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North Carolina Four-Ball: Ryan Hedgecoe and Nate Horne claim two-shot victory
Ryan Hedgecoe and Nate Horne closed with a 9-under 63
Georgia Mid-Amateur: Stephen Behr wins three-way playoff for title
Stephen Behr closed with a 4-under 66 before winning on the second playoff hole
ANNIKA Invitational: Asterisk Talley defends title with four-shot victory
Asterisk Talley closed with a 5-under 67 to win the ANNIKA Invitational by four strokes, becoming just the second player to successfully defend the championship
Evie Odom Invitational: North Florida claims five-stroke victory
North Florida finished at 8-under 832 to win the Evie Odom Invitational by five strokes over South Carolina, while Kaitlyn Schroeder and Puneet Bajwa shared individual medalist honors
Northern Illinois Players Championship: Tom Govern wins by seven strokes
Govern erased a rough opening-round 76 with a final-day 70 to take the gross title at Ravisloe Country Club by seven strokes.
Jim Jackson Invitational: Hudson Shy cruises to six-shot victory
Hudson Shy opened with a 9-under 61 before closing with a 70 to win
Imperial Hawaii Junior Classic: Fang leads boys, three share girls' lead
The Chicago-based junior from Hong Kong fires rounds of 68-71 to take a two-stroke edge at Pearl at Kalauao as the AJGA event moves into its second half.
Annandale Cup: Brice Wilkinson and Brett Patterson claim two-shot victory
Brice Wilkinson and Brett Patterson closed with a 7-under 65
Wedge Fitting, Part 1: Distance Gapping — Set Wedge or Vokey at 48°?
We start our wedge fitting series where every good fitting starts: the gap wedge. Does it match the T150 set, or is a Vokey at the same loft the smarter play?
The New Year's Invitational: 2027's First Major, and a Path to the Korn Ferry Tour
Win in St. Petersburg in January, tee it up against Korn Ferry Tour pros in April. In 2027, the 101st New Year's Invitational offers that exemption for the third straight year.
2026 Ojai Senior Cup preview: A championship with history, on a course that earned its second act
The eighth edition returns to Soule Park October 16–18, bringing three days of senior amateur competition to one of California’s most compelling municipal courses.
Nearly 100 Years of Golf History: Richard Hope on the New Year's Invitational
Pete Wlodkowski talks with longtime chairman Richard Hope about the New Year's Invitational's history, famous champions and the club community that keeps it going.
North Atlantic Conference Championship: Husson claims fifth title in six seasons
Husson University secured a nine-stroke victory over SUNY Delhi at Bangor Municipal Golf Course, with Juan Carlos Hernandez claiming the individual title
Lehigh Valley Tournament of Champions: Zerfass, Olexson and Picone claim titles
Matthew Zerfass cruised to a 12-stroke victory in the Amateur division
Your Next Great Golf Trip: 10 Amateur Tournaments to Put on the Calendar Now
Pinehurst, Sand Valley, Torrey Pines and seven more reasons to stop talking about the next golf trip. Registration checked October 10, 2026; eligibility and availability caveats are called out below.
PING Invitational cancelled due to weather in Tallahassee
The AJGA has cancelled the 2026 PING Invitational at Seminole Legacy Golf Club, leaving 72 junior golfers without one of the fall season's most selective events
Texas Senior Open: Bob Jacobson claims third low amateur honor as Jay Jurecic wins
Bob Jacobson secured his third low amateur finish at the Texas Senior Open, adding to his achievements in 2023 and 2025, while Jay Jurecic won the overall title
International Senior Invitational: Tony Wise wins by six, earns U.S. Senior Open qualifying exemption
Tony Wise claimed a six-shot victory, while Georgia-North 1 won the team title on a tiebreaker.
Alabama Senior Four-Ball: Ty Cole, Woodie Eubanks claim five-shot victory
Ty Cole and Woodie Eubanks posted consecutive 64s to win the Alabama Senior Four-Ball by five strokes, while David Head and Randy Smith shared the Super Senior title
U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Qualifying: 2027 Championship Tracker
Sectional qualifying is well underway, as teams chase a spot in the field for the 2027 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship — check back as results roll in.
Arkansas Women's Four-Ball: Evans, Witherell claim three-shot victory
Pam Evans and Mary Michael Witherell posted consecutive 70s to win the Arkansas Women's Four-Ball Championship by three strokes
The City Returns: Entries Open for the 111th San Francisco City Championship
Sixty-four into match play, NCGA referees, and the oldest consecutively played city championship in golf back on the municipal turf of Harding Park and Lincoln Park, March 5–21. Registration is open now.
State Champions: Meet the players who made 2026 their year
Six more champions join our growing celebration of state amateur golf. Explore 133 players, 134 titles, and the courses and associations behind their victories.
Hong Kong Open Amateur: Joonho Kim wins by seven shots
Joonho Kim closed with a 65 to claim the Hong Kong Open Amateur Championship by seven strokes, while Jeffrey Chow secured the Mid-Amateur title
Massachusetts Mid-Amateur: Christian Emmerich wins three-hole playoff for maiden title
Christian Emmerich defeated Will Kannegieser on the third playoff hole to claim his first Mass Golf championship
Climb the Ladder: What Foresight's Ladder Drill Really Does for Your Game
The Draw: Cavaliere Breaks Through, 17 Mid-Am Titles and Q-School Starts
A four-time Met Am runner-up finally wins at home, five repeat champions own 17 state Mid-Am titles, Joonho Kim runs away in Hong Kong and Q-School's big stretch starts Tuesday.
Tennessee Mid-Amateur: Payne Denman completes historic double with six-shot victory
Payne Denman closed with a 7-under 65 to win the Tennessee Mid-Amateur by six strokes, becoming just the second player to capture the State Amateur and Mid-Amateur titles in the same season
Iowa Mid-Amateur: Grant Smith edges defending champion Nate McCoy by one
Grant Smith held his nerve in a shortened final round to win the Iowa Mid-Amateur
CDGA Senior Four-Ball: Henry, McCaw edge Feder, Silvestri for title
Mike Henry and Sean McCaw defeated David Feder and Larry Silvestri 1 up in a closely contested final to claim their first CDGA Senior Amateur Four-Ball
Carolinas Senior Amateur: Paul Simson wins playoff with eagle
Paul Simson eagled the first playoff hole to defeat Joe Jaspers
New York Mid-Amateur: Christian Chapman holds on for three-shot win
Christian Chapman overcame strong winds and a difficult final round to claim his first New York State Mid-Amateur title
Florida Legends Championship: Humphrey, Lundquist and Carley claim titles
Steve Humphrey, Bobby Lundquist and Jim Carley won their respective age divisions
CACC Championship: St. Thomas Aquinas wins by 30 strokes
St. Thomas Aquinas dominated the CACC Men's Golf Championship
Three tours, 45 sites, one hub: Follow every stage of 2026 Q-School season
PGA TOUR, DP World Tour and LPGA qualifying all run this fall. Here's every stage, site and card at stake, and where to follow it live.
The Best Golf Shoes for Walking Bandon Dunes: A Two-Pair System
At a resort where you walk every round, one pair of shoes is a gamble. Here is the two-pair rotation that got me through a week on the Oregon coast with no blisters and no sore heels.