Memorial Amateur Championship

Schedule

CourseAncil Hoffman GcLocationCarmichael, CADatesMay 23 — 25, 2026CategoryMen

Past Champions & Results

19 years on record · 2008–2026

2026 Champion

Michael Perchak

68-66-71=205

Runner-upZachary Matzke · 71-67-70=208

Cut line+6

2026 Results

WinnerMichael Perchak68-66-71=205

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About the tournament

The Memorial Amateur Championship, held each Memorial Day Weekend at Ancil Hoffman Golf Course in Carmichael, California, is one of the premier independent amateur events in the U.S. Founded by Vietnam veteran John Rochelle, the 54-hole stroke play tournament with a 36-hole cut has launched the careers of PGA Tour players including Cameron Champ, John Catlin, and Derek Ernst. In 2026, the tournament enters its 29th year and debuts an elite Women's Division alongside the men's championship.

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Tournament Facts

FormatStroke Play

CategoryMen

Holes543 rounds

Field84players

Entry fee$315

Cut36-hole cut

Eligibility

Primarily exempt/invitation-based. Qualified players may enter before the deadline if spots remain. Entries subject to Tournament Director approval and conduct standards.

Strategic Insight

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Expected cut line+4 to +6After 36 holes

Strength of field

The Memorial Amateur consistently attracts a national field of top-tier players including college standouts, mid-amateurs, and future professionals. Recent champions include Colorado's Brandon Knight (ranked No. 380 in Golfweek/AmateurGolf.com U.S. Rankings) and St. Mary's College's Aidan Lee, with the event serving as a proving ground for aspiring tour players.

Course expectations

Ancil Hoffman Golf Course demands strategic play with tree-lined fairways where accuracy is paramount, particularly on holes like the narrow 600-yard par-5 16th. The layout emphasizes short game supremacy and scrambling ability, with the par-3 18th featuring treacherous putts due to gravity and course conditions.

Weather risk

Final-round wind is a consistent challenge at Ancil Hoffman on Memorial Day, creating pressure and affecting scoring conditions.

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