Local Sports Journal

Muskegon Country Club is hosting another big golf tournament next Monday.

The U.S. Amateur qualifier, a 36-hole event, will be played at Muskegon Country Club and the top two players will advance to the national tournament.

The nationals are scheduled for Aug. 13-19 at Cherry Hills Country Club in Colorado.

Players must have a USGA handicap of 2.4 or lower to qualify for the tournament. More than 50 golfers are expected to compete for the two spots at nationals.

The morning round is set for 8:30 a.m. and the afternoon round begins at 1:30 p.m.