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Before the Comeback: Remembering Anthony Kim’s Electric Amateur Career
Long before the hiatus, Anthony Kim was one of America’s most electric amateurs.
Chris Gotterup Amateur Career Look Back: The Rise of a Future PGA Tour Star
Chris Gotterup’s Waste Management Open win highlights a career rooted in amateur dominance.
Jackson Koivun Ends 2025 as World No. 1 Amateur — and Golf’s Next Can’t-Miss Star
Auburn’s Jackson Koivun ends 2025 as the world’s No. 1 amateur — and 2026 could be his final defining year before turning pro.
Kiara Romero Closes 2025 as the World’s No. 1 Amateur and 2026 Could Be Her Breakout
Oregon’s Kiara Romero ends 2025 as the top-ranked female amateur in the world, with major exemptions and a Curtis Cup runway.
Inside Brad Dalke’s Journey: From Top Amateur to Internet Invitational Champion
Top amateur Brad Dalke resurges with breakthrough $1M Internet Invitational win.
Joey Ferrari: The Wild Life of Amateur Golf’s Most Interesting Man
The wild rise, fall, and redemption of amateur golf legend Joey Ferrari
The 12 That Taught a Lesson: What Gabby Herzig’s U.S. Women’s Mid-Am Nightmare Says
A teachable moment for competitive golfers: how one double-digit score can sharpen your process, your presence, and resilience
Ina Kim-Schaad’s Second Act: From Wall Street to the Winner’s Circle — Again
After a decade away from golf, Ina Kim-Schaad completed her comeback with a second U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur title
William Sides Soars Seven Spots Into PGA TOUR University Top 10
SMU’s William Sides jumped seven places to No. 8 in the latest PGA TOUR University rankings, fueled by his Stephens Cup victory an
Mason Howell Walk-Off Eagle: U.S. Amateur Champion Shines at Cypress Point Walker Cup
Fresh off his U.S. Amateur triumph, Howell has delivered two full points at Cypress Point—highlighted by a walk-off eagle
Breakthrough 500: Kobe Valociek Jumps Into the WAGR Top 500 After Arizona Amateur Win
Kobe Valociek surged 88 spots to No. 430 in the WAGR after winning the 101st Arizona Amateur, marking his final amateur triumph
Sabrina Wong’s Breakout Season Rolls Through R&A Girls Amateur
At just 13, Hong Kong’s rising star proved she belongs among the world’s elite juniors with a semifinal run in Wales.
Everything You Need to Know About the Western Amateur 2025 Sweet 16
Sixteen of the world’s top amateurs, from seasoned veterans to breakout phenoms, are set to battle for the George R. Thorne Trophy
Before they turned pro: Chris Gotterup
The 2022 Haskins award winner held off Rory McIlroy to earn his 2nd career PGA Tour victory at Genesis Scottish Open
Carlos Astiazaran’s Breakout Summer: North & South Amateur Champion
A dramatic playoff finish at Pinehurst No. 2 crowns this summer’s breakout champion in one of amateur golf’s most historic events.
Before they turned pro: Ingrid Lindblad
The former top-ranked amateur won her first LPGA title at the JM Eagle LA Championship
Before they turned pro: Neal Shipley
The low amateur in the 2024 U.S. Open and 2024 Masters and Full Swing star won the LECOM Suncoast Classic
Maxwell Moldovan breaks out on professional circuit for first win
The decorated amateur secured his first victory as a professional after winning the Brazil Open with style!
Masters Marker Michael McDermott is the most dominant GAP player of this century
The five-time GAP Player of the Year is now the marker for the Masters and played a Saturday round with Tom Kim
Meet the five amateurs playing in the 2025 Masters Tournament
Who will follow in the footsteps of Sam Bennett and Neal Shipley and earn low amateur honors at Augusta?
Hiroshi Tai to become the first Singaporean to play in the Masters Tournament
Tai will also follow in the footsteps of his former teammate and roommate Christo Lamprecht to tee it up at Augusta National
U.S. Am runner up Noah Kent looks to replicate success of Neal Shipley at Augusta
Shipley was the 2023 U.S. Am runner up and became the 2024 Masters Tournament low amateur. Can Kent do the same?
A look back at Neal Shipley's memorable week at the 88th Masters
With the Masters Tournament coming up, we took a look back at the week Neal Shipley had as low amateur in 2024
2024 U.S. Amateur champion Jose Ballester hopes to join Spain’s Masters legacy
Mentored by Sergio. Raised by Olympians. Now José Luis Ballester is ready for Augusta