U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship
Sep 26 – Oct 1, 2026
The U.S. Mid-Amateur, established in 1981, is the national championship for amateurs aged 25 and over — the working golfer's major. The winner earns a coveted invitation to the Masters Tournament.
Our coverage tracks the career amateurs and reinstated players who make this one of the most compelling brackets in the game, from qualifying through the 36-hole final.
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121 stories in our archiveFINAL RESULTS: 2025 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship
Brandon Holtz captures the 2025 U.S. Mid-Amateur at Troon, defeating Jeg Coughlin III 3&2 to earn spot in the 2026 Masters
September 18, 2025U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying Wrap-Up
Finalists for the U.S. Mid-Amateur are set, with qualifying complete and the championship showdown at Troon just weeks away.
August 23, 2025ENTRIES OPEN: U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship
Qualifying for the U.S. Mid-Amateur championship will take place from July 16 to August 21
April 16, 2025How to Qualify for the 2025 U.S. Mid-Amateur: A Data-Driven Guide
Backed by 20 years of data, this AmateurGolf.com guide shows what it takes to qualify for and succeed at the 2025 U.S. Mid-Amateur
April 3, 2025Country Club of Charleston to Host 2028 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship
Yeamans Hall Club will serve as the stroke-play co-host course for 47th playing of the historic USGA championship
March 19, 20252022 U.S. Mid-Amateur runner up Hugh Foley turns professional
The talented Mid-Amateur from Ireland recently went 3-0 in the Concessions Cup and now will test the professional waters
November 10, 2024Amateur Golf Podcast: Evan Beck wins U.S. Mid-Amateur in home state
Nadene Gole wins U.S. Senior Amateur and Ben James earns spot in Valero Texas Open
September 27, 2024Home Sweet Home: Evan Beck finds redemption by winning U.S. Mid-Amateur
The Virginia native won his first USGA title after finishing runner-up to Stewart Hagestad in the 2023 U.S. Mid-Amateur final
September 27, 2024Evan Beck, Scott Harvey headline final eight at U.S. Mid-Amateur
Beck earned co-medalist honors in the stroke play portion and Scott Harvey was the 2014 U.S. Mid-Amateur champion
September 24, 2024NOW PLAYING: U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship
Stewart Hagestad will look to join Nathan Smith as the only players to win four U.S. Mid-Amateur titles
September 24, 2024U.S. Mid-Amateur: Meet the Quarterfinalists
Bobby Massa made a run at the U.S. Amateur, and will look to get the job done at Kinloch Golf Club this week
September 24, 2024Three-time champion Stewart Hagestad cruises in round of 64 at U.S. Mid-Amateur
Hagestad won 5 and 4, while co-medalists Segundo Oliva Pinto and Evan Beck also advanced to the round of 32
September 23, 2024Segundo Oliva Pinto and Evan Beck are co-medalists at 43rd U.S. Mid-Amateur
Pinto, of Argentina, is the second consecutive player from Latin/South America to be a U.S. Mid-Amateur medalist
September 22, 2024Scott Harvey and Nick Barrett Card 64s to Share First-Round Lead at U.S. Mid-Amateur
Harvey recorded a 7-under 64 at Kinloch Golf Club, while Nick Barrett shot a 6-under 64 at Independence Golf Club
September 21, 2024U.S. Mid-Amateur: Inside the Field
Evan Beck returns in hopes of securing a win and his first USGA championship after finishing runner-up to Stewart Hagestad in 2023
September 21, 2024U.S. Mid-Amateur: Six storylines from Kinloch Golf Club
Can Stewart Hagestad nab a fourth win? Does Evan Beck have a home state advantage? Can a new youngster win?
September 19, 2024Amateur Golf Podcast: Weekly recap and U.S. Mid-Amateur Preview
Price wins Crump Cup and Mid-Amateurs head to Virginia to compete for Masters Invite
September 19, 2024COMPLETE: 2024 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying
Qualifying for the 2024 Mid-Amateur at Kinloch Golf Club is now complete and we have all the results here
August 29, 2024U.S. Mid-Amateur: Stewart Hagestad enters rarified air with third USGA victory
Hagestad records historic victory over Evan Beck. Punches a ticket to The Masters for a third time since 2017
September 16, 2023U.S. Mid-Amateur: Hagestad leads after 18 holes at Sleepy Hollow
In a dream matchup between Hagestad and Beck, the final result will have to wait until Friday, as the match will restart at 7am
September 14, 2023U.S. Mid-Amateur: Stewart Hagestad Makes his Fifth Appearance in the Semifinals
Evan Beck, Brett Patterson, and Sam Jackson will join Hagestad in the Semifinals.
September 13, 2023U.S. Mid-Amateur: Two-Time champion Stewart Hagestad heads to Round of 16
The 2021 champion Hagestad defeated 2021 runner-up Mark Costanza in an epic rematch of top mid-amateurs.
September 12, 2023U.S. Mid-Amateur: Esteve earns medalist honors; Round of 64 matches begin
The Round-of-64 matches will resume at 7 a.m. EDT and the plan is to then play the Round of 32 in the afternoon.
September 11, 2023U.S. Mid-Amateur: 2014 champion Scott Harvey medalist leader in wet conditions
Round 2 will resume at 7 a.m. EDT at Fenway Golf Club and 7:15 a.m. at Sleepy Hollow C.C.
September 10, 2023U.S. Mid-Amateur: Weather wreaks havoc during round one
Round 1 will resume at 7:15 a.m. ET at Sleepy Hollow Country Club and 7:30 a.m. at Fenway Golf Club.
September 9, 2023LIVE SCORING: 2023 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship
A record number of entries were accepted by the USGA for this year's championship and only one can hold the trophy.
September 8, 2023U.S. Mid-Amateur: Inside the Field
The 42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur will take place at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Scarborough, N.Y., from September 9-14.
September 8, 2023USGA Announces Tee Times for 42nd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship
Matthew McClean of Northern Ireland will look to defend his 2022 championship.
September 5, 20232023 U.S. Mid-Amateur qualifying roundup
Qualifying is complete at 68 sites across the U.S.; see who has made it to Sleepy Hollow CC in New York
August 24, 2023James Leow stands out in the rain and fog at U.S. Mid-Amateur
Round of 16 is set. Leow has not lost a single hole in opening two matches. Past champs Hagestad and Harvey lurk in the field.
September 14, 2022Rain hampers US Mid-Amateur as Shuman and Jones hold lead
Players have yet to finish their second round as Blue Mound and Erin Hills recover from heavy rains. Play will resume Tuesday
September 12, 2022Hagestad and Melnyk set the pace in U.S. Mid-Amateur
The defending champ and a Georgia standout go low at Erin Hills and Blue Mound. Leow's late bogey has him one shot off the pace
September 10, 2022U.S. Mid-Amateur: Inside the Field
Here's everything you want to know about the makeup of the field at the 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship which tees off Saturday
September 7, 2022USGA announces tee times for 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship
The 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship begins Saturday at Erin Hills and Blue Mound Golf & Country Club
September 6, 2022Preview and LIVE SCORING: 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship
Stewart Hagestad looks for his third U.S. Mid-Amateur title starting Saturday in northern Wisconsin
September 4, 20222022 U.S. Mid-Amateur qualifying roundup
Qualifying is complete at 68 sites across the United States; see who made it to Erin Hills Golf Club in Wisconsin
August 25, 2022Hagestad has one hand on U.S. Mid-Amateur trophy
Southern Californian is halfway home to claiming his second U.S. Mid-Amateur title in five years
September 30, 2021Brown's improbable run continues into U.S. Mid-Amateur semis
No. 64 seed to meet former champion Hagestad; Maccario to face Costanza for a date in final
September 29, 2021Hayes Brown rolls into Round of 16 at U.S. Mid-Amateur
After knocking out the medalist, No. 64 seed continued his Tuesday charge at Sankaty
September 28, 2021Merkulov sets U.S. Mid-Amateur stroke-play mark
Yaroslav Merkulov's 5-under 65 on Sunday at Sankaty Head gave him the clubhouse lead for medalist honors.
September 26, 2021
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U.S. Mid-Amateur — frequently asked
Who is eligible for the U.S. Mid-Amateur?
Amateurs who are at least 25 years old with a Handicap Index of 3.4 or lower. It was created specifically for older amateurs who balance competitive golf with careers and families.
Does the U.S. Mid-Amateur champion get into the Masters?
Yes. The U.S. Mid-Amateur champion traditionally receives an invitation to the following year's Masters Tournament, one of the rare paths for a career amateur to Augusta.
What is the format of the U.S. Mid-Amateur?
Two rounds of stroke play cut the field to 64 for single-elimination match play, with a 36-hole championship final.