2024 U.S. Amateur Championship: Fan Information Guide

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Monday, August 12: Stroke Play, Round 1

  • Gates open at 6:00 a.m. (Hazeltine and Chaska Town Course)
  • Tee Times: 7:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 13: Stroke Play, Round 2

  • Gates open at 6:00 a.m. (Hazeltine and Chaska Town Course)
  • Tee Times: 7:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 14: Match Play, Round of 64

  • Gates open at 6:30 a.m.
  • Playoff, if necessary, will begin at 7:30 a.m.
  • Round of 64 Tee Times: 8:00am – 1:10pm

Thursday, August 15: Match Play, Round of 32 and Round of 16

  • Gates open at 6:30 a.m.
  • Round of 32 Tee Times: 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  • Round of 16 Tee Times: 2:00 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Friday, August 16: Match Play, Quarterfinals

  • Gates open at 1:00 p.m.
  • Tee Times: 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Saturday, August 17: Match Play, Semifinals

  • Gates open at 11:30 a.m.
  • Tee Times: 1:00 p.m. and 1:15 p.m.

Sunday, August 18: Match Play, 36-Hole Championship Match

  • Gates open at 6:00 a.m.
  • Tee Times: 7:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
     

* All Times are subject to change. Official tee times will be located here once they are available. 

**Public tickets are available for both the stroke play and match play portions of the championship, from Monday to Sunday, at Hazeltine National Golf Club. There will be no charge (tickets not required) to visit nearby Chaska Town Course, the co-host site, on Monday and Tuesday. Please click here to purchase tickets.

All times are ET

Wednesday, August 14: Match Play, Round of 64

  • Peacock: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Golf Channel: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 15: Match Play, Round of 32 and Round of 16

  • Peacock: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Golf Channel: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday, August 16: Match Play, Quarterfinals

  • Peacock: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Golf Channel: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 17: Match Play, Semifinals

  • Golf Channel: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 18: Match Play, 36-Hole Championship Match

  • Golf Channel: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Tickets are available for purchase here or at the main entrance for all stroke play and match play rounds at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Tickets are not required to access Chaska Town Course for stroke play rounds and the public is welcome to attend free of charge.
  • Due to improved conditions, anyone planning to utilize general parking to attend the 124th U.S. Amateur on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17-18, will be directed to park at the General Parking Lot located off Hundertmark Road (North off intersection of Pioneer Trail & Hundertmark Road). Chaska High School will now be closed for Championship parking. 

This includes all volunteers, media members, general spectators, and those using rideshare.

For those planning to attend the championship this weekend, the admission gates on Saturday will open at 11:30 a.m. and on Sunday at 6 a.m. CDT. All attendees will enter through the main entrance adjacent to the driving range. Semifinals matches will begin at 1 p.m. CDT on Saturday. The 36-hole championship match will begin at 7:15 a.m. CDT on Sunday.

Tickets are still available for purchase at usamateur.com

  • Juniors ages 17 and under will be allowed complimentary admission daily when accompanied by a ticketed adult or credential holder. Tickets can be obtained each day of the championship at the main admission gate.

  • All active duty and retired military will have complimentary access to the championship. Click here for more information on tickets.

Both the Chaska Town Course and Hazeltine National Golf Club golf shops will be open for fans to purchase championship apparel and commemorative merchandise.

The USGA encourages fans to seek autographs but asks that you respect each player’s complete focus on preparing and playing in the championship.  Please refrain from seeking autographs from the time a player is on their way to the first tee until the completion of the player’s round. Violation of this policy may result in expulsion and loss of ticket privileges for the remainder of the championship.

While staying in touch with family and friends and capturing your onsite experience is encouraged, use of a mobile device should not disrupt players or play. Fans may carry mobile devices smaller than 7 inches in length and/or height.  All volume controls must be set to “silent” or “vibrate” and flash photography should be disabled. Phone calls should be limited and not be made in any area that may disrupt play. Photography, video, and audio recording are permitted throughout the course, but content must not be used for commercial purposes.  No live streaming or shot-by-shot coverage (with or without video) is permitted. Violation of any of these policies may result in immediate expulsion and loss of ticket privileges for the remainder of the championship.

If you observe the following guidelines, your experience at the U.S. Amateur Championship will be a more enjoyable one:

  • Please stay behind gallery ropes and follow directions of championship marshals at all times.
  • Be considerate of others and kneel or sit if you are in the front row of the gallery.
  • Stay quiet and stand still when players are about to hit or when instructed by marshals.
  • All mobile device volume controls must be set to silent or vibrate at all times.
  • To ensure your safety at all times, walk carefully and never run.
  • The U.S. Amateur involves substantial walking on grassy hills, dirt paths and other uneven surfaces. Please wear appropriate footwear such as sneakers.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
  • To provide protection from the sun, remember to wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Please note that sunscreen in bottles and tubes, 3 ounces or less are permitted. Sunscreen in spray bottles and/or aerosol cans are not permitted.

Concession areas will be available at both golf courses for the purchase of food and drink. At Hazeltine National Golf Club, these locations will be at the main concession areas located near the clubhouse, holes 5/13, and holes 11/17. At Chaska Town Course, the concessions area will be located adjacent to the clubhouse. Additional beverage carts or drink areas may be available.

First-Aid Stations will be available at both golf courses. At Hazeltine National Golf Club, First Aid will be to the right of the driving range near the main spectator entrance. At Chaska Town Course, First Aid will be in the parking lot near the tennis courts. If a medical emergency arises, please notify a volunteer, security personnel, or USGA official.

Fans and other championship attendees will go through security screening prior to entering the Championship grounds and will not be allowed to bring any of the items listed below. To help expedite admission into the championship, it is recommended that all prohibited items are safely stowed prior to arriving at the championship or parking lot. Please be sure to read the following list of prohibited items carefully.

  • No weapons (regardless of permit, including but not limited to firearms or knives)
  • No explosives and/or fireworks of any kind
  • No tablets and/or computers (mobile devices smaller than 7" are permitted, subject to mobile device policy)
  • No drones
  • No selfie sticks
  • No cameras (point and shoot, film, or dslr) or video cameras (other than practice round days, for personal use only)
  • No noise-producing devices (including portable speakers)
  • No backpacks, briefcases, purses and/or bags larger than 6" w x 6" h x 6" d in their natural state
    • Note: transparent/clear plastic hand and shoulder bags no larger than 12" w x 12" h x 6" d are permitted.
  • No signs, posters and/or banners and/or other Sports Paraphernalia or Memorabilia
  • No food and/or beverages except for medical or infant needs
  • Water bottles (32-ounce size or less, no glass) are permitted provided they are empty upon arrival
  • No glass, coolers, aerosol cans and/or spray bottles except for medical or infant needs
    • Note: personal-care items (3-ounce size or less) are permitted.
  • No pets or emotional support animals (other than service animals as defined by the ADA)
  • No lounge chairs and/or oversized chairs (carrying cases are not permitted) 
  • No ladders and/or step stools or other similar items
  • No bicycles, segways, scooters, or other personal transportation devices allowed inside admission areas or on the championship grounds (other than use for individuals with mobility disabilities)
  • No other items or actions deemed unlawful, dangerous or disruptive by the USGA and/or championship security personnel, in their sole discretion

Note: The USGA reserves the right to amend the list of prohibited items at any time to provide a safe and secure championship.

The USGA will communicate important safety information to fans through special alerts and will have rules officials and general staff communicating specific instructions to fans if there is inclement weather.

A suspension of play for dangerous conditions will be indicated by one prolonged air-horn blast. In the event of a suspension of play, the grounds will be cleared immediately. If lightning is detected, please avoid open areas, hilltops, high places, isolated trees, golf carts and wire fences, and seek shelter immediately. Play will resume as conditions allow.

The USGA is committed to providing a positive and user-friendly experience for all fans with disabilities.

  • Accessible parking spaces for all vehicles having appropriate HD/DP license plates or placards will be reserved at all parking locations.
  • Motorized scooters will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, compliments of the USGA and Pride Mobility
  • Accessible restrooms will be available at public restroom locations.
  • Concessions and merchandise areas will be accessible.