Pairings for the 2026 U.S. Open Local Qualifying at Scioto Reserve CC will be published on or around May 5, 2026. You can Click Here to view the player list now and pairings on or around May 5.
50% of the field will be paired in the morning between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and the remaining portion of the field will be paired between 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Host Club
Scioto Reserve CC
7383 Scioto Parkway
Powell, OH 43065
Director of Golf: Andy Montgomery
Head Golf Professional: Patrick Lynch
General Manager: Jim Miller
Head Superintendent: Mitchell Taylor
PRACTICE ROUND AVAILABILITY
Please contact Patrick Lynch and his staff at 740-881-9522 Cost is $80 walking or riding.
Please note that practice rounds are for contestants and times are based on the club's availability!
Please note that the host club is only required to permit one practice round for each player.
COURSE SETUP
Hole by Hole yardages can be viewed HERE. These are subject to change without notice.
FORMAT/QUALIFYING PLACES
Stroke play competition conducted over 18 holes. Field size is 120. The number of qualifying spots is six (6) and two (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.
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. Yes, these are allowed during qualifying for any USGA Championship.
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 and caddies must not ride on any form of transportation during a round unless authorized by the Committee. No spectator carts. No Exceptions
Pull carts are permitted.
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 May 11 and hope you Play Well!
OFFICIAL IN CHARGE
Matt Lefferts
Executive Director
Ohio Golf Association
4354 Tuller Rd.
Dublin, OH 43017
614-698-0014