78th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship

Qualifying

Thursday, June 11, 2026

 

Qualifying Memorandum to Players

 

HOST CLUB INFORMATION

The Links at Northfork

9333 Alpine Drive NW                                    Mgr/PGA Professional:    Josh Breen

Ramsey, MN  55303                                       Superintendent:               Robert Glavis

Golf Shop:  763/241-0506                             

Website: www.golfthelinks.com                

 

FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES 

The field of contestants will play 18-holes, stroke play, and compete for 3 qualifying places and two alternate positions in the 78th United States Junior Amateur Golf Championship to be played July 20-25 at Saucon Valley Country Club, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

 

STARTING TIMES

Will be posted on the Qualifying webpage shortly after the deadline passes.

 

PLAYOFF

In the event of a tie, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff to determine the qualifier and the 1st and 2nd alternate if necessary. All announcements regarding the play-off will be made near the scoring area upon completion of the qualifying round.

 

ELECTRONIC SCORING

The official method of scoring will be electronic by use of the Golf Genius Mobile App.  Paper scorecards will not be provided to players.  Players should review the video educational information to prepare in advance for this process.  Also, players should make sure their mobile devices are fully charged prior to beginning play.

 

PACE OF PLAY/UNREASONABLE DELAY (RULE 5.6)

Players are expected to play without delay, and groups are expected to remain in position with the group immediately in front of it.  Timing sheets for each round showing the time by when each hole must be completed are posted on the Qualifying webpage.  Groups who fall out of position are subject to monitoring and timing by a rules official.  Players are expected to play a stroke within 40 seconds of when it is their time to play.  Players who receive a bad time will be warned.  Players who receive multiple bad times are subject to penalty.  The expected pace of play is 4:36 for 18 holes.  Penalty for Breach of Rule 5.6a:  First breach: Warning; Second breach: One penalty stroke; Third breach: Two penalty strokes; Fourth breach: DISQUALIFICATION.

 

PAPERWORK

Any and all paperwork (Local Rules Sheet, Hole Location Sheet, USGA Terms of Competition, etc.) will be available at the Qualifying webpage as well as at Registration and each starting tee for you to take a picture.  No paper handouts will be available at the starting holes.

 

FOOTWEAR

Shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round.  Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION.

 

GROOVES

The players’ clubs must conform to the grooves and punch mark specifications in The Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010.  Please refer to the USGA website for more detailed information.

 

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES

Per USGA Terms of Competition card and the Rules of Golf, distance measuring devices ARE PERMITTED in all stages of QUALIFYING.  Please be sure any functionality that measures more than distance is disabled.

 

EVACUATION PLAN

In the event of a discontinuance of play during the qualifier, players must return to the Clubhouse for further instructions and updates.

 

PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY

The Links at Northfork is extending a rate of $23+tax.  Contact the host club and identify yourself as a Qualifying contestant for practice round starting times. 

 

QUALIFYING ROUND FEES

There is no additional fee associated with the qualifying round.

 

CADDIES

Northfork will not have caddies available.  You may bring your own caddie if you wish to use one, or you may carry your own bag or use a walking cart.  EXCEPTION: Per the USGA Junior Amateur Policy, a player may not use a parent, stepparent, or legal guardian as a caddie during Qualifying or the Championship proper.  

 

CARTS

Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. 

 

SPECTATOR CARTS

Spectator carts will be available on a very limited basis.  Persons interested in the use of a spectator cart must provide written proof of need and will be charged the applicable cart rate.  Requests must go through Bob Boldus, the Official-in-Charge of the Qualifying. You will be asked to show your handicap placard when requesting use of a spectator cart. (see below)

 

GOLF SHOP & PRACTICE AREAS

These areas will be open for player’s use during the qualifying.  Practice areas will open at least 60 minutes prior to the first starting time.

 

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Contestants and caddies must be neat in appearance.  The Committee will decide whether this requirement has been met.  A caddie who does not meet the requirement will be asked to change or will not be permitted to caddie.  The dress code applies to the caddies as well as the players.  A player will be held responsible for the appearance of his caddie.

 

FOOD SERVICE

There will be food and beverage service available during the qualifying at the clubhouse.  Drinking water for contestants and caddies will be available on the course. 

 

OFFICIAL IN CHARGE:

              Bob Boldus, MGA Tournament Manager

              Office:      952/345-3972

              Cell:         952/201-5670

              Email:       Bob@mngolf.org