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Match play is the amateur game at its purest — survive the bracket, win the hole in front of you, and a single hot putter can take down the medalist.

The events below run live from our catalog: state match play championships, club and regional brackets, and events that open with a stroke-play qualifier before seeding the draw.

Check each event page for bracket size, qualifying format, and whether consolation flights keep you playing after a first-round loss.

Upcoming events

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Knollwood Club — Western Amateur Championship
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Western Amateur

Western Amateur Championship

Knollwood Club • Lake Forest, IL

Jul 26 — 31, 2027156 player field$390 entry per playerMen

The Western Amateur converts 80.9% of its all-time field to the professional ranks—4.4× the amateur baseline—making it the premier proving ground for identifying future pros among the world's best amateurs.

Last year: Jay Leng • Expected cut Low 44 and ties after 36 holes;

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Frequently asked questions

How does qualifying for the bracket usually work?

Most championships open with one or two stroke-play rounds that seed a bracket of 16, 32, or 64. Some events seed straight from handicap or ranking instead.

What happens if I lose early?

Many events run consolation flights so every entrant gets multiple matches — check the event page before you commit travel.

Do match play results count toward rankings?

Yes — ranked match play championships award points by how deep you advance, feeding the same national rankings as stroke-play events.