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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.

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October 2026

26 events
Sankaty Head Golf Club — Nantucket Invitational Four-Ball
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Nantucket Invitational Four-Ball

Nantucket Invitational Four-Ball

Sankaty Head Golf Club • Siasconset, MA

Oct 5 — 6, 202654 holes80 player fieldMen • Mid-AmTwo-player teams competing in Mid-Amateur (ages 25–54) or Senior (55 and older) divisions.

The format rewards versatility: Day One's 36 holes at Miacomet mix four-ball with alternate shot on a generous parkland layout, while the Day Two finale returns to Sankaty Head's firm, wind-exposed bluff-top links for a four-ball shootout.

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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

9 events

December 2026

6 events
San Juan Oaks Golf Club — AmateurGolf.com 2026 Winter Invitational on the Monterey Peninsula
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AGC Winter Invitational

AmateurGolf.com 2026 Winter Invitational on the Monterey Peninsula

San Juan Oaks Golf Club • Hollister, CA

Dec 5 — 6, 202636 holes$395 entry per playerMen • Mixed • Mid-Am • Senior • Super Senior • Women

San Juan Oaks' 2024 renovation reduced bunkers from 62 to 26, rebuilt greens for predictable roll, and upgraded irrigation for firm December conditions—rewarding precise angles and ground-game creativity over raw power. The flipped nines now open with a dramatic climb into the hills, setting up downhill tee shots and strategic approach demands.

Last year: Theo Anderson won at 71-69=140 • Expected cut No cut

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Del Monte Golf Course — AmateurGolf.com 2026 Christmas Classic in Monterey
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AGC Christmas Classic

AmateurGolf.com 2026 Christmas Classic in Monterey

Del Monte Golf Course • Monterey, CA

Dec 12 — 13, 202636 holes104 player field$375 entry per playerOpen • Mixed • Men • Mid-Am • Senior • Super Senior • Women

Del Monte's timeless shotmaking test rewards position over power—wedge precision, correct approach angles, and patience in the pine corridors separate winners from the field, while putting becomes a divider rather than a savior on the classic, exacting greens.

Last year: Kavi Marez won at -7 (141) • Expected cut No cut

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South Course — AmateurGolf.com San Diego Amateur (South)
Open

AmateurGolf.com San Diego Amateur (South)

South Course • La Jolla, CA

Dec 16 — 17, 202636 holes$895 entry per playerMen • Mid-Am • Senior • Super Senior • WomenOpen to Men, Women, Senior, and Super Senior divisions

Set on the bluffs above the Pacific in La Jolla, Torrey Pines in mid-December delivers firm coastal conditions and a legitimate championship test where Tiger Woods won eight times — an opportunity to post a score on the same layout the pros play.

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January 2027

5 events
Stanford University Golf Course — AmateurGolf.com 2027 Silicon Valley Amateur
MajorMen's Ranking
AGC Silicon Valley Amateur

AmateurGolf.com 2027 Silicon Valley Amateur

Stanford University Golf Course • Palo Alto, CA

Jan 11 — 13, 202754 holes84 player field$595 entry per playerMen • Mid-Am • Women

Stanford golfers have won three consecutive editions since the event moved to The Farm in 2024, with home-course advantage proving decisive in a championship elevated to 54 WAGR points and offering the winner an exemption into the San Francisco City Championship.

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February 2027

2 events

March 2027

3 events

April 2027

1 event

May 2027

2 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.