Notice to Competitors
2019 U.S. Women's Open Sectional Qualifying
Monday, May 6, 2019 - Chartiers Country Club, Pittsburgh, PA
This notice serves as confirmation for the U.S. Women’s Open Sectional Qualifying Rounds on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Chartiers Country Club in Pittsburgh, PA. Qualifying is 36-holes and the field is 49 players. The number of spots the field is playing for is one (1) and two (2) alternates. Additional information will be distributed on the starting tees. The locker room and practice facility will open at 6:30 AM the day of the qualifying rounds.
Format: 36-holes of stroke play. Play is governed by The Rules of Golf and any Local Rules and Conditions distributed prior to play. In the event of a tie for the final qualifying spot or any alternate, a hole-by-hole playoff will take place on holes to be determined by the Committee.
Distance Measuring Devices are not permitted for the qualifying rounds.
The “One Ball Rule” is in effect for the qualifying rounds.
Grooves conforming to USGA policy are required for the qualifying rounds.
Model Local Rule G-9 for Replacement of Club that is Broken or Significantly Damaged will be in effect for the qualifying rounds. The Local Rule will be included in the Local Rules sheet and provided prior to the start of play.
Model Local Rule E-12 for Ball Played from Outside Relief Area When Taking Back-on-the-Line Relief will be in effect for the qualifying rounds. The Local Rule will be included in the Local Rules sheet and provided prior to the start of play.
The full text of these MLRs can be viewed at www.usga.org/RulesClarifications.
Tee Markers: All play is from the USGA tee markers. The course will play par 70 at 6172 yards depending on conditions and is subject to change.
Pace of Play: The maximum allowable time will be four hours and twenty minutes (4:20). A checkpoint system will be in place for the qualifying rounds.
Practice: Practice rounds are available and must be pre-arranged by contacting the golf shop at 412-921-5360. The Golf Professional is Joe Klinchock. Practice rounds are available the afternoon of May 4 or at the discretion of the golf shop. Please note that very limited access will be available on the afternoon of May 5, however the practice facilities will be available to all competitors. The fee is $70 and includes a cart fee if the player chooses to ride. Practice round fees are the responsibility of the player. Practice range balls are complimentary the morning of the competition.
Transportation/Caddies: Walking is required. The club does not offer caddies. Players may bring their own caddies. Caddies must walk in performance of their duties during the qualifying round. Players are permitted to use push trolleys for the qualifying round.
Food: The WPGA provides coffee, juices, and whole fruits prior to the round and water on the course. All other food and beverage charges are the responsibility of the player.
Footwear: METAL CLEATS ARE PROHIBITED. THE PENALTY IS DISQUALIFICATION.
Lodging: Lodging of various price ranges can be found in the Cranberry Township and Robinson areas.
Evacuation Plan: In the event of a suspension of play for a dangerous situation, players are to return to the club house immediately. The WPGA will assist in returning players to the club house.
Note: A suspension for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged air horn note. All other types of suspension will be signaled by three consecutive air horn notes, repeated. Resumption of play will be signaled by two short air horn notes, repeated.
Spectator Info: No spectator carts will be permitted for the qualifying round without pre-approved ADA verification. Please contact the WPGA office for ADA guidelines.
Directions to the club can be found on the Chartiers Country Club website.
In the event a player needs to withdraw, please contact the USGA at Golf House. Also notifying the WPGA is appreciated.