Country Club of Charleston • Charleston, SC
This championship has been dominated by consistent ball-strikers in recent years, with champions like Garrett Risner (2023-24) and Josh Martin (2018-19) successfully defending their titles in the stroke play era.
2026: B.J. Boyce won
Royal St. Cloud Golf Links • Saint Cloud, FL
Knollwood Club • Lake Forest, IL
The Western Amateur converts 80.9% of its all-time field to the professional ranks—4.4× the amateur baseline—making it the premier proving ground for identifying future pros among the world's best amateurs.
Last year: Jay Leng • Expected cut Low 44 and ties after 36 holes;
Magnolia Grove Golf Club - Crossings Course • Mobile, AL
North Shore Country Club • Glenview, IL
Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course • Chicago, IL
2025: R. Steele won at -7
Lincoln Greens Golf Course • Springfield, IL
Lincoln Greens Golf Course • Springfield, IL
Glen Flora Country Club • Waukegan, IL
Kankakee Country Club • Kankakee, IL
Balmoral Woods Golf Club • Crete, IL
Pfau Course at Indiana University • Bloomington, IN
Last year: Tommy Kuhl won at 72-69-77=218
Wedgewood Golf Course • Plainfield, IL
Crystal Lake Golf & Country Club • Hampton, GA
Kishwaukee Country Club • DeKalb, IL
Jackson Park Golf Club • Chicago, IL
Jackson Park's par-70 layout emphasizes accuracy over distance, with mature hardwood trees narrowing fairways on 13 holes and demanding precise iron play to well-protected greens.
Prairie Vista Golf Course • Bloomington, IL
Columbus Park Golf Course • Chicago, IL
Crestwicke Country Club • Bloomington, IL
This premier state championship has crowned 46 different stroke-play champions since 1963, including several current and former PGA Tour members, cementing its status as Illinois' most prestigious amateur event.
2026: Charlie Kulwin won (72-73-68-69 (282))
Red Tail Run Golf Club • Decatur, IL
