2022 U.S. Senior Women's Open: Fan Information

All times are Eastern Time and schedules are subject to change. Starting times will be posted once available at usga.org.

Practice Rounds (closed to the public)

Monday, August 22

Tuesday, August 23

Wednesday, August 24

Championship Rounds (ticketed admission)

Championship Rounds 1 and 2

Play is scheduled to begin at approximately 7:45 a.m. from the first tee and 10th tee. The last groups are scheduled to begin play at 12:55 p.m. from the first tee and 10th tee. Gates are open from the first tee time until the conclusion of play.

Round 1: Thursday, Aug, 25

Round 2: Friday, Aug, 26

The low 50 scorers and ties will play the final 36 holes.

Championship Rounds 3 and 4

The first starting time will be determined by the number of players who make the 36-hole cut (50 lowest scores and anyone tying for 50th place).  Generally, the first pairing begins from the first tee between 7:45-8:30 a.m.; the last pairing for both days will start from the first tee at approximately 1:41 p.m.

Round 3: Saturday, Aug. 27

Final Round:  Sunday, Aug. 28

PLAYOFF

If there is a tie for the low score after 72 holes, a two-hole aggregate playoff will be held immediately following the final round. If the playoff results in a tie, the tied players will continue to play off hole-by-hole (sudden-death format) until the champion is determined.

Follow the U.S. Senior Women’s Open all week long, both on site and wherever you are, with the official USGA App on iOS and Android! The app will be the primary place to manage your tickets, get tee times, follow live scoring, watch highlights, get championships alerts, and much more.

You can download the app here:

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/usga/id1612139159

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.usga&hl=en_US&gl=US

We ask that you respect each player’s complete focus on preparing for and playing in the championship. If you are requesting an autograph, please be respectful and wait until they have concluded play for the day and gone through scoring. 

Juniors ages 18 and under are eligible for complimentary Gallery Junior tickets on any day when accompanied by an adult ticket or credential holder. 

Active and retired Military members can request a complimentary Gallery ticket +1 guest via an online ticket offer verified through GovX  HERE.

Note: Military cannot apply this discount for access to upgraded hospitality experiences.

The USGA encourages fans to capture their favorite moments at our championships and stay connected with family and friends while on-site. We have set guidelines on mobile device usage to ensure our players and other fans are not distracted or disrupted during the championship. Fans may carry mobile devices smaller than 7” in length and/or height; however, please make sure all device volume controls are set to “silent” or “vibrate” and flash photography is disabled prior to entering the championship gate. Phone calls must not be received or placed in any area that may disrupt play. Photography, video and audio recording are permitted throughout the course, but content must not be used for commercial purposes or disrupt play. Live streaming or shot-by-shot coverage of any player (with or without video) is not permitted at any time throughout championship week.

Conducting a global championship for the best golfers in the world is our primary focus. Violation of any of the above policies may result in immediate expulsion and loss of ticket privileges for the remainder of the championship.

Food and beverage will be available for purchase on property, including a variety of local food trucks including Inferno BBQ, Chester’s Concessions, Freakin’Rican, Claybourne Grill, Twisted Greek and Sweet P’s.

General parking will be located near the GE Aviation Building & the University of Dayton Marriott Hotel. Please use the GPS address linked here or listed below and follow all Championship signage to the parking lot. A complimentary shuttle will be available from the parking lot to the Championship entrance. It is approximately a 15–20-minute shuttle ride.

111 River Park Drive
Dayton, OH 45409

Official championship merchandise will be available for purchase in the NCR Golf Shop.

• No Weapons (regardless of permit, including but not limited to firearms or knives)
• No Explosives and/or Fireworks of any kind
• No Tablets and/or Computers (mobile devices smaller than 7" are permitted, subject to mobile device policy)
• No Drones
• No Selfie Sticks
• No Cameras (point and shoot, film, or DSLR) or Video Cameras (other than Monday through Wednesday, for personal use only)
• No Noise-Producing Devices (including portable speakers)
• No Backpacks, Briefcases, Purses and/or Bags larger than 6" W x 6" H x 6" D in their natural state

NOTE: Transparent/clear plastic hand and shoulder bags no larger than 12" W x 12" H x 6" D are permitted.

• No Signs, Posters and/or Banners
• No Food and/or Beverages except for medical or infant needs
• Water bottles (32-ounce size or less, no glass) are permitted provided they are empty
• No Glass, Coolers, Aerosol Cans and/or Spray Bottles except for medical or infant needs

NOTE: Personal-care items (3-ounce size or less) are permitted.

• No Pets (other than service animals as defined by the ADA assisting disabled individuals)
• No Lawn Chairs and/or Oversized Chairs (carrying cases are not permitted)
• No Ladders and/or Step Stools or other similar items
• No Bicycles allowed inside admission areas or on the championship grounds
• No other items or actions deemed unlawful, dangerous or disruptive by the USGA and/or Championship Security Personnel, in their sole discretion

NOTE: The USGA reserves the right to amend the List of Prohibited Items at any time to provide a safe and secure championship.

The USGA is committed to providing a positive and user-friendly experience for all fans with disabilities. Accessible parking spaces for all vehicles having appropriate HD/DP license plates or placards will be reserved at all parking locations. Please see parking information for more details. 

Accessible restrooms will be available at portable restroom locations throughout the championship grounds and at corporate facilities. 

Meteorology staff will be on-site monitoring weather conditions at all times. The USGA will communicate important safety information to fans through special alerts that will appear on all leader boards, thru boards, and video boards. Please read all alerts and follow safety instructions. In general, an alert shown in BLUE or YELLOW is being posted for general awareness while ORANGE indicates that fans should be prepared to take action. An alert shown in RED poses an imminent threat and will require immediate action as stated in the alert.

Weather Advisory (Blue): A Weather Advisory will be posted to alert fans of specific weather conditions that will require certain precautions.

Weather Watch (Yellow): A Weather Watch may be posted to alert fans that dangerous weather is possible, and they should be prepared to take shelter or return to their vehicles.

Weather Warning (Orange): A Weather Warning may be posted to alert fans that dangerous weather is approaching and they should be prepared to take shelter or return to their vehicles.

Weather Warning (Red): A Weather Warning may be posted to alert fans that dangerous weather is imminent, and they should take immediate action to ensure their safety, including exiting all grandstands.

A suspension of play for dangerous conditions will be indicated by one prolonged air-horn blast. In the event of a suspension of play, grandstands will be cleared immediately. If lightning is detected, please avoid open areas, hilltops, high places, isolated trees, golf carts and wire fences, and seek shelter immediately. Play will resume as soon as conditions allow.