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The U.S. Women’s Open Trophy-photo courtesy of USGA.

THE ROAD TO ERIN HILLS IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!

Erin Hills will host the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open, the clubs fifth USGA Championship.

The U.S. Women’s Open will be the 80th and will be played from May 29th-through June 1st.

So the USGA has announced the list of the 23 qualifying sites in the United States. But there will be three additional sites one each in Canada, Japan and Italy.

So the qualifying is now open for registration and the 36-holle rounds to qualify will be held from April 15, and May 13.

The Schaumburg Golf Club at 401 North Roselle Road, has three simulators open daily. But the pro shop is starting receive items for this summers golf season, Titleist Golf Balls, new hats, and towels. Chandlers Chophouse is open for food and beverage. So book a simulator time at Schaumburggolf.com or call (847)-885-9000.

“The collaboration between Allied Golf Association in the United States, International Federations and Tours is significant in the qualifying process and provides thousands of professional and amateur golfers, an opportunity to earn a place in the U.S. Women’s Open field, said USGA Chief Championships Officer John Bodenhamer. “So we know that Erin Hills, the surrounding community and the State of Wisconsin have been ardent supporters of championship golf and will once again create an outstanding atmosphere for the world’s greatest players.”

Druid Hills Golf Club in Atlanta GA., and Sugar Mill Country Club in New Smyma Beach Florida, lead the way, as each club is hosting a qualifier for the seventh time. 17 different states are hosting qualifiers.

The United States Golf Association see USGA.org.

In 2024 the USGA accepted 1,897 entries for the championship, second only to 2023 when the entry count was 2,107 for Pebble Beach.

Erin Hills will become the 16th club have hosted both the U.S. Open, and the U.S. Women’s Open.

But while there will be no qualifiers in the state of Wisconsin, the will be two qualifiers in the State of Illinois. The first is on Monday April 28th in downstate Belleville, at the St. Clair Country Club. But the second qualifier is on Monday May 12th at the Elgin Country Club.

Welcome to the Elgin Country Club-home of the May 12th U.S. Women’s Qualifier.

Defending champion Yuka Saso won her first U.S. Women’s Open in 2021 at the Olympic Club in San Francisco.

But in 2024 she won her second championship at Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania.

Birdie Kim (2005) was the last U.S. Women’s Open champion, who advanced through the qualifier that year.

This will be the 18th USGA Championship contested in Wisconsin, and the third U.S. Women’s Open. So for a full list of qualifier sites please visit USGA.org.