About the tournament

The Rice Planters Amateur has been a premier proving ground for rising stars since 1973, founded by Dick Horne after his visit to Niagara Falls' Porter Cup. Former champions include Brooks Koepka, Stewart Cink, Tom Lehman, and Hal Sutton—winners of 12 major championships and over 160 PGA Tour titles. This 54-hole invitational at Snee Farm draws an international field of approximately 80-90 elite amateurs competing for one of the top honors in southeastern amateur golf.

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Tournament Facts

FormatStroke Play

CategoryMen

Holes543 rounds

Field90players

Entry fee$475

CutNo cut

Eligibility

By invitation only; top 20 finishers from prior year receive automatic exemption; 5 additional spots available through qualifier

Strategic Insight

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Expected cut lineNo cutAfter 36 holes

Strength of field

Expect the 2026 field to feature top Division I talent from programs like Auburn, Georgia, Wofford, Ohio State, and Vanderbilt, along with international competitors who have turned this into a global stage.

Course expectations

George Cobb's 6,795-yard par-72 layout at Snee Farm demands precision over power; tight tree-lined fairways and subtly contoured greens reward ball-strikers who can shape shots both ways off the tee and dial in approach distances.

Weather risk

Late June in coastal South Carolina brings heat, humidity, and the possibility of afternoon thunderstorms that can suspend play.

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Organizer contact

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Past Champions & Results

19 years on record · 2007–2025

2025 Champion

Charles Warren

68-64-69=201

Runner-upConnor Doyal · 71-63-68=202

2025 Results

WinnerCharles Warren68-64-69=201

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