SCGA CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION INFORMATION
127TH SCGA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Valencia CC
July 6-9, 2026
*The SCGA Amateur Championship is an official USGA Exemption Event. The Champion will earn an automatic exemption into the 2026 U.S. Amateur Championship.
All participants must have: 1) an active SCGA Membership and 2) a Golf Genius profile to register for an event.
CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT:
- 72 holes; stroke play.
- 84 players, comprised of exempt players and qualifiers, will compete in the championship.
Monday, July 6: Round 1 (18 holes)
Tuesday, July 7: Round 2 (18 holes)
Following the second round, the field will be cut to the low 42 scores (and ties)
Wednesday, July 8: Round 3 (18 holes)
Thursday, July 9: Round 4 (18 holes)
All non-exempt players will participate in an 18-hole, stroke-play qualifying round.
QUALIFYING ROUNDS (18 Holes):
Wednesday, June 10: Lakewood CC, Lakewood
Thursday, June 11: Native Oaks GC, Valley Center
Thursday, June 11: Soboba Springs GC, San Jacinto
Tuesday, June 16: Arroyo Trabuco, Mission Viejo
Thursday, June 18: El Dorado Park GC, Long Beach
Thursday, June 18: Olivas Links GC, Ventura
Thursday, June 18: Steele Canyon GC (Ranch/Vineyard), Jamul
NOTE: Players may only attempt to qualify once.
ELIGIBILITY: This championship is open to amateurs who are members of a current SCGA member club with a Handicap Index of 5.4 or less at the time of registration.
EXEMPTIONS: All exempt players must still meet eligibility requirements and register online for the championship before the entry closing date. The current list of exemptions can be found online by clicking here.
ENTRIES OPEN: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
ENTRY DEADLINE: Sunday, May 31, 2026
CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION & PAIRINGS: Complete tournament details, including information about practice rounds, pairings, starting times, and yardages, will be emailed and posted on scga.org after the entry deadline.
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TRANSPORTATION: The Championship will be a walking-only event. Golf Carts are only permitted during qualifying rounds. Golf carts are optional at the player’s expense. There will be a maximum of two carts per group and two bags per cart. Players wishing to ride will be expected to share a cart with another player. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age (or older if club policy dictates).
EXEMPT PLAYER ENTRY FEE: $250
QUALIFYING ENTRY FEE: $150 (individuals who qualify will be charged an additional $100 championship fee)
LATE ENTRIES: The SCGA accepts late entries, assuming space is still available at the given event. Late entries will be subject to an additional $20 fee and can only be processed over the phone or through email.
REFUND POLICY: Requests for refunds before the entry closing date will be honored less a $20 administrative fee. Requests received after the entry closing date and 48 hours before the event will be honored less 50% of the entry fee. No refunds will be honored within 48 hours of the event.
For a complete listing of SCGA Championships & Golf Operations policies and procedures, click here.