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Senior Amateur Golf Tournaments

Senior amateur golf is the most active division in the competitive amateur game — a national calendar of state senior amateurs, senior opens, invitationals, and USGA qualifying that runs nearly year-round. This page tracks every upcoming senior amateur tournament we cover, updated continuously.

117 upcoming events55+ age eligibilitySenior Amateur Rankings →

Most senior events are open to amateurs 55 and older, though some tours and associations start at 50. Eligibility, entry deadlines, and handicap caps are listed on each event page.

Follow who is playing the best golf in the division on the Senior Amateur Rankings — The independent AmateurGolf.com senior ranking — rolling 12 months of senior championship results.

October 2026

74 events

November 2026

16 events

December 2026

10 events
San Juan Oaks Golf Club — AmateurGolf.com 2026 Winter Invitational on the Monterey Peninsula
Major
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
Open
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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Senior Amateur FAQ

What age qualifies for senior amateur golf tournaments?

Most national and USGA senior amateur events require players to be 55 or older, including the U.S. Senior Amateur. Some state associations and senior tours set the line at 50. Every event page on AmateurGolf.com lists its exact age eligibility.

What handicap do you need to play senior amateur tournaments?

It varies by event. Elite national championships like the U.S. Senior Amateur require a Handicap Index of 7.4 or lower, while many state and local senior events accept single-digit to mid-teen handicaps, and some flight the field so any handicap can compete. Check the entry requirements on each tournament listing.

What is the difference between senior and super-senior?

Senior divisions generally start at 55 (sometimes 50), while super-senior divisions are for older competitors — usually 65 and up. Many senior tournaments include a super-senior division or trophy within the same field.

How do I qualify for the U.S. Senior Amateur?

The U.S. Senior Amateur requires players 55+ with a Handicap Index of 7.4 or lower to enter an 18-hole local qualifying round held at sites across the country in late summer. Exemptions are available for past champions and top finishers. Entries typically close in July.