Volunteer Newsletter
May 2015
Volume 5
Next on the Tee… the U.S. Open!
2015 U.S. Open
Championship Office
Contact Information
2015 U.S. Open Championship
Pierce County ESB
9850 64th Street West
University Place, WA 98467
Phone: (253) 883-3433
Email: [email protected]
https://2015volunteers.usga.org
Less than two months remain until the 115th playing of the U.S. Open
Championship. We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to our
volunteers. June 15 is quickly approaching, and Chambers Bay will soon
become the epicenter of the golf world. Thank you for all of your
continued support and eagerness to be a part of the 2015 U.S. Open
Championship!
We encourage you to read through this Volunteer Newsletter as it
contains information ranging from schedules, training sessions, volunteer
apparel, the USGA’s Mobile Device Policy, the Pre-Championship
Merchandise Opening and more!
Volunteer schedules and training information were mailed by USPS on
April 16. Additionally, volunteer apparel was shipped by April 20. If you
have not received either, please contact the Championship Office as
soon as possible at (253) 883-3433 or [email protected].
Schedules & Training Sessions
All volunteers should have received their schedules and training session information by now. If you have not
received your schedule or do not know the date and time of your training session, please contact the
Championship Office immediately. If you would like to request a change in your schedule, please contact your
committee chair’s Gmail account as indicated on your schedule letter.
Individual committee training sessions will begin in early May and last through early June. Volunteers will be
able to pick up their credential packets when they arrive to their committee’s training session. In order to receive
the credential packet, one must present photo identification. If you are unable to attend your committee’s
training session, you may pick up your credential packet from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at the
Championship Office.
The credential packets will only be available once your respective committee’s training session is completed. The
deadline to pick up your credential packet from the Championship Office is Wednesday, June 10. Credential
packets will be available for pickup from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, June 14 at Will
Call 1, located in the Central Meadow at Chambers Bay.
Mobile Device Policy
Camera Policy
Spectators may carry mobile devices smaller than 7" in
length and/or height, including cellphones, smartphones
and PDAs. All device volume controls must be set to
“silent” or “vibrate” at all times. Phone calls must be
received or placed only in designated “Phone Zones”
located around the golf course. Phone calls must not be
received or placed in any area that may disrupt play,
including grandstands. Use of approved devices for
photographs is subject to the camera/photography policy.
Video and audio recording are not permitted at any time
with any device. Texting and email are permissible
throughout all areas of the golf course, but should not
disrupt players.
Stand-alone cameras may only be brought, and
mobile device camera features may only be used,
during practice rounds (Monday through
Wednesday) and only for personal photographic
use. No photography is permitted in the
presence of a player from the time he addresses
the ball until the completion of his swing (i.e.,
when a marshal’s arms are raised). Video and
audio recording are not permitted at any time
with any device.
Violation of the above policy may result in immediate expulsion and
loss of ticket privileges for the remainder of the championship.
Violation of the above policy may result in immediate
expulsion and loss of ticket privileges for the remainder of
the championship.
Hole 18
Par 4 - 525 yards
Par 5 - 604 yards
*Hole 18 will change par between rounds
Parking & Transportation Options
Your Designated Volunteering Parking Lot: Parking passes are required.
Volunteer parking passes will be provided within the credential packet distributed at each committee’s training
session. Parking passes will be provided only for the days a volunteer is scheduled for a shift, and are assigned
based on where the volunteer needs to be dropped off. You are encouraged to use the volunteer parking pass as
it will provide you the most efficient means to be dropped off near your volunteer committee’s check-in
location.
General Spectator Parking Lots: Parking passes are not required.
RED Lot: Washington State Fairgrounds, located east of Chambers Bay
BLUE Lot: Fort Steilacoom Park, located south of Chambers Bay
Passenger, Taxi, or Limousine Drop-Off: Passenger, taxi or limousine drop-off will only be allowed at the
designated area located at Sunset Primary School in University Place, Wash., within a short walk of Gate 2.
There is no parking or staging for vehicles, so please coordinate pick-up times accordingly. Please follow
directional signs and parking attendants to the appropriate pick-up and drop-off location. Due to traffic
restrictions, access is limited to vehicles no larger than a 12-passenger van or limousine.
Bicycles: Spectators and volunteers choosing to ride a bicycle to the championship are instructed to follow
directions and signage to the General Spectator parking lots (BLUE Lot or RED Lot) or to the designated
passenger, taxi or limousine drop-off located at Sunset Primary School. Bike racks will be provided to secure
bikes at this location. Owners are responsible for the security of their bicycles.
Carpooling: We strongly recommend that volunteers carpool with friends and family members as much as
possible. Volunteers and spectators alike can carpool in the same vehicle, including those using the volunteer
parking options.
*The general spectator lots, as well as both of the volunteer lots will have accessible parking spaces for vehicles
displaying appropriate HP/DP license plates or placards. Those requiring lift-equipped shuttle transportation
should contact the Admissions Office at (800) 698-0661 for further information.
Volunteer Apparel
Volunteer apparel was shipped by April 20 to all 48 contingent states. Within your package, you should have
received two (2) golf shirts, one (1) jacket, one (1) piece of headwear, one (1) water bottle and one (1) lapel pin.
If you have yet to receive your apparel, please contact the Championship Office immediately. If your shirts and/
or jacket does not fit, we encourage you to exchange them during our volunteer apparel exchanges, which take
place at the Pierce County Environmental Services Building in University Place, Wash., at the following dates
and times:
Friday, May 15
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 16
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
You may also make exchanges at the Merchandise Pavilion during the Pre-Championship Opening and
championship week, depending on availability. Inventory is limited and exchanges are available on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Volunteer Khaki Program
Ralph Lauren is proud to be entering its fifth year as the Official Outfitter of the USGA and the U.S. Open
Championship. This relationship brings together two organizations deeply rooted in American tradition to
celebrate the time-honored game of golf.
From now through May 31, 2015, we invite you to purchase up to two pair of the Men’s Classic Fit Preppy
Chino Pant in Classic Stone or Hudson Tan and/or the Women’s Boyfriend Chino in Khaki at a special
discounted price of $40 each.
When you received your volunteer apparel package, it should have included a letter with your unique
promotional code. This code is specific to you as a volunteer. Your discount will be applied in the shopping
cart. We also invite you to look around our site and further explore our brands. This promotional code is only
valid for one use.
All volunteers are instructed to wear a shade of khaki during each of their shifts.
If you have any questions, please contact Ralph Lauren customer service at 888-475-7674.
Hole 11
Par 4 - 537 yards
Grandstands
Merchandise
Interested in Playing Chambers Bay?
Puget Sound Membership

Two (2) rounds at Chambers Bay

One round must be used before Sept. 30, 2015 (excluding May and
June)

One round must be used between Oct. 1, 2015 and Dec. 31, 2015

Members pay Golf Club rate (lowest rate available) for all other
rounds played (A savings of up to $66 per round)

Exclusive invitations to Golf Club events in 2015

2015 WSGA Membership, including GHIN handicap services

Benefits expire Dec. 31, 2015

2015 Chambers Bay Golf Club Puget Sound Membership price:
$319 plus tax

If interested, please call (253) 460-4653
Mother’s Day Brunch at Chambers Bay Grill
U.S. Open Website
and Mobile Products
Visit usopen.com, the official
website of the 115th U.S. Open
Championship, powered by IBM,
for live shot-by-shot scoring, three
channels of live HD video
streaming, real-time highlights, hole
insights, player statistics and the
latest news, videos and photos from
Chambers Bay. Fans can also keep
up with all the action by accessing
usopen.com on their mobile devices
with the official U.S. Open mobile
and tablet apps, available in the
iTunes Store and Google Play.
Attending the U.S. Open? Be sure to
download the U.S. Open mobile app
to enhance your experience with
special on-site U.S. Open content.
Pre-Championship Merchandise Opening
The Main Merchandise Pavilion will be open Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(PDT). No ticket is necessary to enter the Main Merchandise Pavilion during these pre-championship hours.
The golf course will be closed to the public.
Pre-championship parking will be available in close proximity to Chambers Bay. Complimentary shuttle service
will be offered to and from the Main Merchandise Pavilion. More information about pre-championship parking
and driving directions will be included in your credential packet.
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Rules of Golf Quiz
Q1:
A player competing in a stroke-play event marks his ball’s position on the putting green and
throws it to his caddie to be cleaned. His caddie fumbles the ball and it rolls into a lake where it cannot
be obtained. The player grabs another ball out of his bag and finishes the hole with a new ball. What is
the penalty?
A) There is no penalty B) There is a one–stroke penalty C) There is a two-stroke penalty
Q2: A player is competing in a match-play tournament while it is raining heavily. He holds an
umbrella over his head with one hand while holing a putt gripping the putter with the other hand.
What is the penalty?
A) There is no penalty B) There is a one-stroke penalty C) The player loses the hole.
*See the answers in the June Volunteer Newsletter
Answers from March 2015 newsletter: 1:B 2:H 3:I 4:F 5:D 6:G 7:C 8: E 9:J 10:A
Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I have received my volunteer apparel in the mail and it doesn’t fit! What should I do?
A: Volunteers who live in close proximity to University Place, Wash., are invited to come to the volunteer
apparel exchange on May 15 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and May 16 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at the Pierce County
Environmental Services Building in University Place. Volunteers who are unable to attend the apparel exchange
can come June 11 or later to the Main Merchandise Pavilion located at Spectator Square. Apparel exchanges are
on a first-come, first-served basis.
Q: I can no longer volunteer and I already received my apparel. Can I still get a refund?
A: Yes! You must return your volunteer apparel in its original packaging before we will issue the refund. If you
need to withdraw, please contact the championship office at [email protected] or (253)883-3433.
Q: How do I receive my credential packet?
A: Volunteer credential packets will be handed out at volunteer training sessions. If you are unable to attend
your training session, you can request that your credential packet be shipped to you by emailing the
Championship Office by May 31. We will not ship local or international credential packets. If you are a local or
international volunteer, you can pick your packet up at Will Call 1, located in Spectator Square at Chambers Bay,
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Thursday, June 11, through Sunday, June 14. Parking for these four days will
be located across from Pierce County’s Environmental Services Building in University Place. From the parking
lot, complimentary shuttling will be provided to the will call facility.
Q: I never received my volunteer schedule. Who do I contact?
A: If you did not receive a volunteer schedule, please email the championship office at [email protected].
Q: On days I am not volunteering, will I be able to watch the U.S. Open Championship by boat?
A: Unfortunately, no. The U.S. Coast Guard, in conjunction with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, has
established a temporary security zone where no vessels will be allowed within 1,000 yards of the shore bordering
the golf course. This action is necessary to ensure the safety and security of competitors, spectators and
Grandstands
championship
officials.