124th Joseph H. Patterson Cup Qualifying
Chester Valley Golf Club, Malvern, Pa.
Monday, July 20, 2026
Registration Opens: May 25 at 9:00 a.m.
Registration Closes: June 22 at 11:59 p.m.
Registration Fee: $125 qualifying fee per player; players who successfully qualify will be required to remit an additional $110 championship fee. The fee for exempt players is $200.
Format: 18-hole individual stroke-play qualifying.
Eligibility: The field will consist of amateurs who are members of GAP Member Clubs and have a Handicap Index of 5.0 or less.
Field Size: 144 players.
Practice Rounds: Not Available
Starting Times: 7:30 AM. Morning and afternoon waves off the 1st & 10th tee.
Automotive Transportation: Carts are required for this event. The $35 fee is included in your entry fee.
Qualifying Positions: The low 26 players and ties will qualify for the 124th Patterson Cup. There are also 8 alternate positions available. There is no playoff for the final qualifying positions. Ties for alternate positions will be decided via the USGA recommended scorecard tie-break method.
Qualifying Site Waitlists: After the close of registration, waitlisted players may not switch qualifying sites. The waitlist will remain open until 48 hours before the event begins; no players will be added to the field after that deadline passes.
Ties: The qualifying number and ties will gain entrance into the Championship. There will be no playoff for qualifying positions or alternate positions.
StrackaLine Booklets: GAP and StrackaLine have teamed up to allow participants to purchase StrackaLine Yardage & Greens books at a 20% discount. Please click HERE to order your booklet. All booklets conform to the Rules of Golf and may be used in tournament play.