Pairings will be published on or before April 22nd for the 2026 U.S. Senior Open Local Qualifying at Worthington Hills CC on April 27th, 2026 and can be found HERE at that time. At this time, this link shows the Player List.
In its second year, the US Senior Open Qualifying is a two stage process. This is a Local Qualifier. Those that qualify out of this qualifier will be assigned to one of the twelve US Senior Open Final Qualifying sites based on the entrants choices during the application process.
Host Club
Worthington Hills CC
920 Clubview Blvd.
Worthington, OH 43235
614-885-9128
General Manager: Greg Steller
Head Golf Pro: Justin Van Heukelom
Superintendent: Jim Cola
PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY
Please contact Justin Van Heukelom and his staff at 614-885-9128.
Cost is $27+tax for players riding or walking.
If room is available, guests/caddies can join the contestant for $90 plus cart fee of $27+tax.
COURSE SETUP
Hole by Hole yardages can be viewed HERE.
FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES:
Stroke play competition conducted over 18 holes. Field size is 101.
18 Qualify and 2 Alternates.
For all Amateurs we will post your 18-hole score to your WHS account for handicap purposes.
REGISTRATION
None. Please be on your starting tee 10 minutes prior to your tee time or as soon as the group ahead leaves the tee.
PLAYOFF
In the event of a tie for the last qualifying places or alternates, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff to determine the final qualifiers and the 1st and 2nd alternate if necessary. All announcements regarding the play-off will be made at the scoreboard upon completion of the qualifying round.
GOLF BALLS; DRIVER HEADS
Only brands of golf balls on the most current List of Conforming Golf Balls and driver heads on the most current List of Conforming Driver Heads may be used. Updated lists may be found on the USGA website at https://www.usga.org/equipment-standards/conforming-club-ball-lists.html
The “One Ball Rule” is NOT in effect at Qualifying, but will be in effect at the Championship proper.
CLUB GROOVES
Model Local Rule G-2 as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect, except that the Exception in the Model Local Rule does not apply.
SHOES
Model Local Rule G-7 is in effect. "During a round, a player must not make a stroke while wearing shoes with: Traditional spikes or spikes of any design that are entirely made of metal, if such metal may come in contact with the course."
DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES
The Rules of Golf allow them as long as all other features are turned off.
PACE OF PLAY
It is a condition that players must play without undue delay and in accordance with guidelines established by the committee. Nine Hole pace is 2 hours and 15 minutes. 18-hole pace is 4 hours and 30 minutes. Or staying within 15 minutes of the group ahead.
PRACTICE FACILITIES
Will open at 7:00 a.m.
CARTS & PULL CART
Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a round unless authorized by the Committee.
Caddies may rent a cart from host club and transport the players clubs on the cart. At no time may the player ride in the cart unless authorized by the committee.
Pull carts are permitted.
No spectator carts. No Exceptions
CADDIES
A player may employ a caddie but is not required to have a caddie.
CODE OF CONDUCT
As set forth in the USGA application, the code of conduct applies to all USGA Qualifying and Championships.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Contestants and caddies must be neat in appearance. No denim, No cargo pants or cargo shorts, shirts must have collars.
CLUB POLICIES
Males must remove hats indoors. Please check with host club on cell phone policy.
FOOD SERVICE
For purchase at the clubhouse. Bottled water will be provided on the 1st and 10th tees.
WITHDRAWS
Please contact the USGA Championship department 908-326-1950 or log into your USGA account and follow the instructions to withdraw.
GREEN READING MATERIAL
Previous years yardage books that have green reading information may not meet the proper scaling.
Check out the following website for FAQ and Rule Interpretation.
We look forward to April 27, 2026 and hope you Play Well!
OFFICIAL IN CHARGE
Matt Lefferts
Executive Director
Ohio Golf Association
4354 Tuller Rd.
Dublin, OH 43017
614-698-0014