US Open Local Qualifier

 

Persimmon Ridge Development | Louisville KY

 

 

Host Facility

 

  • Persimmon Ridge Golf Club

 

Location

 

  • 72 Persimmon Ridge Dr, Louisville, KY 40245
  • (502) 241-0819

 

Date

 

  • Monday, April 20th, 2026

 

Registration

 

 

  • You must register for this qualifier through the USGA Website: APPLY
  • Registration Opens: February 18th at 9:00 AM ET
  • Registration Closes: April 8th at 5:00 PM ET

 

 

Field Size

 

  • Max of 90 players with waitlist

 

Format / Tee Times

 

 

  • This event is a one-day, 18-hole stroke play qualifier.
  • Tee times will begin at 8:00 am ET off holes #1 and #10
  • Qualifying positions: TBD + 2 alternates

 

Yardages

 

  • BLACK TEES: 7169 yards | Par 72 | 75.2 |147

 

Golf Genius Live Scoring

 

  • The Golf Genius Mobile App will be used for live scoring. Players are asked to have the app downloaded on their phone: Apple | Android

 

Practice Round Details

 

  • Call the pro shop at (502) 241-0819 x-1 to schedule a practice round no more than one week in advance
  • Availability: April 14-17 (anytime) | April 18-19 (after 2pm)
  • Fee: Weekday - $55 walking / $75 riding | Weekend - $70 walking / $90 riding
    • Participants ONLY, no family/friends. Golfers must adhere to the pace of play guidelines and if needed the golf shop will pair the players up

 

Carts / Caddies

 

  • This event is walking ONLY
  • Caddies are allowed for this event
  • Caddie carts are available at a rate of $26
    • Players may not sit or lean on the cart at any time

 

Nearby Hotels / Restaurants

 

  • Hotels:
    • The KGA has partnered with Book Your Block for reduced-price hotels during the 2026 season
    • Click HERE to reserve a reduced-price room through BYB for this event
  • Restaurants:
    • Barrel 33 Tavern & Grill | 14049 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40245
    • About time Bar & Grill | 12406 La Grange Rd #101, Louisville, KY 40245
    • Blind Squirrel | 592 N English Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40223

 

 

Strackaline Books

 

 

  • The KGA has partnered with Strackaline to offer reduced-price yardage books and green reading books for all KGA members. Click HERE to access your discount through the KGA or use code KGA20 at strackaline.com for 20% off. These books are all USGA certified for competition throughout the season. 

 

Tournament Director Information

 

  • Erik Stauderman
  • KGA Director of Amateur Competitions
  • estauderman@kygolf.org
  • 502-650-9006