Player Information Sheet

 

2026 U.S. Open Local Qualifying

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Berkshire Hills Country CLub

 

 

Practice Rounds: Players may arrange a practice round by contacting the golf shop and identifying themselves as a competitor in the field. Practice rounds will be offered based on club availability within the timeframes listed below. 

 

Availability:

  • 5/9 after 1:00

  • 5/10 after 1:00

  • 5/11 anytime

Notes:

  • There will be a mandatory cart/trail fee of $25 (Cash Preferred)
  • To schedule a practice round please call 413-447-9429.

  • Practice rounds are for competitors only - caddies may accompany players in a caddy capacity only.

  • Competitors will be limited to one practice round and will be paired up with other competitors.

  • Please limit your practice round to one ball on each hole and be aware of your pace of play with surrounding groups.

 

Starting Times:  Play will begin at 8:00am off the 1st & 10th tees. Pairings & Starting Times will be available after the close of entries and can be accessed by clicking the "Starting Times & Parings" tab above. There will be no registration on the day of the event, please report to your scheduled starting tee to receive local rules, hole locations, scorecard, etc. at least 10 minutes prior to your starting time.

 

Withdrawals:  To withdraw from a qualifier, please login to the USGA Portal and click WITHDRAW and select the Championship and Reason for withdrawing. If applicable, any refund will be processed within 5-7 business days. Once submitted, all withdrawals are final. If you need to withdraw within 48 hours of the qualifier, please also e-mail Kevin Edridge (keldridge@massgolf.org).

 

Qualifying & Alternate Spots Available: 4 Qualifying Spot(s) and 2 Alternate Spots. Qualifying players will advance to Final Qualifying for the 126th U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club (June 18th-21st).

 

Distance Devices:  The use of distance measuring devices is permitted.

 

Automotive Transportation: The use of automotive transportation will NOT be permitted during the player's round. Pull/push carts will be permitted.

 

Caddies & Push Carts: Players are permitted to employ a caddy and/or use a push cart. 

 

Competition Tees/ Yardage: Competition Tees & Yardage are approximate and subject to change. Play will be approximately from the Gold Tee yardage - 6,740 yards (Par 72). 

 

Golf Shop, Locker Room and Practice Facilities: The practice facilities will be open and available at 7:00am. The practice range is a 5 minute cart ride from the clubhouse.

 

Food & Beverage: Breakfast & Lunch will be available for purchase at 11AM, cash or credit. 

 

Dress Code:  Please observe the USGA dress code as stated in the application. 

 

*Please also review the 2026 USGA Hard Card and other policies located under the tab labeled "USGA Policies" prior to competition.

 

*There will be no registration on the day of the event - please report to your scheduled starting hole to receive local rules, scorecard, etc. 10 minutes prior to your starting time.

 

Staff-in-Charge: Kevin Eldridge (keldridge@massgolf.org)