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Emmerich Routs Georgantas 8 & 6 to Win 118th Massachusetts Amateur

Aidan Emmerich never trailed, closing out first-time finalist Zac Georgantas 8 & 6 at Winchester for his first Massachusetts Amateur title.

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Past Champions & Results

11 years on record · 2016–2026

2026 Champion

Aidan Emmerich

Runner-upZac Georgantas

2026 Results

WinnerAidan Emmerich

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About the tournament

The 118th Massachusetts Amateur Championship returns to Winchester Country Club for the first time since 2002. The tournament begins with 36 holes of stroke play to determine 32 qualifiers, who then compete in match play through a single-elimination bracket culminating in a 36-hole final on Friday.

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Tournament Facts

FormatStroke Play

CategoryMen

Holes362 rounds

Field144players

Entry fee$175

CutTop 32 and ties after 36 holes advance to match play

Eligibility

Mass Golf members; Handicap Index ≤ 3.6 at registration; 5 posted rounds at any Mass Golf member club within 12 months of entry close

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Expected cut lineTop 32 and ties after 36 holesAfter 36 holes

Strength of field

The field features defending champion Ryan Downes, 2024 winner Matt Naumec, runner-up Patrick Kilcoyne, and 2024 semifinalist Aidan Emmerich, plus a deep roster of Mass Golf's top-ranked amateurs and collegiate standouts.

Course expectations

Winchester Country Club will play at approximately 6,886 yards, par 71, testing players with firm greens, false fronts, and demanding approach shots on a classic New England hillside layout.

Weather risk

Summer heat and afternoon thunderstorms are typical for early July in Massachusetts, with play occasionally subject to weather delays.

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