Fan Guide for 126th U.S. Women's Amateur

Championship Venue: The Honors Course, Ooltewah, Tenn.

August 4-9, 2026

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday, Aug. 4: First Round of Championship Stroke Play, 7:30 – 9:36 a.m.; 12:30 – 2:36 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug.5: Second Round of Championship Stroke Play, 7:30 – 9:36 a.m.; 12:30 – 2:36 p.m.

(A playoff to determine low 64 will take place after the second round, if necessary).

Thursday, Aug. 6: Round of 64Match Play, 9 a.m. – 2:10 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 7: Round of 32 Match Play, 7:30 – 9:50 a.m.; Round of 16  Match Play, 1:25 – 2:35 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 8: Quarterfinal Rounds of Match Play, 7:50 – 8:20 a.m.; Semifinal Round of Match Play, 2:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 9: Championship Match (36 holes), 8:30 a.m.; approx. 2:15 p.m. (second 18 holes)

BROADCAST INFORMATION

The 2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur will be broadcast on Golf Channel and Golfchannel.com at the following times:

Thursday, Aug. 6: 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Golf Channel
Friday, Aug. 7: 3 p.m.–6 p.m., Golfchannel.com
Saturday, Aug. 8: 9 a.m.–12 p.m., 3 – 6 p.m., Golf Channel
Sunday, Aug. 9: 3 p.m.–6 p.m., Golf Channel

ATTENDANCE / FAN INFORMATION

Attendance to the U.S. Women’s 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:

Tuesday, Aug. 4 – Wednesday, Aug. 5: 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 6: 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 7 – Sunday, Aug. 9: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

CHAMPIONSHIP MERCHANDISE

All fans in attendance will have access to the Golf Professional Shop at The Honors Course to purchase championship specific and club-logoed merchandise. Clubhouse access is restricted and no photos or videos are allowed inside the clubhouse.

The shop will be open while fans are on site.

FAN PARKING

Parking for public/fans will be available off Lee Hwy. Please follow signage to fan parking.

AUTOGRAPH POLICY

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. 

MOBILE DEVICE POLICY

The USGA encourages fans to capture their favorite moments at our championships and stay connected with family and friends while onsite. We have set guidelines on mobile device usage to ensure our players and other fans are not distracted or disrupted during the championship.

• Fans may carry mobile devices smaller than 7 inches in length and/or height.
  
  
• Device volume controls must be set to “silent” or “vibrate” and flash photography must be disabled.
  
  
• Phone calls should be limited to areas away from play and not in any area that may disrupt play, including grandstands.
  
  
• Photography, video and audio recording are permitted throughout the course, but content must not be used for commercial purposes.
  
  
• Live streaming or shot-by-shot coverage of any player (with or without video) for any purpose (including, but not limited to, for betting/gambling purposes), is not permitted at any time throughout the championship.
  
  
• All posted signage and instructions from championship staff and volunteers must be observed.

In addition, any photographs or videos captured during a USGA Championship should be tactful and appropriate and should not compromise any person’s privacy, including any players, caddies, fans or other attendees.

Violation of this Code of Conduct may result in immediate removal from the Championship premises, cancellation of a Championship admission ticket(s) or credential(s) without refund, and/or prohibition from attending future USGA Championships, as determined by USGA in its sole discretion. USGA expressly reserves all rights and available under this Code of Conduct, its policies or under the law

FOOD & BEVERAGE INFORMATION

Food and beverage will be available for purchase on property at The Honors Course. Credit Card will be accepted. Concessions will be located at 7 green, 11 green and 14 green.

Complimentary water stations will be available on the golf course for all fans.

LIST OF PROHIBITED ITEMS

• 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 inches are permitted, subject to mobile device policy)
  
  
• No Drones
  
  
• No Selfie Sticks or Handheld Camera Stabilizers
  
  
• No cameras (point and shoot, film, or DSLR) or video cameras (other than during Practice Rounds for personal use only)
  
  
• No Noise-Producing Devices (including radios, TV’s, or portable speakers)
  
  
• No Backpacks, Briefcases, Purses and/or Bags larger than 6" W x 6" H x 6" D in thei 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, 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 and/or coolers except for medical or infant needs (NOTE: Aerosol cans, spray bottles, and/or personal-care items (3.4 ounces or less) are permitted)
  
  
• No pets or Emotional Support Animals (only trained service dogs as defined by the ADA)
  
  
• No lounge chairs and/or oversized chairs
  
  
• No ladders and/or step stools or other similar items
  
  
• No bicycles, Segways, scooters, or other personal transportation devices allowed      inside Championship admission gates (other than used for individuals with mobility disabilities)
  
  
• No other items or actions deemed unlawful, dangerous or disruptive by the USGA and/or Championship Security or Safety Personnel, in their sole discretion
  
  
• The USGA reserves the right to amend the List of Prohibited Items at any time to provide a safe and secure Championship.

WEATHER INFORMATION

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.