U.S. Open Championship

114th US Open Sectional Qualifying
Quail Valley Golf Club, Vero Beach, Florida
Monday June 2, 2014
 
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: 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 rounds are available one week prior to the qualifier; tee times are available on a space available basis. Call (772) 299-0093 to arrange your practice round.  All competitors are allowed one practice round at no charge.  During the practice round only, players may rent a cart for $25 plus tax.
 
Additional practice rounds are $125 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 1 should anticipate significant maintenance activity on the course.

Practice round privileges are not extended to alternates.
 
QUALIFYING SPOTS:  The number of qualifying spots has not yet been allocated by the USGA.
 
PRACTICE RANGE: On Sunday, June 1, the practice range will close at 6:30 PM. On Monday, June 2, 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.  

METHOD OF PAYMENT:  The Quail Valley Golf Club will accept cash and major credit cards 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: Quail Valley Golf Club prohibits the use of cell phones in the clubhouse.
 
PULL CARTS: Quail Valley Golf Club prohibits the use of pull carts on the golf course.
 
LOCKER ROOMS: Players will have access to the locker room before, between and after qualifying rounds. Players are encouraged to use the locker room to change shoes.
 
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:  Quail Valley Golf Club prohibits the use of traditional metal spikes. Penalty for breach of this condition: Disqualification.
 
PERSONAL APPEARANCE:  Remember that you are a guest at Quail Valley Golf Club and gentlemanly behavior and proper dress is expected at all times.  The wearing of short pants is permissible in Sectional Qualifying but will not be permitted at the Championship proper at Pinehurst Golf Club.   All shirts must be tucked in at all times.  No Denim is allowed on property.  
 
ACCOMODATIONS: Arrangements have been made at the SpringHill Suites at a rate of $115 plus 11.5% tax.  Please call (772) 978-9292 to make your reservations and identify yourself as a US Open Sectional participant.


Directions to Quail Valley Golf Club
6545 Pinnacle Drive
Vero Beach, Florida 32967
(772) 299-0093

From US 1 - take US 1 to 69th Street (SR 508).  Go west approximately 3.5 miles and the Club will be on the left.

From I-95 (From the North) - Take exit 156 to Fellsmere/Sebastian Exit.  Head east to SR-510.  Turn right on SR-510 and continue to the stop light at 66th Avenue.  Turn right on 66th Avenue, continue south to 69th Street, turn right (west) and go approximately just over 1 mile -    the Club is on the left.

From I-95 (From the South) - Exit 147 (Vero Beach/Lake Wales Exit SR 60).  Turn right and go east on SR 60.  From there turn left on 66th Avenue north until you reach 69th Street.  Then go back west (take a left) on 69th Street and they will see the Golf Club approximately 3/4 of a mile on the left.  From the I-95 Exit it will take approximately 15 minutes to arrive at Quail Valley.  

From Orlando International Airport to I-95 - Take SR-528/Beeline east to I-95 south.  From here follow directions above (From I-95).

From Palm Beach International Airport to I-95 - Take Belvedere Road east to I-95 north.  From here follow directions above (From I-95).

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

Good luck!