126th U.S. Amateur Championship
Local Qualifying Round (NYC)
| Host Course | Richmond Counbty Country Club | City, State | Staten Island, New York (Show on Map) | Date | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | Registration Opens | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. |
| Registration Deadline | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. |
| Entry Fee(s) | $190.00 |
| Format | This event is a one-day 18-hole stroke play competition. If necessary, to determine the qualifiers and/or alternates, there will be a sudden death playoff which will begin immediately at the conclusion of play. |
| Eligibility | Open to any amateur golfer whose Handicap Index does not exceed 0.4 under the USGA Rules of Handicapping. |
| Championship Info | Merion Golf Club |
Carts/Caddies | • This is a walking only event. • Players may bring their own caddie. • Players may carry their own bag. • Pull carts will be approved on a course by course basis, please consult the Memorandum to Players. • It is strongly recommended that caddies wear shoes without spikes or tread. • Final information will be released in the Memorandum to Players, which will be released prior to the event. |
| Food Service | Food service will vary at each qualifying location, please consult the Memorandum to Players.
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| Golf Genius App | Live scoring will be utilized through the Golf Genius Mobile App, which players are asked to download via the following links. Apple | Android Please note: The USGA Tournament Management App that was used previously is no longer in service. |
