United States Golf Assoctation Golf House, PO Box 708, Fr Hs, NJ O7951.0708 ‘T908 2342300 F908 2340687 ose or Via Overnight Mail & E-Mail ‘April 30, 2010 Mr. - Barron Dear Mr. Barron: thas recently been brought to our attention that you have filed an entry application to play in the U.S. Open Championship®. It is our understanding, that you are currently suspended from playing golf in PGA TOUR events due to a suspension for use of performance enhancing substances which suspension continues through September 2010. ‘The United States Golf Association has an Anti-Doping Policy (copy attached) in which itis specifically stated that “The USGA will honor, as it deems appropriate, the findings, final penalties and sanctions rendered by other leading golf organizations for anti-doping violations, taking due account of the seriousness and timing of the violations.” Accordingly, you are not eligible to play in the U.S. Open Championship or any qualifying rounds leading up to the U.S. Open Championship, or any other USGA ‘Championships during 2010. We are therefore returning your payment submitted with your entry application. ‘Thank you for your interest in playing in the U.S. Open. Very truly yours, iS Mike Davi Senior Director, Rules & Competitions