U.S. Open Championship

Local Qualifying

Pinewild Country Club (Magnolia), Pinehurst, NC

May 18, 2009

Entry Information

On-Line Registration

Printable Entry Form

TO:                  U.S.Open Local Qualifying Competitors at Pinewild CC (Magnolia Course), Pinehurst, NC

FROM:            Ray Novicki, Carolinas Golf Association

Starting Time

Please check the enclosed pairing sheet for your May 18 starting time at Pinewild CC, Magnolia Course. Remember that local qualifying is 18 holes, that you must walk in all phases of the Open and that you are responsible for providing your own caddie/cart driver. Players must walk but you may carry your own bag during the qualifying round. Caddies will be allowed to rent a cart for the qualifying round at this site. Pull carts are not allowed.

USGA Policies

The USGA prohibits the use of cell phones during qualifying and championship rounds.  Also, the USGA does not allow spectator carts during qualifying rounds or the championship proper. Distance measuring devices will not be allowed and the one-ball rule will be in effect.

Club Policies

Traditional metal spikes are not allowed at Pinewild.  Only soft spikes are allowed. The penalty for non-compliance is disqualification. Shirts must have collars, shorts are allowed but must be Bermuda length and no denim is allowed for players or caddies. Private coolers are not allowed. PULL CARTS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Practice Round

You are entitled to one complimentary practice round on May 17 after 12:00 or when times are available on weekday afternoons two weeks prior. Pinewild will begin accepting calls for practice round tee times on May 1.  There is a mandatory $20 cart/range fee for the practice round. Make sure to identify yourself as a U.S. Open qualifier participant. It would be helpful if you could contact other qualifiers and make your own practice round game. Cart fee for a caddie/cart driver on the qualifying date will be $20 with range included. For all players not needing a cart on the qualifying date, there will be a $5 range fee. Make sure to check-in with the golf shop when you arrive and pay your appropriate fees. Players are required to use a cart for the practice round. Play the BACK (Black) tee markers on all holes during your practice round except for hole #10.

The club accepts Visa, Master Card and cash for all purchases.

Slow Play

Any player who is discovered taking more than 40 seconds to play a stroke is subject to a warning for slow play and will be advised of the fact.  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 for a fourth.

Qualifying Spots

The number is not available. Once the number of qualifying spots has been determined, it will be updated on the CGA web site at www.carolinasgolf.org. Look under the “2009 Tournament Tee Times” drop down list from the CGA home page for US Open Q at Pinewild CC. Call me at the CGA office if you have any questions or e-mail me at rnovicki@carolinasgolf.org. Good luck!

Carolinas Golf Association          910-673-1000

Pinewild CC                               910-295-5145

Directions: The club entrance is located off Highway 211 about 5 miles West of Pinehurst.

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