U.S. Amateur Final Qualifying Events Set for Top Golf Courses

San Francisco, CA, July 29, 2025

News Summary

The U.S. Amateur Final Qualifying Events will occur across various prestigious golf courses, determining the final field for the championship at The Olympic Club. Eager amateurs will compete in 36-hole stroke play format for limited spots, emphasizing the competitive nature of the sport. This year’s qualifying events span several key dates and locations, with participants vying for positions in one of the most esteemed tournaments in amateur golf. Registration is already underway, with a strong interest anticipated as players strive for entry into the renowned championship.

San Francisco, CA – The 2025 U.S. Amateur Final Qualifying Events will take place from July 14 to July 31 at various prestigious golf courses across the United States. The qualifying competitions will ultimately determine the final field that will compete in the 125th U.S. Amateur Championship, set to be held at The Olympic Club in San Francisco from August 11 to 17, 2025.

Throughout the final qualifying round, all participating sites will feature a 36-hole stroke play format. A variety of courses, totaling 19 final qualifying sites, will host approximately 78–84 players each, competing for a limited number of spots to secure their entry into the championship. The qualifying process is critical as it establishes a competitive pathway for amateur golfers looking to earn a coveted place at one of the sport’s most esteemed events.

Key dates for the final qualifying events are as follows:

• July 14: Events will be conducted at BraeBurn Country Club in Houston, TX; Ruby Hill Golf Club in Pleasanton, CA; and Eagle Point Golf Club in Wilmington, NC.
• July 17: Featured sites include Columbine Country Club in CO and Glen Oaks Country Club in IA.
• July 21: Competitions will be held at Sara Bay Country Club in FL and Standard Club in GA.
• July 23: Aldeen Golf Club in IL will host its final qualifying competition.
• July 28: Wellesley Country Club in MA and The Country Club in Salt Lake City, UT will conduct contests.
• July 30: Chambers Bay in WA and Ohio State University Golf Club in OH will conclude the final qualifying events.

Each site will offer a different number of qualifying spots, with events typically ranging from two to four invitations to the U.S. Amateur Championship up for grabs at each location. Additionally, most sites will implement a sudden-death playoff in instances where players tie for available spots, underscoring the competitive nature of golf at this level.

Prior to the final qualifiers, a series of local qualifying events will be conducted from June 4 to July 3, 2025. There will be 45 local qualifying sites throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico, providing a robust platform for aspiring amateur golfers to advance their skills and compete for a chance to participate in the championship.

Registration for these events opened on March 26, 2025, and will close on May 28, 2025. Last year’s champion, Jose Luis Ballester, made a significant mark in amateur golf history as the first Spaniard to win the renowned Havemeyer Trophy.

In addition to the U.S. Amateur, golf enthusiasts can also look forward to the U.S. Junior Amateur, which will occur from July 21 to 26 at Trinity Forest in Dallas, featuring its own set of qualifiers leading up to the event.

Summary of Key Features

Date	Course	Location	Players	Spots Available
July 14	BraeBurn Country Club	Houston, TX	78–84	2–4
July 14	Ruby Hill Golf Club	Pleasanton, CA	78	2–3
July 14	Eagle Point Golf Club	Wilmington, NC	80	2–4
July 17	Columbine Country Club	CO	80	2–3
July 21	Sara Bay Country Club	FL	78	2–3
July 30	Chambers Bay	WA	84	2–3

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• Amateur Golf: 2025 U.S. Amateur Final Qualifying Results and Sites
• Wikipedia: U.S. Amateur
• Amateur Golf: Entries Open for 2025 U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying
• Google Search: U.S. Amateur Golf
• Golf Week: Charlie Woods US Junior Amateur Qualifying Updates
• Google Scholar: U.S. Amateur Golf
• Amateur Golf: Amateurs Advanced from 2025 U.S. Open Local Qualifying
• Encyclopedia Britannica: U.S. Open Golf
• Amateur Golf: COMPLETE 2024 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying
• Google News: U.S. Mid-Amateur Golf