125th U.S. Open Local Qualifying
Omaha Country Club
May 7, 2025
Omaha Country Club
May 7, 2025
Local qualifying for the 125th U.S. Open at Omaha Country Club takes place Wednesday, May 7 with a full field of 78 golfers. A mixture of professionals and amateurs will contend for four qualifying places into the Final Qualifying stage set to take place in early June. Link to the information tab above to access a list of Local Qualifying participants and other relevant details. Pairings for May 7 will be announced Friday, April 25. The 2025 U.S. Open will will be conducted at Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania June 12-15.
Entries are open to professional golfers, amateur golfers, and applicants for reinstatement. Amateurs and applicants for reinstatement must have an up-to-date Handicap Index® based on ratings for men not exceeding 0.4 under the Rules of Handicapping. A current Handicap ID number (GHIN) issued through an authorized golf club is required and must be submitted on the entry form.
Amateur Status: All amateur players must conform to the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the United States Golf Association and The R&A.
Performance in Local Qualifying: If a player fails to return a score within 12 strokes of the Course Rating™, future entries for a U.S. Open Championship may be declined. Players who are placed on Performance Violation 1 or 2 will be notified via email and provided a link to submit recent tournament scores that illustrate their ability to compete at the national championship level. Players who shoot 15 or more strokes above the course rating for 9-holes may be withdrawn from the qualifier and placed in Performance Violation 1. Please note that players who “no card” are subject to receive a letter from the USGA under the same guidelines as those who do not return a score within 12 strokes of the Course Rating. For the complete text of the Performance Policy for USGA Qualifying link here.
Withdrawal from Qualifying: Players can withdraw by logging into their account and clicking on the WITHDRAW tab. They must also notify the Official in Charge prior to their scheduled Qualifying round. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future USGA competitions.
The qualifying entry fee of $200 must be paid by players who participate at a qualifying location. Players who qualify for the championship will be charged an additional fee of $100 within 72 hours of the start of the championship. The fee is non-refundable. The wait list fee of $10 must be paid by players that select to join a wait list. The fee is non-refundable. Players can withdraw by logging into their account and clicking on the WITHDRAW tab. Players who withdraw prior to close of entries will receive a $150 refund regardless of reason. Players who withdraw after the close of entries and no later than 10:59 PM CDT 72 hours before the qualifier will receive a refund of $100 regardless of reason. Players who withdraw after 10:59 PM CDT 72 hours before the qualifier will not receive a refund.
ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY USGA NO LATER THAN 4 P.M. C.D.T. on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025. Late applications are not acceptable and will be automatically rejected. (Entries by telephone, telegraph, mail or FAX are not acceptable.) Time limit for entries means time of receipt at USGA (not time entry is transmitted to USGA). Entries should be submitted early to allow ample time for delay or error in transmission. The risk of delay or error in transmission lies solely with the entrant and the USGA will have no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences therefrom, including rejection of the entry.
Local Qualifying: 18-holes, at stroke play.
Local Qualifying: Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded.
Nebgolf will post Stroke Play scores for all competitors in the field who have a Handicap Index® issued by the USGA.
Qualifying Places
78 players will be competing for four (4) qualifying places and two (2) alternate positions. A tie for the last qualifier's place, or an alternate's place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off.
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds can be arranged by contacting Golf Professional, Dominick Mitchum at 402-571-7470 or email dmitchum@omahacc.org; Each participant is limited to 1 practice round, the fee is $95 (does not include cart); one non-participant guest is permitted for the normal club guest fee of $250. Upon arrival for your practice round, please use the bag drop and check in at the Golf Shop; The club asks that participants limit use of the practice facility to pre-round only up to one hour prior to your starting time.
Schedule
Wednesday, May 7
8 a.m. - Registration Begins
8 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8 a.m. - Beverage Service Available
9 a.m.-11 a.m. - Starting Times (1/10 Tees)
11 a.m. - Food Service Available
Following Golf - Play-Off if Necessary
Accommodations
Because of the large number of lodging options available in Omaha there are
no hotel arrangements made for this qualifier.
Player Information Sheet (available after the deadline)
Player Memorandum - U.S. Open Local Qualifying, Omaha CC
Rules Documents
USGA 2025 Local Rules and Terms of the Competition
Notice to Players - Omaha Country Club (Draft Version)
Evacuation Plan
Pace of Play Information
Pace of Play Policy, Omaha Country Club
Tips - Group Pace of Play Guidelines
Infographic - Group Pace of Play
Other Materials
Golf Genius App - Real-Time Scoring Instructions (for Players)
Distance Measuring Devices - Infographic
Groove and Punch Mark - Memorandum
Groove and Punch Mark - Infographic
Green Reading Materials - Infographic
Hydration Awareness Suggestions
Caddies - General Rules Information
Entry Information
6900 Country Club Road
Omaha, NE 68152
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 571-7470
Website - omahacc.org
Men's Course Rating/Slope - 75.0/131
General Manager -
Director of Golf - Tony Pesavento
Golf Professional - Dominick Mitchum
Superintendent - Eric McPherson
HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE |
---|---|---|
1 | 4 | 391 |
2 | 5 | 553 |
3 | 3 | 250 |
4 | 4 | 419 |
5 | 3 | 169 |
6 | 5 | 543 |
7 | 3 | 196 |
8 | 4 | 483 |
9 | 4 | 437 |
Out | 35 | 3,441 |
HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE |
---|---|---|
10 | 5 | 506 |
11 | 3 | 173 |
12 | 4 | 479 |
13 | 4 | 315 |
14 | 4 | 382 |
15 | 3 | 226 |
16 | 5 | 561 |
17 | 4 | 403 |
18 | 4 | 463 |
In | 36 | 3,508 |
Total | 71 | 6,949 |