SAN MARTIN, Calif. (July 16, 2015) – Tickets are now on sale for the 71st U.S. Women’s Open, to be held July 7-10, 2016, at CordeValle in San Martin, Calif.
This will be the first Women’s Open ever held in the Bay Area and the second USGA championship conducted at CordeValle, which previously hosted the 2013 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship.
“This is an exciting time for all of us involved in the 2016 U.S. Women’s Open,” stated Luca Rutigliano, President, CordeValle Golf Club. “This year’s Women’s Open in Lancaster, Pa., has received tremendous support from the local community, and we believe the Bay Area will prove just as welcoming to the world’s best female golfers.”
Spectators have the option to choose from two ticket options this summer. All tickets include free parking and free shuttle transportation to the admission gate.
The first option is the Weekly Trophy Club Package. It includes one individual daily ticket for all seven days (Monday – Sunday) with access to the exclusive, climate-controlled Trophy Club pavilion between the first tee and 18th green. The Trophy Club pavilion features upscale food and beverage for purchase, along with live television coverage of the U.S. Women’s Open. A complimentary official championship program is also included with purchase. The Trophy Club package is available for $199.
The second ticket option is the Weekly Grounds Ticket Package. It includes one individual daily ticket for all seven days (Monday – Sunday) with access to grounds and all grandstands on course. A complimentary official championship program is also included with purchase. The Weekly Grounds Package is available for $129.
In addition to these weekly ticket options, the USGA, CordeValle and the Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) collaborated to create a unique introductory offer available for NCGA members. When NCGA members purchase tickets they will instantly receive $1,500 in exclusive offers from eight top golf courses in the area, including a stay-and-play package at CordeValle. Other courses participating in the NCGA offer are: Bayonet/Blackhorse Golf Courses, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, Pasatiempo Golf Club, Poppy Hills Golf Course, Poppy Ridge Golf Course, Silverado Resort & Spa and the Course at Wente Vineyards. The NCGA offer is only available for a limited time.
Throughout the week of the 2016 U.S. Women’s Open, juniors ages 17 and under will receive free admission when accompanied by a ticketed adult. The front row of each grandstand will be reserved for juniors.
Tickets for the 2016 U.S. Women’s Open are available online exclusively at www.2016uswomensopen.com. All tickets are electronic, allowing purchasers to print at home for added flexibility.
Additionally, online volunteer registration for the 2016 U.S. Women’s Open is now open.
More than 2,600 volunteers are needed to fill positions on 25 committees. Interested volunteers should visit www.2016uswomensopen.com.
All volunteers are required to purchase the volunteer package, starting at $100, which includes a golf shirt, headwear and one volunteer credential valid for all seven days of the championship, as well as complimentary food, snacks and beverages on the days they volunteer. Each volunteer will be asked to work approximately 16 to 20 hours, or four to five shifts over the course of the championship.
About the U.S. Women’s Open:
The 71st U.S. Women’s Open, to be held July 7-10, 2016, will bring a field of 156 of the world’s best professional and amateur female golfers to CordeValle in San Martin, Calif. Featured players expected to compete include past champions Paula Creamer, Inbee Park and Michelle Wie, as well as Lydia Ko, Stacy Lewis and Lexi Thompson. Former United States Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice will serve as honorary chair for the championship.
About the USGA:
The USGA conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and U.S. Senior Open, as well as 10 national amateur championships, two state team championships and international matches, attracting players and fans from more than 160 countries. Together with The R&A, the USGA governs the game worldwide, jointly administering the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, equipment standards and World Amateur Golf Rankings. The USGA’s reach is global with a working jurisdiction in the United States, its territories and Mexico, serving more than 25 million golfers and actively engaging 150 golf associations.
The USGA is one of the world’s foremost authorities on research, development and support of sustainable golf course management practices. It serves as a primary steward for the game’s history and invests in the development of the game through the delivery of its services and its ongoing “For the Good of the Game” grants program. Additionally, the USGA’s Course Rating and Handicap systems are used on six continents in more than 50 countries.
For more information about the USGA, visit www.usga.org.
About CordeValle:
Located in the foothills of Northern California’s Santa Cruz Mountains, CordeValle is 30 minutes south of San Jose and less than an hour north of the Monterey Peninsula. The centerpiece of the 45-room resort is a 7,360-yard championship golf course, which boasts 360-degree unobstructed views.
The U.S. Women’s Open will be the second USGA championship staged at CordeValle, which previously hosted the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship in 2013. From 2010 through 2013, CordeValle hosted the PGA Tour’s Frys.com Open. CordeValle also hosted the 2011 PGA Cup, and will again host the event in 2015.
The property also features a luxury spa; 4,100 square feet of private, state-of-the-art meeting and conference rooms; a tennis facility; multiple restaurants; a pool and fitness center; and the Clos La Chance winery and vineyard. For more information, visit www.cordevallegolf.com.
Contact:
Kathryn Satcher
kathryn.satcher@cordevallegolf.com
(408) 686-1075
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