77th U.S. Girls' Junior Qualifying
Elks Country Club, Colombus
June 22, 2026
Elks Country Club, Colombus
June 22, 2026

Nebraska to Host U.S. Girls’ Junior Qualifier at Elks Country Club in Columbus
Nebraska will once again serve as a qualifying site for the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship, with a qualifier scheduled to be conducted on June 22 at Elks Country Club in Columbus. Nebraska hosted a successful qualifier in 2024 at Champions Run in Omaha, where two players advanced to the national championship. Lucy Darr of Stillwater, Oklahoma earned medalist honors with a round of 73 (+1), while Olivia Lovegrove of Lincoln secured the second qualifying spot with a 74 (+2). Annie Weng of San Juan Capistrano, California defeated Summer Jakubek of Plano, Texas in a playoff after both finished at 75 (+3) to claim first alternate, with Jakubek named second alternate.
After a year break, Nebraska will again welcome top junior golfers competing for a place in one of the USGA’s premier championships. The 77th U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship will be conducted July 13–18, 2026, at Old Chatham Golf Club, Durham, North Carolina, where the nation’s best junior players will compete for the title.
Entries are open to female amateur golfers who: (1) will not have reached
their nineteenth birthday by midnight of July 18, 2026, and (2) have an up-to-date Handicap Index® not exceeding 5.4 under the Rules of Handicapping. A current Handicap ID number (GHIN) issued through an authorized golf club is required and must be submitted on the entry form.
Amateur Status: All players must conform to the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the United States Golf Association and The R&A.
Performance in Qualifying: If a player fails to return a scorecard (“no card”) or returns a score of 100 or higher, future entries for this specific USGA Championship may be declined if documentation is not provided demonstrating that the player is capable of competing at the national championship level. Players who shoot 15 or more strokes above the course rating for 9-holes may be withdrawn from the qualifier
Withdrawal from Qualifying: Players can withdraw by logging into their account and clicking on the WITHDRAW tab. They must also notify the Official in Charge prior to their scheduled Qualifying round. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future USGA competitions.
All players, including those who are exempt, must file an entry application online at champ-admin.usga.org. Entry fee of $150 must be paid by players who participate at a qualifying location. Players who qualify for the Championship will be charged an additional fee of $100 within 10 days of the start of the Championship. The fee is non-refundable. The Waitlist Fee of $10 must be played by players who select to join a waitlist. The fee is non-refundable. Players can withdraw by logging into their account and clicking on the WITHDRAW tab. For players in Qualifying: Withdrawals prior to the close of entries will receive a refund of $112.50, regardless of reason. Withdrawals after the close of entries and no later than 10:59 PM CDT 72 hours before the qualifier will receive a refund of $75 regardless of reason. Withdrawals after 10:59 PM CDT 72 hours before the qualifier will not receive a refund. Withdrawals after the date of the qualifier will not receive a refund.
ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY USGA NO LATER THAN 4 P.M. C.D.T. on WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026. Late applications are not acceptable and will be automatically rejected. (Entries by telephone, telegraph, mail or FAX are not acceptable.) Time limit for entries means time of receipt at USGA (not time entry is transmitted to USGA). Entries should be submitted early to allow ample time for delay or error in transmission. The risk of delay or error in transmission lies solely with the entrant and the USGA will have no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences therefrom, including rejection of the entry.
Qualifying: 18-holes, at stroke play.
Qualifying: Silver medal awarded to lowest score; if a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded.
NebGolf will post Stroke Play scores for all competitors in the field who have a Handicap Index® issued by the USGA.
Qualifying Places
The number of qualifiers' places in each location will be determined by the USGA (and published here) after entries close, based on size and strength of field. A tie for the last qualifier's place, or an alternate's place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off
Practice Rounds
To make arrangements for a practice round, players must contact the Golf
Shop at (402) 564-1451. Practice round rate is $50. Must be 16 years old to drive a cart. Practice rounds will be available at a time convenient to the club. No practice rounds available in the mornig on weekends. One practice round per player allowed.Proper dress code is required.
Schedule
Monday, June 22
9 a.m. - Registration Begins
9 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
10 a.m. - Starting Times Begin (1 Tee)
Following Golf - Play-Off if Necessary
Lodging
Room Block Infomation (TBD)
Player Information Sheet (Available after the deadline)
Player Memorandum - U.S. Girls' Junior Qualifying, Elks Country Club
Rules Documents
USGA 2026 Local Rules and Terms of the Competition
Notice to Players - Elks Country Club (Draft)
Evacuation Plan
Hole Locations
Pace of Play Information
Pace of Play Policy
Tips - Group Pace of Play Guidelines
Infographic - Group Pace of Play
Other Materials
Golf Genius App - Real-Time Scoring Instructions (for Players)
Distance Measuring Devices - Infographic
Groove and Punch Mark - Memorandum
Groove and Punch Mark - Infographic
Green Reading Materials - Infographic
Hydration Awareness Suggestions
Caddies - Tips and Information
Entry Information
5113 63rd St,
Colombus, NE 68601
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 498-8989
Website - theelkscc.com/
General Manager - Trista Engel
Head Golf Professional - Derrick Ceder
Course Superintendent - Eric Bice
Rating/Slope: 73.5/124 (Gold)
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 350 |
| 2 | 4 | 390 |
| 3 | 5 | 481 |
| 4 | 3 | 142 |
| 5 | 4 | 390 |
| 6 | 5 | 471 |
| 7 | 4 | 353 |
| 8 | 3 | 153 |
| 9 | 4 | 350 |
| Out | 36 | 3,080 |
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 343 |
| 11 | 3 | 133 |
| 12 | 4 | 320 |
| 13 | 5 | 513 |
| 14 | 4 | 400 |
| 15 | 5 | 484 |
| 16 | 4 | 360 |
| 17 | 3 | 178 |
| 18 | 4 | 415 |
| In | 36 | 3,146 |
| Total | 72 | 6,226 |