USGA Announces Iconic American Clubs to Host Major Amateur Events

National Golf Links of America, Cypress Point Club, and Seminole Golf Club to host future Curtis Cup and Walker Cup Matches

Mar. 3, 2026 at 4:54pm

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The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that several of golf's most historic venues will host future Curtis Cup and Walker Cup Matches. National Golf Links of America, Cypress Point Club, and Seminole Golf Club are set to welcome these prestigious amateur events in the coming decades.

Why it matters

The Curtis Cup and Walker Cup are two of the most prestigious amateur golf competitions, showcasing the top talent in the sport. Hosting these events at iconic American clubs like National Golf Links, Cypress Point, and Seminole underscores the USGA's commitment to honoring golf's history while inspiring its future.

The details

National Golf Links of America in New York will host the 2040 Walker Cup, Cypress Point Club in California will host the 2042 Curtis Cup and 2048 Walker Cup, and Seminole Golf Club in Florida will host the 2046 Curtis Cup and 2052 Walker Cup. These courses were designed by renowned architects like C.B. Macdonald, Alister MacKenzie, and Donald Ross, and have hosted major events in the past.

  • National Golf Links of America will host the 2040 Walker Cup.
  • Cypress Point Club will host the 2042 Curtis Cup and 2048 Walker Cup.
  • Seminole Golf Club will host the 2046 Curtis Cup and 2052 Walker Cup.

The players

National Golf Links of America

A historic golf course in Southampton, New York, designed by C.B. Macdonald and opened in 1909. It was the home club of George Herbert Walker, USGA president in 1920 when the Walker Cup was conceived.

Cypress Point Club

A renowned golf course in Pebble Beach, California, designed by Alister MacKenzie and Robert Hunter, and opened for play in 1929. It most recently hosted the 50th Walker Cup in 2021.

Seminole Golf Club

A classic Donald Ross-designed course in Juno Beach, Florida, that opened in 1929. It has hosted the Walker Cup in the past, including the 46th edition in 2021.

John Bodenhamer

USGA chief championships officer.

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What they’re saying

“The Curtis Cup and Walker Cup represent the very best of amateur golf, and these host sites emphasize our commitment to honoring the game's history while inspiring its future.”

— John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer

The takeaway

By selecting historic American golf clubs like National Golf Links, Cypress Point, and Seminole to host future Curtis Cup and Walker Cup Matches, the USGA is ensuring that these prestigious amateur events will continue to be played on some of the most iconic and revered courses in the sport, preserving golf's rich heritage while also inspiring the next generation of players.