The Access Challenge is an exclusive amateur tournament series played across some of the world's most prestigious golf courses. Each qualifier gives players the opportunity to compete in a 2-person team format, with Low Net and Low Gross teams earning an invitation to the National Finals at Troon North Golf Club in Arizona on December 12, 2026, along with a $250 Callaway Gift Card courtesy of our presenting partner, Callaway. At the National Finals, the Low Net and Low Gross champion teams will earn an Am-Am Division entry into the 2027 Troon Invitational at Pebble Beach.
Compete at a course near you and earn your place in the Access Championship.
Qualifier Schedule
Sterling Grove Qualifier
Date: June 7, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM Shotgun Start
Format: 2-Person Best Ball
Pricing:
Public: $125 per player
Access Premium: $115 per player
Indian Wells Qualifier
Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM Shotgun Start
Format: 2-Person Best Ball
Pricing:
Public: $187.50 per player
Access Premium: $177.50 per player
La Cantera Resort & Spa Qualifier
Date: June 22, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM Shotgun Start
Format: 2-Person Best Ball
Pricing:
Public: $149 + tax
Access Premium: $139 + tax
Kierland Golf Club Qualifier
Date: July 19, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM Tee Times
Format: 2-Person Best Ball
Pricing:
Public: $150
Access Premium: $140
Yocha Dehe Golf Club Qualifier
Date: July 20, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM Shotgun Start
Format: 2-Person Best Ball
Pricing:
Public: $300 per team
Access Premium: $280 per team
Lookout Mountain Golf Club Qualifier
Date: August 9, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM Tee Times
Format: 2-Person Best Ball
Pricing:
Public: $120 + tax
Access Premium: $115 + tax
Bayonet Black Horse (Black Horse Course) Qualifier
Date: August 16, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM Shotgun Start
Format: 2-Person Best Ball
Pricing:
Public: $155
Access Premium: $145
World Golf Village (King & Bear) Qualifier
Date: August 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM Shotgun Start
Format: 2-Person Best Ball
Pricing:
Public: $150
Access Premium: $140
Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club Qualifier
Date: August 23, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM Shotgun Start
Format: 2-Person Best Ball
Pricing:
Public: $119
Access Premium: $109
How It Works
Register for any qualifier location
Compete in a 2-person best ball format
Low Net and Low Gross teams advance
Low Net and Low Gross teams earn a Finals invitation and a $250 Callaway Gift Card
Partners
Proudly supported by:
Callaway
Ahead
Ship Sticks
Nestle
Qualifier Team Entry Fee Includes
18 holes with cart
Practice balls prior to play
Callaway tee gift
Official AHEAD Troon hat
Live scoring powered by Golf Genius
Yardage guide, divot repair tool, bag tag (where available)
On-course contests (longest drive, putt & closest to the pin)
Additional Information
Teams can be comprised of two men, two women, or one man/one woman
Teams may enter multiple Regional Qualifier events to try to qualify for the Finals
If a participant plays in a regional qualifier and wins 1st place (gross or net), thus resulting in an invitation to the Access Challenge Finals, then that player is no longer eligible to play in another qualifier with the same or new partner.
Men will play approximate yardage of 6,500 – 6,800 yards
Women will play approximate yardage of 5,100 – 5,400 yards
Please note that The Access Challenge is for amateurs only. All PGA Members and PGA Associates, LPGA members or other golf professionals are not eligible to participate.
Troon Associates are not eligible to play.
Prizing
Qualifier Winners
Automatic entry into the Access National Finals at Troon North Golf Club
$250 Callaway Gift Card for each Low Net and Low Gross winning team
National Finals Grand Prize
Am-Am Division entry into the 2027 Troon Invitational at Pebble Beach
Four rounds of golf
Five-night stay at The Inn at Spanish Bay
Premium gifting and tournament prizing valued at more than $1,000
Airfare not included