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Mid-Amateur Golf Tournaments

Mid-amateur golf is the post-college amateur game — events restricted to players 25 and older, built for competitors balancing golf with careers. The calendar runs from state mid-ams through the invitational circuit (Crump Cup, Coleman, Azalea) to the U.S. Mid-Amateur. This page tracks every upcoming mid-am tournament we cover.

118 upcoming events25+ age eligibilityMid-Amateur Rankings →

May 2026

1 event

July 2026

1 event

August 2026

28 events
Jefferson City Country Club — Jefferson City CC Memorial
JCCC Memorial Tournament

Jefferson City CC Memorial

Jefferson City Country Club • Jefferson City, MO

Aug 29 — 31, 202654 holes156 player fieldMid-Amateur + Men • Men • Mid-Am

Kevin Kring captured the 2025 Mid-Am title at 7-under, holding off three-time champion Adam Pfeiffer by three strokes, while Brad Carpenter's tournament-low 67 in the final round vaulted him into a tie for third.

Last year: Kevin Kring won at -7 (137) • Expected cut Top 20 and ties after 36 holes (

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Dayton Country Club — Miami Valley Senior Metropolitan and Mid-Amateur Championships
Miami Valley Senior & Mid-Amateur

Miami Valley Senior Metropolitan and Mid-Amateur Championships

Dayton Country Club • Dayton, OH

Aug 31 — Sep 1, 202636 holesSenior + Mid-Am • Men • Mid-Am • Senior

This dual championship rewards both consistency and experience, with past editions seeing dramatic comebacks and age-defying performances—including octogenarians shooting sub-par rounds.

Last year: Josh Elliott (Mid-Am) & John Fryman (Senior) • Expected cut No cut

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September 2026

38 events
AstroFL
Palm Beach Classic

Palm Beach County Kepler Classic

Astro • Port Saint Lucie, FL

Sep 2, 202618 holes52 player fieldSenior + Mid-Am • Men • Mid-Am • Senior • Super Senior

The Ryder Course's rolling hills, majestic pines, and challenging water hazards present a Carolina-style test that rewards ball-striking and course management over pure distance.

Last year: Greg Etimos (Mid-Am); Pete Williams (Senior) won at -3 (69) Etimos; -3 (69) Williams • Expected cut No cut (18 holes)

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October 2026

29 events
Talking Rock Golf Club — Arizona Northern Amateur Championship
Open
Northern Arizona Amateur

Arizona Northern Amateur Championship

Talking Rock Golf Club • Prescott, AZ

Oct 4 — 5, 202636 holes84 player field$325 entryMen • Mid-Am • Senior • Super Senior

With separate divisions for Open, Senior, and Legend players, this event blends top-tier competition with accessible flighted play, ensuring competitive balance while rewarding players who can manage Talking Rock's generous landing areas and well-defended greens.

Last year: Nate Jetter won at -3 (141) • Expected cut No cut

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Discovery Bay Golf Club
Hong Kong Open Amateur

Hong Kong Open Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championship

Discovery Bay Golf Club • Discovery Bay,

Oct 6 — 9, 202672 holesMid-Am • Men

Wang Ngai Shen's 2025 victory by one stroke over Joonho Kim demonstrated that precision through all four rounds is essential, as the low-40 cut after 54 holes ensures only the most consistent players advance to the final day.

Last year: Wang Ngai Shen won at 286 (70-66-73-77) • Expected cut The 40 lowest scores over these

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November 2026

3 events

Mid-Amateur FAQ

What is a mid-amateur golfer?

A mid-amateur (or "mid-am") is an amateur golfer 25 or older. The category exists so post-college amateurs can compete against their peers rather than college players who practice full-time. The USGA uses 25+ for the U.S. Mid-Amateur and U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur.

How do I qualify for the U.S. Mid-Amateur?

Entrants must be amateurs 25 or older with a Handicap Index of 3.4 or lower. Most of the field comes through 18-hole qualifying rounds held around the country in late summer; exemptions cover past champions, recent USGA championship performers, and top-ranked mid-ams.

What handicap do you need for mid-amateur tournaments?

Elite mid-ams like the U.S. Mid-Amateur require a 3.4 Handicap Index or better, and top invitationals are effectively scratch fields. State mid-amateurs commonly accept mid-single-digit handicaps, and some regional mid-am events flight the field so higher handicaps can compete.

Can mid-amateurs play in regular amateur tournaments?

Yes. Mid-am is an age floor, not a ceiling — a 30-year-old can enter any open amateur championship, including the U.S. Amateur. Mid-am events simply exclude players under 25.