Kyle Rector
2017 SCGA Mid-Am, runner-up; 2015 SCGA Mid- Am, T26; 2015 Winner, Temecula Valley Amateur; 2015 San Diego City, T9; 2015 Top-5 Paso Robles City; 2014 SCGA Mid-Am, qualifier
Recent Stories by Kyle
The Quiet Season, Remembering Celia Barquín Arozamena
Jan 26, 2026In golf’s quiet January season, Celia Barquín Arozamena’s story still resonates with competitive amateurs.
The New First Tee Is Indoors
Jan 25, 2026Golf simulators are turning first-timers into repeat golfers—and helping fix the game’s retention problem.
Titleist T250 Launch Spec Review: Understanding the Engineering and Ideal Fit
Jan 1, 2026The Titleist T250 Launch Spec isn’t built for distance—it’s engineered for height, spin, and control.
The 9-Hole Revolution: Why the “Emergency 9” Is Becoming the Main Event
Dec 23, 2025Half the holes. Full competition. And a format that finally fits modern amateur life.
Descent Angle Explained: Why Landing Angle Is the Most Overlooked Fitting Metric
Dec 15, 2025Distance gets attention. Descent angle makes shots stop.
Inside Gil Hanse’s Restoration of Baltusrol’s Upper Course: A Return to Tillinghast’s
Dec 11, 2025Renowned architect Gil Hanse reveals how he brought Baltusrol’s Upper Course back to life by honoring A.W. Tillinghast’s original
David Puig’s Amateur Blueprint Meets the Australian Open Stage
Dec 3, 2025Built by elite amateur battles and college dominance, the young Spaniard arrives at Royal Melbourne primed to chase another major
Top 10 Reasons to Compete at Sand Valley With Your Best Golf Partner in 2026
Nov 23, 2025Sand Valley makes ’26 the year for your best rivalry trip: five walkable links courses and big memories with your favorite partner
Playing with the Stewart Golf Q Follow: Full Hands-Free Cart Review
Nov 18, 2025Can a hands-free electric cart actually improve your round? I put the Stewart Q Follow to the test over 9 holes to find out.
Ben Griffin: How Amateur Wins Forged His PGA Tour Rise
Nov 12, 2025From a playoff chip-in at Pinehurst to a win at the AJGA Rolex Tournament of Champions, Ben Griffin’s early amateur triumphs built
Veterans in Golf: How the Game Inspires Healing, Competition, and Community
Nov 10, 2025AmateurGolf.com honors veterans who bring their service-born grit to the fairways—celebrating those thriving in amateur golf
Five amateur tournaments to experience Alister MacKenzie's masterpieces
Nov 10, 2025Play competitive golf on courses crafted by the legendary Alister MacKenzie—the architect behind Augusta National.
Villanova and Zerfass Sweep the Big Five Championship
Nov 6, 2025Villanova edged Drexel to win the 2025 Big Five Championship at The 1912 Club.
NEW: Odyssey Tri-Hot S2S Putters Bring Balance and Feel to Square-to-Square Putting
Oct 30, 2025By eliminating shaft lean and moving the CG forward, Odyssey made putting feel natural and square-to-square.
RESULTS: 2025 Stocker Cup at The Preserve Golf Club
Oct 18, 2025Parker Sisk fired a final-round 68 to win the 2025 Stocker Cup at The Preserve Golf Club.