Fan Guide for 126th U.S. Amateur

Overview

The 2026 U.S. Amateur Championship will be contested at Merion Golf Club and Philadelphia Country Club. This will be the 20th USGA championship played at Merion Golf Club and the seventh U.S. Amateur. Philadelphia Country Club has hosted USGA championships across three centuries and reprises its role from 2005 as the stroke play co-host alongside Merion for the U.S. Amateur. The starting field of 312 players will play 18 holes of stroke play on both Aug. 10 and 11, with one round at Merion Golf Club and one Round at Philadelphia Country Club, after which the field will be cut to the low 64 scores. Six rounds of match play begin on Wednesday, Aug. 12, and the championship concludes with a 36-hole championship match on Sunday, Aug. 17

• Learn more about the history of the U.S. Amateur including past results and championship records.
• View the qualifying results for this year’s U.S. Amateur.
• View the championship “fast facts” including information on the field, the venue(s), and more.

Schedule of Events

TV Schedule

Wednesday, August 12
Round of 64: Peacock/NBCSN, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. EDT
Thursday, August 13
Round of 16: Peacock/NBCSN, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. EDT
Friday, August 14
Quarterfinals: Peacock/NBCSN, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. EDT
Saturday, August 15
Semifinals: Peacock, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. EDT
Semifinals: NBC, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. EDT
Sunday, August 16
Championship Match (Afternoon 18), Peacock, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. EDT
Championship Match (Afternoon 18): NBC, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. EDT 

Tickets, Parking, and Transportation

• Tickets are available for purchase on the USGA Website or at the main entrance for all stroke play and match play rounds at Merion Golf Club.
  
  
• Public Parking at Merion Golf Club - Available at the Villanova Parking Garage located at S Ithan Ave &, Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085. Follow signs for U.S. Amateur General Parking. Fans can take a short SEPTA ride to the Ardmore Ave. that is located right outside of the main gate at Merion Golf Club.
   

• Public Parking at Philadelphia Country Club - Available for stroke play rounds at PCC across from the club located at 1601 N Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, PA 19035. Please follow signage to US Amateur General Parking. A short shuttle will take fans to the Club.
  
  
• Fans using Uber, Lyft, or a taxi must be dropped off and picked up at the South Lot at Haverford College, located at 370 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA 19041. Rideshare vehicles should follow event signage to the designated drop-off and pick-up areas. Drop-offs and pick-ups directly at Merion Golf Club are strictly prohibited. Please note: there is no public parking available at Haverford College. Complimentary shuttle service will be provided to and from Merion Golf Club.
  
  
• 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.

Merchandise

The Merion Golf Club and Philadelphia Country Club golf shops will be open for fans to purchase apparel and merchandise during Championship rounds.

Autograph Policy

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.

Mobile Device Policy

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.

Safety and Etiquette

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.

Concessions

Concession areas will be available at Merion Golf Club for the purchase of food and beverages. These locations will be near the Clubhouse and between the 11^th Tee and 12^th Green. Additional beverage carts or drink stations may also be available.

Concession areas at Philadelphia Country Club will be located near the Clubhouse and by the 11^th tee.

First Aid

Main Line Health will be covering first aid at Merion Golf Club located in the Learning Center near the 16^th tee and in the Racquet Sports Building at Philadelphia Country Club near the 18^th green.

Prohibited Items

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.

Weather Alerts and Information

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. To receive weather alerts download be sure to download the USGA App.

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.

Services for fans with Disabilities

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.

Assisted access routes are available around both Merion Golf Club and Philadelphia Country Club. Shuttles will run continuously to pick-up and drop-off around both golf courses during Championship rounds.

Accessible restrooms will be available at public restroom locations.

Concessions and merchandise areas will be accessible.

Military Ticket Policy

The military policy is extended to active and retired military members only. For the U.S. Amateur, active and retired military members can request a complimentary Gallery ticket +1 guest ticket via an online registration process. All military tickets must be reserved in advance. Tickets will be non-transferable and are for the policy holder only.

Note: Military cannot apply this discount to use to get into upgraded hospitality experiences.

Access mandatory registration process and view additional ticket information.