45th U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifying
Shadow Ridge Country Club, Omaha
May 27, 2025
Shadow Ridge Country Club, Omaha
May 27, 2025
Darin Fisher of Albia, Iowa led a group of four qualifiers who advanced out of final qualifying for the 45th U.S. Senior Open Tuesday at Omaha's Shadow Ridge Country Club. Fisher posted 69 (-3), one shot better than Soren Kjeldsen of Denmark and two shots better than Thomas Ansbro of Morgan Hills, California. Both golfers were qualifiers along with Chris Devlin of Hoover, Alabama (72) who won a four-man play-off for the final spot. Matt Gogel of Mission Hills, Kansas is the first alternate, Will Yanagisawa of Long Beach, California is the second alternate. Link to scoring for complete results. This year's Senior Open Championship will be played at the Broadmoor (East Course) in Colorado Springs, Colorado June 26-29.
Entries are open to professional golfers, amateur golfers, and applicants for reinstatement who have reached their 50th birthday by June 26, 2025. Amateurs and applicants for reinstatement must 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 amateur players must conform to the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the United States Golf Association and The R&A.
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.
The qualifying entry fee of $200 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 wait list fee of $10 must be paid by players that select to join a wait list. The fee is non-refundable. Players can withdraw by logging into their account and clicking on the WITHDRAW tab.
ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY USGA NO LATER THAN 4 P.M. C.D.T. on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025. 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.
Final Qualifying: 18-holes, at stroke play. The Final Qualifying field will consist of qualifiers from Local Qualifying and those players exempt from Local Qualifying.
Final Qualifying: Lowest Scorer: Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded. Lowest Amateur Scorer (if not lowest scorer): Silver Medal; 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
44 players will be competing for four (4) qualifying places and two (2) alternate positions. 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
Practice rounds are available at a time convenient to Shadow Ridge Country Club at a rate of $50 (includes cart and use of the practice range). If desired, those entered may Joe Finnegan in the golf shop at (402) 333-0500 to make arrangements. Note: Times on weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and Memorial Day are not available until after 2 p.m. Because Memorial Day holiday is the day prior to the qualifier, any effort to play a practice round prior to that day would be appreciated.
Push Carts & Caddies
Push carts are prohibited. Should a player wish to arrange for a local caddie, they should contact the Official-in-Charge, Craig Ames at (402) 658-5827, to make proper arrangements.
Schedule
Tuesday, May 27
6:30 a.m. - Registration begins
6:30 a.m. - Practice areas open (available for pre-round practice only)
6:30 a.m. - Belfry (lower level of clubhouse) available for beverage service
7:30 a.m.-10 a.m. - Final Qualifying starting times (1st tee only)
11 a.m. - Food Service available on back patio
Following Golf - Play-off if necessary
Accommodations
Because of the large number of lodging options available in Omaha there are no hotel arrangements made for this qualifier.
Player Memorandum
Player Information Sheet- U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifying, Shadow Ridge Country Club
Rules Documents
USGA 2025 Local Rules and Terms of the Competition
Notice to Players - Shadow Ridge 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
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 Form
1501 South 188th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68130
Golf Shop - (402) 333-0500
Web Site - shadowridgecountryclub.com
General Manager - Justin Shanahan
Director of Golf - Joe Finnegan
Superintendent - Hannah Orr
HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE |
---|---|---|
1 | 4 | 366 |
2 | 5 | 568 |
3 | 3 | 170 |
4 | 4 | 392 |
5 | 4 | 439 |
6 | 4 | 402 |
7 | 5 | 539 |
8 | 3 | 225 |
9 | 4 | 447 |
Out | 36 | 3,548 |
HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE |
---|---|---|
10 | 4 | 415 |
11 | 4 | 434 |
12 | 5 | 509 |
13 | 3 | 160 |
14 | 4 | 307 |
15 | 4 | 434 |
16 | 5 | 537 |
17 | 3 | 198 |
18 | 4 | 427 |
In | 36 | 3,421 |
Total | 72 | 6,969 |