Anchorage Open

Event Details

Date: Sunday, 23 August 2026

End Date: Monday, 24 August 2026

Format: Individual

Scoring: Strokeplay

Category: Open

Handicap Limit: 28.0


The Anchorage Open is a 36-hole gross and net stroke play event held over two days at Anchorage Golf Course. Divisions are available for Women's, Women's Senior (60+), Men's, Men's Senior (60+), and Men's Super Senior (70+). The overall champion in each division is determined by the lowest two-day gross score. Fields are flighted based on the USGA Handicap Index (most current revision). Players with a GHIN Handicap Index of 5.0 or below are placed in the Championship Flight; players with a GHIN Handicap Index of 5.1–10.0 may request placement in the Championship Flight at the time of registration. Golfers without a GHIN Handicap will be flighted after Round 1 based on score. Juniors are encouraged to participate and will be flighted based on their handicap. Final flights are determined by the number of players and their respective handicaps prior to play.


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Venue

Anchorage Golf Course

Anchorage, AK, United States

Anchorage Golf Course is a public championship course located on a hillside overlooking Anchorage, Alaska, offering breathtaking views of Cook Inlet, three mountain ranges, and Denali on clear days. The 18-hole layout stretches 6,600 yards with rolling, tree-lined fairways and well-guarded, undulating greens. The course provides a challenging yet scenic golfing experience suitable for all skill levels. Wildlife viewing opportunities are common, including moose, fox, waterfowl, and occasional bears. During summer months, extended daylight allows play from as early as 5am to after midnight. The course accommodates large group outings of up to 144 golfers with various format options including scrambles and modified shotgun starts. Anchorage Golf Course has been recognized as a premier wedding and event venue in Alaska, offering natural mountain backdrops and facilities for receptions and gatherings of up to 300 people.