification. The "One-Ball" rule will be in effect. USGA Hard Card rules sheet is available online at: www.carolinasgolf.org/rules/rulessheetsusgaqualifier.pdf.

Cardinal Golf and Country Club Information

Address: 5700 Cardinal Way, Greensboro, NC 27410

Head Golf Professional: Scott Stratton; Superintendent: Gary Stafford

Golf Shop Phone: 336-668-2749. Golf Shop Hours: 7:00am-7:00pm

Practice Facility Hours: 7:00am-7:00pm; Website: www.cardinalcc.com

Locker Room: Players will have access to the men's locker room.

Dress Code: Shirts must have collars, shorts are allowed but must be Bermuda length, and no denim. Policy is for both players and caddies.

Practice Round/Qualifying Round Range and Cart Fees/Food and Beverage

You are entitled to one practice round from May 5-7 or May 9-10 (after 1:00pm when tee times are available). There is a mandatory $20.00 cart/range fee for the practice round. You may call the Cardinal G&CC golf shop two days in advance to schedule a practice round tee time. Make sure to identify yourself as a U.S. Open Championship qualifying participant. It would be helpful if you make your own game before calling. Play the Burgundy tees during your practice round except play the Blue tee yardage on holes #1, #5, #10, #12, and #13 (6822 yards, par 70). Cart fee for caddies on May 11 is $20.00 and includes player’s range fee. There is a $5.00 range fee for players and caddies that walk during the qualifying round. Make sure to check-in with the golf shop staff when you arrive and pay your appropriate fees! Any player failing to pay appropriate cart and/or range fees will not be allowed to start play. Cardinal G&CC accepts cash, MasterCard, Visa and American Express for cart/range fees and golf shop purchases. Club accepts CASH ONLY for food and beverage. The club’s downstairs grill room will be open for food and beverage service.

Qualifying Spots

TBA qualifying spots and 2 alternate positions. The number of qualifying spots will be updated at www.carolinasgolf.org. There are 116 competitors in the field.

Course Yardage (Course Rating: 74.2/139) Note: Yardage is subject to change.

Lodging

Lodging is available at the Hampton Inn Four Seasons (336-854-8600). Hotel is located across the street from Four Seasons Mall on Veasley Street off High Point Road. Hotel is approximately 15-20 minutes from the golf course. Discounted rate for U.S. Open qualifying participants is $64.00 + tax. Call the hotel directly and identify yourself with the CGA-Carolinas Golf Association to receive the discounted rate. Rooms are subject to availability.

Qualifying Schedule

May 5-7 & 9-10                    Course available for practice round.

Sunday, May 10                   Limited number of practice round times available after 1:00pm.

Monday, May 11                  Qualifying round: 18 holes of stroke play. Playoffs for qualifying spots and alternates immediately following play.

Tuesday, May 12                 Rain Date (if necessary)

Directions to Cardinal Golf and Country Club and Hampton Inn

Cardinal G&CC: From I-40 Business W, take the Guilford College Road Exit (213). Turn right onto Guilford College Road. Stay straight, road will turn into New Garden Road. New Garden Road will bear right where it intersects with Fleming Road. Stay straight on Fleming Road. Club will be 1 mile on left after crossing under Bryan Blvd.

Hampton Inn Four Seasons: From the club reverse above directions to I-40 Business E, take the High Point Road Exit (217). Turn right on High Point Road. Take first right onto Veasley Street. Hotel on left.

Pace of Play Policy

A player who is discovered taking more than 40 seconds is subject to a warning and will be so advised.  The player will be notified that exceeding 40 seconds on one more occasion will result in a penalty of one stroke.  A third violation will result in a two stroke penalty, followed by disqualification. A player’s time to play begins when he has had a reasonable opportunity to reach his ball and when it is the player’s turn to play and can do so without interference or distraction.  Penalties are applied individually, but more than one competitor in a group may be penalized.

Call me at the CGA office if you have any questions or e-mail me at apriest@carolinasgolf.org. Good luck!

Important Phone Numbers

United States Golf Association         908-234-2300                      Cardinal Golf and Country Club       336-668-2749

Carolinas Golf Association                               910-673-1000                      Hampton Inn Four Seasons             336-854-8600

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