| Autographs |
Spectators should keep in mind that the players’ first responsibility
during U.S. Women’s Open week is to compete for the national
championship. For this reason, autographs are permitted, however,
not during a players round. Spectators should not approach a player
for an autograph from the time immediately preceding the player’s
starting time, up to and including, the player’s completion of her round, including the time when the player is at the practice range and practice green or in route to her first tee. This policy applies to practice rounds as well as championship rounds. |
| Camera Policy |
Cameras and camcorders are only allowed on-site at the course during practice rounds, Monday through Wednesday, for personal photographic use only and without their cases. |
| Disabled Access |
A Disabled Services facility will be located at the Main Admission Gate near Will Call to provide disabled spectators with complimentary scooter carts. The Disabled Services Committee will have a limited number of scooter carts available for the disabled on a first-come, first-served basis; no advance reservations will be taken. Special viewing areas for disabled spectators will be provided at various locations around the course.
Preferred parking for disabled spectators will be provided in each
general parking lot. Vehicles with a handicap license plate or hang
tag will be allowed access into this area. |
| First Aid Stations |
First-aid stations will be located in several locations around the course. All first-aid stations will be staffed with emergency medical technicians. If a medical emergency arises, please notify a U.S. Women’s Open volunteer or USGA official. |
| Format |
Seventy-two hole stroke play; field will be cut to low 60 and ties plus anyone within 10 strokes of the leader following the completion of the second round. |
| Lost & Found |
Any lost and found items will be taken to the Lost and Found Headquarters located near the Main Admission Gate. |
| Merchandise Pavilion |
The on-site merchandise pavilion will offer a variety of merchandise bearing the U.S. Women’s Open logo. Some of the merchandise available for purchase includes caps, shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, jackets, artwork, lapel pins, golf balls, divot repair tools, ball markers, towels and much, much more. |
| Phones |
Cell phones are not permitted on championship grounds at any time, including cell phones with photographic capabilities. |
| Qualifying |
For more information, including locations and to download an application, please visit the USGA Web site. |
| Restroom Facilities |
Portable restroom facilities, including facilities for disabled spectators, will be located throughout the course. |
| Schedule of Events |
Practice rounds will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Championship rounds will begin on Thursday with the field cut at the conclusion of play on Friday. There is not a Pro/Am since the U.S. Women's Open is a USGA Championship. |
| Security |
Spectators, volunteers and staff will not be allowed on the shuttle buses or through an Admission Gate with any of the items set forth below. Please be sure to read the following list of prohibited items carefully.
- No Cell Phones – including any cell phones with photographic capabilities
- No Noise Producing Electronic Devices
- No Cameras and/or Camcorders (other than Monday through Wednesday for personal photographic use only and without their cases)
- No Bag Larger than 12”W x 12”H x 12”D in its natural state
- No Cases and/or Covers (such as chair covers)
- No Signs, Posters and/or Banners
- No Televisions and/or Radios
- No Food and/or Beverage
- No Containers and/or Coolers
- No Pets (other than service animals)
- No Lawn and/or Folding Armchairs
- No Bicycles
- No Ladders
- No Metal-spiked Golf Shoes
- No Weapons (regardless of permit, including but not limited to firearms or knives)
Any other items deemed unlawful or dangerous by the USGA an/or Championship Security Personnel, in their sole discretion. |
| Spectator Guidelines |
If you observe the following guidelines, your experience at the U.S. Women’s Open will be a more enjoyable one:
- Your U.S. Women’s Open ticket must be displayed at all times.
- Please stay behind gallery ropes and cooperate with the marshals at all times.
- Please be considerate of others and kneel or sit if you are in the front row of the gallery.
- Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
- To ensure your safety at all times. Walk carefully and never run.
- The U.S. Women’s Open involves substantial walking on grassy hills, dirt paths and other uneven surfaces. Please wear appropriate footwear such as sneakers.
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| Television |
Thursday and Friday action will be broadcast on ESPN; NBC will cover Saturday and Sunday. |
| Visitor Information |
For information about the State of North Carolina, please contact (800) VISITNC or www.visitnc.com. |
| Weather Warning |
The USGA will have meteorology staff on-site monitoring the possibility of inclement weather. If a storm is approaching, special “weather warning” signs like the one below will be posted on leaderboards around the course. When the sign appears, spectators are advised to take immediate precautions prior to any suspensions of play. Grandstands will be cleared when weather warning signs are posted. If play is suspended; close your umbrella and seek shelter immediately. In the event of a weather warning, please avoid; open areas, hilltops, high places, isolated trees, golf carts and wire fences.
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| Will Call |
Will Call will be conveniently located at the Main Admission Gate for spectators to drop off and pick up tickets. Photo identification will be required to pick up any tickets left at Will Call. Will Call cannot be accessed by vehicle during Championship week. Spectators must park in general parking and take a shuttle bus to the Championship in order to go to Will Call. |
