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THE BASICS:
WHAT: 32nd U.S. Senior Open Championship
WHERE: Inverness Club, 4601 Dorr St, Toledo
WHEN: Begins Monday, with tournament competition Thursday through Sunday.
PURSE: $2,600,000; winner receives $470,000.
FIELD: 156 golfers
FORMAT: 72-hole stroke play. Field will be cut to the low 60 scores and ties after 36 holes, plus any player within 10 strokes of the leader. If the championship is tied after four rounds, a three-hole playoff will take place immediately following the conclusion of the fourth round. If the playoff results in a tie, play will immediately continue hole-by-hole until a champion is determined.
DEFENDING CHAMPION: Bernhard Langer
PROCEEDS: The 2011 U.S. Senior Open benefits Adopt America Network; Autism Model School; Children's Rights Council; Toledo Area Ministries; Toledo Basketball Academy; Veggie U; Ronald McDonald House; and the JFOCC Scholarship Fund.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
MONDAY
Practice rounds: Gates open at 6:30 a.m.
TUESDAY
Practice rounds: Gates open at 6:30 a.m.
WEDNESDAY
Practice rounds: Gates open at 6:30 a.m.
THURSDAY
First round: Gates open at 6:30 a.m. Tee times -- 7:30-9:30 a.m., 12:45-2:45 p.m. (During 1st and 2nd rounds, players tee off in threesomes from the 1st and 10th tees).
FRIDAY
Second round: Gates open at 6:30 a.m. Tee times -- 7:30-9:30 a.m., 12:45-2:45 p.m. (During 1st and 2nd rounds, players tee off in threesomes from the 1st and 10th tees).
SATURDAY
Third round: Gates open at 7:00 a.m. Tee times -- estimated start at 8:30 a.m. (All rounds start at No. 1 tee).
SUNDAY
Final round: Gates open at 7:00 a.m. Tee times -- estimated start at 8:30 a.m. (All rounds start at No. 1 tee). Trophy presentation on the 18th green immediately following play.
TICKETS:
Daily Grounds Pass: $50
Weekly Grounds Pass: $130
Discounted ticket options at Toledo area Kroger stores: Daily pass $45, weekly pass $125
Junior tickets: Kids 17 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a ticketed adult each day of the championship. One adult may escort up to nine kids. It is not necessary to notify the championship office in advance.
Will Call: The ticket will call is located at Tim Horton's on the corner of Dorr and Reynolds. Parking will be available in the Tim Horton's lot for ticket pick-up only.
GENERAL INFO:
ATM/Cash Machine: An ATM/Cash Machine will be located at the merchandise tent located near the Main Entrance.
Camera Policy: Cameras are permitted on Monday through Wednesday only.
Parking: Spectator parking for the Senior Open is free and is located next to Inverness Club off of Hill Avenue near Reynolds. Law enforcement and signage will direct spectators to the public parking spaces. The free parking area puts spectators within walking distance of the main entrance, admissions, merchandise sales and disabled services.
Disabled Spectators: Scooters will be provided free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis at the main gate. ADA accessible parking is available for spectators in the spectator parking lot off of Hill Avenue. Wheelchair accessible vehicles will be available to transport spectators with disabilities to and from the main entrance of the championship.
Restrooms: Restrooms and ADA accessible restrooms are located throughout the course, mostly adjacent to the concession areas
BANNED ITEMS:
The following items are not permitted on the course during the tournament:
*Parents with small children are allowed to bring strollers and diaper bags. These items are subject to inspection.