2022 Curtis Cup Spectator InformationJune 10-12, Merion Golf Club, Ardmore, Pa.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, June 9
Opening Ceremony 6 p.m. EDT
Friday, June 10
Three four-ball matches starting at 7:30 a.m. EDT
Three foursomes matches starting at 1:40 p.m. EDT
Saturday, June 11
Three four-ball matches starting at 8 a.m. EDT
Three foursomes matches starting at 3:10 p.m. EDT
Sunday, June 12
Eight singles matches starting at 10:45 a.m. EDT
Closing Ceremony 3 p.m. EDT
Schedules are subject to change. Starting times will be posted once on usga.org whe they become available.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
The 2022 Curtis Cup Match will have 17 hours of live broadcast coverage on Peacock and Golf Channel.
Thursday, June 9
6 p.m. EDT: Opening Ceremony (Golf Channel)
Friday, June 10
9:30 a.m. EDT: Four-Ball Matches (Golf Channel)
2:30 p.m. EDT: Foursomes Matches (Peacock)
Saturday, June 11
10 a.m. EDT: Four-Ball Matches (Peacock)
11 a.m. EDT: Four-Ball Matches (Golf Channel)
4 p.m. EDT: Foursomes Matches (Peacock)
5 p.m. EDT: Foursomes Matches (Golf Channel)
Sunday, June 12
10:45 a.m. EDT: Singles Matches (Peacock)
5 p.m. EDT: Singles Matches (Golf Channel)
ATTENDANCE / FAN INFORMATION
Attendance to the Curtis Cup Match is complimentary and does not require a ticket for admission. Fans are encouraged to attend the Opening Ceremony and all three competition days. Spectators can arrive 30 minutes prior to the first tee time and leave at the conclusion of play. Anyone planning to attend the Match should register here: https://www.meriongolfclub.com/2022_Curtis_Cup/Spectator_Registration
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES
A Junior Clinic will be hosted on Saturday, June 11 at Merion Golf Club’s practice facility. Two sessions will be held: noon and 1:30 p.m. Sign-ups are required and interested individuals can register here. Lunch will be provided for all participants.
Additionally, a Junior Scavenger Hunt will be held throughout the Match for youths to experience the competition. Pick up your Scavenger Hunt Scorecard from the Golf Shop and complete the 9 holes to receive a prize.
AUTOGRAPH POLICY
We ask that spectators respect each player’s complete focus on preparing for and playing in the Curtis Cup Match. If you request an autograph, please be respectful and wait until the competitors have concluded their play for the day.
MOBILE DEVICE POLICY
The USGA encourages fans to capture their favorite moments at our competitions and stay connected with family and friends while on-site. We have established guidelines on mobile device usage to ensure our players and other fans are not distracted or disrupted during the competition. Fans may carry mobile devices smaller than 7” in length and/or height; however, please make sure all device volume controls are set to “silent” or “vibrate” and flash photography is disabled prior to entering the property. Phone calls must not be received or placed in any area that may disrupt play. Photography, video and audio recording are permitted throughout the course, but content must not be used for commercial purposes or disrupt play. Live streaming or shot-by-shot coverage of any player (with or without video) is not permitted at any time throughout the competition week.
Conducting a global competition for these elite female amateur golfers remains our primary focus. Violation of any of the above policies may result in immediate expulsion and loss of attendance privileges for the remainder of the competition.
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFORMATION
Food and beverage options will be available for purchase on the property.
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking for all fans will be available at Haverford College (370 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA 19041). Complimentary shuttle service will be provided between the parking lot and Merion Golf Club.
MERCHANDISE INFORMATION
Official championship merchandise will be available for purchase in Merion’s golf shop.
LIST OF PROHIBITED ITEMS
- No Weapons (regardless of permit, including but not limited to firearms or knives)
- No Explosives and/or Fireworks of any kind
- No Tablets and/or Computers (mobile devices smaller than 7" are permitted, subject to mobile device policy)
- No Drones
- No Selfie Sticks
- No Cameras (point and shoot, film, or DSLR) or Video Cameras (other than the official practice round day on June 9, for personal use only)
- No Noise-Producing Devices (including portable speakers)
- No Backpacks, Briefcases, Purses and/or Bags larger than 6" W x 6" H x 6" D in their natural state (NOTE: Transparent/clear plastic hand and shoulder bags no larger than 12" W x 12" H x 6" D are permitted.
- No Signs, Posters and/or Banners
- No Food and/or Beverages except for medical or infant needs
- Water bottles (32-ounce size or less, no glass) are permitted provided they are empty
- No Glass, Coolers, Aerosol Cans and/or Spray Bottles except for medical or infant needs (NOTE: Personal-care items (3-ounce size or less) are permitted.
- No Pets (other than service animals as defined by the ADA assisting disabled individuals)
- No Lawn Chairs and/or Oversized Chairs (carrying cases are not permitted)
- No Ladders and/or Step Stools or other similar items
- No Bicycles allowed inside admission areas or on the championship grounds
- No other items or actions deemed unlawful, dangerous or disruptive by the USGA and/or Championship Security Personnel, in their sole discretion·
NOTE: The USGA reserves the right to amend the List of Prohibited Items at any time to provide a safe and secure championship.
ADA ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
The USGA is committed to providing a positive and user-friendly experience for all fans with disabilities. Accessible parking spaces for all vehicles having appropriate HD/DP license plates or placards will be reserved at all parking locations.
There will also be a number of Assisted Access viewing locations throughout the property that spectators will have the option to be shuttled to.
WEATHER INFORMATION
The USGA will communicate important safety information to fans through special alerts and we will have Rules officials and general staff communicating any fan-specific instructions if there is inclement weather.
A suspension of play for dangerous conditions will be indicated by one prolonged air-horn blast. In the event of a suspension of play, the grounds will be cleared immediately. All spectators should return to their cars. Buses will be made available to shuttle back to Haverford College. In a case of emergency and fans are unable to make it back to their cars, school buses will be made available for spectators to shelter from the storm. If lightning is detected, please avoid open areas, hilltops, high places, isolated trees, golf carts and wire fences, and seek shelter immediately. Play will resume as soon as conditions allow.