Recap

New England Amateur: Elliott Spaulding defends his title at GreatHorse

Defending champion shot 68 to finish at 11-under, holding off final round charges from Caden Piselli and Emil Nielsen

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Past Champions & Results

23 years on record · 2002–2026

2026 Champion

Elliott Spaulding

64-73-68=205

Runner-upEmil Nielsen · 71-69-67=207

2026 Results

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WinnerElliott Spaulding64-73-68=205

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About the tournament

The 97th New England Amateur Championship brings together elite amateurs from six New England states to compete at GreatHorse Golf Club, a Brian Silva-designed par-72 layout featuring over 200 bunkers and dramatic elevation changes. The championship, first contested in 1926, has launched careers of PGA Tour stars including Brad Faxon, Billy Andrade, Tim Petrovic, and J.J. Henry.

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Tournament Facts

FormatStroke Play

CategoryMen

Holes543 rounds

Field144players

Entry fee$250

CutTop 60 and ties after 36 holes

Eligibility

Amateur golfers with active GHIN handicap index ≤ 6.4 at a member club of a New England state golf association

Strategic Insight

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Expected cut line+3 to +5After 36 holes

Strength of field

The field features 144 players including top college and amateur talent from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, with the top 20 finishers from the 2025 championship earning automatic exemptions.

Course expectations

GreatHorse demands precision over power, with its heavily bunkered layout, fast Bent greens, and routing that alternates between flatter holes and dramatic elevation swings testing every facet of players' games.

Weather risk

Mid-July in western Massachusetts typically brings warm, humid conditions with afternoon thunderstorms possible, making morning wave assignments potentially advantageous.

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