The USGA announced that four exemption categories will be added for the U.S. Open Championship, beginning with the 2023 championship at The Los Angeles Country Club’s North Course, June 15-18. One additional exemption will be introduced beginning with the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open, to be contested July 6-9 at Pebble Beach Golf Links.
The four new exemptions for the U.S. Open, to be added in 2023, are as follows:
- 2023 Latin America Amateur Champion (must be an amateur)
- 2023 NCAA Division I men’s individual champion (must be an amateur)
- 2022 Korn Ferry Tour season points leader (using points earned on KFT Regular Season and points earned in KFT Tour Finals)
- The top 5 players in 2022-23 FedExCup standings as of May 22, 2023, not otherwise exempt
In addition, a new exemption category has been added for the U.S. Women’s Open:
- The 2023 NCAA Division I women’s individual champion (must be an amateur)
In 2023, the NCAA Women’s Golf Championship will be held May 19-24 at Grayhawk Golf Club, in Scottsdale, Ariz. One week later, Grayhawk will also host the NCAA Men’s Golf Championship from May 26-31.
“The USGA is pleased to offer these exemptions for both the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open,” said USGA Chief Championships Officer John Bodenhamer. “These categories provide another avenue for ensuring the presence of those players who are playing their best leading into both national championships.”