78th U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifying
Beatrice Country Club
July 1, 2026
Beatrice Country Club
July 1, 2026

Qualifying for the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur at Champions Run in Omaha concluded Thursday with four golfers advancing to next month's national championship. Leuan Jones of Wales earned medalist honors at four-under par 68. Axton Miller of Arthur, Iowa finished one shot back at 69 (-3) for spot number two. The final two spots were claimed through a 6-person play-off with golfers that shot 72 (E). Trevor Gutschewski of Elkhorn was the first to advance with a birdie on the second play-off hole (Hole 18). Andrea Birolini of Italy then birdied the third play-off hole (Hole 18) to earn the final qualifying spot. Gavin Gerch of Lincoln is the first alternate, Nash Holm of Kearney is the second alternate. The 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur will be conducted at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, July 22-27.
Entries are open to male amateur golfers who: (1) will not have reached their nineteenth birthday by midnight of July 27, 2024 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.
Amateur Status: All players must conform to the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the United States Golf Association and The R&A.
Completion of Play: If a player fails to return a scorecard (“no card”) or returns a score of 100 or higher, future entries for USGA Championships may be declined if documentation is not provided demonstrating that the player is capable of competing at the national championship level.
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 72 hours 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 15, 2024. 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
TBD
Schedule
Wednesday, July 1
7 a.m. - Registration Begins
7 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8 a.m.- Starting Times (1/10 Tees)
Following Golf - Play-Off if Necessary
Lodging
Hotel Room Blook (TBA)
Player Information Sheet (Available after the deadline)
Player Memorandum - U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifying, Beatrice Country Club
Rules Documents
USGA 2026 Local Rules and Terms of the Competition
Notice to Players - Beatrice 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
1301 Oak Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 223-2710
Website - www.beatricecc.com
Head Golf Professional - Noah Briley
Course Superindendent- Adam Dredge
Black Tees (75.6/144)
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 433 |
| 2 | 4 | 375 |
| 3 | 4 | 397 |
| 4 | 5 | 607 |
| 5 | 3 | 165 |
| 6 | 4 | 405 |
| 7 | 4 | 475 |
| 8 | 3 | 225 |
| 9 | 5 | 488 |
| Out | 36 | 3,570 |
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 428 |
| 11 | 3 | 206 |
| 12 | 4 | 397 |
| 13 | 4 | 423 |
| 14 | 5 | 529 |
| 15 | 3 | 221 |
| 16 | 5 | 539 |
| 17 | 4 | 421 |
| 18 | 4 | 435 |
| In | 36 | 3,599 |
| Total | 72 | 7,169 |