Spectator Information

Camera Policy
Cameras are permitted on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21 (Practice Rounds) ONLY.

Concessions
There will be concessions located near the Erin Hills clubhouse and on the course. At Blue Mound there will be concessions located near the clubhouse. No food and beverage can be brought into the Championship.

Dates - and Format

Saturday, August 20 - Sunday, August 28, 2011

Saturday, August 20 - Practice Round

Sunday, August 21 - Practice Round

Monday, August 22 - Stroke Play

Tuesday, August 23 - Stroke Play

Wednesday, August 24 - Match Play, Round 1 – 32 Matches

Thursday, August 25 - Match Play, Round 2 – 16 Matches, Round 3 – 8 Matches

Friday, August 26 - Match Play, Quarterfinals – 4 Matches

Saturday, August 27 - Match Play, Third Round – Semi-Finals – 2 Matches

Sunday, August 28 - Final Match, scheduled for 36 Holes

Handicap Access
Pride Mobility Scooters will be provided free of charge on a first come, first serve basis at each clubhouse.

Merchandise
The on-site merchandise tent will offer a variety of merchandise bearing the 2011 U.S. Amateur logo. Some of the merchandise available for purchase will include hats, shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, jackets, artwork, lapel pins, golf balls, ball-mark repair tools, ball markers, towels and more.

Acceptable forms of payment in the Merchandise Pavilion are: cash, traveler's checks, debit cards, American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA. Personal checks are not accepted. An ATM will be available at the Merchandise Pavilion.

Parking
Please see the Parking and Directions page. Parking at Erin Hills will be onsite, and parking for spectators at Blue Mound will be at Mayfair Mall.

Phones
Cell phones, PDA or other portable e-mail devices are NOT permitted on the grounds.

Players
312 amateur players. The field has not yet been announced, and will not be available until sectional qualifying is completed the second week in August. Visit the Fact Sheet for more information.

Prohibited Items (subject to change):
The following items can not be brought into the championship:

  • Cell Phones, including any cell phones with photographic capabilities
  • PDAs and/or other Portable Email Devices
  • Noise Producing Electronic Devices
  • Cameras and/or Camcorders (other than the first Saturday and Sunday for personal photographic use only and without their cases)
  • Bags or backpacks larger than 8"W x 8"H x 8"D in its natural state
  • Cases and/or Covers (such as chair or umbrella covers). Umbrellas are permitted.
  • Signs, Posters and/or Banners
  • Televisions and/or Radios
  • Food and/or Beverage
  • Containers and/or Coolers
  • Pets (other than service animals)
  • Lawn and/or Folding Armchairs. Chairs without arms and golf stools are permitted.
  • Bicycles
  • Ladders
  • Metal-spiked Golf Shoes
  • Noisemaking Devices
  • Weapons (regardless of permit, including but not limited to firearms or knives)

Any other items deemed unlawful or dangerous by the USGA and/or Championship Security Personnel, in their sole discretion.

Parents with small children are allowed to bring strollers and diaper bags, if needed. These items are subject to reasonable inspection before entering and/or at any time during the Championship.

Rain Policy
If it rains on any day of the championship, play will continue as long as it is deemed safe to do so.

All Corporate Hospitality will be open every day regardless of weather.

The USGA and 2011 U.S. Amateur Championship staff will always keep spectators informed at the earliest possible moment of any changes made on this policy based upon situational circumstances.

Restrooms
There will be many locations around the golf course, as well as a map at the championship entrance and signage indicating where public restrooms are located.

Schedule of Events
Practice Rounds will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Championship rounds will begin on Monday and will run through Sunday. Visit the Schedule of Events page for more information.

Television
The U.S. Amateur will be broadcast nationally on NBC and The Golf Channel.

Tickets
There will be no charge for admission. See the Admissions tab for details.

Volunteer Opportunities
For more information, visit the Volunteer section of this website.