USGA Member Communique

Frequently Asked Questions What time of year will these Championships take place? All three of the Championships will occur in July and August, which is during the peak growing season of our Zoysia and Bermuda grasses. Which courses will be used for these championships? 2025 U.S. Girls’ Junior: The competition course will be named following the completion of the Riverside course renovation. 2030 U.S. Amateur: Similar to 2014, stroke play will be on Highlands and Riverside and match play will be on Highlands 2035 U.S. Women’s Amateur: stroke play and match play on Highlands. What is the disruption to member usage? All three championships have a significantly lower impact to the Club than compared to a professional event. Some non-golf areas of the club will remain open, and there is not a requirement for any major temporary structures to be built. How long will the courses be closed? Member play is allowed the week before the first practice round of each event. The Board and leadership team will develop a usage plan for each event that balances member demand for tee times with our desire to optimize agronomic conditions for competitors. The installation of new sub-surface drainage on Highlands should materially improve the playing conditions of the fairways if we were to have a wet summer. This would greatly

reduce any member impact in preparing the course for a tournament. Will the Championships cost the Club money to host? No, there will be no charges to club members. Will we continue to have professional events at the AAC?

The AAC Championship Committee maintains an active dialogue with the USGA, PGA and other national, regional and local golf organizations. We will continue to evaluate championship hosting opportunities that reflect our reputation for championship golf while being mindful of any potential disruption to member enjoyment of the Club.

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