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U.S. Open Championship

117th U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying

Jupiter Hills - Hills Course, Tequesta, Florida
Monday June 5, 2017

Player Information Sheet

Course

Qualifying rounds will be played on the Hills Course at Jupiter Hills. The course will play to a par 70 with the 1st and 17th holes playing as a par 4.

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 561-746-5228 to arrange your practice round.  Players may begin scheduling practice round tee times once the FSGA and Jupiter Hills receives the full field of players from the USGA on May 26th.

All competitors are allowed one practice round at no charge. Additional practice rounds 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. Those practicing on Sunday, June 4th should anticipate significant maintenance activity on the course in the afternoon.

Practice round privileges are not extended to alternates or caddies.

Qualifying Spots

The number of qualifying spots has not yet been allocated by the USGA. The number of qualifying spots will be posted at the club at least one day in advance.

Practice Range

On Sunday, June 4th, the practice range will close at approximately 5:00 PM. On Monday, June 5th, the range will open at 6:00 AM. The North Range is being used during the qualifier and volunteers will be shuttling players to the range and back to the putting green in the morning.

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.  

Method of Payment 

Jupiter Hills will accept CASH ONLY for food and beverage purchases. 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

Breakfast is not available at the club. A lunch buffet will be available for $15 inclusive (CASH ONLY) in the upstairs dinning room from 11:15 AM to 2:00 PM

Transportation 

All players and caddies MUST WALK during the qualifying rounds.

Alternates

All on-site alternates must check-in at the registration table at least 15 minutes prior to the first tee time on Monday morning at the registration desk located in front of the clubhouse.

Cell Phones 

Jupiter Hills prohibits the use of cell phones in the clubhouse and on the course. 

Pull Carts

Jupiter Hills permits the use of pull carts on the golf course.

Locker Room 

Jupiter Hills is providing a locker for each player. Locker room access is restricted to players only. 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

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

Dress Code

Remember that you are a guest at Jupiter hills and gentlemanly behavior and proper dress is expected at all times.  The wearing of golf shorts is permissible in Sectional Qualifying, but is not permitted at the Championship proper at Erin Hills.  Shirts must be tucked in at all times.   

Accommodations 

Arrangements have been made at the Marriott Palm Beach Gardens at a rate of $89 plus tax on a space available basis..  Please call 561-630-1327 or 800-228-9290 to make your reservations and identify yourself as a "US Open Sectional" participant.

Jupiter Hills Club
11800 SE Hills Club Terrace
Tequesta, FL  33469
561-746-5228

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