U.S. AMATEUR LOCAL & WOMEN'S AMATEUR QUALIFIER – FACT SHEET

Gorge Vale G.C.

Victoria, BC
Tuesday, June 16

 

FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES: Stroke play competition conducted over 18 holes. 70 contestants will compete for SEVEN (7) qualifying spots and TWO (2) alternate positions for the in the 2026 U.S. Amateur Final Qualifier.  22 Women will compete for ONE (1) qualifying spot and TWO (2) alternate positions for the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur.  

 

 

REGISTRATION

Players are requested to check in at Pro Shop upon arrival at the course.  Players are to report to the first tee, ready to play, 10 minutes before their starting time. 

 

 

STARTING TIMES

Starting times for the qualifying round will be available online on Friday, June 12th. 

 

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

Can be booked through the Golf Shop at Gorge Vale G.C.  250-383-6451

 

 

COURSE INFORMATION

Below is a general idea of the yardage that players can expect for the qualifier:

 

	Men	Women
Tee	Gold/Black	White/Blue
Yardage	~ 6700	~ 6,200
Par
Rating
Slope

 

Click here to view the scorecard

 

 

A tentative hole-by-hole breakdown of yardages is in the "players" section.   Golf Canada reserves the right to change the tees and yardages based on course and weather conditions.

 

 

CADDIES

If players would like to reserve a caddie for the qualifier, please contact TBD.  Players should provide caddies with a minimum of $50 per round.

 

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hilton is the official Hotel Partner of Golf Canada, Golf Canada Amateur Championships, the RBC Canadian Open and the CPKC Women’s Open.  Learn more. 

 

The following hotels are available options for the qualifier:

• TBD

 

 

TRANSPORTATION

Players are responsible for arranging their own transportation during the qualifier.  Golf Canada Members can save up to 25% off Avis base rates when making a reservation with Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number S662200.  Visit www.avis.ca/golfcanada to book a rental vehicle.

 

PRACTICE FACILITIES

The practice facilities will open at 6:45 A.M.  Range balls are complimentary, courtesy of the host club.  Practice areas will not be available after the round.

 

 

CLUBHOUSE AND LOCKERS

The clubhouse will open at 6:30am.   

 

 

FOOD SERVICE

TBD

 

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

Tuesday, June 16

6:45 am                                                            Clubhouse and Practice Facilities Open

7:30am - 8:30am                                            U.S. Women's Amateur Qualifying Round (tee times off of #1)

8:50 am - 12:30 pm                                          U.S. Amateur Qualifying Round (tee times of of #1)

 

All events will take place at Gorge Vale Golf Club unless otherwise indicated.

 

 

2026 USGA LOCAL RULES & TERMS OF THE COMPETITION (HARD CARD): Click here to view the 2026 USGA Hard Card. All Local Rules listed on the Hard Card are in effect for the competition, including the competition being played under the Rules of Golf. 

 

FOOTWEAR: Rule 4.3 is modified in this way: During a round, a player must not wear shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, of any design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course).  Penalty for breach of this Local Rule: See Rule 4.3. 

 

DRIVERS/GOLF BALLS: The Local Rule for Conforming Driver Heads is in effect, See Model Local Rule G-1. The Local Rule requiring that all golf balls used be on the List of Conforming Golf Balls is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-3. Please check the USGA website, www.usga.org, for a list of approved golf balls and drivers.

 

GROOVES: The player’s clubs must conform to the grooves and punch mark specifications in The Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010. See Model Local Rule G-2.  The exception for Ping Eye2 Irons manufactured before March 31, 1990 is not if effect.

 

DRIVER LENGTH & GREEN-READING MATERIALS:  The Model Local Rules limiting the Driver Length to 46” (MLR G-10) and further restrictions on green-reading materials (MLR G-11) are not in effect for Local Qualifying.  The interpretation on the limitation of green-reading materials in 4.3a/1, which limits the size and scale of putting green maps, is still in effect as a part of the 2024 Rules of Golf. Additional information can be found at usga.org/GRM.  

 

DMDs: The use of distance-measuring devices (DMD) to measure distance only (Rule 4.3) is permitted in all USGA qualifying rounds.

 

PACE OF PLAY: It is a condition that players must play without undue delay and in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee.  Golf Canada’s Individual Pace of Play Policy is available HERE and in effect for the Qualifier.

 

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

All player documents and competition policies will be available online.  Any other questions related to the qualifier should be emailed to the Tournament Director. 

 

Golf Canada Tournament Director                            Doug Hastie                     dhastie@golfcanada.ca

Golf Canada Tournament Chair                                Lana Quinn

Golf Canada Rules Chair                                          Trevor Brown

Golf Canada Media & Communications                    Mike Masaro                     mmasaro@golfcanada.ca

Gorge Vale Golf Club Pro Shop                                 250-383-6451

Gorge Vale Golf Club Website                                      https://www.gorgevalegolf.com/Home