2026 Western Amateur Qualifier Information
2026 Western Amateur Qualifier
Flossmoor Golf Club
July 26, 2026
*Please note: The qualifier will be held at Flossmoor Golf Club (1441 Western Ave., Flossmoor, IL 60422). The Western Amateur Championship will take place at Beverly Country Club (8700 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60620).
QUALIFIER SITE – Flossmoor Golf Club - 1441 Western Ave., Flossmoor, IL 60422
FORMAT – 18-holes, individual stroke play
FIELD SIZE – 84 players
STARTING TIMES – 7:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. off #1 & #10 tees
QUALIFYING SPOTS – Seven qualifying spots will be awarded into the Western Amateur Championship.
TIES – Ties for qualifying spots will be decided by a hole-by-hole playoff immediately following the completion of play. The Tournament Committee will select the playoff holes. Final qualifying positions will be determined by performance in the playoff. Alternate positions will be determined first by playoff performance and then by a blind draw. The order of play in the playoff will follow the order in which players are listed on the electronic scoreboard.
ENTRY FEE – $185
ENTRY & ACCEPTANCE PROCESS – To be eligible for the Western Amateur qualifier, you must first submit an application for the Western Amateur Championship at www.thewesternamateur.com. After the championship field is finalized on June 26, 2026, non-exempt players and those not granted Division I Special Consideration exemptions will receive an email with a link to register for the qualifier. Qualifier spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, with a registration deadline of July 19, 2026. A waitlist will be created once the field reaches 84 participants.
CANCELLATION POLICY – If an entrant who has registered for the qualifier withdraws before 5 p.m. (CDT) on July 19, 2026, the entry fee will be automatically refunded. Withdrawals made after 5 p.m. (CDT) on July 19, 2026, are not eligible for a refund.
SUCCESSFUL QUALIFIERS – Players who earn a qualifying spot must pay the $390 tournament entry fee to confirm their place in the field. A payment link will be provided via email.
PRACTICE ROUNDS – Players may book practice round tee times between April 15 and July 23, 2026. On Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, practice rounds will be available after 1:00 p.m. Each contestant is limited to one practice round. Participants should contact the golf shop at (708) 252-2817 in advance to secure a tee time. The practice round fee is $60 per player and will be charged directly to the contestant. Golf carts will be available for an additional fee. Due to space limitations, practice rounds are limited to players only.
TRANSPORTATION – Players may not use any form of transportation during their qualifier round unless specifically approved by the committee.
CADDIES – Players shall always walk during the stipulated round. A player is not required to employ a caddie for any stage of the championship. A player may carry his bag, provide his own pushcart, or bring a personal caddie. If you would like to request a Flossmoor Golf Club caddie, please contact the golf shop at (708) 252-2817 as soon as possible to make arrangements.
PRACTICE FACILITIES – Complimentary range balls will be provided.
FOOD & BEVERAGE – Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
STARTING TIMES – Pairings and starting times will be posted on the online player portal on Friday, July 24.
RULES – The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and The R&A, as modified by local rules established by the WGA, govern play. The WGA tournament committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. Changes in tournament format caused by force majeure shall be within the sole discretion of the WGA officials. The decisions of the WGA tournament committee in any matter shall be final.
DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES – Distance measuring devices may be used for the purpose of obtaining yardages only.
DRESS CODE – Players and caddies may wear golf-style shorts or pants during the practice round and all rounds of the championship. Collared shirts are required at all times during the tournament. Players who violate the dress code will not be permitted to start their round. Any dress code violation that occurs during a stipulated round must be corrected without undue delay, or the player will not be allowed to continue. Proper attire is required at all times while on the host property, including in the clubhouse and at all practice facilities before and after play.
CODE OF CONDUCT – The following actions by players or caddies will be considered violations of the Code of Conduct: any abusive language, club throwing, cheating, disrespect of volunteers or officials, abuse of the course or clubhouse, leaving the course during your competitive round without permission from a WGA official, any use of or association with drugs or alcohol, not adhering to the dress code during any portion of the tournament, any vandalism at a host hotel, and/or any other conduct not becoming of a Western Junior competitor. The penalties for Code of Conduct violations, based on the severity of the misconduct, may be any or all of the following: a warning, disqualification of the player from the tournament, suspension of the player indefinitely from future WGA events.