2024 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship: Fan Information Guide

Saturday, August 24th: Stroke Play Round 1

Sunday, August 25th: Stroke Play Round 2

Monday, August 26th: Match Play Round of 64

Tuesday, August 27th: Match Play Round of 32 & 16

Wednesday, August 28th: Quarterfinals and Semifinals Matches

Thursday, August 29th: Championship Match

NO BROADCAST

Attendance to the U.S. Senior Amateur is complimentary and does not require a ticket for admission.  We invite you to attend all days of the competition. The course will be open to fans during the following hours: 6:30 am - conclusion of play 

Golf shop will be open to the public.

Parking will be available to the public at overflow lots on property with shuttles running to the clubhouse. Volunteer attendants will be readily available to assist with direction.

We ask that you respect each player’s complete focus on preparing for and playing in the championship. If you are requesting an autograph, please be respectful and wait until they have concluded play for the day. 

Fans may carry mobile devices smaller than 7” in length and/or height including cellphones, smartphones and PDAs at the U.S. Senior Amateur and use them for limited purposes on the championship grounds, subject to the following restrictions:

  • All device volume controls must be set to “silent” or “vibrate” at all times.
  • Phone calls must not be received or placed in any area that may disrupt play.
  • Use of approved devices for photographs is subject to the camera/photography policy.
  • Video and audio recording and live broadcasting are not permitted at any time. 
  • Texting and email are permissible throughout all areas of the golf course but use should NOT disrupt players.

Violation of the above policy may result in immediate expulsion and loss of ground privileges for the remainder of the championship.

Snacks and drinks are available to the public at the turn house on course. Only credit cards will be accepted.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 (other than service animals as defined by the ADA assisting disabled individuals)
  • No Lawn Chairs and/or Oversized Chairs (carrying cases are not permitted)
  • No Ladders and/or Step Stools or other similar items
  • No Bicycles allowed inside admission areas or on the championship grounds
  • 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 we will have Rules officials and general staff communicating to any fans specific instructions 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 soon as conditions allow.