112th Clark's Pump-N-Shop Kentucky Men's Amateur Championship

 

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Host Facility

 
  • University of Louisville Golf Club

 

Location

 
  • 401 Champions Way, Simpsonville, KY 40067
  • (502) 852-8542

 

Date

 
  • Monday, June 15th, 2026 (Official Practice Round)
  • Tuesday, June 16th - Thursday, June 18th, 2026 (Championship Rounds)

 

Entries Open

 
  • Monday, March 2nd @ 9:00 AM ET

 

Entries Close

 
  • Exempt Players: Wednesday, April 29th @ 12:00 PM ET
  • Qualifying Players (Second Payment of $100): Wednesday, June 3rd @ 12:00 PM ET

 

Entry Fee

 
  • $225

 

Field Size

 
  • Max of 156 players

 

Eligibility Requirements

 

 

  • Kentucky Men’s State Amateur, Women’s State Amateur and Women’s Senior State Amateur:  An applicant must be a resident of Kentucky, or a member in good standing with the host club for at least one calendar year prior to the event and possess a current KGA handicap.

 

  • Definition of Kentucky Resident: Is a person who maintains his/her legal place of residence in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  To establish residency for the purpose of KGA eligibility, an applicant MUST meet one of the criteria listed below in subsections 1-4:
  1. Is a person who meets one of the criteria in paragraphs (a)-(d):
    1. Has resided in Kentucky for thirty (30) consecutive days immediately preceding the date of the entry deadline of the event; OR
    2. Holds a Kentucky Driver’s License; OR
    3. Is registered to vote in Kentucky; OR
    4. Owns property in Kentucky; OR
  2. Is a student who physically attended a high school or college in Kentucky at any time during the four months before the date of the entry deadline; OR
  3. Is a student who graduated from a Kentucky high school and who attends an out-of-state college, but remains a legal dependent of a parent or guardian who meets the Kentucky residency requirement; OR
  4. Is a member of the military who is based in Kentucky on active duty as of the date of the entry deadline.

 

NOTE: NEW IN 2026 THERE IS NO LONGER A $20 PLAYERS PROGRAM FEE FOR THE SEASON

 

 

Format / Tee Times

 

 

  • This event is a three-day, 54 hole stroke play championship.
  • The field is cut to low 70 and ties after round 2.
  • This event is WAGR and TUGR ranked in 2026.

 

  • Day 1
    • Morning wave from 8:00 am - 10:00 am off 1 & 10
    • Afternoon wave from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm off 1 & 10
  • Day 2
    • Morning wave from 8:00 am - 10:00 am off 1 & 10
    • Afternoon wave from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm off 1 & 10
  • Day 3
    • Tee times from 8:00 am - 10:00 am off 1 & 10

 
Divisions and Yardages

 

  • Championship Division - NCAA TEES - 7287 yards | 75.5 | 138
    • The KGA will mix and match some tees each round throughout the championship

 
Golf Genius Live Scoring

 

  • The Golf Genius Mobile App will be used for live scoring. Players are asked to have the app downloaded on their phone: Apple | Android

 
Practice Round Details

 

  • To schedule a practice round call the pro shop at (502) 852-8542
  • Within 2 weeks of the event: $75, including a cart
  • Day Before: Monday, June 15th (official practice round date): Free to walk, $30 cart fee

 
Carts / Caddies

 

  • Players are allowed to walk and use a push cart
  • Players are allowed to have a caddie
  • Players may pay for a cart if they wish ($30)

 
Nearby Hotels and Restaurants

 

  • Hotels
    • The KGA has partnered with Book Your Block for reduced-price hotels during the 2026 season
    • Click HERE to reserve a reduced-price room through BYB for this event
  • Restaurants:
    • Carali's Rotisserie Chicken | 1155 Buck Creek Rd F 602, Simpsonville, KY 40067
    • El Nopal Mexican Food | 1187 Buck Creek Rd, Simpsonville, KY 40067
    • JT's Pizza & Subs | 129 Buck Creek Rd, Simpsonville, KY 40067

 
USGA Exemption Categories

 

2026 Kentucky State Amateur Champion:

  • Will receive a direct exemption into the final field for the 2026 U.S. Amateur Championship to be held at Merion Golf Club, Ardmore, PA | August 10-16, 2026
  • He will also earn an exemption into final stage qualifying for 2027.

 

2026 Kentucky State Amateur Champion and Runner-Up:

  • Will receive exemption into final stage qualifying for 2027

 
History

 

 

Partners

 

 

  • The KGA thanks Clark's Pump-N-Shop for its continued support of championship golf in Kentucky. Access the Clark's Website HERE

 

  • The KGA has partnered with Strackaline to offer reduced-price yardage books and green reading books for all KGA members. Click HERE to access your discount through the KGA or use code KGA20 at strackaline.com for 20% off. These books are all USGA certified for competition throughout the season. 

 

  • The KGA thanks Sterling Cut Glass for being the official trophy provider for all KGA championships. Visit their website by clicking HERE. 

 
Tournament Director Information

 

  • Erik Stauderman
  • KGA Director of Amateur Competitions
  • estauderman@kygolf.org
  • 502-650-9006