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Spectator Information Guide

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produces contents or items deemed unlawul,dangerous or prohibited by the USGA. Disallowed

or improperly used permitted items will be consca ted.Permitted items let unattended will

be removed by security personnel or uture pic k-up.Te USGA is not obligated to hold

any item or a period o time longer than the end o play on the day the item was conscated

by the USGA, nor is the USGA liable or the value o any conscated and/or unattended

item.Any icket Holder reusing inspec tion or otherwise reusing to abide by the USGAs

rules and regulations may be denied entry to the Championship or may be removed rom the

Championship, all without a reund to such icket Holder.Any icket Holder ound with illegal

items may be reerred to local authorities or investigation.

(c) As a condition to receiving a icket and entry to the Championship, each icket Holder

grants permission to the USGA,the Congres sional Country Club and/or their respective agents,

their third party assigns and/or grantees to utilize in perpetuity the holders image,likeness and/

or voice incidental to any live or recorded television or video display or other transmission or orm

o reproduction in whole or in part o the Championship, without compensation.

(d) In addition to the oregoing,the USGA rese rves the right to reuse admission to or remove

any icket Holder who (i) ails to comply with the Championship Code o Conduct; (ii) in the

opinion o the USGA,is disrup tive to the Championship or the enjoyment,comort or saety o

other spectators or (iii) breaches any o the terms or conditions in this Agreement.

(e) A no autographpolicy is in eect throughout Championship week. Spectators should not

approach a player or an autograph rom the time immediately preceding the players starting time

up to and including the players completion o his round, including the time when the player is at

the Practice Range and Practice Green or en route to his rst tee. Tis policy applies to Prac tice

Rounds as well as Championship Rounds .Violation o this polic y by the icket Holder will

automatically terminate this license without reund or other compensation.

6. Disclaimer and Limitation o Liability and Scope o this Agreement.

(a) Te icket Holder expressly assumes all risks incidental to and associated with the attendance

at the Championship or which the ticket entitles the icket Holder to attend.By virtue o the

icket Holders attendance at the Championship, the icket Holder acknowledges that he/she

understands all risks incidental to and associated with his/her attendance, including but not

limited to being struck by a gol ball or gol club,and hereby waives, releases and discharges the

USGA, the Congressional Country Club and afliated companies and vendors,and participating

players,and all employees,ofcers,directors,agents,representatives,and/or volunteers associated

with the Championship,a nd agrees to hold harmless all o the persons, associations and entities

listed above, rom any and all claims or damages or death,per sonal injury or property loss or

damage including all costs and expenses, which result rom the icket Holders attendance at the

Championship. Tis waiver,relea se and assumption o risk is binding on the icket Holders heirs

and assigns.

(b) ickets to the Championship are sold by the USGA on an AS ISbasis without warranties

or representations o any kind, either express or implied, other than those warranties that are

implied by and incapable o exclusion,restric tion or modication under New Jersey law.IN NO

EVEN WILL HE USGA OR ANY OHER PERSON INVOLVED IN ANY WAY

WIH HE USGAS ICKEING PROGRAM BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES,

INCLUDING WIHOU LIMIAION,DI REC,INDIRE C,INCIDE NAL,

SPECIAL, CONSEQUENIAL OR PUNIIVE DAMAGES,OR FOR LOS PROFIS,

CLAIMED BY ANY ICKE HOLDER IN CONNECION WIH ANY OF HE

MAERS COVERED BY HIS AGREEMEN,whether or breac h o contract,tor tious

behavior, negligence,or any other cause o action,other than the exclusive remedies expressly

outlined in this Agreement.

(c) Tis Agreement together with the icket contains the entire agreement o the parties with

respect to the matters outlined in this Agreement,a nd supersedes all previous written or oral

agreements or understandings between the parties with respect to such subject matter.

(e) Te USGA is the only authorized seller o ickets. ickets obtained rom sources other

than representatives o the USGA, including but not limited to auction sites,may be lost,

stolen or countereit and in such cases will not be honored. In addition,ickets obtained in

contravention o the terms o the icket and/or this Agreement will not be honored.Te USGA

has no responsibility or ickets purchased through an unauthorized source.icket Holders in

possession o ickets that have been reported as lost or stolen are subject to removal rom the

Championship and may be reerred to local authorities or investigation.

3.Acc essibility to Persons with Disabilities.

Te USGA does not discriminate on the basis o disability and will, subject to availability,make

accommodations or icket Holders with disabilities.

4. Postponement and Cancellation Policy.

(a) Dates and times o the Championship are subjec t to change at any time,either beore or

during the Championship.Te USGA may,in its sole discretion,delay, postpone or cancel the

Championship or any reason, including but not limited to weather conditions and saety related

issues. Ter e will be no reunds,excha nges, rainchecks or replacements except as set orth herein.

(b) I ewer than our (4) cumulative hours o play are conducted during any day (such day

reerred to as the Aected Day),then, i determined by the USGA in its sole discretion, that

days ticket may or may not be honored or a subsequent day(s) play or partially or ully reunded.

(c) I the USGA, in its sole discretion, elects to honor a ticket or an Aected Day on a later

day(s), unless otherwise determined by the USGA,Grounds tickets, rophy Club tickets, 1895

Club tickets and any hospitality tickets including Corporate Hospitality tickets or such Aected

Day shall be allowed access only to the championship grounds on the subsequent day(s) and not

the rophy Club,1895 Club or any hospitality acility including Corporate Hospitality acility,as

the case may be. I the USGA has decided to honor a ticket or uture day(s), and such ticket isscanned or a uture day,such ticket s hall be invalid or any other day regardless o the amount o

play conducted on such day.

(d) I the USGA,in its sole discretion, elects to provide a ull or partial reund or any ticket or

an Aected Day,the USGA will issue such reund only upon receipt o a written reques t within a

reasonable period o time ater the conclusion o the championship and in accordance with reund

procedures established by the USGA, in its sole discretion. Reunds will be issued only to the

original ticket buyer who purchased the ticket directly rom the USGA.

(e) Inormation regarding the USGA decision to (i) honor a ticket or an Aected Day on a

subsequent day; (ii) provide a ull or partial reund or a ticket or an Aected Day; and (iii) i

applicable, the reund procedure, including orm,proo o purchase requirement and deadline

or receipt o written requests will be posted on USGA Web sites (www.usga.org and/or

www.USOPEN.com).

() icket Holder acknowledges and agrees that (i) any and all decisions relating to a cancellation

and/or postponement o the Championship shall be made by the USGA, in its sole discretion,

and (ii) icket Holder shall adhere to such decisions.

5. Championship Code o Conduct.

(a) Te ollowing is a list o disallowed and restricted items and activities within the

Championship: cell phones (including cell phones with photographic capabilities), PDAs and/

or other portable e-mail devices,noise-p roducing electronic devices (including MP3 players),

cameras and/or camcorders (other than Monday through Wednesday or personal, non-

commercial photographic use only and without their cases),b ags larger than 8W x 8H x 8D

in their natural state,cases and/or covers (such as chair or umbrella covers),signs, posters and/or

banners, televisions and radios unless provided by the USGA,ood and/or beverages, containers

and/or coolers,pets (other than service animals),lawn and/or olding armchairs,bicycles,ladders

and/or step stools or other similar items,meta l-spiked gol shoes,weap ons (regardless o permit,

including but not limited to rearms or knives) and/or any other items deemed unlawul or

dangerous by the USGA and/or Championship Security Personnel,in their sole discretion.

(b) For security or other purp oses consistent with the license granted by the icket, the icket

Holder consents to the reasonable inspection o his/her person and property beore entering

and/or during the Championship. Te USGA,in its sole discretion, reserves the right to reuse

admission to the Championship or eject any person reusing such procedures or where a search

United States Golf Association

Golf House

77 Liberty Corner Road

Far Hills, NJ 07931

(908) 234-2300 www.USGA.org

Te United States Gol Association recognizes the importanceo taking steps to minimize our environmental ootprint. As anorganization, we consider the environment when planning all aspectso our activities, including our national championships.

Spectators play an important role and there are a number o ways to

help the environment while enjoying the national championship.Please help us minimize the environmental ootprint o the 2011 U.S.Open Championship:

Dispose o trash and recyclables properly in the markedcollection areas.

Dispose o plastic bottles in blue bags.

Dispose o concession cups, napkins and wrappersin the green collection bags and boxes.

Remove trash and recyclables rom spectator buses anddispose o them in the proper collection area.

Use only marked paths and spectator walkways,whenever possible.

Consider carpooling to the championship.

This Spectator Information Guide is printed on recycled paper.

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Visit www.USOPEN.com

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Passenger/Taxi/Limo Drop Off

Hole One Admission Gate

Satellite Merchandise TentFirst-Aid

First-Aid

First-Aid

Clubhouse Admission Gate

Presidential Village

Clubhouse:- Board Room- Capitol Club- Congressional Room- Dining Room I & II- Founders Pub

- Governors Room- Presidents Room- Pro Shop- Suite 21- Suite 40- Windsor Room

Clubhouse Will Call

Congressional Village

USGAPartnerVillage

Trophy Club

Champions Pavilion

Jumbotron

Main

AdmissionGate

Main Will Call

Merchandise Pavilion

1895 Club

Hole FiveAdmission Gate

VIPAdmission Gate

Food Court

American Express

Championship Experience

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Lexus Performance Drive PavilionVisit the Lexus Performance Drive Pavilion to get your

complimentary photo with the U.S. Open Trophy, take your

best shot at the golf simulator and meet golf

legends for autographs.

Official Vehicle of the U.S. Open

With a deep rooted commitment to golf, RBSis honored to support the games grass-roots

development as Trustee of The First Tee through tochampionship level play as proud Patron of the USGA.

While on the course or away, IBM helps you follow the

U.S. Open on www.USOPEN.com with real-time scoring,

live video and extensive coverage. You can also follow the

live championship action on the go on your mobile device at:

m.usopen.com.

ENHANCE YOUR U.S. OPEN EXPERIENCECome visit the American Express Championship Experience

at the U.S. Open for interactive golf experiences and aninsiders view of the USGA.

Welcome to Congressional Country Club,and thank you or your support o the 2011U.S. Open Championship.

For one week in June, our nations capitalis again the ocus o the gol world.Congressional Country Club was ounded

in 1924 as an inormal common ground where legislators andbusinessmen could meet, and now or the third time, its Blue Coursewill serve as the proving ground or the best golers in the world.

Congressionals frst U.S. Open, in 1964, produced one o thechampionships memorable vignettes, as Ken Venturi overcamegrueling conditions and near exhaustion to win his only majorchampionship. In 1997, Ernie Els captured the U.S. Open ora second time, deeating Colin Montgomerie by one stroke.Congressional has also hosted three other USGA championships:the 1949 U.S. Junior Amateur (won by Gay Brewer), the 1959 U.S.

Womens Amateur (won by Barbara McIntire) and the 1995 U.S.Senior Open (won by om Weiskop). In addition, the Blue Coursehosted the 1976 PGA Championship (won by Dave Stockton).

For the 2011 U.S. Open, Congressional has undergone severalchanges guided by architect Rees Jones. Te ormer 18th hole, a par 3,has been redesigned and will play as No. 10. Te ormer 17th hole isnow No. 18, and this sturdy par 4 that eatures an approach shot to apeninsula green should bring another challenging, memorable fnish.We hope that you enjoy the championship and the dramatic stagethat Congressional provides or competitive gol at its best.

Sincerely,

Jim Hyler, President

United States Gol Association

2011 U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

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ABOUT THE USGA

On Dec. 22, 1894, representatives o ve American gol clubs met in

New York City to orm the nations governing body or the game ogol. Te edgling organization that soon came to be known as theUnited States Gol Association charged itsel with three purposes:conducting national championships, implementing a uniormcode o rules by which those championships would be played andpromoting the interests o the game.

oday, the USGA comprises more than 9,000 Member clubsand courses and more than 700,000 individual Members. TeAssociation maintains Course Rating and Handicap systems thatare used on six continents, in more than 50 countries and alsoprovides handicap computation services to more than 70 national,regional and state gol associations through the Gol Handicap

and Inormation Network (GHIN). More than 35,000 golersrepresenting more than 80 countries submit entries to play in theUSGAs 13 national championships each year.

In the years since 1894, the Associations most undamentalresponsibilities also evolved, and now encompass turgrass andenvironmental research conducted by the USGA Green Section,a global leader in the support and development o sustainable golcourse management practices since 1920, and preservation andpromotion o the games rich history in the USGA Museum, whichwas established in 1936 and now houses the worlds largest andmost complete collections o historical gol materials. Since 1965,the USGA has also supported philanthropic activities dedicated

to maintaining and improving opportunities or all individuals toparticipate ully in the game.

But there is one important act that remains unchanged itsundamental mission: the USGA remains dedicated to promotingand conserving the best interests and true spirit o the game o gol.

For more inormation about the USGA, visit www.usga.org.

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Welcome to Congressional Country Club and the 111th U.S. OpenChampionship.

In 1921, Congressmen Oscar E. Bland and O.R. Lubring o Indianaset out to provide an inormal common ground where politiciansand businessmen could meet as peers, unconstrained by red tape.Tey took their idea to Herbert Hoover, then Secretary o Com-merce, who agreed to serve as honorary ounding president o asoon-to-be-built Congressional Country Club.

Construction o the club took 2 years rom concept to completion,and it opened in 1924 with Presidents William Howard at,

Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge asounding lie members. Its international recognition, intended orthe world o politics, has been achieved instead in the world o gol.

Congressionals Blue Course, which is hosting its third U.S. Open,was laid out by Devereux Emmet and revised six years later by

Donald Ross. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Robert rent JonesSr. redesigned the course or the hosting o the 1959 U.S. WomensAmateur and the 1964 U.S. Open.

Jones son, Rees, completed the last major renovation o theBlue Course in the early 1990s beore it hosted the 1995 U.S.Senior Open and the 1997 U.S. Open. For the 2011 U.S. Open,

Congressional will play at 7,574 yards to a par o 71. In 2006, ReesJones revamped the par-3 nishing hole into a demanding 218-yardhole that now plays as No. 10, allowing or a dramatic U.S. Openconclusion on the 523-yard, par-4 18th.

CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB HISTORY

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On Oct. 4, 1895, the rst U.S. Open Championship was conductedby the United States Gol Association on the nine-hole course oNewport (R.I.) Gol Club. en proessionals and one amateurstarted in the 36-hole competition, which was won by HoraceRawlins, 21, an English proessional who was the assistant at the

host course.

Te championship surged in popularity in 1913, when FrancisOuimet, a 20-year-old American amateur, stunned the gol world bydeeating the amous English proessionals Harry Vardon and edRay in a playo. Its prole again rose dramatically during the amazingcareer o Georgia amateur Robert . Jones Jr., who won the U.S. Open

our times (1923, 1926, 1929 and 1930).

In each era, the worlds greatest players have been identied byprevailing in the rigorous conditions provided by the U.S. Open.Arnold Palmers record comeback win in 1960, when he came romseven strokes o the lead, cemented his dashing image. Only our

golers have captured our U.S. Open titles: Willie Anderson, Jones,Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus.

In 2002, Bethpage State Parks Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y.,became the rst acility owned by the public to host a U.S. Open. Bythe year 2019, the U.S. Open will have been played 11 times in 21years on publicly accessible courses.

In 2010, Graeme McDowell o Northern Ireland deeated GregoryHavret by one stroke to become the rst European player to win theU.S. Open since ony Jacklin in 1970. For more inormation aboutthe history o the U.S. Open, visit the USGA Museum website atwww.usgamuseum.com.

U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

All times are ED and schedules are subject to change. Startingtimes are available at www.USOPEN.com.

Pre-Championship Merchandise Opening at theMain Merchandise PavilionTursday, June 9 through Sunday, June 12 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). No

ticket is necessary to enter the Main Merchandise Pavilion duringthis pre-championship opening. Te gol course will be closed to thepublic.

Practice RoundsPlayers will have the option o starting practice rounds at the rstor 10th tee. Players electing to play a ull round generally begin

between 7 a.m. and 2:52 p.m. It is typical or players to be on thegol course or practice areas until at least 7 p.m.

Monday, June 13 (Gates open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

Tuesday, June 14 (Gates open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

Wednesday, June 15 (Gates open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

Championship Rounds 1 and 2Play is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. rom both the rst and 10th tees.Te last pairings each day will begin play at 2:52 p.m. and nish atapproximately 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 16 (rst round) (Gates open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.)Friday, June 17 (second round) (Gates open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

Championship Rounds 3 and 4Te rst starting time will be determined by the number o playerswho make the cut at the conclusion o the second round (60 players

with the lowest scores, including ties, plus any player within 10strokes o the lead). Generally, the rst pairing begins play rom therst tee between 8-9 a.m.; the last pairing or both days will startrom the rst tee at approximately 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 18 (third round) (Gates open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

Sunday, June 19 (ourth round) (Gates open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.)PlayofI there is a tie or the lead at the end o 72 holes, an 18-hole playowill be held on Monday, June 20. Te playo will begin at noon andnish at approximately 4 p.m. Gates will open at 9:30 a.m.


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GENERAL INFORMATION

American ExpressEnhance your U.S. Open Experience! Visit the American ExpressChampionship Experience by the Main Admission Gate or interactivegol experiences and an insiders view o the USGA.

ATMs

AMs, presented by RBS, will be located next to the MainMerchandise Pavilion, rophy Club and Satellite Merchandise ent.

AutographsSpectators should keep in mind that the players rst responsibilityduring U.S. Open week is to compete or the national championship.For this reason, a no autograph policy is in eect throughout

championship week. Spectators should not approach a player or anautograph rom the time immediately preceding their starting time upto and including the completion o their rounds, including the timewhen the player is at the practice areas or en route to his rst tee. Tispolicy applies to practice rounds as well as championship rounds.

Camera PolicyCameras and camcorders are only allowed on-site at the course duringpractice rounds, Monday through Wednesday, or personal non-commercial photographic use only and without their cases.

Cell PhonesCell phones, including any cell phones with photographic capabilities,

are not allowed on the shuttle buses or through any admission gate.

Corporate HospitalityTe USGA provides a range o hospitality acilities or corporateentertaining on-site. IBM Business Centers oering internet access,printers, phone service, etc., will be available in all hospitality acilities.

Only the specic ticket or each corporate hospitality acility providesaccess into that acility. Children will also need the specic corporatehospitality ticket to gain access into corporate hospitality acilitiessince regular Junior tickets do not provide access. For inormationabout corporate hospitality or any uture U.S. Open, please visitwww.USOPEN.com or contact MSG Promotions, Inc.at (484) 223-3295.


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Disabled SpectatorsTe USGA is committed to providing a positive and user-riendlyexperience or all spectators with disabilities and is pleased toprovide the ollowing services:

Accessible parking spaces for all vehicles having appropriateHD/DP license plates or placards will be reserved at allparking areas. Please see additional parking inormationunder the ransportation section.

Our Disabled Services Committee will be on-site to assistspectators with transportation to and rom the admission gates,

designated viewing areas, grandstands, and around the course viamulti-person gol carts.

A number of motorized scooters will be available at the DisabledServices ents or spectators with disabilities on a rst-come, rst-served basis, compliments o the USGA and Pride Mobility.

A TDD will be available at the Disabled Services Headquartersent located at the Main Admission Gate.

Accessible port-o-lets will be available at all port-o-let locationsthroughout the championship grounds.

1895 Club

Te 1895 Club is an exclusive on-site, air-conditioned pavilionlocated alongside the Championship course a short distance romthe 5th airway. Tis all-inclusive ticket eatures breakast, buetlunch with hot entrees and aternoon snacks with a ull bar servicethroughout the day. 1895 Club tickets are needed to access thistent. Junior tickets do not provide access.

Hours o OperationJune 13-19 (Monday through Sunday) 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

First-Aid StationsFirst-Aid Stations will be located at the Main Admission Gate, HoleFive Admission Gate and to the players right o the rst tee. All rst-

aid stations will be staed with emergency medical technicians and willserve as cooling stations in the event o extreme heat. Complimentarywater will be provided in all rst-aid stations. I a medical emergencyarises, please notiy a U.S. Open volunteer or USGA ofcial.


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Food and Beverage ServiceTere will be approximately 20 concession tents located throughoutthe gol course that will have ood and beverages or purchase.

Grandstands

More than 14,000 grandstand seats will be located at strategicviewing areas throughout the gol course. Access to grandstands issubject to applicable USGA policies, which will be posted at theentrance point to each grandstand. Seating is provided on a rst-come, rst-served basis.

IBMIBM provides the platorm or the U.S. Opens ofcial website,www.USOPEN.com, including real-time scoring. Tis highlyresponsive business solution delivers outstanding service andmarket-leading technology to the USGA and its constituents.

Junior TicketsJuniors 12 and younger will be admitted ree o charge, on any day,when accompanied by a valid adult ticket holder. Tese tickets willbe available at the Will Call acilities and all admission gates.

Juniors 13 to 17 will be admitted at a reduced rate whenaccompanied by a valid adult ticket holder. Tese tickets can be

purchased by credit card at the Will Call acilities and all admissiongates. Practice Rounds $15; Championship Rounds $35.

Please note that Junior tickets provide access into the rophy Clubwhen accompanied by an adult rophy Club ticket holder but donot provide access into the 1895 Club or any USGA CorporateHospitality acilities. Tere is a two Junior ticket limit per one adultticket holder.

LexusVisit the Lexus Perormance Drive Pavilion, adjacent to the MainAdmission Gate, and get your complimentary photograph withthe U.S. Open rophy. Return to the tent oten, as Lexus will

present autograph signings with gol legends and a gol simulatorthroughout the week. Te company will also showcase the latest inits luxury vehicle line.

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Lost And FoundAny lost and ound items will be taken to the Lost and Found Ofce

located in the security trailer adjacent to the Main Admission Gate.

Lost PersonsAny lost person, including children, will be taken to the MissingPersons Ofce located in the security trailer adjacent to the MainAdmission Gate.

Members ProgramFind out more about the benets o USGA Membership and howyour support will help the USGA carry out various programsthat are committed to enhancing your enjoyment o the game.Membership inormation is located inside the American Express

Championship Experience tent next to the Main Admission Gate.

Merchandise Pavilione Main Merchandise Pavilion, covering 36,000 square feet, will belocated at the Main Admission Gate adjacent to the rophy Club. Avariety o merchandise bearing the U.S. Open logo will be avail-able or purchase, including caps, shirts, -shirts, jackets, lanyards,

lapel pins, gol balls, ball-mark repair tools, ball-markers, towels andmuch, much more. Acceptable orms o payment are: U.S. dollars,travelers checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa anddebit cards. Personal checks are not accepted. A Satellite Merchan-dise ent will be located adjacent to the Practice Range. ents arelocated on the championship grounds.

Hours o OperationPreChampionship:

Main Merchandise Pavilion

June 9-12 (Tursday through Sunday)

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Te Main Merchandise Pavilion is open to the public on pre-championship days. No credentials will be required to enter the MainMerchandise Pavilion during these days, however, the course will beclosed to the public. Please ollow signs or complimentary parking.

During Championship Week:Main Merchandise Pavilion and Satellite Merchandise ent

June 13-19 (Monday through Sunday)

7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Since the Main Merchandise Pavilion and Satellite Merchandiseent are located on the championship grounds, you must have a U.S.Open ticket or credential to gain entry during championship week.

Polo Ralph LaurenTe ofcial apparel outtter o the U.S. Open and the USGA isPolo Ralph Lauren. As such, they provide uniorms or volunteers,


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sta, and committee members. Tey also designed and produced thedisplay xtures or the Merchandise Pavilion and Satellite Merchan-

dise ent. Tey serve as the championships largest apparel provider.

Restroom FacilitiesPortable restroom acilities, including acilities or spectators withdisabilities, will be located throughout the course.

SecurityWe appreciate your patience and cooperation with all o the U.S.Opens security procedures.

Attendees will not be allowed on the shuttle buses or through anAdmission Gate with any o the items listed below. Please be sure to

read the ollowing list o prohibited items careully:

No Cell Phones (including any cell phones with photographiccapabilities)

No PDAs and/or other Portable E-mail Devices

No Noise Producing Electronic Devices (including MP3 Players)

No Cameras and/or Camcorders(other than Monday through Wednesday or personal non-commer-cial photographic use only and without their cases)

No Bags larger than 8W x 8H x 8D in their natural state

No Cases and/or Covers (such as chair or umbrella covers)

No Signs, Posters and/or Banners

No Televisions and/or Radios unless provided by the USGA

No Food and/or Beverages

No Containers and/or Coolers

No Pets (other than service animals)

No Lawn and/or Folding Armchairs

No Bicycles

No Ladders and/or Step Stools or other similar items

No Metal-spiked Gol Shoes

No Weapons (regardless o permit, including but not limited torearms or knives)

No other items deemed unlawul or dangerous by the USGA

and/or Championship Security Personnel, in their sole discretion.


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Spectator GuidelinesI you observe the ollowing guidelines, your experience at theU.S. Open will be a more enjoyable one:

Your U.S. Open ticket must be displayed at all times. Please stay behind gallery ropes and cooperate with themarshals at all times. Please be considerate of others and kneel or sit if you are in theront row o the gallery. Drink plenty of uids to prevent dehydration.

To ensure your safety at all times, walk carefully and never run. e U.S. Open involves substantial walking on grassy hills,dirt paths and other uneven suraces. Please wear appropriateootwear such as sneakers. For more information and to check daily pairings and tee times,visit www.USOPEN.com.

TRANSPORTATION

Congressional Country Club is located approximately 20 milesnorthwest o Washington, D.C.Trough its relationship with the USGA, Avis is oeringdiscounted rates on rental cars to spectators during the U.S.Open. Visit www.avis.com/usopen and reserve today.

CarComplimentary general spectator parking will be provided at the Mont-gomery County Fairgrounds and the Crown Farm property located just

o I-270 in Gaithersburg. Complimentary shuttle transportation willbe provided rom both parking areas to and rom the Main AdmissionGate. Parking assignments will vary depending on the day so pleaseollow the general spectator parking signage to the appropriate lot.


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General Parking AssignmentsMonday and Tuesday ( June 13-14) All general spectators willbe directed to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds o o North

Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg.Wednesday through Sunday ( June 15-19) For their convenience,spectators traveling north bound on I-270 rom the Capital Beltwaywill be directed to Crown Farm just south o the MontgomeryCounty Fairgrounds. Te Fairgrounds will remain the preerred op-tion or spectators traveling south bound on I-270. Shuttle transporta-

tion rom each lot should take approximately 25 minutes dependingon trafc. A map and driving directions to both general parking lotsare located on the next page. For additional inormation, please visitwww.USOPEN.com or call (800) 698-0661.Please note: Tere is no general or disabled spectator parkingavailable in the immediate vicinity o the gol course. All otherparking is by permit only.

Te USGA is pleased to provide the ollowing or our spectatorswith disabilities: All parking locations will have reserved accessible parking spacesor vehicles displaying appropriate HP/DP license plates or placards.Note: General parking or all spectators at the Montgomery County

Fairgrounds and Crown Farm is grass only. Individuals requiring lift-equipped transportation are encouragedto contact the championship ofce at (888) 823-4465 to obtainadditional inormation regarding parking and transportation.

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SPECTATOR DIRECTIONS TO GENERAL PARKING AT MONTGOMERY

COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS:From Points North using I-270 South (Monday-Sunday)

1. Follow I-270 South to Exit 11 (MD 124 toward Montgomery VillageAvenue).

2. At trafc signal make a let turn onto Montgomery Village Avenue.

3. Proceed approximately .4 miles and make a right turn onto NorthFrederick Avenue.

4. Make a right turn at next trafc signal onto Perry Parkway(approximately .1 mile).

5. Follow signs to parking.

From points South using I-270 North (Monday-Tuesday only)

1. From the Capital Beltway (1-495) exit onto I-270 North.

2. Continue on I-270 North or approximately 11 miles to Exit 11 (MD 124Montgomery Village Avenue).

3. Follow exit ramp to merge onto Montgomery Village Avenue.

4. Make a right turn onto Frederick Avenue (approximately .2 miles).

5. Make a right turn at next trafc signal onto Perry Parkway(approximately .1 mile).


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North Lot

Crown FarmNorth Lot

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Crown Farm

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SPECTATOR DIRECTIONS TO GENERAL PARKING AT CROWN FARM:

From points South using I-270 North (Wednesday-Sunday only)

1. Traveling rom the Capital Beltway (I-495) exit onto I-270 North.

2. Continue on I-270 North or 8.5 miles to Exit 9-10.

3. Take Exit 9B (I-370 West toward Sam Eig Highway).

4. Merge onto I-370.

5. At trafc signal make a let turn onto Fields Drive.


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Metro Transportation (Advance reservations required)Metro will serve as a quick and convenient way to travel to the U.S.

Open. Spectators will be instructed to take the Metros Red Line tothe Grosvenor-Strathmore station located in Bethesda, Md. Fromthe Grosvenor-Strathmore station, the USGAs designated transpor-tation company, ransportation Management Services, Inc. (MS),will provide shuttle service to and rom the Hole Five AdmissionGate. Te shuttle bus ride should take approximately 20 minutes

depending on trafc.

IMPORTANT: Spectators MUS make a reservation in advance, oran additional cost, directly with MS by visiting their website link www.tms-llc.com/usopen/. For additional inormation regarding thisshuttle service rom the Grosvenor-Strathmore station go directly tothe MS website at www.tms-llc.com/usopen/ or call MS directlyat (800) 437-7629. Metro oers frequent service to and from theGrosvenor-Strathmore station. Visit the Metro website at www.wmata.com or call (202) 637-7000 or specic schedule inormation.

Passenger, Taxi or Limousine Drop-OfPassenger, axi or Limousine Drop-O will only be allowed

at the designated area o Bradley Blvd., in close proximityto the Hole One Admission Gate. Tere is no parking orstanding, so please coordinate pickup times accordingly. Dueto trac restrictions, access is limited to vehicles no larger thana 15-passenger van or limousine. Please ollow signs to theappropriate drop-o location.

Trophy ClubTe rophy Club is an exclusive on-site, air-conditionedpavilion with live U.S. Open coverage inside the Main

Admission Gate adjacent to the Main Merchandise Pavilion.rophy Club tickets are needed to access this tent. Food andbeverage is available or purchase at an additional charge.

Sample menu items include made-to-order omelets, scrambledeggs and bacon in the morning and resh hand-sliced delisandwiches, Maryland crab cake and ried chicken sandwiches,and Italian paninis in the aternoon. Coee, soda, beer, wineand mixed drinks are available.

Acceptable orms o payment are: U.S. dollars, travelers checks,American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Upscale, air-conditioned restrooms are conveniently located adjacent to the tent.Hours o Operation

June 13-19 (Monday through Sunday) 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

2012 U.S. Open ChampionshipNext years U.S. Open will be conducted June 11-17, 2012, atTe Olympic Club in San Francisco, Cali. Please visit www.USGA.org or www.USOPEN.com or additional inormation.


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Visitor InormationFor inormation about the Bethesda, Md. area, please visit

www.visitmontgomery.com or call the Montgomery CountyConvention and Visitors Bureau at (877)789-6904.

WeatherAverage June temperatures range rom a high o 90 degrees toa low o 48 degrees. Please remember to wear sun protection:

sunscreen, hats and sunglasses.

Weather WarningTe USGA will have meteorology sta on-sitemonitoring the possibility o inclement weather. Iinclement weather is approaching, special weather

warning signs such as the one to the right will

be posted on leader boards around the course. When the signappears, spectators are advised to take immediate precautions(including clearing grandstands) PRIOR to play beingsuspended. In the event o a weather warning, please avoid:open areas, hilltops, high places, isolated trees, gol carts and

wire ences. I play is suspended, indicated by one prolonged

air-horn blast, please close your umbrella and seek shelter. Inthe event o a suspension o play, grandstands will be clearedimmediately.

WebsiteTe U.S. Opens ocial website, www.USOPEN.com, poweredby IBM, provides real-time scoring, exclusive live video andauthoritative coverage o the national championship. Visitorsto www.USOPEN.com can engage in all the action rom theirhome computer or mobile phone.

Will CallWill Call will be located on-site or spectators to drop o and

pick up tickets at the Main Admission Gate and ClubhouseGate. Photo identifcation will be required to pick up anytickets let at Will Call. Will Call acilities cannot be accessedby vehicles at anytime.

Hours o Operation

PreChampionship (Main Will Call only):

June 11-12 (Saturday and Sunday) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For parking, please ollow posted signs or the Pre-ChampionshipMerchandise Opening.

During Championship Week:

June 13-19 (Monday through Sunday) 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.


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Ticket/Credential License Agreement

Te United States Gol Association (the USGA) has established the ollowing

terms and conditions under this icket/Credential License Agreement (thisAgreement) or the use o ickets to the 2011 United States Open Championship

(the Championship) to be held at Congressional Country Club rom June 13, 2011

through June 19, 2011 and including any day or days as may be occasioned by a

postponement or play-o o any round or rounds. Any individual possessing a valid

and legal icket and/or Credential shall be a icket Holder or the purposes o this

Agreement. Tis Agreement outlines the rights and responsibilities o a icket Holder

and applies to the sale o all ickets including sales over the Internet. Additional copies

o this Agreement may be obtained by calling (800) 698-0661 or by going to www.usga.org or www.USOPEN.com.

Please read this entire Agreement careully. By accepting a icket or Credential, a icket

Holder certies that he or she has accepted each o the terms and conditions contained

in this Agreement.

1. Delivery o ickets.

(a) Upon receiving any ickets, the icket Holder is solely responsible or saeguarding

all such ickets. ickets are valuable and should be treated like currency. ickets that

are lost, stolen, orgotten, mutilated or destroyed will not be replaced. ickets that are

unreadable due to mutilation o any kind will not be accepted or admission.

(b) Te icket Holder acknowledges and agrees that he or she (i) is responsible or any

and all ickets he or she gives to any third party and (ii) will notiy any such third party

o the existence and applicability o this Agreement. Any such third party receiving any

icket or ickets will be deemed to have accepted each o the terms and conditions

contained in this Agreement.2. Admission.

(a) Te icket is a revocable license. Te icket may be revoked without reund or

other consideration and the icket Holder may be removed rom the Championship or

(i) ailure to comply with any term o the icket and/or this Agreement; (ii) ailure to

obey any posted signs and/or instructions o the Championship marshals and ofcials

and/or (iii) acting in a dangerous or disorderly manner. Te license granted by the

icket may also be terminated by tendering to the icket Holder the purchase price o

the icket.

Te icket Holder has the sole responsibility or complying with the Championship

Code o Conduct outlined below, as well as all o the terms and conditions contained in

this Agreement.

(b) All disputes concerning a icket and/or the icket Holders rights there under and

all other disputes and matters whatsoever arising under, in connection with or incident

to this Agreement (including but not limited to disputes relating to icket orders and

attendance by a icket Holder at the Championship and all other matters covered by

this Agreement) shall be governed by New Jersey law and shall be litigated, i at all, in

and beore a court o competent jurisdiction located in New Jersey, to the exclusion o

the courts o any other county, state or country.

(c) Anyone attempting to alter or reproduce the icket in whole or in part will be

prosecuted under the law. Resale or attempted resale o the icket at a price higher

than ace value o the icket is grounds or seizure or automatic cancellation without

reund or other compensation. icket sales on or near the grounds associated withthe Championship at any price are prohibited. ickets sold on or near the grounds

associated with the Championship are subject to revocation or cancellation without

reund or compensation. Te icket may not be used or or in advertising, promotions

(including contests and sweepstakes), or other trade or commercial purposes without

the express written consent o the USGA. Te icket Holder is admitted on the

condition that he or she agrees not to transmit or sell or aid in transmitting or selling

any description, account, picture or reproduction o the Championship. In addition to

all other rights and/or remedies available to the USGA, breach o the oregoing will

automatically terminate the icket without reund or other compensation.

(d) Each person, regardless o age, must have a icket or admission to the

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