78th MGA Public Links Championship Registration opens on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Registration and payment must be submitted by Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
| Host Course | Harbor Links Golf Course | City, State | Port Washington, New York (Show on Map) | Date | Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Registration Opens | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. |
| Registration Deadline | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00 pm |
| Entry Fee(s) | $80 |
| Format | The MGA Public Links Championship is a 36-hole stroke play event. In the event of a tie at the completion of play, the
Championship will be decided by a sudden death playoff which will begin immediately at the conclusion of regular
play. All players should keep informed as to the time and status of any playoff. Please note: The MGA reserves the right to alter second round tee times and pairings. |
| Eligibility | The competition is open to male amateur golfers who reside in the MGA territory and do not have playing privileges at any course (e.g. a golf facility outside of the Met Area) at which the general public is excluded. A person who does not reside in the MGA territory, and who is not a full-time student or employed in the MGA territory, cannot join a club for the purpose of entering the MGA Public Links Championship. |
| Qualifying Sites |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| History |
