U.S. Senior Amateur, a USGA Championship
Aug 29 – Sep 3, 2026
The U.S. Senior Amateur, first played in 1955, crowns the best amateur golfers aged 55 and over. It remains one of the most competitive senior amateur events in the world.
Our coverage follows the championship from qualifying through stroke play and into the match-play bracket.
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119 stories in our archiveRESULTS: U.S. Senior Amateur at Oak Hills
McCoy eyes history, Sanders rides momentum—final set at Oak Hills after dramatic semifinal showdowns.
August 28, 2025Mike McCoy Claims Historic U.S. Senior Amateur Title at Oak Hills
A historic double is complete — the first to win both the U.S. Mid-Am and Senior Amateur titles.
August 28, 2025Eight Still Standing: Meet the 2025 U.S. Senior Amateur Quarterfinalists
From legends to late bloomers, meet the eight quarterfinalists chasing the U.S. Senior Amateur title at Oak Hills.
August 26, 2025John Kemp Claims Medalist Honors Again at U.S. Senior Amateur
For the second straight year, England’s John Kemp walked away as medalist at the U.S. Senior Amateur, firing 7-under
August 24, 2025England’s John Kemp leads U.S. Senior Amateur after opening 67 at Oak Hills
England’s John Kemp handled the Texas heat and Oak Hills Country Club with precision, carding 4-under 67 to take the solo lead.
August 24, 2025ENTRIES OPEN: U.S. Senior Amateur Championship
Qualifying will take place at 50 sites as amateurs around the world look to make the field in Texas
April 13, 2025U.S. Senior Amateur site relocated to Oak Hills Country Club due to Hurricane Impact
Originally set to host in 2028, San Antonio-based club assists with USGA championship displaced from North Carolina
December 16, 2024Louis Brown’s U.S. Senior Amateur win aided by eyes of The “Hawk”
Brown won the final match 4 and 3 over Dan Sullivan and his caddie, Demetrio Hawk Nucara, played a vital role
August 29, 2024U.S. Senior Amateur: Louis Brown wins the final match with dominant performance
Brown started the final match over Dan Sullivan with four birdies in the first seven holes to go 4-up and ultimately win 4 and 3
August 29, 2024U.S. Senior Amateur: Dan Sullivan and Louis Brown to meet in the final match
Sullivan won his semifinal match 6 and 5, while Brown held off Robert Nelson 1-up to earn his spot in the final
August 28, 2024U.S. Senior Amateur: Defending champion Todd White headline quarterfinalists
Dave Bunker of Canada also knocked off No. 1 seed John Kemp in 19 holes in the round of 16
August 27, 2024Dave Bunker looking to become first international to win U.S. Senior Amateur
The Canadian Bunker took down No. 1 seed John Kemp from England in the round of 16 to become one of the quarterfinalists
August 27, 2024Tassell, Burgan among contingent of U.S. Senior Amateur rookies making waves
David Tassell defeated Paul Simson in the round of 64, ending Simson's run of 14 straight wins in the opening match play round
August 26, 2024David Tassell defeats Paul Simson to end Simson's U.S. Senior Amateur streak
Tassell defeated Simson to end Simson's streak of 14 straight round of 64 matches and puts Simson's match play record at 36-13
August 26, 2024U.S. Senior Amateur: Three storylines heading into the match play portion
Paul Simson's legacy, the Honors Course challenge, and past runner-ups are in the mix
August 25, 2024John Kemp, Stephen Creed proudly carrying England’s banner at U.S. Senior Amateur
Kemp and Creed both made the cut this week, while Kemp enters match play as co-medalist with Roger Newsom
August 25, 2024U.S. Senior Amateur: Roger Newsom, John Kemp share medalist honors
Kemp and Newsom shot 2-under and only four players shot under par as the Honors Course showed its teeth during stroke play
August 25, 2024U.S. Senior Amateur: Paul Simson relishing his return to The Honors Course
Simson, the oldest competitor in the field, is no stranger to success at this championship and is tied for the lead after 18 holes
August 24, 2024NOW PLAYING: U.S. Senior Amateur at The Honors Course
The Chattanooga-area course has an unrivaled history of hosting high level competitive amateur golf tournaments
August 24, 2024U.S. Senior Amateur: Inside the Field
Bob Royak, 2019 champion and 2023 runner-up, leads the talented field into the Honors Course this week
August 22, 2024COMPLETE: 2024 U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifying
Qualifying for the 2024 U.S. Senior Amateur has finished and we have all the results you need right here
August 8, 2024The Honors Course Preview: 2024 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship
Located just outside of Chattanooga, TN, in Ooltewah, will play 6,836 yards as a par 72
August 2, 2024Upcoming U.S. Senior Amateur Attracts Loaded Field To Lupton Invitational
No. 3 ranked Rusty Strawn leads the Senior Division at 5-under after the opening round
May 24, 2024U.S. Senior Amateur: Todd White goes Wire-to-Wire for the win
Smith becomes the ninth medalist to win the Championship and the first since Jeff Wilson in 2018.
August 31, 2023U.S. Senior Amateur: Only two remain at Martis Camp Club
Todd White and Jody Fanagan, both former Walker Cup participants, will face off in the 36-hole final
August 30, 2023U.S. Senior Amateur: Medalist Todd White, 2019 Champ Bob Royak Among Final eight
Eight golfers are left at Martis Camp Club and all hope to etch their names in history.
August 29, 2023U.S. Senior Amateur: Medalist Todd White advances in dramatic fashion
White won his round of 64 match by winning holes No. 17 and 18 to go from 1-down to win 1-up.
August 28, 2023U.S. Senior Amateur: Todd White earns medalist honors
White was the only golfer to finish even par or better through the stroke play portion after rounds of 72-72
August 27, 2023U.S. Senior Amateur: Mike Finster, Randy Haag share the first round lead
Haag and Finster both shot a round of 2-under 70 to start the championship in front of the field.
August 26, 2023LIVE SCORING: U.S. Senior Amateur Championship
The U.S. Senior Amateur Championship is now underway at Martis Camp Club in Truckee, Calif.
August 25, 2023PREVIEW: U.S. Senior Amateur at Martis Camp Club
The Championship will take place at Martis Camp Club in Truckee, Calif from Aug. 26-31.
August 24, 20232023 U.S. Senior Amateur qualifying roundup
Qualifying is complete at 49 sites across the U.S.; see who has made it to the Martis Camp Club in Truckee, Calif.
August 20, 2023U.S. Senior Amateur: It will be a Georgia duel in the final
Doug Hanzel and Rusty Strawn will battle for Georgia bragging rights in the U.S. Senior Amateur final at the Kittansett Club
August 31, 2022Top seed, 2 former champions among Final 8 at U.S. Senior Amateur
Georgians Bob Royak, Doug Hanzel and Rusty Strawn along with co-medalist Miles McConnell storm into quarterfinals
August 30, 2022U.S. Senior Amateur: Observations by the ocean
From a Fred Ridley sighting to an Englishman taking down two legends, the U.S. Senior Amateur has not disappointed
August 29, 2022U.S. Senior Amateur: Simson Keeps perfect round-of-64 mark intact
Two-time champion along with defending champ Gene Elliott roll into the Round of 32 at Kittansett
August 29, 2022Past champ Wilson, McConnell medalists at U.S. Senior Amateur
A 14-for-5 playoff is set for Monday morning to decide the final spots in the match play draw
August 28, 2022McConnell sets early pace at U.S. Senior Amateur
The 55-year-old Canadian-born Florida resident opens with a 3-under 68 at Kittansett
August 27, 2022USGA announces pairings for U.S. Senior Amateur in Massachusetts
Mass. legend Frank Vana will put the first ball in the air as the championship tees off at Kittansett Club on Saturday
August 24, 2022LIVE SCORING: The U.S. Senior Amateur at Kittansett Club
Defending champ Gene Elliott and 156 top seniors will descend on a harbor town settled in 1679 to play a classic, top-100 course
August 23, 2022
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U.S. Senior Amateur — frequently asked
Who is eligible for the U.S. Senior Amateur?
Amateurs who are at least 55 years old with a Handicap Index of 7.4 or lower.
What is the format of the U.S. Senior Amateur?
Two rounds of stroke play determine the match-play field, which then plays single-elimination match play to a champion.
When is the U.S. Senior Amateur played?
It is typically held in late summer or early fall. Check the hub for the current edition's dates and host site.