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1 )) CHAMBERS BAY August 23-29, 2010

2 , 2010 U.S. Amateur Championship February 7,2008 The United States Golf Association announced that Chambers Bay, would play host to the u.s. Amateur in 2010 and the u.s. Open in This will be the first time the u.s. Open will be conducted in the Pacific Northwest and only the second time the u.s. Amateur has been conducted in Washington State. (Seattle Golf Club, 1952)

3 E I U.S. Amateur Championship Chambers Bay will have the distinction of being the newest course ever to host a U.S. Open and a U.S. Amateur. It will also be the first municipal course to host the U.S. Amateur, and only the third municipal course to host the U.S. Open, following Bethpage Black in New York (2002,2009) and Torrey Pines in California (2008).

2010 U.S. Amateur Championship The U.S. Amateur will serve as a catalyst to put Pierce County, the Puget Sound region, and the Pacific Northwest on the map in the world of golf.

4 2010 U.S. Amateur Championship The U.S. Amateur will serve as a catalyst to put Pierce County, the Puget Sound region, and the Pacific Northwest on the map in the world of golf. It is an opportunity for Pierce County, local municipalities and government agencies, the region and the State of Washington to work together to foster a true spirit of collaboration; the key to successful Championships.

5 u.s. Amateur - U.S. Open Contrasted u.s. Amateur History Newport CR.!,) Golf and Country Club Who Can Enter Amateurs who have USGA Handicap Indexes not exceeding 2-4 u.s. Open October 4, 1895 same week as u.s. Amateur - Newport CR.!.) Golf and Country Club Open to any professional, and to amateurs with USGA Handicap Indexes not exceeding 1.4

6 u.s. Amateur - U.S. Open Contrasted u.s. Amateur Dates August 23-29, 2010 u.s. Open June 17-20, 2010 Entries (largest number) 7,920 (1999) Starting Field 312 Players 156 Players Only 5 Amateurs have ever won the u.s. Open the last being John Goodman in 1933

7 u.s. Amateur - U.S. Open Contrasted u.s. Amateur Courses Two Courses for the first two days then one course. Schedule of Play - Format 2 Days - the field is cut to the low 64 Scorers u.s. Open One Course for the entire Championship. 2 Days - the field is cut to the low 60 scorers and any ties, and any player within 10 strokes of the leader.

8 u.s. Amateur - U.S. Open Contrasted u.s. Amateur Winner is Determined By 5 Days - Match Play - Bracketed Elimination similar to NCAA Basketball - Last player wins. u.s. Open 4 Days - stroke play - Player with the lowest combined 72 hole score wins.

9 . f ' ;; u.s. Amateur - U.S. Open Contrasted u.s. Amateur Winner Receives Havemeyer cup for one year. Exemptions into other Championships including future u.s. Open if still an amateur. An invitation to compete in the next Masters Tournament, if still an Amateur u.s. Open u.s. Open Championship Cup for one year. Over $1,000,000 prize money Exemptions into sectional and local qualifying for future u.s. Open Championships

10 , I u.s. Amateur - U.S. Open Contrasted U.8. Amateur Spectators Expect - 3,000-5,000 Media Coverage Local, National - NBC and The Golf Channel u.s. Open Expectation - 50,000+ Each day Local, National- The Golf Channel, National T.V. Networks, International Press

11 , I 2010 U.S. Amateur Championship Throughout its history, the U.S. Amateur has been the most coveted of all amateur titles. Many of the great names of professional golf, such as Gene Littler, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Lanny Wadkins, Craig Stadler, Jerry Pate, Mark O'Meara, Hal Sutton, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, grace the Havemeyer Cup.

12 2010 U.S. Amateur Championship Opportunities for Pierce County, the Puget Sound Region, and the State of Washington Showcase the cities and towns of the Puget Sound Region Economic Development Tourism - National T.V. Audience Visitor Welcome Packages Player Registration Packages USGA Registration Packages

13 2010 U.S. Amateur Championship Showcase the Business Community Participate in Corporate Hospitality Offerings Customize a Corporate Hospitality Package Business Recruitment Spectators Spectators will walk down the fairways behind the players

14 2010 U.S. Amateur Championship U.S. Amateur Golf Course Preparations 9 new or revised Tees 3 new or revised bunkers New 17 acre practice facility just east of the Central Meadow.

15 2010 U.S. Amateur Championship U.S. Amateur Planning Activities Public Outreach Event Planning Emergency operations planning with the City of University Place

16 2010 U.S. Amateur Championship Volunteer Opportunities On Course - Marshals, Spotters, Scoring, Etc. Off Course - Operations, Admissions, Transportation Private Housing Host a Player in a Private Home - exhibit the warmth of Northwest hospitality

17 , if i '" t" 2010 U.S. Amateur Championship Make plans now to support the 2010 U.S. Amateur Visit the 2010 U.S. Amateur Championship Website at: Have questions, comments or suggestions? Contact: Kathleen Pope at (253) kpope@kempersports.com

History was made. Making PNW History U.S. Open. Presented by Pat McCarthy Pierce County Executive

History was made. Making PNW History U.S. Open. Presented by Pat McCarthy Pierce County Executive History was made Making PNW History Presented by Pat McCarthy Pierce County Executive 2015 U.S. Open From a century old gravel mine. To a championship worthy golf course Attendance 273,000 total gate entries