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U.S. Women’s Open Qualifying Locations & Sites (2026): Complete Guide

The USGA announced 26 qualifying sites for the 81st U.S. Women’s Open, set for June 4–7 at Riviera.

36-hole qualifying set at 26 sites from April 20 to May 13

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 11, 2026) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the qualifying sites for the 81st U.S. Women’s Open Championship Presented by Ally, which will be held June 4-7 at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif. This will be the first U.S. Women’s Open held at the club and the first in championship history staged in Greater Los Angeles.

Conducted over 36 holes, qualifying will be held at 26 sites across the United States, along with one each in Canada, England and Japan between April 20 and May 13. Online entry applications open today, and will continue through Wednesday, April 1, at 5 p.m. EDT (champs.usga.org).

“The USGA is grateful for the collaboration between the Allied Golf Associations, international federations and professional tours that make qualifying possible,” said USGA Chief Championships Officer John Bodenhamer. “These organizations provide thousands of professional and amateur golfers around the world an opportunity to compete in the most prestigious championship in women’s golf. We are excited to bring this storied event to Los Angeles for the first time and deliver an outstanding experience for the game’s greatest players.”


U.S. Women’s Open Qualifying Sites (26)

Monday, April 20 (2)
  • Galveston (Texas) Country Club
    Brianna Do of Lakewood, Calif., and Yue Zhang of the People’s Republic of China shared medalist honors at 141. Alice Hodge of Larchmont, N.Y., finished as the first alternate at 143, while amateur Gracie McGovern of Scottsdale, Ariz., was the second alternate at 144.
  • Boso Country Club – Chiba Prefecture, Japan
    Miyuu Goto earned medalist honors with a 36-hole total of 136, one shot ahead of Chia Yen Wu of Chinese Taipei at 137. Sayaka Takahashi claimed the final qualifying spot at 140, while amateur Soomin Oh of the Republic of Korea was the first alternate at 142.
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MedalistSofia RiveraFL500
MedalistSarah HammettAustrali500
MedalistMeja OrtengrenSweden500
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