USGA announces 23 U.S. Women's Open qualifying sites

Pebble Beach will host its first U.S. Women's Open this July, and here is where major hopefuls can attempt to qualify.

The USGA announced Tuesday the 23 sites for their 36-hole qualifiers. The qualifiers will take place between May 9 and June 7 across 17 U.S. states, Canada, Japan and Belgium.

Entry applications open Feb. 15 and close May 3 at 5 p.m. ET. To be eligible, a player must have a handicap index not exceeding 2.4 or be a professional.

“The USGA is excited to bring the U.S. Women’s Open and the world’s greatest female players to Pebble Beach Golf Links, one of America’s iconic and treasured courses,” said John Bodenhamer, the USGA's chief championships officer. “The qualifying process…