Erie County Amateur Championship

Past Champions & Results

6 years on record · 2018–2025

Defending Champion

Kristopher Boyes

-8 (130)

Runner-upJacob Dantonio · lost by 4 strokes

Cut lineNo cut

2025 Results

WinnerBoyes, Kristopher69-61 (130)

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About the tournament

The Erie County Amateur Championship is a 36-hole stroke play event featuring multiple divisions including open men, open women, junior boys, junior girls, and senior men. Open to golfers from seven Western New York counties and BDGA members from the Niagara Peninsula of Canada, the championship returns to Elma Meadows Golf Club, a demanding 6,700-yard par 70 layout known for its elevated terrain and long par 4s.

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Tournament Facts

FormatStroke Play

DivisionsOpenMixed · Junior · Men · Senior · Women

Holes362 rounds

CutNo cut

Eligibility

Open to all golfers from seven Western New York counties and BDGA members from the Niagara Peninsula of Canada; divisions for open men, open women, junior boys, junior girls, and senior men

How to enter

Association membershipMust be a member of USGA (BDGA Member Club)
HandicapActive USGA Handicap Index (GHIN) required to enter
ResidencyOpen to residents of NY

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Strategic Insight

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Expected cut lineNo cutAfter 36 holes

Strength of field

The championship attracts Western New York's top amateurs across multiple age groups, with the 2025 field producing a competitive leaderboard where four players finished at -4 or better.

Course expectations

Elma Meadows' elevated terrain along Buffalo Creek and signature long par 4s—culminating in the 495-yard finishing hole from the championship tee—will test length and accuracy, rewarding controlled iron play into scoring position.

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Country Club of Buffalo • Williamsville, NY

Oct 5 — 7, 2026Mid-Am • Men

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