U.S. Women’s Amateur Golf Schedule at a Glance
Based on information released by the United States Golf Association (USGA), this guide outlines the venues and dates for the U.S. Women’s Amateur from 2023 through 2046. Some courses and years listed in an earlier draft differed from the official announcements, so confirmed details are distinguished from events whose dates or venues remain unconfirmed.
First held in 1895, the U.S. Women’s Amateur is one of the most prestigious events in American women’s amateur golf. The champion earns an exemption into the following year’s U.S. Women’s Open, and the championship is regarded as a premier stage for the world’s top amateur players.
Schedule From 2023 Through 2046
The schedule below includes information announced by the USGA or reported by leading golf publications based on USGA announcements. Events without published dates are marked “TBA.”
- 2023 — August 7–13, Bel-Air Country Club, Los Angeles, California
- 2024 — August 5–11, Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa, Oklahoma
- 2025 — August 4–10, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Bandon, Oregon
- 2026 — August 4–9, The Honors Course, Ooltewah, Tennessee
- 2027 — August 2–8, Pinehurst Resort & Country Club Course No. 2, Pinehurst, North Carolina
- 2028 — August 7–13, Brae Burn Country Club, West Newton, Massachusetts
- 2029 — August 6–12, Oakland Hills Country Club, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
- 2030 — August 5–11, The Olympic Club, San Francisco, California
- 2031 — August 4–10, Baltimore Country Club East Course, Baltimore, Maryland
- 2032 — August 2–8, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Bandon, Oregon
- 2033 — August 8–14, Erin Hills, Erin, Wisconsin
- 2034 — August 7–13, The Country Club, Salt Lake City, Utah
- 2035 — August 6–12, Atlanta Athletic Club, Johns Creek, Georgia
- 2036 — Inverness Club, Toledo, Ohio; dates TBA
- 2037 — The Country Club of North Carolina, Pinehurst, North Carolina; dates TBA
- 2038 — Saucon Valley Country Club, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; dates TBA
- 2039 — August 8–14, Canterbury Golf Club, Cleveland, Ohio
- 2040 — Venue and dates TBA
- 2041 — Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Bandon, Oregon; dates TBA
- 2042 — Venue and dates TBA
- 2043 — Venue and dates TBA
- 2044 — Pinehurst Resort & Country Club Course No. 2, Pinehurst, North Carolina; dates TBA
- 2045 — Waverley Country Club, Portland, Oregon; dates TBA
- 2046 — Oakmont Country Club, Oakmont, Pennsylvania; dates TBA
Notable Venues on the Schedule
Bandon Dunes to Host in 2025, 2032 and 2041
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon, is scheduled to host the U.S. Women’s Amateur in 2025, 2032 and 2041. With coastal terrain and strong winds defining its links-style courses, the resort will test players’ distance control and ability to manage trajectory.
The USGA has selected Bandon Dunes as a long-term partner venue for multiple editions of both the U.S. Women’s Amateur and the U.S. Amateur. The repeated staging of major men’s and women’s amateur championships at the same resort is another distinctive feature.
Pinehurst No. 2 and the History of American Golf
Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina, is scheduled to host the U.S. Women’s Amateur in 2027 and 2044. Restored from the original design by Donald Ross, the course is known for its domed greens and sandy terrain and serves as an anchor site for major USGA championships.
Pinehurst has hosted a wide range of USGA events, including the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open. With the women’s amateur championship returning to the venue, the course’s strategic demands and the players’ short-game skills are likely to come under renewed scrutiny.
The Significance of The Olympic Club and Oakmont
The Olympic Club in San Francisco will host the 2030 championship. The USGA has described it as a historic venue that will have hosted the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, U.S. Amateur and, finally, the U.S. Women’s Amateur.
Oakmont Country Club, scheduled to host in 2046, is another of America’s iconic major venues. Its deep rough, fast greens and notorious bunkers create a demanding test, making precise iron play and patience likely to be crucial at the future U.S. Women’s Amateur.
U.S. Women’s Amateur Format and Eligibility
In recent editions, the championship field has consisted of 156 players. The event begins with 36 holes of stroke play, after which the top 64 players advance to match play. The final is contested over 36 holes of match play.
Under USGA regulations, the field is open to female amateur golfers, and recent editions have used a Handicap Index requirement of 2.4 or lower. Actual eligibility requirements, exemptions and qualifying schedules may vary from year to year.
The U.S. Women’s Amateur champion earns eligibility for the following year’s U.S. Women’s Open. That opportunity gives the championship significance well beyond its trophy, serving as an international springboard for promising players on the verge of turning professional.
What to Know When Checking the U.S. Women’s Amateur Schedule
The USGA sometimes announces long-term hosting plans before finalizing specific championship dates. In particular, several events from 2036 onward have confirmed venues but do not yet have exact dates.
Course operations and tournament administration can also lead to changes in specific venues, competition formats or qualifying schedules. Players preparing to compete and spectators planning to attend should treat the official USGA championship information for the relevant year as the final authority.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is the U.S. Women’s Amateur held?
The U.S. Women’s Amateur is generally held in August each year. The dates vary by edition, however, and the 2026 championship is scheduled for August 4–9.
Where was the 2023 U.S. Women’s Amateur held?
The 2023 championship was held at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles, California, from August 7–13.
Where will the 2025 and 2032 championships be held?
Both championships will be held at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon. Bandon Dunes is also scheduled to host the U.S. Women’s Amateur in 2041.
Who is eligible for the U.S. Women’s Amateur?
Female amateur golfers are eligible, with recent editions applying a Handicap Index requirement of 2.4 or lower. Exempt players and the qualifying format should be confirmed in the announcement for each edition.
What does the winner receive?
The champion earns eligibility for the following year’s U.S. Women’s Open. The result is also an important measure of a player’s standing in the women’s amateur golf world.
