64th U.S. Senior Women's Amateur Championship
Qualifying
Monday, August 24, 2026
NOTICE TO COMPETITORS
HOST CLUB INFORMATION
Chaska Town Course
3000 Town Course Drive General Manager/Professional: John Kellin
Chaska, MN 55318 GCSAA Superintendent: Mark Moers
Golf Shop: 952/443-3748
Website: www.chaskatowncourse.com
FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES
Format is 18-holes, stroke play. The field of contestants will compete for qualifying places and two alternate positions in the 64th U.S. Senior Women's Amateur Championship to be played September 26-October 1, at Portland Golf Club, Portland, Oregon. The number of qualifying spots is as follows:
Spots: 3 Alternates: 2
PLAYOFF
In the event of a tie for the qualifying position and/or the 1st and 2nd alternate position, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff to determine the final results. All announcements regarding the play-off, including the holes to be used, will be made at the scoring area upon completion of the qualifying round.
REGISTRATION
A Registration Table will be set up in the parking lot and will be open 1½ hours prior to the first starting time. You are expected to check in prior to your round to confirm your starting time, GGID and make sure there have not been any changes. In addition, if you have any last-minute questions regarding the scoring process, please ask at Registration. The Starter will not be able to help you.
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 for the purpose of scoring. Players should review the printed and video educational information posted on the Qualifying webpage to be prepared for this process. Also, players should make sure their mobile devices are fully charged prior to beginning play and to have charging cables for use between rounds.
STARTING TIMES
The Official Starting Times are posted on the Qualifying webpage.
USGA TERMS OF COMPETITION
Are in effect and may be found at the Qualifying webpage.
COURSE SETUP
Play will be from the USGA tee markers. Please refer to the “Course Setup” found under the Rules/Resources tab on the Qualifying webpage.
ONE-BALL RULE
Model Local Rule G-4 WILL NOT be in effect for any USGA qualifying rounds.
USGA GROOVE POLICY
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.
PENALTY FOR MAKING A STROKE WITH CLUB IN BREACH OF CONDITION: Disqualification.
PING EYE 2 CLUBS
PING EYE 2 irons manufactured prior to March 31, 1990, may not be used at any stage of Qualifying or at the Championship proper unless they have been tested and found to conform with the current groove specifications.
PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY
Practice rounds are available for $61 (walking Monday) and $68 (walking Friday-Sunday. To schedule a practice round, please contact the Golf Shop (952/443-3748) and identify yourself as a Qualifying contestant.
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 showing the time by when each hole must be completed are posted on the Qualifying webpage. Groups who fall out of position WILL BE WARNED and 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 PENALIZED. The expected pace of play is 4:34 for 18 holes. Penalty for Breach of Rule 5.6a: First breach (Group Out of Position): Warning; Second breach: One penalty stroke; Third breach: Two penalty strokes; Fourth breach: DISQUALIFICATION.
DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES
Per the 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.
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.
EVACUATION PLAN
In the event of a discontinuance of play during the qualifier, players must return to the Clubhouse for further instructions and updates.
QUALIFYING ROUND FEES
There is no additional fee associated with this qualifying other than for practice rounds.
CADDIES
Caddies will not be available. You may bring your own caddie if you wish, or you may carry your own bag or use a walking cart, including motorized.
CARTS
The use of motorized carts is prohibited during all phases of the Championship unless player has been extended a waiver by the USGA.
SPECTATOR CARTS
Spectator carts may be permitted during the Qualifying in very limited cases.
GOLF SHOP/LOCKER ROOM/PRACTICE AREAS
These areas will be open for player’s use during the qualifying. Practice areas will open 60 minutes prior to the first starting time.
PRACTICE RANGE
The range will be open 60 minutes prior to the first starting time.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Contestants and caddies must be neat in appearance. Bermuda length shorts may be worn. Denim and blue jeans, short shorts, tee shirts, and tank tops are prohibited. Shirts must have collars. The Committee will decide whether this requirement has been met. 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 & BEVERAGES / WATER ON COURSE
Food and beverage service will be available. Drinking water will be available on course.
OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE:
Douglas A. Hoffmann
MGA Director of Rules & Competitions
Office: 952/345-3963
Cell: 612/964-4249
Email: Doug@mngolf.org