OFFICIAL IN CHARGE: Richard Adams, Director of Rules and Competitions

 

Email: radams@gsga.org

 

Phone: 678-324-5974

 

 

 

 

EVENT: U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying

 

SITE: Cherokee Town & Country Club

 

DATE: August 11, 2026

 

FIELD SIZE: 132 players maximum.

 

FORMAT: The field of 132 contestants will compete over 18 holes for TBD qualifying places and TBD alternate positions in the 2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship to be played at Sand Valley Resort in Nekoosa, Wisconsin on September 26 - October 1.

 

PRACTICE ROUND:

  • One practice round per player. Practice rounds will be available on the designated times below two weeks prior to the competition. Please call Cherokee Town & CC to reserve your practice round starting time. Practice round fees are $50 plus tax and must be paid regardless of whether or not the player chooses to walk or ride. Credit cards will be the accepted method of payment in the golf shop.

 

  • Tuesday – Thursday, anytime based on availability

 

  • Monday, August 10, based on availability 

 

CADDIES: Players may provide their own caddie. Caddies can purchase a cart from the golf shop to transport the clubs during the tournament round. Spectator carts are prohibited per USGA policy.  

 

YARDAGES & TEES: The USGA tee markers will be used.  Yardages are approximate and may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other factors that may affect the playing conditions during the competition. Practice yardages can be found under the Player Information tab.

 

StrackaLine yardage books are available at discounted rates:

 

  • Yardage: $25, Greens: $30, Combo: $35

 

  • Order via provided link under the Player Information tab.

 

GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE: Open at 7:00 a.m. each day of competition.

 

STARTING TIMES: Assigned by GSGA and posted on the event portal starting August 4th.

 

REGISTRATION: No formal on-site registration. Withdrawals must be called or emailed to the USGA office. 

 

FOOD SERVICE: Available in clubhouse. The snack bar is CASH ONLY.

 

PREFERRED LIES POLICY: Per the USGA, for all USGA Championships and qualifying rounds, the following policy is in effect: A Local Rule authorizing “Preferred Lies” or “Winter Rules” is NEVER permitted.

 

PERSONAL APPEARANCE: In Local and Final Qualifying stages and the Championship proper, players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. The Committee in charge decides whether this requirement has been met, and has the authority to withdraw the entry of a player who does not comply. The wearing of short pants is prohibited in the Championship proper, but is permissible in Local and Final Qualifying provided the host club does not have a dress code prohibiting such.

 

THANK YOU TO CLUBS: In an effort to aid GSGA in maintaining strong relationships with our hosts clubs we recommend sending a thank you note using the contact information provided. Cherokee Town & CC