U.S. Women's Amateur
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort – Bandon Dunes Course • Bandon, OR • August 2026
Format
36 holes stroke play (156 players), top 64 advance to match play; final is 36 holes
Field
156 players
Eligibility
Female amateurs of any age, any nation; USGA Handicap Index of 5.4 or lower; must meet USGA amateur status rules
Overview
The U.S. Women’s Amateur, first held in 1895, is the USGA’s premier women’s amateur championship and one of the oldest golf tournaments in the United States. The combined stroke/match play format rewards both consistency and head-to-head competitive ability, and many past champions have gone on to outstanding LPGA careers. Bandon Dunes hosted the 125th edition in 2025.
Format
36 holes stroke play (156 players), top 64 advance to match play; final is 36 holes
Defending champion
Megha Ganne
2025
How to play
Details coming soon.