Entries are open to professional golfers and amateur golfers who have reached their 50th birthday by June 27, 2002. Amateurs must have up-to-date USGA Handicap Indexes not exceeding 3.4 under the Men's USGA Handicap System.

Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the USGA. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct.

Amateur Status: All amateurs must conform with the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in the USGA Rules of Golf.

International Players: All amateur international players must also conform to Rule 4-1 of the USGA Rules of Amateur Status. These players may not accept expenses from outside sources unless specifically permitted by the USGA Rules of Amateur Status. For more information, see Rule 4-1 of the USGA Rules of Amateur Status.

Schedule

Competition will be in two stages, at stroke play:

1. Sectional Qualifying - 18 holes. For all except exempt players listed herein. Schedule inside.

2. Championship - 72 holes. 156 players eligible, comprising place-winners in Sectional Qualifying Rounds and those exempt from Sectional Qualifying.

Thursday, June 27 - First round, 18 holes.
Friday, June 28 - Second round, 18 holes.

Saturday, June 29 - Third round, 18 holes.
Sunday, June 30 - Fourth round, 18 holes.

Prizes

CHAMPIONSHIP

Winner: Gold medal and custody of Francis Ouimet Trophy for the ensuing year, subject to such conditions as USGA may establish.
Runner-Up: Silver medal.
Professionals Only: No less than $2,400,000.
Professionals who start in Championship but do not return scores for 72 holes: $500 each.
Amateurs returning 72-hole scores: Lowest scorer - gold medal; second lowest scorer - silver medal; others - bronze medals.

No Other Remuneration: By his application, the player acknowledges that he is not entitled to remuneration of any kind for participation in the Championship other than prizes above.
Prize-Sharing Prohibited: By his application, the player certifies that he has not entered into and will not enter into any arrangement whereby he could have a financial interest in any other player's prize money (such as through prize-splitting or prize money "insurance").
Ties: Prize money will be divided equally among those tied, except that if a professional wins a play-off for the Championship he will receive first prize money. If ties occur for medals, duplicates will be awarded, except that only the winner shall receive a Championship gold medal.

SECTIONAL QUALIFYING ROUNDS

Lowest Scorer: Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals awarded.
Lowest Amateur Scorer (if not lowest scorer): Silver Medal; if a tie, duplicate medals awarded.