2026 Fact Sheet
U.S. Senior Open Final Stage Qualifying
Miami Valley Golf Club • Monday, June 1, 2026
Field Snapshot
Final Stage QualifyingEvent Details
Media Information3311 Salem Ave, Dayton, OH 45406
Contact Information
Event ContactsMiami Valley Golf Club Setup
Final Qualifying Course| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 500 | 399 | 580 | 343 | 150 | 413 | 419 | 198 | 418 | 3420 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 412 | 364 | 452 | 143 | 329 | 501 | 422 | 165 | 435 | 3223 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 |
Practice rounds in the coming days may be subject to walking-only restrictions, depending on conditions. This decision will be made at the club’s discretion.
Player Information
Need to KnowPractice Rounds
Available by calling the Golf Shop at (937) 278-7381. Transportation during practice rounds is allowed for a nominal fee, based on course conditions.
Registration
No on-site registration. Players should arrive at their starting tee five minutes prior to their start time.
Playoffs
All ties for final qualifying positions and alternate positions will be decided by playoff. Players must be present.
Amenities
Prior to the qualifier, the clubhouse, practice facility, and locker room will be open. Food and beverage will be available for credit card purchase.
Qualifier Day
The practice facility opens at 6:30 AM. No breakfast service. Lunch and beverages will be available for purchase beginning at 11:00 AM.
Yardage Guides
Available from StrackaLine with MVGA promo code for 25% off at checkout.
- Dress Code: Traditional golf attire; shorts are permitted.
- Distance Measuring Devices: Allowed for distance measurement only.
- Caddies: Must be brought by players; push carts allowed; ADA transportation requires prior USGA approval.
- Push/Pull Carts: Personal use only, motorized permitted; no rentals available.
- Footwear: Metal spikes permitted.
- Practice Putting: Allowed per Rule 5.5b.
Future U.S. Senior Open Sites
USGA Championships- 2027: Oak Tree National, Edmond, Okla. / TBD
- 2028: Crooked Stick Golf Club, Carmel, Ind. / TBD
- 2029: Prairie Dunes Country Club, Hutchinson, Kan. / TBD
- 2030: Spyglass Hill, Pebble Beach, Calif. / TBD
- 2032: Saucon Valley Country Club, Old Course, Bethlehem, Pa. / TBD
- 2033: Charlotte Country Club, Charlotte, N.C. / TBD
- 2034: SentryWorld, Stevens Point, Wis.
Miami Valley Golf Club History
Founded 1919Founded in 1919 as one of the Miami Valley’s earliest 18-hole golf clubs, Miami Valley Golf Club was born from a vision to create a premier recreational destination for the Dayton community. Walter and Georgeanna Kidder assembled 157 acres of farmland to build the course and facilities, eventually commissioning famed designer Donald Ross to lay out the 18-hole, par-71 course that formally opened on June 3, 1919.
The grand opening drew roughly 500 spectators, with then-Governor James M. Cox delivering the dedicatory address. Over time, the clubhouse and grounds expanded, including a stately Jacobethan Tudor-style clubhouse opened in 1931 that remains a centerpiece of the property. Ross’s routing, along with contributions from the Olmsted Brothers on landscape and approach design, helped establish Miami Valley as both a cherished private golf venue and a lasting piece of Dayton’s recreational heritage.
Throughout the 20th century, Miami Valley Golf Club earned a prominent place in regional and national golf history. In 1931, it hosted the Western Open, one of the era’s premier tournaments. In 1957, it hosted the PGA Championship, notable as the last time that major was contested in match play before switching to stroke play. Lionel Hebert won that championship over Dow Finsterwald.
The club’s competitive pedigree continued into later decades, including hosting the 1996 Ohio Amateur. Recognizing its historical and architectural significance, the property — including its classic Donald Ross course and historic clubhouse — was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. Today, Miami Valley Golf Club continues as a private, championship-minded course, preserving its rich history while welcoming new generations of golfers.
