GENERAL

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Apply to Play: Click Here
  • Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 8 (5:00 PM EST)
  • Informational PDF: Coming Soon


QUALIFIER INFORMATION

  • Qualifier Host: Shaker Ridge Country Club
  • Address: 802 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211
  • Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
  • Format: 18-holes, individual stroke play

 

ELIGIBILITY

Entries are open to professional golfers, amateur golfers, and applicants for reinstatement. Amateurs and applicants for reinstatement must have an up-to-date Handicap Index® based on ratings for men not exceeding 0.4 under the Rules of Handicapping.

 

A Handicap Index must be issued through a "golf club" as defined by the USGA Rules of Handicapping that is authorized to use the USGA Handicap System. The USGA accepts an up-to-date Handicap Index issued from authorized national and regional associations around the world, that would be equivalent to a Handicap Index within the prescribed limit for entry into the Championship. For this Championship, any reference to gender applies to all genders.

 

REGISTRATION SUPPORT - USGA

Players must direct any questions regarding registration directly to the USGA - click here.

 

QUALIFIER SPECIFIC INFORMATION

  • This is a walking only qualifier.
    • Players may bring their own caddie - none are available through the host club
    • Players may carry their own bag
    • Pull carts are approved
  • Immediately following the close of entries, the NYSGA will email players:
    • Practice round scheduling instructions, please do not contact the host club pro shop
    • The Memorandum to Players, containing the final information for this qualifier
  • Food service varies by qualifier, consult the Memorandum to Players for more information


LIVE SCORING VIA GOLF GENIUS APP

Live scoring will be utilized via the Golf Genius mobile app - players are instructed to download via their smartphone's app store (search "Golf Genius") in advance of their arrival to their starting hole.

 

CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

  • Host: Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
  • City, State: Southampton, New York
  • Date: June 18-21, 2026
  • Website: Click Here

 

ENTRY POLICIES, PROCEDURES & INFORMATION