U.S. Women's Open Championship

Local Qualifying

Forest Creek Golf Club (North), Pinehurst, NC

June 2, 2009

Entry Information

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MEMO

TO: U.S. Women’s Open Local Qualifying Competitors at Forest Creek Golf Club – North Course

FROM: Tiffany Priest, Carolinas Golf Association

DATE: May 15, 2009

TOPIC: 2009 U.S. Women’s Open Local Qualifying Player Information

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Starting Time

Please check the enclosed pairing sheet for your starting time on Tuesday, June 2nd.  Play will begin from the 1^st tee. 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.  Caddies will NOT be available at Forest Creek GC. 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. However, caddies may have to share carts during the qualifying round.

USGA Policies

The USGA prohibits the use of cellular phones during qualifying and championship rounds.  Also, the USGA does not allow spectator carts during qualifying rounds or the championship proper.  Electronic Measuring Devices are not allowed. 

The “One-Ball” rule will be in effect. USGA Hard Card Rules sheet is available online at www.carolinasgolf.org/rules/rulessheetsusgaqualifier.pdf.

Spike Policy

Traditional metal spikes are not allowed at Forest Creek Golf Club. The penalty for non-compliance is disqualification.

Forest Creek Golf Club Information

Head Golf Professional:  Waddy Stokes; Superintendent:  Bill Patton 

Golf Shop Phone:  910-693-1996  Golf Shop Hours:  7:00am – 7:00pm

No “pull carts” or personal coolers allowed on property.

Practice Round

You are entitled to one complimentary practice round on Monday, June 1st anytime after 12:00 p.m. ONLY. If you need to play a practice round before this date you must be invited and accompanied by a member of Forest Creek Golf Club.  No exceptions will be made for any player.  You may call the Forest Creek GC golf shop to schedule a practice round beginning on Tuesday, May 26, 2009.  NO EARLIER.   There is a mandatory $20 cart/range fee for the practice round. Make sure to identify yourself as an U.S. Women’s Open qualifying participant. It would be helpful if you make your own game before calling. Forest Creek Golf Club accepts cash, MasterCard or Visa only for golf shop purchases.  CASH ONLY FOR ALL FOOD PURCHASES.

The cart fee for a caddie/cart driver on the qualifying date will be $20 inclusive of the range fee. For all other players not needing a cart for their caddie/cart driver on the qualifying date, there will be no range fee.   Make sure to check-in with the golf shop when you arrive and pay your appropriate fees!  Any player failing to pay appropriate cart and range fees will be reported to the USGA. 

Players may walk during the practice round but must still pay the mandatory $20 cart/range fee.  A combination of tees will be used during the tournament.  Please see the enclosed championship itinerary for yardages. 

Course Yardage for Qualifying *please note yardage is subject to change. 

Course Rating: 79.0/148

Lodging

The Holiday Inn Express in Southern Pines, NC is offering a special rate of $65.00 plus tax/night.  Please mention the CGA or the Carolinas Golf Association to receive this discounted rate.  You may contact the hotel directly at 910-693-2280.

Directions

Forest Creek Golf Club is located directly off Airport Road in Pinehurst, NC.  From the traffic circle in Pinehurst take the Midland Road spur.  Take a left onto Airport Road.  Travel approximately ½ mile.  Forest Creek entrance is on the Left.  There is a gate at the entrance to Forest Creek GC.  Tell the guard you are going to the golf shop for the Women’s Open qualifier. 

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.

Qualifying Spots

We have 75 players for 17 spots and 4 alternates.   For any tournament information you may visit the information page at http://www.carolinasgolf.org/tourn/2009/info/uswomopenforestcreek.htm.   Call me at the CGA office if you have any questions or e-mail me at tpriest@carolinasgolf.org. Good luck!

Carolinas Golf Association               910-673-1000                                     United State Golf Association           908-234-2300

Forest Creek Golf Club                      910-693-1996                                      Holiday Inn Express, Pinehurst        910-693-2280

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