Newport Country Club will be accessible, pending availability, for any player wanting to make an advance trip prior to the U.S. Senior Open Championship. Please contact Robbie Zalzneck, Director, U.S. Senior Open, via cell 910.409.0465 for further details.
Players arriving early to the championship will have access to play practice rounds Friday, June 19 beginning at 1:00 p.m. through Sunday, June 21 on a first-come-first-serve basis. Official championship practice rounds are scheduled to begin on Monday, June 22. Practice round tee times for Monday-Wednesday can be secured by calling the Player Services Office (908.748.4770) or upon arrival at player registration.
The schedule for official practice round tee times is as follows:
#1 Tee Monday, June 22Tuesday, June 23Wednesday, June 24 A.M. Start Times 7:15 a.m. - 9:21 a.m. 7:15 a.m. - 9:21 a.m. 7:15 a.m. - 9:21 a.m.
P.M. Start Times 12:45 p.m. - 2:51 p.m. 12:45 p.m. - 2:51 p.m. 12:45 p.m. - 2:51 p.m.
Practice Round Attire:
The USGA approved a change in our Player Appearance Guidelines. Players will be able to wear golf shorts during practice rounds. Shorts must be able to wear golf shorts during practice rounds. Shorts must be knee-length, tailored and neat in appearance. Compression leggings worn underneath shorts must be solid in color.
Please note that long pants are still required during championship rounds.