U.S. Open Championship

116th U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying

Timuquana Country Club, Jacksonville, Florida
Monday June 6, 2016

Player Information Sheet

Groove Condition 

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 Policy 

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. Call 904-389-0477 to arrange your practice round.  Players may begin scheduling practice round tee times once the FSGA and Timuquana receives the full field of players from the USGA on May 27th.

All competitors are allowed one practice round at no charge. Additional practice rounds are $60 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.  The first tee will close at 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 5th for maintenance. Those practicing on Sunday, June 5th should anticipate significant maintenance activity on the course in the afternoon.

Practice round privileges are not extended to alternates.

Qualifying Spots

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

Practice Range

On Sunday, June 5th, the practice range will close at approximately 6:30 PM. On Monday, June 6th, the range will open at 6:00 AM.

Caddies   

Players must make arrangements for their own caddies. Caddies are expected to be neat in appearance and wear proper golf attire.  No jeans, t-shirts or collarless shirts are allowed.  

Timuquana uses Caddiemaster, Inc.  If you would like a caddie please contact the club at least 24 hours prior to your round to reserve a professional caddie.  The price is $75 per round which is paid to the golf shop.  The caddie should be tipped a minimum of $35 after the round. For the entire day of the qualifier a caddie will cost $150 to the golf shop and should be tipped a minimum of $70.

Method of Payment 

Timuquana will ONLY accept cash for food and beverage purchases. Visa and MasterCard is accepted in the Golf Shop only.  Food and beverage service will be available on practice days and the day of qualifying.  No personal coolers are allowed on the golf course. 

Food and Beverage

The Turn Stand located near the 1st tee will open at 6:00 AM and have breakfast sandwiches available for purchase (cash only). A lunch buffet will be available for players, caddies and spectators in the clubhouse from 11:15 AM to 2:00 PM. The cost of the buffet is approximately $15 and only cash is accepted.

Transportation 

All players and caddies MUST WALK during the qualifying rounds.

Alternates

All on-site alternates should check in Monday morning at the registration desk located in front of the clubhouse.

Cell Phones 

Timuquana 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.

Pull Carts

Timuquana 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.

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

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

Dress Code

Remember that you are a guest at Timuquana and gentlemanly behavior and proper dress is expected at all times.  The wearing of short pants is permissible in Sectional Qualifying, but is not permitted at the Championship proper at Oakmont.  All shirts must be tucked in at all times.   

Accommodations 

Arrangements have been made at the Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville/Orange Park at a rate of $89 plus tax on a space available basis..  Please call 904-458-1577 to make your reservations and identify yourself as a "FSGA-US Open Sectional" participant.

Timuquana Country Club
4028 Timuquana Road  
Jacksonville, Florida 32210
904-389-0477

Live hole-by-hole results will be available at www.usga.org and complete results will be posted on the Florida State Golf Association website at www.fsga.org.

Good luck! 

FSGA Championships Committee