126th U.S. Amateur Local Qualifier

Shaker Heights Country Club   Register Click Here to register for the qualifier.   Starting Times Click Here to view the starting times. Starting times will be posted 24-48 hours after registration closes.   Qualifying Entry Fee $190   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.   USGA Qualifying Waitlist: When a qualifying site has met capacity, players may sign up on a waitlist. There is a maximum of 10 players on a qualifying site waiting list at any given time.Players do not pick any alternate sites when signing up for a waiting list, and players may only be on one waiting list.   Players who are on a waiting list are not permitted to concurrently sign up for an open qualifying site (i.e. they need to decide whether they want to take the risk of being on a waiting list and not getting in).   Players may remove themselves from the waiting list at any given time, or, prior to the close of entries, transfer to a site with availability. Following the close of entries, players may not sign up for a waiting list, transfer between waiting lists or transfer to another qualifying site.   Up until three(3) days prior to the qualifier, if the qualifying site becomes available due to a withdrawal, the player will be automatically assigned to that site and charged the appropriate entry fee.If their credit card is declined, they will have 24 hours to complete payment or their spot will be forfeited.   The player will be notified via email that he has been accepted to the qualifying site. If this occurs after the close of entries, the AGA will provide the appropriate player information and tee time (if available).   Once it is within 3 days (72 hours) of the qualifier, there will not be any replacements of withdrawn players.Any players still on a waiting list will be withdrawn.   Hard Card Click Here to view the 2026 USGA hard card.   Schedule of Events - The practice area will open 1 hour before the first tee time. - Starting times from at 7:30 - 9:20 a.m. and 12:20 - 1:30 p.m. off #1 and #10 tee. - Please arrive to the first tee 10 minutes before your scheduled tee time ready to play.   Format An 18 hole individual stroke play competition, in which each player competes against all other players in the field. Play is governed by the USGA Rules of Golf and its decisions, by the NOGA Hard Card and the terms of competition. Rule 1.3B states that players are responsible for applying the rules to themselves.   Site Capacity 120 Players. If the event is full, players can still register and be placed on the Waiting List. Players will NOT be charged until they have been moved from the Waiting List to the Tournament Roster.   Practice Round Each contestant is entitled to one practice round for a fee of $95.00 + tax, which includes golf, cart, and limited range warm-up time before round. Practice rounds are available June 10, 11, 13 (PM Only), 14 (PM Only). Tee times can be reserved up to one week in advance, please email jasonh@shakerheightscc.org to reserve time. One accompanied guest is permitted at the rate of $200 + tax.   Yardages Click Here to view hole by hole yardages for the qualifier. Yardages are subject to change base on the weather conditions on the day of the qualifier.   USGA Refund Policy Players who withdraw prior to the close of entries will receive 75% of the entry fee, regardless of reason. Players who withdraw after the close of entries and by 11:59 PM EDT two days prior to the qualifier will receive 50% of the entry fee, regardless of reason. Players who withdraw after 11:59 PM EDT two days of the qualifier will not receive a refund. Players who withdraw after the date of the qualifier will not receive a refund. Click Here if you need to withdraw from the qualifier.   The Course - Shaker Heights Country Club A championship 18-hole golf course designed by the legendary Donald Ross awaits. Golfing greats such as Walter Hagen, Arnold Palmer, Payne Stewart, Mark O'Meara, Fred Couples, and others have played our course. The facility also includes a driving range, putting green, and two chipping areas to hone your skills.   Strackaline Thanks to a partnership with the Northern Ohio Golf Association, StrackaLine books can be purchased for a reduced price. A 20% off discount will be automatically added to your shopping cart at checkout. StrackaLine Yardage Books are available for all courses. StrackaLine Greens Guides & Combination Books are available for select courses. Click Here to purchase a Strackaline book for Shaker Heights Country Club.