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.
Rice Planters Amateur
Rice Planters Amateur Championship
Past Champions & Results
20 years on record · 2007–20262026 Results
WinnerGavin Clutts69-69-67=205
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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.
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
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