U.S. Amateur Public Links

PAR AND YARDAGE – Cantigny Golf (pronounced Canteeny) will play at 7,048/7,031 yards and a par of 36-36—72. The par-3 third hole can be played at 223 or 206 yards.

COURSE SET-UP – USGA Course Rating™ for the APL Championship at Cantigny Golf is 74.7 and USGA SLOPE Rating® is 142.
Teeing ground – perennial ryegrass/Poa annua; Height of grass – 0.5 "
Fairways and approaches – perennial ryegrass/Poa annua; Height of grass – 0.5"
Putting greens – creeping bentgrass/Poa annua; Speed – 11.0 feet on the USGA Stimpmeter
Rough – perennial ryegrass/fine fescue; Height of grass – 3-3.5 inches

ARCHITECT – Cantigny Golf was designed by Roger Packard and opened in 1989. The 27-hole facility features three distinct nine-hole layouts. The course has been updated by Jacobsen Golf Design. The Woodside and Lakeside nines will be used for the championship.

SCHEDULE OF PLAY –
Monday and Tuesday, July 9-10 – Stroke-play qualifying, 18 holes, (field reduced to the lowest 64 players, who advance to match play).
Wednesday, July 11 – First round, 18 holes, match play.
Thursday, July 12 – Second and third round, 18 holes, match play.
Friday, July 13 – Quarterfinals and semifinals, 18 holes, match play.
Saturday, July 14 – Final, 36 holes, match play. Awards ceremony following play.

ADMISSION – Admission is free. Tickets are not needed for this USGA championship, and spectators are encouraged to attend.