Format
Format will be 18 holes, individual stroke play.
Qualifying Spots
The site has been allocated two (2) qualifying positions and two (2) alternate positions.
Ties & Playoff
If there is a tie for the last qualifying spot or either of the alternate positions, there will be a sudden-death playoff immediately following the conclusion of play. It is the players' responsibility to keep informed as to the time and status of any playoff.
Course Information & Setup
Western Hills Country Club
5780 Cleves Warsaw Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45233
(513) 922-0019
Yardage: 6,467
Par: 71
| Hole # | Yards | Par | Hole # | Yards | Par | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 400 | 4 | 10 | 383 | 4 | |
| 2 | 350 | 4 | 11 | 392 | 4 | |
| 3 | 181 | 3 | 12 | 189 | 3 | |
| 4 | 351 | 4 | 13 | 561 | 5 | |
| 5 | 204 | 3 | 14 | 143 | 3 | |
| 6 | 510 | 5 | 15 | 353 | 4 | |
| 7 | 416 | 4 | 16 | 376 | 4 | |
| 8 | 309 | 4 | 17 | 383 | 4 | |
| 9 | 440 | 4 | 18 | 526 | 5 | |
| Front Nine | 3,161 | 35 | Back Nine | 3,306 | 36 |
Notes:
Tee locations are subject to changed based on weather & course conditions.
Practice Rounds
Western Hills Country Club has the following availability for practice rounds:
- If you live within close proximity of Western Hills, contact the club for availability. Times dependent on member play and course availability.
- If you are not in close proximity, practice round times will be available in the afternoon on Wednesday, August 3rd.
Note: Those who live in close proximity should schedule a time and date prior to Wednesday, August 3rd so there is availability to those who live outside of town.
The cost for a practice round is $60 weekdays/$70 weekends + cart fee. Players must play only from the tee markers, and must play one ball. Please call ahead to reserve a practice round.
Automotive Transportation/Caddies
Caddies are not available; players may provide their own caddie. The player or the player’s caddie may ride in a golf cart during a round, but both may not ride at the same time. Click Here for Infographic on "One-Seat" Cart Riding Policy. Players subject to cart rental fee for competition round (not included in entry).
Golf Carts are not available for spectators. Players may use their own push/pull carts.
Time of Starting
Report to the tee no less than 5 minutes before your assigned starting time.
Conforming Golf Balls/Conforming Driver Heads/One-Ball Rule/Clubs: Grooves
Only brands of balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls and driver heads on the most current USGA List of Conforming Driver Heads may be used. The "One-Ball Rule" & the Grooves & Punch Mark Specifications, Local Rules prescribed in Section 8 of Committee Procedures, will be in effect.
Distance Measuring Devices
Distance measuring devices are permitted during this competition.
USGA Local Rules & Terms of Competition
GCGA Pace of Play Policy
Rain Date
If required, the rain date will be Friday, August 5, 2022.
Hotels
Click here for a map of nearby hotels
Dress Code
No collarless shirts, jeans, or cargo pants/shorts for players, caddies, or spectators.
Withdraws
If you find it necessary to withdraw from the Qualifier, please contact the USGA Championship Department (908-326-1950) as soon as possible.