2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur Qualifying: Sites, Dates, and Registration Info

The U.S. Women’s Amateur remains one of the most prestigious titles in the game, bringing together elite juniors, college stars, international standouts, and accomplished mid-amateurs in pursuit of one of amateur golf’s ultimate prizes. In 2026, the championship heads to Ooltewah, Tennessee, where players will compete for a place in the 156-player field at one of Pete Dye’s most revered designs.

How U.S. Women’s Amateur Qualifying Works

Unlike the men’s championship, the U.S. Women’s Amateur uses a single-stage qualifying process. Players compete in an 18-hole qualifier at sites held from mid-June through mid-July, and the top finishers from each site earn places in the championship field.

That format leaves no margin for error. With only one round to advance, every site becomes a high-pressure sprint, rewarding players who can post a number immediately. It is part of what makes U.S. Women’s Amateur qualifying so compelling each year: one standout round can send a player to one of the biggest championships in amateur golf.

The championship itself arrives with strong momentum. In 2025, Megha Ganne captured the title at Bandon Dunes, defeating Brooke Biermann 4 and 3 in the 36-hole final. That result only reinforces the stature of this event, which has served as a launching point for some of the biggest names in women’s golf.

2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur Qualifying Sites

Below is the full 2026 qualifying schedule. Each site links directly to its AmateurGolf.com tournament page, where fields, pairings, results and updates can be followed throughout the summer.