Registration Link: Click HERE. All players must register through the USGA for a local qualifier if not exempt. 

Registration Opens: February 17, 2026 at 9:00am EST

Registration Closes: March 25, 2026 at 5:00pm EDT

Field Size: Maximum of 84 players.

Entry Fee: $200

Amateur Handicap Index limit: 2.4

Age Limit: Must be 50 years old on or before July 2, 2025

Format: 18 holes of individual stroke play

Starting Times: 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. off hole #1

Walking Only Event: The U.S. Senior Open and its qualifiers are walking only events, players may carry their bag, use a push/pull cart or have a caddie. Players may not ride in a motorized cart.

Qualifying Positions: TBD

Alternate Positions: TBD

Driving Range: The driving range will be made available by 6:00 a.m. at no additional charge to the player

Practice Round Information: Practice rounds are available by calling the golf shop and identifying yourself as a U.S. Senior Open Final Qualifier participant. Practice round rate is $105 (Includes range, +27 cart optional). Only players in the qualifier may play the practice round, no other players are permitted. For weekend times, players may player after 11:00am based on availability. 

Player Food: Player food will be the responsibility of the player and will be available for purchase. Credit Card only.

Score Posting: The CGA will post tournament scores to GHIN for all amateur players at the conclusion of play.

Distance Measuring Devices: During Qualifying rounds, the use of electronic distance-measuring devices to measure distance is allowed (subject to certain requirements). However, during the Championship Proper, the Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect and prohibits the use of electronic distance-measuring devices (Model Local Rule G-5).

Green Maps: Please note that any green reading materials must adhere to the 2023 updated standards. Green books can be purchased through Strackaline.

Prohibiting Use of Audio and Video Devices: During a round, a player must not listen to or watch content of any nature on a personal audio or video device (Model Local Rule G-8).

Replacement of Broken or Significantly Damaged Club with Similar Club: Model Local Rule G-9 is in effect. 

Clubs: Grooves - Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect, except that the Exception in the Model Local Rule does not apply - Model Local Rule G-2.

Footwear: It is a condition at all qualifying sites unless otherwise indicated by an asterisk on this entry application that 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

Modifications for Players with Disabilities: Players wishing to utilize Rule 25 must provide the USGA Championships Department with the appropriate documentation prior to the entry deadline for the respective championship. To learn more information, click here.