U.S. Senior Open Local Qualifying (Mill Creek)
USGA Qualifying
April 20, 2026
QUALIFYING MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS
HOST CLUB
Mill Creek Country Club
15500 Country Club Dr.
Mill Creek, WA 98012
Taylor Greenhood, PGA Head Professional
(425) 743-1444– Golf Shop
QUALIFYING PORTAL: Follow the link for pairings, live scoring, results and player information. You can also access the qualifying portal by using the Golf Genius app on your mobile device. To access the page, login using the GGID: USSROPEN-MILL26
QUALIFYING YARDAGE: 6,502 yards, par-72. Course yardage is subject to change based on weather/course conditions.
FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES: Stroke Play competition conducted over 18 holes. The field of 48 players will compete for Nine (9) qualifying places and two (2) alternate positions in to Final Stage Qualifying into the U.S. Senior Open Championship at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, OH on July 2nd-5th, 2026.
PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY: All Players may play one (1) hosted practice round prior to the qualifier. Hosted practice rounds will be available between 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 19th for out of area players. Out of area players may book a tee time beginning March 27th by calling the golf shop, (425) 743-1444. Local players are highly encouraged to play their practice round prior to Friday, April 17th by calling the golf shop to schedule their time. Practice round allocation is at full discretion of the golf shop.
STARTING TIMES: Available on the Washington Golf website (wagolf.org) and on the qualifying portal. Starting times will be from 7:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. off the #1.
RESULTS/LIVE SCORING: Live scoring will be available during the qualifying after holes #4, #9, #13, and #16.
PLAYOFF: In the event of a tie for the last qualifying place or for the order of alternates, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff to determine the final qualifiers and the 1st and 2nd alternates if necessary. All announcements regarding the play-off and start time will be made via text message and email.
GOLF SHOP: Open at 6:30 a.m.
LOCKER ROOM: Individual lockers will not be available.
PRACTICE FACILITIES/RANGE BALLS: The driving range will be open at 6:30 a.m. with hosted range balls.
FOOD SERVICE: Grab and go items will be available throughout the day in the golf shop. Full food service will not be available.
BOTTLED WATER: Bottled water will be provided on the first tee and at numerous locations on the golf course for players and caddies.
METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED: All major credit cards and cash.
CADDIES: Caddies are permitted. Host club caddies are not available. All caddies must wear a caddie bib distributed on the starting tee.
PULL CARTS: Pull carts are permitted. Players may provide their own pull cart. Host club pull carts are available on a first come first serve basis.
CARTS: Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. Spectator carts are not permitted.
FOOTWEAR: Rule 4.3 is modified in this way: During a round, a player must not wear shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, of any design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course). Penalty for breach of this Local Rule: See Rule 4.3.
DRIVERS/GOLF BALLS: The Local Rule for Conforming Driver Heads is in effect, See Model Local Rule G-1. The Local Rule requiring that all golf balls used be on the List of Conforming Golf Balls is in effect. See Model Local Rule G-3. Please check the USGA website, www.usga.org, for a list of approved golf balls and drivers.
GROOVES: The players clubs must conform to the grooves and punch mark specifications in The Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010. See Model Local Rule G-2. UNDERSTANDING THE GROOVES LOCAL RULE
DMDS: The use of distance-measuring devices (DMD) to measure distance only (Rule 4.3) is permitted. UNDERSTANDING THE RULES OF DMDs
PACE OF PLAY: It is a condition that players must play without undue delay and in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee. PACE OF PLAY GUIDELINES
EVACUATION PLAN: In the event of a discontinuance of play during the qualifier, players must adhere to the evacuation plan distributed by the Committee. The evacuation plan will be emailed to players the day prior to the qualifier and will available on the starting tee.
CODE OF CONDUCT: As set forth in the USGA application, the code of conduct applies to all USGA Qualifying and Championships.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.
OFFICIAL IN CHARGE:
Eric Sjogren, PGA
Director of Championships
Washington Golf
(360) 607-9334 - Cell phone
If it becomes necessary to withdraw prior to the date of the competition, please contact Eric Sjogren at esjogren@wagolf.org or (360) 607-9334 and the USGA at champs@usga.org or (908) 326-1950.