U.S. Open Championship

118th US Open Sectional Qualifying
The Bear's Club, Jupiter, Florida
Monday, June 4, 2018 

Player Information Sheet

In Sectional Qualifying and in the Championship proper, the player’s clubs must conform to the groove specifications in the Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010. Note: Ping EYE2 clubs manufactured prior to March 31, 1990, may NOT be used during the Sectional Qualifying or the Championship proper. The condition of competition is available for review on the entry application.
 
The USGA and the 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
 
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.

Pace of Play

The FSGA uses a checkpoint pace of play system at all competitions that it conducts in the state of Florida.  There are NO WARNINGS to the players and players are not timed.  Each group must complete each nine within the stated time or within 15 minutes of the group ahead or each player in the group will be subject to a one stroke penalty (additional two strokes for a second breach).  This pace of play policy places the full responsibility for pace of play on the players. Read the entire Check Point Pace of Play Policy.

The FSGA pace of play policy utilizes a two checkpoint system.
 
•    Players will not receive warnings.
•    Players are not timed
•    Each group is responsible for monitoring their own pace.
•    To avoid penalty, groups must complete each checkpoint hole:
      Within 15 minutes of the group ahead, or
      Under the allotted time.
•    Checkpoints at each course will be on holes #9 and #18.
•    All players in a group in breach are subject to penalty.
 
Position with Group Ahead – To stay within 15 minutes of the group ahead, players should never have an open hole and they should be in the fairway on par 4’s and 5’s when the group ahead leaves the green.

Practice Rounds

Practice round tee times are available on a space available basis beginning on Wednesday, May 30th. Call 561-721-2080 to arrange your practice round.  All competitors are allowed one practice round at no charge. Additional practice rounds are $120 plus tax (cart Included), at the competitor’s expense on a space available basis.  All competitors playing a practice round must reserve a tee time.  

Practice facilities are open to players on Sunday, June 3rd and closes at 6:30 PM. Prior to Sunday, June 3rd the practice facilities are only open to prior to any scheduled practice rounds. 

Practice round privileges are not extended to alternates.

Qualifying Spots

The number of qualifying spots has not yet been allocated by the USGA.

Practice Facilities

On Sunday, June 3rd, the practice range will close at 6:30 PM. On Monday, June 4th, the range will open at 6:00 AM.

Prior to Sunday, June 3rd the practice facilities are only open to players playing a practice round and players are not permitted to practice after their practice round concludes.

Caddies

Players must make arrangements for their own caddies. The Bear's Club has some caddies available. Please contact the club to arrange for a club caddie; 561-721-2080. Caddies are expected to be neat in appearance and wear proper golf attire.  No jeans, t-shirts or collarless shirts are allowed and shirts must be tucked in. 

Method of Payment

The Bear's Club will accept cash and Visa/MasterCard for method of payment.  Food and beverage service will be available on practice days and the day of qualifying.  No personal coolers are allowed on the golf course.

Transportation

All players and caddies MUST WALK during the qualifying round.

Cell Phones

The Bear's Club prohibits the use of cell phones in the clubhouse. Only media officials in the designated media area are allowed to use cell phones in the clubhouse.

Push Carts

The Bear's Club permits the use of pull carts on the golf course.

Locker Room

Players will have access to the locker room before, between and after qualifying rounds.

Food and Beverage

The Halfway House adjacent to the 10th tee will be open Wednesday May 30th - June 4th and accepts cash and credit cards. The Halfway House opens at 9:00 AM most days and will open at 8:00 AM on the day of the qualifier.

A lunch buffet will be available for purchase on Monday, June 4th in the dinning area of the clubhouse (upstairs). Players will have approximately 30 minutes between rounds to have a quick lunch.

Breakfast items are not available at the club.

Spectator Carts

USGA policy prohibits the use of spectator carts. Spectators are welcome to watch the golf and walk the grounds free of charge.

Footwear

The Bear's Club prohibits the use of traditional metal spikes. Penalty for breach of this condition: Disqualification.

Personal Appearance

Remember that you are a guest at The Bear's Club and gentlemanly behavior and proper dress is expected at all times.  The wearing of shorts is permissible in Sectional Qualifying but will not be permitted at the Championship proper.  All shirts must be tucked in at all times.   

Accommodations

Arrangements have been arranged at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott at a rate of $92 plus tax.  Please call 561-630-1327 to make your reservations and identify yourself as a "US Open Sectional at The Bear's Club" participant.

The Bear's Club
250 Bear's Club Drive 
Jupiter, Florida 33477
561-721-2080

Complete results will be posted at the Florida State Golf Association website at www.fsga.org.

Good luck! 

FSGA Championships Committee