Minnesota State Open Championship

Schedule:        Friday and Saturday, July 25-26: First and second rounds. Tee times begin at 7:30 a.m. each day. Following the completion of the second round, the field will be cut to the low sixty (60) and ties.

Sunday, July 27:Final round. Tee times begin at approximately 8:30 a.m.

 

 Alternate Order: The order alternates will be accepted into the Championship field will be based on the following order of Qualifying sites.

                                    1. Pebble Lake GC                              5. Northfield GC                     

2. Chaska Town Course                       6. Crow River GC

            3. Keller GC                                        7. Chisago Lakes GC

                                    4. Bunker Hills GC                               8. Bakker Crossing GC

 

Practice Rounds: Practice round times are available. Bunker Hills GC policies regarding tee time reservations and  fees apply. For availability, call (763) 755-4141. The “Original 18” holes will be used for the Championship proper, please request the East to West combination as this is 15 of 18 Championship holes.

 

Distance Measuring Devices: A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect their play (e.g. gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.) the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function is actually used.

 

Golf Cars:       Motorized golf cars will not be permitted in the Championship unless a medical condition warrants a waiver of this condition. Waiver requests must be received by Thursday, July 17, 2008. Also, players are allowed to carry their own bag or use a pull cart to transport their bag.

 

 

One Ball Condition: Is in effect: During a stipulated round, the balls a player plays must be of the same brand and  type as detailed by a single entry on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls.

Practice Range: The practice range will be open at 6:30 a.m. daily during the Championship. Range balls are complimentary.

 

Personal Appearance: Players are reminded that proper golfing attire is required. The wearing of T-shirts, blue jeans, or SHORTS are not allowed during qualifying and Championship rounds.