The 126th U.S. Amateur will be played August 10-16, 2026, at Merion Golf Club, Ardmore, PA., marking it the 21st USGA championship held there. Bob Jones completed the Grand Slam in 1930 at Merion Golf Club when he claimed his fifth U.S. Amateur title. The image of the Hole 17, Par 3, like all holes on the east course, uses a red wicker basket instead of a traditional flagstick – a tradition dating back to the course's early history. (Copyright USGA/Fred Vuich)