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ChAmpionShipS mediA GUide - USGA

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Championship Media Information 23Championship Media InformationThank you for your interest in covering the <strong>USGA</strong> nationalchampionships. We look forward to working with you andenjoying a great golf year together. Here are a few guidelinesthat should help you plan before you get to the golf course.Please also pay strict attention to the Media and PhotographyRegulations on the following pages. You are responsible forknowing and following these guidelines.Working media credentials are required in advance for all<strong>USGA</strong> national championships in 2012.No request for credentials will be honored within 10 days of thestart of an Open championship.Credentials will be issued only to representatives of recognizednews organizations providing timely coverage of the championship.This includes representatives of:• national daily newspapers• national wire and news services• golf magazines• news and sports magazines that regularly cover golf• national radio and television networksMedia ServicesAt selected championships, complete information packets willbe distributed via email at the end of each day.A daily summary and scoring/match play results will be postedon the <strong>USGA</strong> website each day of each championship. TheAssociated Press national office in New York will run bothsummaries and agate results daily during championships, usuallyin time to meet all time zone deadlines.Wireless/High-Speed Internet AccessFor all <strong>USGA</strong> championships, complimentary wireless and/or high-speed Internet access will be available to the generalmedia.Media AssistanceThe <strong>USGA</strong> will have member(s) of its communications departmenton site for all <strong>USGA</strong> championships and team events toassist all working members of the media. If you have any problems,suggestions or comments, please ask us for assistance.• local radio and television stations• “hometown’’ news organizations (as space permits)• those with <strong>USGA</strong> permanent badges (please advise ourcommunications office if you will attend so that we can makearrangements for you)• golf Internet sites on a limited basisScheduleSee the last page of the media guide for the 2012 schedule ofchampionships.Working Media CenterA working media center will be established at all <strong>USGA</strong>championships. Please call the host club or the <strong>USGA</strong>communications department (908-234-2300) closer to thedates of the championship to get the phone number(s). You mayalso check the Media Center of the <strong>USGA</strong> homepage at www.usga.org.

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