Main Line Health named official healthcare provider for the 2026 US Amateur Championship
BRYN MAWR, Pa. — When world-class sporting events come to the Philadelphia region, they turn to Main Line Health. The System has been named the official healthcare provider for the 2026 U.S. Amateur Championship, one of the most prestigious amateur golf tournaments in the world.
The 126th U.S. Amateur Championship, conducted by the United States Golf Association (USGA), will be held Aug. 10–16, 2026, at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, with stroke-play rounds also taking place at Philadelphia Country Club. The championship features many of the world's top amateur golfers competing for one of the most prestigious titles in the sport.
As the championship's official healthcare provider, Main Line Health will deliver comprehensive on-site medical coverage throughout tournament week. Physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers and other clinical professionals will staff medical locations across the championship grounds to provide care for players, caddies, volunteers, spectators, staff and USGA personnel.
"We're proud the USGA selected Main Line Health as its official healthcare provider for the U.S. Amateur Championship. Every day, our teams deliver high-quality, comprehensive care to the communities we serve, both in our facilities and wherever our expertise is needed. We're honored to bring that same trusted care to one of the game's most prestigious events," said Ed Jimenez, President and CEO of Main Line Health.
"The U.S. Amateur Championship brings together exceptional athletes, dedicated volunteers and thousands of fans from across the country," said Chris Mills, Director of the U.S. Amateur. "We're pleased to have Main Line Health serving as the championship's official healthcare provider and appreciate its commitment to delivering outstanding medical care throughout the week."
Main Line Health has a long history of supporting the health and well-being of the communities it serves, including providing medical coverage for major sporting events across the region. The health system's experienced clinicians are equipped to respond to a wide range of medical needs, helping ensure a safe championship experience for all participants and attendees.
The U.S. Amateur is the USGA's premier amateur championship and has served as a proving ground for many of golf's greatest champions. The 2026 championship marks the sixth time Merion Golf Club has hosted the event and the first since 2005.
For more information about the 2026 U.S. Amateur Championship, visit the USGA website.
About Main Line Health
Main Line Health® is a not-for-profit health system serving the greater Philadelphia region. The System comprises five hospitals, seven health centers, more than 160 outpatient and physician practice locations, over 14,500 employees and more than 2,200 employed and independent physicians and advanced practice providers.
Founded in 1985, Main Line Health includes four of the region’s most respected acute care hospitals — Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital — as well as Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, one of the nation’s premier facilities for rehabilitative medicine. The System also includes Mirmont Treatment Center, which provides treatment and support for substance use disorders; Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice; Main Line HealthCare, its employed multispecialty physician network; Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, a leading biomedical research organization; and Main Line Health Centers offering primary and specialty care, lab, radiology and other outpatient services in Broomall, Collegeville, Concordville, Devon, Exton, King of Prussia and Newtown Square.
Main Line Health brings together physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, researchers and other healthcare professionals across a broad network of inpatient, outpatient, home-based and community-based services. Through this integrated approach, the System delivers high-quality, comprehensive care across the continuum — from primary care and preventive services to complex specialty, surgical, trauma, emergency, rehabilitative, behavioral health, home care and hospice services — with a focus on making care accessible in the communities where people live and work.
Main Line Health also collaborates with leading clinical partners to expand access to specialized care. Through its affiliation with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, pediatric care is provided at select Main Line Health locations, including neonatal intensive care units at its acute care hospitals and Bryn Mawr Hospital’s Inpatient Pediatric Unit and Emergency Department. Jefferson Health neurosurgeons and neurointerventionalists also provide 24/7 specialized care, including neurointervention and lifesaving stroke care.
Contact
Phil Ellingsworth Jr.Associate Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs
Office: 484.580.1182
EllingsworthPh@mlhs.org