In a major win for Italian golf, Golf Club Ambrosiano in Milan has officially been selected as the sole European qualifying venue for the prestigious 2025 U.S. Women’s Open, set to take place at Erin Hills, Wisconsin, from May 29 to June 1, 2025.
This marks a significant moment for the club, elevating its status as a premier European golf destination and providing the continent’s top female players a direct pathway to one of the sport’s most coveted championships.
European Qualifier Set for April 29, 2025
The European Qualifier will unfold on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, offering a fierce competition for a limited number of spots in the U.S. Women’s Open field. Entries will open at 9:00 a.m. on February 12, 2025, and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring that only the most prepared and ambitious players make the cut.
For Milan and Italian golf, this selection is more than just a logistical announcement—it’s a statement of recognition from the international golf community.
Golf Club Ambrosiano Takes Center Stage
Golf Club Ambrosiano Director Davide Santagostino expressed his excitement, emphasizing what this honor means for both the club and European golf as a whole.
“We are extremely proud and satisfied to host this important event. It is a recognition of the excellence of our golf course and of our club, which has been chosen to play an event of great international importance. We look forward to welcoming the best women’s golfers in Europe.”
As one of Italy’s finest courses, Golf Club Ambrosiano is now firmly positioned on the global golf map, offering a challenging, world-class venue for players looking to secure their place at the U.S. Women’s Open.
A Game-Changer for European Women’s Golf
This development provides a huge opportunity for European female golfers, who now have a streamlined path to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open without needing to travel to the U.S. for preliminary rounds. For many, this could be the chance of a lifetime to compete at one of golf’s most prestigious stages.
The Governing Bodies and the Rules of Golf
The Rules of Golf, which will govern this qualifier, are jointly overseen by The R&A (Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews) and the United States Golf Association (USGA). While the USGA manages golf regulations in the U.S. and Mexico, the R&A is responsible for the rest of the world, including Europe.
In Italy, the Italian Golf Federation (Federgolf) is the official body ensuring that R&A rules are applied correctly, overseeing compliance, and managing sporting justice in national and international competitions.
What’s Next?
With the April 29, 2025, qualifier set to bring Europe’s top talent to Milan, anticipation is already building. Golf Club Ambrosiano is gearing up to host a fiercely competitive field, and for European players, this marks a golden chance to earn a spot in the second-oldest major in women’s golf history.
The road to Erin Hills 2025 begins in Milan. Will Europe’s rising stars seize their moment?