Southern Amateur
Southern Amateur Championship
Country Club of North Carolina • Pinehurst, NC
Jul 7 — 10, 2027Men
Southern Junior
FinalMajorOpenStroke Play
Southern Junior Amateur Championship
- Status
- Champion: Tyler Watts
- Dates
- Jun 17 — 19, 2026
- Location
- Athens, GA
- Format
- Stroke Play
- Division
- Junior • Men
Recap
First time for India: Neil Jolly wins rain-shortened Southern Junior
The 16-year-old opened with a 9-under 62 and by the time a chaotic few days was over, he was declared the winner
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Past Champions & Results
9 years on record · 2018–20262026 Results
WinnerTyler Watts72-65-70
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About the tournament
54 hole stroke play event. The field is typically limited to 156 entries, with a 13-14 and a 15-18 age group. Entries are open to male, amateur golfers who have a current USGA Handicap Index of 12.4 or less, and who are not members of a college golf team.
Tournament Facts
FormatStroke Play
DivisionsJuniorMen
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