2026 Sr National Championship  |  September 10-13  |  Sunriver Resort

2026 National Championship  |  September 18-21  |  Sunriver Resort 

The Tour is excited to announce our 2026 National Championships will be contested at the magnificent Sunriver Resort, just outside of Bend, Oregon! Qualifiers from across the country will come together and compete for a place in Tour history, with the honor of becoming National Champion in their respective flight on the line! The National Championship and Senior National Championship are 72-hole stroke play Championships (with no cut) worth triple points for the National Player of the Year race.

Each player in the field will be guaranteed at least one round on Crosswater, Meadows, and Woodlands. Crosswater has been named a top 100 course in the U.S. according to Golf Digest while Meadows and Woodlands have hosted illustrious amateur championships in their own right. Sunriver will also play host the the 2031 USGA Mid-Amateur Championship and the 2036 USGA Junior Amateur Championship.

The Tour is thrilled to be returning to Sunriver Resort for the third time in four years, with its debut in 2023 and return in 2025 receiving absolutely rave reviews. Between the world-class golf, incredible lodging & restaurant options, and the endless outdoor activities that the Bend area has to offer, this is a National Championship you do not want to miss! We hope to see you in the beautiful Pacific Northwest for our flagship event on Tour in September!!

Each player that is approved to compete in the National Championship must be both “Eligible” and “Qualified”:

Eligibility

Each player obtains eligibility as described below. Please note a tournament round is defined as a posted 18-hole tournament score on Tour during the 2026 season. For definition, the 2026 season is from October 1, 2025 – August 24, 2026.

• Championship & Senior Championship Flight – Four (4) total rounds must be completed on Tour during the 2026 season.

• All other Flights – Six (6) total rounds must be completed on Tour during the 2026 season. At least two (2) of the rounds must come on/after June 1, 2026.

The primary function and purpose of eligibility is to help ensure proper flighting at the National Championships.

Qualifying

There will be a priority system in place with priority given in the following order:

1. Past National Champions
2. Past Founding Member Champions from 2020 (Innisbrook & Mission Hills)
3. Top 5 and Ties, per flight, from 2025 National Championships
4. Top 3 and ties from any Major Championship in the 2026 season
5. Any 3-time Champion on Tour from the 2026 season
6. Any player who earns a “Performance Promotion” to a better flight in the 2026 season
7. Top 3, not previously qualified above, from the 2026 Order of Merit
8. Top 2 finishes and ties, not previously qualified above, from your local (home) 2026 Tour Championship
9. Top 33% of each flight per Tour

Players are encouraged to apply early and must be a member in good standing. A position in the field is not guaranteed and is limited to the first 400 per championship.

*Note: Flight demotion requests will pause as of May 31st, 2026 and reviews for demotions will resume after National Championships have completed.

Sunriver Resort is the host of the 2026 National Championships. All players are encouraged to stay at Sunriver Resort, noting that practice round availability on Crosswater is limited to Sunriver Resort Guests only. There are multiple lodging options below:

LODGE VILLAGE GUESTROOMS

The official and discounted room rate for participants in Sunriver Resort Guest rooms is $231/night plus tax with NO resort fee (normally $42++ per night). These rooms feature:

1. Access to Crosswater Golf Club for practice rounds
2. Complimentary use of practice facility (Woodlands and Meadows) for the duration of stay
3. Intra-Resort Transportation 
4. Wireless Internet
5. Free self-parking
6. Access to Sage Springs and Spa
7. Access to resort swimming pools and hot tubs
8. In-room coffee
9. Access to Caldera Golf Links 
10. Complimentary access to “The Cove”

Players can book these discounted rooms on a 1st come 1st served basis prior to August 7, 2026 by calling 855-420-8206 or click HERE.  If you have any issues, please feel free to reach out to Mike Rich at (407) 312-3501 or e-mail mrich@usamtour.com.

SUNRIVER VACATION RENTALS

Sunriver Resort  offers homes and condos with all of the resort amenities, including access to Crosswater Golf Club for practice rounds and intra-resort transportation.  These rentals start at $259/night plus taxes and resort fees.  Players can book these by calling 855-420-8206 and let the reservation staff member know you are with the U.S. Am Tour.

If you have any issues, please feel free to reach out to Mike Rich at (407) 312-3501 or e-mail mrich@usamtour.com.   

ABOUT SUNRIVER RESORT

Located near the breathtaking Cascade Mountain range, just 15 miles south of Bend, Sunriver Resort is the host of the 2026 National Championships! Set in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Sunriver boasts 300 days of sunshine and September is “prime-time” for golf and a myriad of outdoor activities such as kayaking, fishing, rock climbing, swimming, boating, and hiking.  

Guests looking to relax can take refuge in our renowned Spa. Offering a full range of massages, facials, body treatments, and salon services, our Central Oregon spa is the refuge of choice for relaxation seekers. For those bringing family, Sunriver Resort offers family vacation packages. Our children’s program and a host of other activities have been thoughtfully designed to keep every member of the family happy during their resort vacation in Oregon, no matter their age.