We are excited to share the latest news from the USGA regarding the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. The USGA has recently released a list of host courses for the local and final qualifiers, providing golf enthusiasts with the opportunity to compete in this prestigious championship.
The U.S. Open is known for its rich history and challenging courses, and Pinehurst No. 2 is no exception. As one of the most revered layouts in golf, Pinehurst will be hosting the national championship for the fourth time in 2024. With the previous record of 10,127 entries for the 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, there is a good chance that this year’s event may surpass that number and create new records.
To earn a spot in the 2024 U.S. Open, players will first need to participate in the local qualifiers. These qualifiers will take place at 109 sites across 44 U.S. states and Canada from April 22 to May 20. Competitors will showcase their skills over 18 holes, hoping to advance to the final qualifying stage.
The final qualifying, also known as sectionals, will be held at 13 global sites, including England, Japan, Canada, and 10 locations in the U.S. Those who make it to this stage will face the challenge of playing 36 holes. The final qualifying rounds will take place on either May 20th or June 3rd, depending on the site.
For those who are interested in testing their abilities and aiming for a chance to qualify for the U.S. Open, online player registration will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at champs.usga.org. However, it is important to note that players must have a handicap index not exceeding 0.4 or be a professional to be eligible for registration.
While it may seem unlikely for a qualifier to win the U.S. Open, history has shown otherwise. Names like Ken Venturi and Orville Moody began their journey to U.S. Open glory through local qualifiers. Even Lucas Glover, the 2009 U.S. Open champion, advanced through the sectionals to lift the trophy. So, if you have the skills and determination, you may have what it takes to make your mark in U.S. Open history.
To help you plan your path to qualifying for the U.S. Open, we have provided a comprehensive list of all the local and final qualifying sites. Please take a look below:
Local Qualifying Sites:
– Marietta C.C., Kennesaw, Ga.
– The King Kamehameha G.C., Wailuku, Hawaii
– The Territory G. & C.C., Duncan, Okla.
– Fox Den C.C., Knoxville, Tenn.
– Jackson (Tenn.) C.C.
– Mission Inn Resort & Club (El Campeon Course), Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla.
– Lost Key G.C., Pensacola, Fla.
– Stonewall Orchard G.C., Grayslake, Ill.
– River Landing G.C. (River Course), Wallace, N.C.
– TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Conn.
– The Legacy G. & Tennis Club, Port St. Lucie, Fla.
– Morris Park C.C., South Bend, Ind.
– Cantigny G.C. (Woodside/Lakeside Courses), Wheaton, Ill.
– Crestview C.C. (North Course), Wichita, Kan.
– Westwood C.C., St. Louis, Mo.
– Cold Spring C.C., Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.
– Duke University G.C., Durham, N.C.
– Fair Oaks Ranch G. & C.C., (Blackjack Course), Fair Oaks, Texas
– Alpine C.C., Highland, Utah
– Parkersburg C.C., Vienna, W.Va.
– Crystalaire C.C., Llano, Calif.
– Collindale Golf Course, Fort Collins, Colo.
– Brookside G. & C.C., Columbus, Ohio
– Weymouth C.C., Medina, Ohio
– The Club at Olde Stone, Bowling Green, Ky.
– Royal G.C., Lake Elmo, Minn.
– Pinehurst R. & C.C. (Course No. 6), Village of Pinehurst, N.C.
– Ak-Chin Southern Dunes G.C., Maricopa, Ariz.
– La Purisima G.C., Lompoc, Calif.
– The Grand G.C., San Diego, Calif.
– Broadmoor C.C., Indianapolis, Ind.
– Sewickley Heights G.C., Sewickley, Pa.
– C.C. of York, York, Pa.
– Columbia C.C. (Ridgewood/Tall Pines Courses), Blythewood, S.C.
– McCormick Woods G.C., Port Orchard, Wash.
– Brentwood C.C., Los Angeles, Calif.
– Indian Ridge C.C. (Grove Course), Palm Desert, Calif.
– The Fountaingrove Club, Santa Rosa, Calif.
– The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
– Seminole Legacy G.C., Tallahassee, Fla.
– Wellington National G.C., Wellington, Fla.
– Muskegon (Mich.) C.C.
– Fairmount C.C., Chatham, N.J.
– Highland Meadows G.C., Sylvania, Ohio
– Union League Liberty Hill, Lafayette Hill, Pa.
– The C.C. of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D.
– Coyote Ridge G.C., Carrollton, Texas
– Escondido G. & Lake Club, Horseshoe Bay, Texas
– Andalusia C.C., La Quinta, Calif.
– The Club at Ruby Hill, Pleasanton, Calif.
– Walnut Creek Golf Preserve, Westminster, Colo.
– TimberStone Golf Course, Caldwell, Idaho
– Running Deer G.C., Pittsgrove, N.J.
– University of New Mexico Championship G.C., Albuquerque, N.M.
– Champions G.C. (Jackrabbit Course), Houston, Texas
– North Shore C.C., Mequon, Wis.
– Casino Del Sol – Sewailo G.C., Tucson, Ariz.
– Granite Bay (Calif.) G.C.
– Kensington G. & C.C., Naples, Fla.
– White Oak G.C. (The Old Course), Newnan, Ga.
– The Club at P.B. Dye, Ijamsville, Md.
– Omaha (Neb.) C.C.
– Ross Rogers Golf Course (Mustang Course), Amarillo, Texas
– Riverton (Wyo.) C.C.
– Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Silver Lakes (Backbreaker/Heartbreaker Courses), Glencoe, Ala.
– Bermuda Dunes (Calif.) C.C. (Classic Course)
– Bayview G. & C.C., Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
– The Broadlands Golf Course, Broomfield, Colo.
– CasaBlanca G.C., Mesquite, Nev.
– Crestmont C.C., West Orange. N.J.
– Ellendale C.C., Houma, La.
– Phoenix (Ariz.) C.C.
– The C.C. at DC Ranch, Scottsdale, Ariz.
– TPC Stonebrae C.C., Hayward, Calif.
– Dragonfly G.C., Madera, Calif.
– Classic Club, Palm Desert, Calif.
– C.C. of Darien, Darien, Conn.
– Shingle Creek G.C., Orlando, Fla.
– Marsh Creek C.C., St. Augustine, Fla.
– Orchid Island G. & Beach Club, Vero Beach, Fla.
– Hoakalei C.C., Ewa Beach, Hawaii
– Illini C.C., Springfield, Ill.
– Crow Valley G.C., Davenport, Iowa
– Longmeadow (Mass.) C.C.
– Hillendale C.C., Phoenix, Md.
– Birmingham (Mich.) C.C.
– Somersett G. & C.C., Reno, Nev.
– New Mexico State University G.C., Las Cruces, N.M.
– Mendon (N.Y.) G.C.
– Albany C.C., Voorheesville, N.Y.
– Maketewah C.C., Cincinnati, Ohio
– Elmhurst C.C., Moscow, Pa.
– Riverton Pointe G. & C.C., Hardeeville, S.C.
– Troy Burne G.C., Hudson, Wis.
– Eagle Creek G. & C.C., Naples, Fla.
International Qualifying Sites:
– Asia – Hino Golf Club (King Course), Shiga Prefecture, Japan
– Europe – Walton Heath Golf Club (New and Old Courses), Surrey, England
– Canada – Cherry Hill Club & Lookout Point Country Club, Ontario, Canada
United States Qualifying Sites:
– Dallas Athletic Club (Gold & Blue Courses), Dallas, Texas
– Lake Merced Golf Club, Daly City, Calif.
– The Bear’s Club, Jupiter, Fla.
– The Golf Club of Georgia, Alpharetta, Ga.
– Woodmont Country Club (North Course), Rockville, Md.
– Canoe Brook Country Club (North & South Courses), Summit, N.J.
– Old Chatham Golf Club, Durham, N.C.
– Ohio State University Golf Club (Scarlet Course) & Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club, Columbus, Ohio
– Springfield (Ohio) Country Club
– Pronghorn Resort (Nicklaus Course), Bend, Ore.
Please note that additional local qualifying sites in Texas and Massachusetts will be announced at a later date.
We hope this detailed information helps you in planning your journey to qualify for the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. Best of luck, and may your golfing dreams become a reality!
Leave a Reply