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Amateur Tracker: U.S. Senior Women's Open at Barton Hills Country Club
Xiaolong Zhong takes the low-amateur lead into the final round of the U.S. Senior Women’s Open after a third-round 71 moved her into T-13 overall at Barton Hills
Peak Season Is Here: Amateur Golf's Wild Ride Through the Rest of 2026
The Havemeyer Trophy has a new home, the state mid-am circuit is in full sprint, and four USGA championships are still up for grabs. Here's your roadmap for the rest of 2026 — from Baltimore to Sand Valley to the first tee at Pebble Beach.
Ian Mackenzie-Olson wins Montana Mid-Amateur
Mackenzie-Olson closed with a 68 to edge Gordon Webb by one, while Nicholas Balcken eagled the final hole to secure the Master-40 title
Dylan Everett outlasts field to win Rocky Mountain Open amateur division
The Colorado Mesa senior held on for a one-shot victory at Tiara Rado, making it two straight amateur titles for the Mavericks
Continent of Europe completes historic double with Jacques Léglise Trophy win
Europe's boys defeat Great Britain & Ireland to sweep both junior team championships
The 2027 Silicon Valley Amateur Returns to Stanford — And the Bar Just Got Higher
A 54-point WAGR championship at The Farm, a loaded field, and a new qualifier path. The Silicon Valley Am returns to Stanford Jan 11–13.
Will Collins Leads by One Through 36 at Valentine Invitational
The Charlottesville player holds a slim margin over Winburne Hughes with one round left at Hermitage.
Albert Miner, Justin Bates take two-shot lead at Texas Four-Ball
The Rockwall-Bartonville duo carded back-to-back rounds in the 60s to reach 14-under at their home club, while cuts have trimmed all three divisions
No Grace Period: The Class of 2026 Is Already Making Noise in Pro Golf
Kiara Romero is contending in her first LPGA start as a professional. Jackson Koivun already has a PGA Tour trophy. Across the game, the latest wave of elite amateurs is wasting little time making the transition.
Jeffrey Klatt's Hole-in-One Seals Virginia Senior Amateur Title at River Bend
Jeffrey Klatt made an ace at the 13th hole Friday to close out Jason Pool and capture the 79th VSGA Senior Amateur Championship.
Exequiel Barri fires final-round 63 to earn low-amateur honors at Oklahoma Open
The 23-year-old Argentine closed with a bogey-free 63 to finish T-3 at 13-under, the best result among the six amateurs who made the cut at Oak Tree Country Club
Kale Waaso takes three-shot lead into Arizona Stroke Play final round
Waaso followed his course-record 63 with a bogey-free 65 to reach 19-under, three shots clear of Ben Keil with 18 holes remaining at Wickenburg Ranch
Continent of Europe builds 8-4 lead in Jacques Léglise Trophy
Relecom's side builds commanding 8–4 lead over GB&I after opening day at The Island
Todd Burgan wins Tennessee Senior Amateur with help from a friend
Burgan leaned on course knowledge shared by injured Lookout Mountain member Zeb Patten, holding a four-shot lead through the final round to claim his ninth TGA title
Todd Burgan takes four-shot lead into Tennessee Senior Amateur finale
Burgan became the first player to break par this week at Lookout Mountain Club, while Buzz Fly remains tied for the Super Senior lead in his pursuit of a historic sixth consecutive title
Garrett Rank captures fourth Canadian Mid-Amateur title at Brantford
The NHL referee from Waterloo, Ontario, closed with 3-under 69 to finish at 18-under and edge Evan Nachtigall by one stroke
The Buckets Cup Comes to Maridoe and Pinehurst — and AmateurGolf.com Members Have a Way In
The Malbon Buckets Cup Tour closes 2026 with two of its biggest stops yet — a Texas heavyweight in October and a Pinehurst finale in November. Paid AmateurGolf.com members can register for both with the $300 Buckets Club requirement waived.
2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying Roundup: Results and Site Schedule
Site-by-site qualifying results, updated throughout the summer as players chase a berth at Sand Valley Resort's famed Lido course
NEW Callaway Full Toe SP Wedges Add More Spin and Versatility Across the Face
Callaway is expanding its wedge lineup with the new Full Toe SP.
Tim Bickford, James Sheltman fire 60 to win Connecticut Four-Ball
The duo posted 11-under at Wallingford CC, birdieing the final hole to edge Lord and Dibeneditto by one
Christian Chapman eagles 18th to steal Rochester Mid-Am by one
Former pro fires closing 66 with 5-under finish over final six holes at Cobblestone Creek
Pool, Klatt Set for Friday Final at Virginia Senior Amateur
River Bend member Jason Pool will face Jeffrey Klatt in the championship match after both advanced Thursday
Zach Foushee erases six-shot deficit to win first PNGA Mid-Amateur title
Lake Oswego's Zach Foushee shoots closing 68 to claim his first PNGA title by three at Royal Oaks
Where the World's Top 10 Men's Amateurs Are Playing College Golf
Here's a look at where each of the world's top 10 men's amateurs play (or are committed to play) college golf.
Charlie Woods Is Valued at $3 Million. What Does “Amateur” Mean Anymore?
The viral number is an estimate—not disclosed income. But the market behind it is real, and it has permanently changed amateur golf.
Akshay Anand earns low amateur honors at Northwest Open Invitational
The Northwestern graduate finished fifth at 14-under, leading three amateurs inside the top six at Sunriver Resort’s Woodlands Course
Matt Lowe takes low amateur honors with runner-up finish
Lowe closed with a 4-under 68 to finish runner-up overall and lead three amateurs inside the top five, continuing a standout 2026 season
Georgia Super Senior Championship: Rick Curtis holds off Michael O’Donnell for one-shot victory
Curtis posted matching rounds of 69 to finish at 6-under 138 and edge Michael O’Donnell by one shot, while Ed Rock cruised to a six-shot victory in the Legends Division
Sean Boyle, Blair Kennedy win Maryland Four-Ball in playoff
Boyle and Kennedy posted a 7-under 64 before defeating Joshua Eure and Jay Sapperstein on the first playoff hole to capture the title
Pulcanio, Ramos Win Minnesota Four-Ball in Three-Hole Playoff
St. Thomas-bound teammates prevail in three-way playoff at 17-under 127
USA Has Won Five Straight Walker Cups. Is It Time to Invite Europe?
The Ryder Cup solved American dominance by adding continental Europe. The Walker Cup faces the same question—but one inconvenient result complicates the obvious answer.
Garrett Rank edges Evan Nachtigall for fourth Canadian Mid-Amateur title
The full-time NHL referee erased a two-shot deficit and parred the 72nd hole to edge Evan Nachtigall by one stroke for his fourth Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship
Miles McConnell wins Sunnehanna Senior Amateur Championship
After Jason Pridmore caught him on the front nine, the Tampa golfer reeled off three consecutive birdies from Nos. 11 through 13 and claimed the title by four
Kenny Wilson grabs early lead at Tennessee Senior Amateur
Restored Lookout Mountain layout proves stern test as field averages 12-over in championship opener
Quarterfinals Set After Top Seeds Fall at Virginia Senior Amateur
Hummel and Johnston upset the top two seeds in Wednesday's Round of 32 and kept rolling; only one past champion remains standing
Paul Mitzel opens three-shot lead at PNGA Men’s Mid-Amateur
Mitzel followed his opening 68 with another 4-under round to reach 8-under, taking a three-shot advantage over defending champion Wyatt Brook into the final round at Royal Oaks