U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifying

Link Here to Enter This Championship Online Through the USGA

Entry Deadline: 4pm CDT on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Eligibility

Entries are open to amateur golfers who will have reached their fifty-fifth birthday by August 29, 2026 and have an up-to-date Handicap Index® based on ratings for men 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 Players who shoot 15 or more strokes above the course rating for 9-holes may be withdrawn from the qualifier.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.

Entry Fee

The Qualifying Entry Fee of $190 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. Only one entry may be filed per player. The USGA reserves the right to disqualify anyone who submits more than one entry. A player may apply to a qualifying site or a waitlist, but not both. Players can withdraw by logging into their account and clicking on the WITHDRAW tab. Withdrawals prior to the close of entries will receive a refund of $142.50 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 $95 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 the USGA no later than 4:00 PM CDT on Wednesday, June 17, 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: Lowest Scorer - 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

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

Groupings and Starting Times Will be Posted Here, Friday, July 10.