Tennessee Amateur Championship

CourseMemphis Country ClubLocationMemphis, TNDatesJun 23 — 26, 2026CategoryMen

Recap

Tennessee State Amateur: Denman is first person to three-peat in over 80 years

The 34-year-old from Murfreesboro turned what was expected to be a dramatic final-round duel into a dominant march to history

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Past Champions & Results

9 years on record · 2018–2026

2026 Champion

Payne Denman

66-67-70-68

Runner-upWinburne Hughes · 70-71-66-73

2026 Results

WinnerPayne Denman66-67-70-68

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About the tournament

Applications are open to amateurs who possess an active USGA/GHIN Handicap Index of 8.0 or less from a TGA member club or course. An 18-hole stroke play qualifier is required for those who do not meet the exemption criteria. Format consists of 72 holes of stroke play with a cut to the low 60 and ties after the second round.

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Tournament Facts

FormatStroke Play

CategoryMen

Holes543 rounds

How to enter

Players must have an active USGA Handicap Index from a TGA member club or course. Registration opens through the TGA website at tngolf.org/competitions, typically managed via Golf Genius or BlueGolf platforms.

Association membershipMust be a member of Tennessee Golf Association

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