Prohibited Items at USGA Championships

Please read the specific list for the Championship you are attending for additional information on prohibited items.

U.S. Open | U.S. Women's Open | U.S. Amateur | U.S. Senior Open | U.S. Senior Women's Open

U.S. Open & U.S. Senior Open

To expedite admission into the Championship, it is recommended that all prohibited items are safely stowed prior to arriving at the Championship. Please be sure to read the following list of prohibited items carefully:

No Weapons (regardless of permit, including but not limited to firearms or knives)
No Explosives and/or Fireworks of any kind
No Tablets and/or Computers (mobile devices smaller than 7" are permitted, subject to mobile device policy)
No Drones
No Selfie Sticks or Handheld Camera Stabilizers
No Cameras (point and shoot, film, or DSLR) or Video Cameras (other than Monday through Wednesday for personal use only)
No Noise-Producing Devices (including radios, TV’s, or portable speakers)
No Backpacks, Briefcases, Purses and/or Bags larger than 6" W x 6" H x 6" D in their natural state
- NOTE: Transparent/clear plastic hand and shoulder bags no larger than 12" W x 12" H x 6" D are permitted.
No Signs, Posters, Banners and/or other Sports Paraphernalia or Memorabilia
No Food and/or Beverages except for medical or infant needs
Water Bottles (32-ounce size or less, no glass) are permitted provided they are empty upon arrival
No Glass and/or Coolers except for medical or infant needs
- NOTE: Aerosol Cans, Spray Bottles, and/or Personal-care items (3.4 ounces or less) are permitted.
No Pets or Emotional Support Animals (only trained service dogs as defined by the ADA)
No Lounge Chairs and/or Oversized Chairs
No Ladders and/or Step Stools or other similar items
No Bicycles, Segways, Scooters, or other personal transportation devices allowed inside Championship admission gates (other than used for individuals with mobility disabilities)
No other items or actions deemed unlawful, dangerous or disruptive by the USGA and/or Championship Security or Safety Personnel, in their sole discretion

The USGA reserves the right to amend the List of Prohibited Items at any time to provide a safe and secure Championship.

U.S. Women's Open & U.S. Senior Women's Open

No Weapons (regardless of permit, including but not limited to firearms or knives)
No Explosives and/or Fireworks of any kind
No Tablets and/or Computers (mobile devices smaller than 7" are permitted, subject to mobile device policy)
No Drones
No Selfie Sticks or Handheld Camera Stabilizers
No Cameras (point and shoot, film, or DSLR) or Video Cameras (other than Monday through Wednesday for personal use only)
No Noise-Producing Devices (including radios, TV’s, or portable speakers)
No Backpacks, Briefcases, Purses and/or Bags larger than 6" W x 6" H x 6" D in their natural state
- NOTE: Transparent/clear plastic hand and shoulder bags no larger than 12" W x 12" H x 6" D are permitted.
No Signs, Posters, Banners
No Food and/or Beverages except for medical or infant needs
Water Bottles (32-ounce size or less, no glass) are permitted provided they are empty upon arrival
No Glass and/or Coolers except for medical or infant needs
- NOTE: Aerosol Cans, Spray Bottles, and/or Personal-care items (3.4 ounces or less) are permitted.
No Pets or Emotional Support Animals (only trained service dogs as defined by the ADA)
No Lounge Chairs and/or Oversized Chairs
No Ladders and/or Step Stools or other similar items
No Bicycles, Segways, Scooters, or other personal transportation devices allowed inside Championship admission gates (other than used for individuals with mobility disabilities)
No other items or actions deemed unlawful, dangerous or disruptive by the USGA and/or Championship Security or Safety Personnel, in their sole discretion

The USGA reserves the right to amend the List of Prohibited Items at any time to provide a safe and secure Championship.

U.S. Amateur

No Weapons (regardless of permit, including but not limited to firearms or knives)
No Explosives and/or Fireworks of any kind
No Tablets and/or Computers (mobile devices smaller than 7" are permitted, subject to mobile device policy)
No Drones
No Selfie Sticks or Handheld Camera Stabilizers
No Cameras (point and shoot, film, or DSLR) or Video Cameras (other than during Practice Rounds for personal use only)
No Noise-Producing Devices (including radios, TV’s, or portable speakers)
No Backpacks, Briefcases, Purses and/or Bags larger than 6" W x 6" H x 6" D in their natural state
- NOTE: Transparent/clear plastic hand and shoulder bags no larger than 12" W x 12" H x 6" D are permitted.
No Signs, Posters, Banners and/or other Sports Paraphernalia or Memorabilia
No Food and/or Beverages except for medical or infant needs
Water Bottles (32-ounce size or less, no glass) are permitted provided they are empty upon arrival
No Glass and/or Coolers except for medical or infant needs
- NOTE: Aerosol Cans, Spray Bottles, and/or Personal-care items (3.4 ounces or less) are permitted.
No Pets or Emotional Support Animals (only trained service dogs as defined by the ADA)
No Lounge Chairs and/or Oversized Chairs
No Ladders and/or Step Stools or other similar items
No Bicycles, Segways, Scooters, or other personal transportation devices allowed inside Championship admission gates (other than used for individuals with mobility disabilities)
No other items or actions deemed unlawful, dangerous or disruptive by the USGA and/or Championship Security or Safety Personnel, in their sole discretion

The USGA reserves the right to amend the List of Prohibited Items at any time to provide a safe and secure Championship.