121st AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Ledgemont CC
July 6-10, 2026
CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT:
- 36 Holes of stroke-play qualifying to determine 32 match play qualifiers
- 132 players, comprised of exempt players and qualifiers, will compete in the championship
Monday, July 6: Round One of Qualifying - 18 Holes Stroke Play
Tuesday, July 7: Round Two of Qualifying - 18 Holes Stroke Play
Wednesday, July 8: Match Play - Round of 32 - Morning
Wednesday, July 8: Match Play - Round of 16 - Afternoon
Thursday, July 9: Match Play - Quarterfinals - Morning
Thursday, July 9: Match Play - Semifinals - Afternoon
Friday, July 10: Match Play - 36 Hole Final - Morning
Eligibility: Amateur golfers who are Active & Regular Members of the RIGA, or a Rhode Island resident and with a Men’s
Handicap Index of not more than 10.0. 2026 RIGA Eligibility Policy
Exemptions: 121st Amateur Championship Exempt Player List
U.S. Amateur Exemption The 121st Amateur Champion receives an exemption into the 2026 U.S. Amateur
Championship (if eligible).
PRE-QUALIFYING ROUNDS:
Wednesday, May 13: Meadow Brook GC
Thursday May 21: Cranston CC
Wednesday, June 10: Fenner Hill GC
Thursday, June 18: Foster CC
Each qualifying site will be limited to 72 players. Each player will have the choice as to which site they
would like to play, until that site becomes full. The number of qualifiers at each qualifier will be
determined by the RIGA after entries close, based on the size of the field at each site.
Alternates: an alternate pool will be formed that includes ALL players from each qualifying site with
the next best score after the cut line. After qualifying, all players in the pool will then be randomly
selected and ranked by number as alternates. The alternate list for will be published, posted online
and updated as players are added to the Championship Proper.
ENTRIES OPEN: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
PLAYER INFORMATION & PAIRINGS: Complete tournament details, including information about
practice rounds, pairings, starting times, and yardages played, will be emailed and posted on
rigalinks.org after entries close.
ENTRY FEE:
QUALIFYING FEE: $135.
CHAMPIONSHIP FEE: $120. Player’s advancing to the Championship will be responsible for a $120.00
Championship fee. This fee will be due from the player upon being transferred to the Championship
proper in the online registration system. The credit card used to initially register will be charged
$120.00 to complete the processing of the Championship fee.
EXEMPT PLAYER FEE: $235. For players who are exempt from pre-qualifying and includes the Entry
fee, Championship fee and lunch on day 1 of the Championship Proper.
LATE ENTRIES: If a player wishes to enter a tournament after the entry deadline, and if there is an
available spot for that player, there will be an additional charge of $25.00.
CART & CADDIE POLICY: Cart and Caddie policy: Motorized carts will not be
permitted for use during the Championship Proper. Motorized Carts are only permissible
during the pre-qualifying stage. Cart fees are not included in the entry fee. If a player chooses to
take a cart for the pre-Qualifying round, the fee can be paid on the day of competition in the club’s golf
shop. A player may take a caddie, use a push/pull cart or carry their own bag at any stage of the competition.
CONDITIONS/SCHEDULES: The RIGA reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the RIGA in any matter shall be final.
REFUND POLICY