45th US SENIOR OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Local Qualifying
Monday, May 5, 2025 – Bearpath Golf & Country Club, Eden Prairie, Minn.
NOTICE TO COMPETITORS
HOST CLUB INFORMATION
Bearpath Golf & Country Club
18100 Bearpath Trail PGA Professional: Phillip Olson
Eden Prairie, MN 55347 GCSAA Superintendent: James Snell
Golf Shop: 952/975-5255
Website: https://www.bearpathgolf.com/
FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES: Format is 18-holes, stroke play. The field of contestants will compete for qualifying places and two alternate positions in the FINAL QUALIFYING for the 45th United States Senior Open Golf Championship to be played June 26-29, at The Broadmoor (East Course), Colorado Springs, Colorado. The number of qualifying spots is as follows:
Spots: 9 Alternates: 2
PLAYOFF: In the event of a tie for the qualifying position and/or the 1st and 2nd alternate position, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff to determine the final results. All announcements regarding the play-off, including the holes to be used, will be made at the scoring area upon completion of the qualifying round.
REGISTRATION: A Registration Table will be set up outside the Golf Shop and will be open 1½ hours prior to the first starting time. You are expected to check in prior to your round to ensure your starting time, GGID and make sure there have not been any changes. In addition, if you have any last-minute questions regarding the scoring process, please ask at Registration. The Starter will not be able to help you.
ELECTRONIC SCORING: The official method of scoring will be electronic by use of the Golf Genius Mobile App. Paper scorecards WILL NOT provided to players for the purpose of scoring. Players should review the printed and video educational information posted on the Qualifying webpage to be prepared for this process. Also, players should make sure their mobile devices are fully charged prior to beginning play and to have charging cables for use between rounds.
Click HERE for VIDEO & WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING TIMES: The Official Starting Times are posted on the Qualifying webpage.
USGA TERMS OF COMPETITION: Are in effect and may be found at the Qualifying webpage.
COURSE SETUP: Play will be from the USGA tee markers. Please refer to the “Course Setup” found under the Rules/Resources tab on the Qualifying webpage.
ONE-BALL RULE: Model Local Rule G-4 WILL NOT be in effect for any USGA qualifying rounds.
GROOVES: The players’ clubs must conform to the grooves and punch mark specifications in The Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010. Please refer to the USGA website for more detailed information.
PENALTY FOR MAKING A STROKE WITH CLUB IN BREACH OF CONDITION: Disqualification.
PACE OF PLAY/UNREASONABLE DELAY (RULE 5.6): Players are expected to play without delay, and groups are expected to remain in position with the group immediately in front of it. Timing sheets showing the time by when each hole must be completed are posted on the Qualifying webpage. Groups who fall out of position WILL BE WARNED and are subject to monitoring and timing by a Rules official. Players are expected to play a stroke within 40 seconds of when it is their time to play. Players who receive a bad time will be PENALIZED. The expected pace of play is 4:38 for 18 holes. Penalty for Breach of Rule 5.6a: First breach (Group Out of Position): Warning; Second breach: One penalty stroke; Third breach: Two penalty strokes; Fourth breach: DISQUALIFICATION.
DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES: Per the 2025 USGA Terms of Competition card and the Rules of Golf, distance measuring devices ARE PERMITTED in all stages of QUALIFYING. Please be sure any functionality that measures more than distance is disabled.
PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY: Practice rounds are available beginning April 22 for $80 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays from 2-3p, and on Thursdays from 9-10a. To schedule a practice round, please contact the Bearpath Golf Shop (952/975-5255) and identify yourself as a Qualifying contestant.
FOOTWEAR: Shoes with traditionally designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION.
EVACUATION PLAN: In the event of a discontinuance of play during the qualifier, players must return to the Clubhouse for further instructions and updates.
QUALIFYING ROUND FEES: There is no additional fee associated with this qualifying other than for practice rounds.
CADDIES: Site will not have caddies available. You must bring your own caddie if you wish to use one, or you may carry your own bag or use a non-motorized walking cart.
CARTS: The use of motorized carts is prohibited during all phases of the Championship unless the player has been extended a waiver by the USGA.
SPECTATOR CARTS: Spectator carts may be permitted during the Qualifying in very limited cases.
GOLF SHOP/LOCKER ROOM/PRACTICE AREAS: These areas will be open for player’s use during the qualifying. Practice areas will open 60 minutes prior to the first starting time.
PRACTICE RANGE: The range will be open 60 minutes prior to the first starting time.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Contestants and caddies must be neat in appearance. Bermuda length shorts may be worn. Denim and blue jeans, short shorts, tee shirts, and tank tops are prohibited. Shirts must have collars. The Committee will decide whether this requirement has been met. The dress code applies to the caddies as well as the players. A player will be held responsible for the appearance of his caddie.
FOOD SERVICE: Limited food and beverage service will be available.
OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE:
Douglas A. Hoffmann, MGA Rules & Competitions Director
Office: 952/345-3963
Cell: 612/964-4249
Email: Doug@mngolf.org