# USGA championship venue scheduling

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/usga-championship-venue-scheduling
> Updated: 2026-10-08T17:38:01.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced several long-term championship hosting commitments and strategic venue designations.

Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania is scheduled to host five women’s championships between 2028 and 2044, including the U.S. Girls’ Junior, U.S. Senior Women’s Open, U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur, U.S. Women’s Amateur, and the U.S. Women’s Open. The USGA also confirmed a rotation of venues for the U.S. Women’s Amateur through 2041.

Additionally, Merion Golf Club has been named the fourth U.S. Open Anchor Site, joining Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Oakmont Country Club, and Pebble Beach Golf Links. This designation is intended to facilitate strategic investment and planning for future events. Merion is scheduled to host the U.S. Open in 2030, 2040, and 2050, alongside the U.S. Women’s Open in 2034 and 2046.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Merion Golf Club named fourth U.S. Open Anchor Site

The USGA has named Merion Golf Club as its fourth U.S. Open Anchor Site, securing a long-term schedule of major championships including the 2030, 2040, and 2050 U.S. Opens.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/merion-golf-club-named-fourth-us-open-anchor-site

### 2026-09-15: Lancaster Country Club to host five USGA women's championships through 2044

Lancaster Country Club will host five USGA women's championships from 2028 to 2044, while the USGA also confirmed U.S. Women's Amateur venues through 2041.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lancaster-country-club-to-host-five-usga-womens-championships-through-2044

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