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Who's in charge: Individual tourneys take care of credentials for almost all events. The LPGA only handles the Solheim Cup. The USGA manages the U.S. Women's Open.

How to apply: In most cases, contact the PR director of the tournament. For the Open, contact the USGA at (908) 234-2300, ext. 1040. Contact the LPGA for the Solheim Cup.

Deadlines: At least two weeks ahead for most tourneys, about a month ahead for the Solheim Cup, as much as two months ahead for the Open.

The process: Decisions are made by various tourneys, but an LPGA official said legitimate daily newspapers should get a credential in most, if not all, cases. You may be asked for proof of coverage if you're from outside the normal market.

Helpful hints: The earlier the request, the better your chances of success. For small papers, it's helpful to explain why you need a credential.

Information about the credentialing process was supplied by media relations officials in each sport or league. Officials were asked to describe policies as they apply to daily newspapers, especially small and midsized papers, or those less likely to hold season-long "hard" credentials.

Deadlines are general and can change from year to year. It is best to make contact with an organization far ahead of time to avoid missing a deadline.

Keep in mind that not all credentials provide access to the event itself. Some credentials are limited to work rooms and interview areas.

If you use any of the e-mail addresses listed here, make sure you have a positive response before any application deadlines. Personnel, and their e-mails, do change from time to time.

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