U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifying

ENTRIES OPEN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

Link Here to Enter This Championship Online Through the USGA

Entry Deadline: 4 pm CDT on Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Eligibility

Entries are open to amateur golfers who: (1) will not have reached their nineteenth birthday by midnight of July 25, 2026 and (2) have an up-to-date Handicap Index® based on ratings for men not exceeding 2.4 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.

An application for a player who is a minor must be submitted by a parent/guardian, and must list the parent/guardian’s name, phone numbers, and e-mail address. We cannot accept a phone number or email address of any minor. A player is deemed a minor based upon the date of submission and the laws of the state in which they reside (e.g. if a player is a New Jersey resident, the player is a minor if under the age of 18 at the time of submission). The parent/guardian agrees to be bound by all the terms and conditions on their own behalf and on behalf of the minor player. The USGA reserves the right to require submission of an original signature of the parent/guardian in a confirmation copy of the application upon notification by the USGA to the parent/guardian.

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 score within 18 strokes of the Course Rating, future entries for certain USGA Championships may be declined. Players who are placed on Performance Violation 1 or 2 will be notified via email and provided a link to submit recent tournament scores that illustrate their ability to compete 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 Players who shoot 15 or more strokes above the course rating for 9-holes may be withdrawn from the qualifier and placed in Performance Violation 1. The entire Performance Policy for USGA Qualifying, including instructions for clearing a violation, can be found at the following link:
https://champ-admin.usga.org/player/articles/performance-policy-for-usga-qualifying

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.

Entry Fee

All players, including those who are exempt, must file an entry application online at champ-admin.usga.org. The Qualifying 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, 10 days before the start of the championship. Withdrawals prior to three days before the start of the championship will receive a refund of $100. Withdrawals after three days before the start of the championship will not
receive a refund. The Waitlist Fee of $10 must be paid 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.

Closing Date

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.

Format

Qualifying: 18-holes, stroke play.

Prizes

Qualifying: Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded. Players tied for medalist who do not receive their medal on-site will have their medal shipped to their home after the qualifying window concludes.

Score Posting

NebGolf will post Stroke Play scores for all competitors in the field who have a Handicap Index® issued by the USGA.