Your Guide ToThe USGA's 125th Amateur Championship in San Francisco
Find out how you can experience this unique golfing event at San Francisco's storied Olympic Club, August 11-17.
Don't miss your chance to walk the fairways with the world's best amateur golfers and future champions at the USGA's 125th Amateur Championship. More than 300 players will compete to join the ranks of previous winners, including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Tiger Woods.
We've got all the details on the structure of the competition, volunteer opportunities, and how you can get tickets.
About the Amateur Championship
Beginning on August 11, the best amateur golfers will play 18 holes on each of the Olympic Club's courses. After that, only the 64 players with the lowest scores will advance to six rounds of match play that begin on August 13. From there, the championship concludes with a 36-hole match on August 17.
The winner and runner-up will gain entry into next year's U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.
How to Experience the Amateur Championship
Buy Tickets
Single-day Gallery tickets ($35) and five-packs of Gallery tickets ($150 total) are now available for purchase. Each individual ticket may be used for any one day of the championship event and will include:
- General admission to The Olympic Club's Lake Course grounds.
- Access to walk the course.
- Ability to purchase on-site food and beverage.
- Complimentary parking at nearby San Francisco State University, with a shuttle to course provided.
If you use your ticket on August 11 and 12, you will gain access to the Ocean Course, as well.
Attendees age 17 and under can get complimentary admission by visiting the on-site ticket office with a ticketed adult (limit: four junior tickets per adult).
Volunteer
Looking to attend the championship without spending any money? Consider volunteering! Roles include course evacuation, marshals, and walking scorers. Use the code PUBLICVOL to register.
Things to Do Near The Olympic Club
Located in the southwest corner of San Francisco, the Olympic Club is at the edge of San Francisco's Sunset District. One of the largest and most diverse of San Francisco's neighborhoods, the Sunset has those slow, seaside California vibes most visitors expect to find in our busy, funky, idiosyncratic city.
The Sunset lays claim to the majority of San Francisco's Pacific coastline, with the newly opened Sunset Dunes offering visitors two miles of uninterrupted pedestrian thoroughfare on which to take in the gorgeous scenery. You may well work up an appetite on your stroll. No problem; the Sunset has some fantastic restaurants to offer.
Where to Golf in San Francisco
Looking to hit the links yourself? Discover the other courses within San Francisco city limits and across the Bay Area where you can sharpen your swing.
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