U.S. Amateur local qualifying represents the first and broadest stage of the USGA's pathway to its most prestigious amateur championship. Each year, dozens of one-day qualifiers are conducted nationwide — from Massachusetts to Hawaii, from Texas to Montana — giving players of all backgrounds a chance to advance. With 47 upcoming qualifiers scheduled across the country, this stage attracts the largest and most diverse field in amateur golf, combining scratch golfers, collegians, and aspiring professionals in a single 18-hole stroke play format. Success here earns a spot in sectional qualifying, one step closer to the U.S. Amateur Championship proper.
About U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying
Upcoming qualifying sites
19- Jun 22, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Green Valley Country ClubFairfield, CA
- Jun 21, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Bloomfield Hills Country ClubTBD, MI
- Jun 22, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Osprey Meadows Golf Course at Tamarack ResortTBD, ID
- Jun 22, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Southern Hills Plantation ClubTBD, FL
- Jun 22, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - UNM Championship Golf CourseTBD, NM
- Jun 23, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Huntingdon Valley Country ClubTBD, PA
- Jun 24, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Bent Pine Golf ClubTBD, MI
- Jun 24, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Oakcreek Country ClubTBD, AZ
- Jun 28, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Mirror Lake Golf Club (Lake Course)TBD, GA
- Jun 28, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Fort Collins Country ClubTBD, CO
- Jun 28, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Soldier Hollow (Silver Course)TBD, UT
- Jun 28, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Monarch Dunes Golf ClubTBD, CA
- Jun 28, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Sunnehanna Country ClubTBD, PA
- Jun 28, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Campestre de la Ciudad de MexicoTBD
- Jun 29, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Dacotah Ridge Golf ClubTBD, MN
- Jun 29, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Castlewood Country Club (Valley Course)TBD, CA
- Jun 29, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Goose Creek Golf ClubTBD, CA
- Jun 29, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Cedar Crest Golf CourseTBD, TX
- Jun 29, 2026U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying - Golden Horseshoe Golf Club (Gold Course)TBD, VA
Inside U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying
MembersThe Structure of Local Qualifying
U.S. Amateur local qualifying unfolds across multiple weeks in early June, with sites ranging from historic private clubs to public facilities. The 2026 schedule includes qualifiers at venues such as Longmeadow Country Club in Massachusetts, Coldstream Country Club in Cincinnati, and Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club in the Nort
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How many players advance from U.S. Amateur local qualifying?
The number varies by site based on field size, but most local qualifiers advance 3–6 players to sectional qualifying. Ties for the final spot are resolved by sudden-death playoff.
Can I choose which local qualifying site to enter?
Yes. Players may enter any local qualifier that fits their schedule and location preferences. Many choose sites near home for course familiarity or logistical convenience.
What is the format for U.S. Amateur local qualifying?
All local qualifiers use an 18-hole stroke play format conducted in a single day. The low scorers advance; playoff holes decide ties for the final qualifying positions.
When do U.S. Amateur local qualifiers typically take place?
Local qualifying is generally held in early to mid-June. The 2026 schedule includes qualifiers beginning June 2 and running through early June at sites across the United States.
Do I need to be a scratch golfer to compete in local qualifying?
While there is no handicap requirement to enter, local qualifying fields are highly competitive. Most advancing players carry handicaps near scratch or better, and many are current or former college competitors.
What happens after I qualify at a local site?
Advancing players move on to sectional qualifying, typically held in July. Success at sectionals earns a spot in the U.S. Amateur Championship field, contested in August.