Player Information Sheet

 

2026 U.S. Women's Open Qualifier - Marlborough CC

Monday, May 11, 2026

MARLBOROUGH 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: 

  • To schedule a practice round call 508-481-5340.
  • Subject to availability (No practice rounds on Sunday, May 3rd) 

Notes:

  • The fee for a practice round is $50 + optional $29 cart fee - CASH or CHECK. 
  • 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 8:30am off the 1st tee and 10th tee/36-hole qualifier. Pairings & Starting Times will be available after the close of entries and can be accessed by clicking the "Starting Times & Parings" tab above. Groups will remain the same for Round 2 and will have approximately 20-30 minutes between rounds. 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 Greg Howell at ghowell@massgolf.org.

 

Qualifying & Alternate Spots Available: 1 Qualifying Spot and 2 Alternate Spots. Qualifying players will advance to the 81st U.S. Women's Open Championship presented by Ally at The Riviera Country Club (Palisades, CA).
 

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. A very limited number of caddies will be available for the qualifier - please contact the golf shop if you wish to discuss caddy options. 

 

Competition Tees/ Yardage: Competition Tees & Yardage are approximate and subject to change. Play will be approximately from the Blue Tee yardages - 6,100 yards (Par 72).

 

Practice Facilities: The practice facilities will be open and available at 7:30am. 170 yard maximum (Warm-up net available).

 

Food & Beverage: Lunch will be available between rounds. Additional details to be distributed to players prior to the qualifier. 

 

 

*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.

 

Official-in-Charge: Pam Gardner

Staff-in-Charge: Greg Howell (ghowell@massgolf.org)