Player Information Sheet

 

2025 U.S. Open Local Qualifying

Wednesday, May 07, 2025

GreatHorse

 

 

Practice Rounds: Players may arrange a practice round by contacting the golf shop and identifying themselves as a competitor in the field. Practice rounds will be offered based on availability and the discretion of the golf shop. Please note, no practice rounds will be available on Tuesday, May 6th.

 

Notes:

  • Contact the golf shop (413) 566-8010 to schedule a practice round. No walk-up times will be available.

  • There will be a mandatory cart/trail fee of $30 (CASH or CREDIT).
  • Competitors will be limited to one practice round and may be paired up with other qualifying competitors.
  • Only one ball may be played per competitor during their practice round.
  • Practice rounds are for competitors only, no guests, caddies, guardians, spectators, etc.
  • The qualifier will be played from approx. 7,100 yds. (BLACK/RED combo tees).

 

Starting Times: Play will begin at 8:00am off the 1st and 10th tees. Pairings & Starting Times will be available after the close of entries and can be accessed by clicking the "Starting Times & Parings" tab above. There will be no registration on the day of the event, please report to your scheduled starting tee to receive local rules, hole locations, scorecard, etc. at least 10 minutes prior to your starting time.

 

Withdrawals: To withdraw from a qualifier, please login to the USGA Portal and click WITHDRAW and select the championship and reason for withdrawing. If applicable, any refund will be processed within 5-7 business days. Once submitted, all withdrawals are final. If you need to withdraw within 48 hours of the qualifier, please also e-mail Grace McKinnon at gmckinnon@massgolf.org. 

 

Qualifying & Alternate Spots Available: 4 Qualifying Spot(s) and 2 Alternate Spots. Qualifying players will advance to Final Qualifying for the 125th U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont Country Club (Oakmont, PA).  

 

Distance Devices: The use of distance measuring devices is permitted.

 

Automotive Transportation: The use of automotive transportation will NOT be permitted during the player's round. Pull/push carts will be permitted.

 

Caddies & Push Carts: Players are permitted to employ a caddy and/or use a push cart.  

 

Competition Tees/ Yardage: Competition tees & yardage are approximate and subject to change. Play will be approximately from the Red/Black tee yardage - 7,100 yards (Par 72). 

 

Golf Shop, Locker Room and Practice Facilities: The practice facilities will be open and available at 7:00am. 

 

Food & Beverage: Lunch will be available for purchase in the clubhouse (cash or credit).

 

Dress Code: Please observe the USGA dress code as stated in the application. 

 

*Please review the 2025 USGA Hard Card and other championship regulations located under the tab labeled "Player Information" prior to competition.

 

*There will be no registration on the day of the event - please report to your scheduled starting hole to receive local rules, scorecard, etc. 10 minutes prior to your starting time.

 

Official(s)-in-Charge: Tom Berkel & Cary Jubinville

Staff-in-Charge: Kevin Eldridge (keldridge@massgolf.org)