U.S. Open Championship

119th U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying
Streamsong Resort - Black Course, Streamsong, Florida
Monday, June 3, 2019 

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 clubs 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

All competitors are allowed one complimentary practice round on Sunday, June 2nd. Practice round tee times are available on a space available basis beginning on Wednesday, May 29th. Once the field is received from the USGA and posted to the FSGA website, players may begin calling 863-428-1000 to arrange your practice round. Practice rounds played on Wednesday through Saturday are $100 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. When playing a practice round on Wednesday, May 29th through Saturday, June 1st the player may walk. If the player chooses to ride it is requested that the player either brings their own caddie or hires one from the club, but it is not required.

If you choose to play before Wednesday, May 29th, all Streamsong policies, rates, and caddie rules apply.

Practice round privileges are not extended to alternates.

Practice Facilities

On Sunday, June 2nd, the practice range will close at 6:30 PM. On Monday, June 3rd, 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.

Qualifying Spots

Three (3) qualifying spots and two (2) alternate positions will be determined.

Caddies

Players must make arrangements for their own caddies. Streamsong has highly skilled caddies for hire. Please call Greg Lookabill at 863-428-1000 ext. 3008 for information on Streamsong caddies. 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

Streamsong accepts 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

Cell phones are allowed, but please set them to silent or vibrate. Players may use their phone during the qualifier to access the leaderboard from the FSGA website. 

Push Carts

Streamsong permits the use of pull carts on the golf course.

Food and Beverage

The clubhouse and kitchen opens at 6:00 AM and closes after dinner. Breakfast and lunch is available for purchase every day. The Turn Stand near #10 tee will open at 8:00 AM and close late in the afternoon. Bottled water is located in coolers throughout the course.

On Monday, June 3rd, some quick-made or per-made items will be available for purchase. Players will have approximately 30 minutes between rounds to have a quick lunch.

Spectator Carts

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

Footwear

Streamsong prohibits the use of traditional metal spikes. Penalty for breach of this condition: Disqualification.

Personal Appearance

Remember that you are a guest at Streamsong 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 made at the Streamsong Resort.  Click here for more information.

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

Good luck! 

FSGA Championships Committee