Player Information Sheet

 

2026 U.S. Amateur Final Qualifying - Boston Golf Club

Monday, July 20, 2026

BOSTON GOLF CLUB

 

 

Practice Rounds: Players may arrange a practice round by contacting the Golf Shop and identifying themselves as a competitor in the field with what days and times they are available. Practice rounds will be offered based on club availability within the timeframes listed below. 

 

Availability:

  • Any day AFTER 3PM
    • Practice rounds are unavailable on July 13th and July 16th 

Notes:

  • There will be a mandatory cart fee/trail fee of $40.
  • To book your practice round please call the Golf Shop at 781-741-5127.
  • Competitors will be limited to one practice round and may 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. 
  • Linked HERE is the participant information.
    • Please disregard the note saying "Practice rounds are not available during the weekend immediately preceding the event". 

 

Starting Times:  Play will begin at 8:00am off the 1st tee. 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 Grace McKinnon at gmckinnon@massgolf.org. 

 

Qualifying & Alternate Spots Available: TBD Qualifying Spot(s) and 2 Alternate Spots. Qualifying players will advance to the U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club (East Course), Ardmore, Pa. on August 10-16, 2026.

 

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. Club caddies please refer to the participant information LINKED HERE.

 

Competition Tees/ Yardage: Approximate Competition Tees & Yardage is the Championship tee yardage - 7,100 yards - Par 71. 

 

Practice Facilities: 

The range will open at 7:00 AM. 

 

Food & Beverage: Food and beverage will be available for purchase in the Grille Room from 11AM-5PM.

 

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)