Player Information Sheet

 

2026 U.S. Senior Open Local Qualifying - Salem CC

Monday, April 27, 2026

Salem 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. Practice Rounds can be booked starting on 4/10.

 

Availability:

  • Practice rounds will be available for local players on weekdays leading up to the qualifier, on a space available basis.

  • Very limited availability will be provided for players from outside the area on Saturday, 4/25 and Sunday, 4/26.

Notes:

  • There will be a mandatory cart/trail fee of $40 (CASH or CHECK ONLY)
  • To schedule a practice round - all requests MUST BE EMAILED to golftournaments@salemcountryclub.org

  • 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 tee. Pairings & Starting Times 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 Greg Howell at ghowell@massgolf.org. 

 

Qualifying & Alternate Spots Available: 15 Qualifying Spots and 2 Alternate Spots. Qualifying players will advance to Final Qualifying for the 46th U.S. Senior Open Championship at Scioto County Club, Columbus, Ohio ( July 2nd- July 5th).

 

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

 

Automotive Transportation (Golf Carts): The use of automotive transportation (golf carts) 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 Blue Tee yardage - 6,500 yards (Par 72). 

 

Golf Shop, Locker Room and Practice Facilities: The practice facilities will be open and available at 7:00am. 

 

Food & Beverage: Lunch will be available for purchase at the pool/halfway house.

 

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

 

 

*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: Paul Burke 

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