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see also: U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, Sand Valley Golf Resort - Sand Valley
Qualifying leads to Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Arizona this September 13 - 18, 2025
The road to the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship begins this July with the application window beginning on April 16th. Each year, thousands of elite mid-amateurs (age 25 and older) tee it up in local qualifying across the country, all with the same dream—earning a spot in the championship.
Last year, Evan Beck ruled them all. A 34-year-old from Virginia with a day job in finance, thousands of hopefuls aim to replicate his story.
The best part about qualifying is the opportunity to play courses typically unavailable to the general public. From prestigious private clubs to renowned championship layouts, here are our picks for the top U.S. Mid-Amateur qualifying venues in 2025:
Conway Farms Golf Club (Lake Forest, Illinois)
A former host of multiple PGA Tour events, Conway Farms Golf Club offers a championship-caliber test. Designed by Tom Fazio, and is designed around Scottish links golf traditions. Competitors will need to bring a sharp short game and steady nerves to navigate this highly regarded track.
The Club at Olde Stone (Bowling Green, Kentucky)
Host of the ACC Men's College Golf Championship, this Arthur Hills masterpiece has become a staple in competitive golf, hosting NCAA Championships and USGA qualifiers alike. Golfweek ranked Olde Sone in Kentucky’s top three private courses in 2022.
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Boston Golf Club (Hingham, Massachusetts)
Considered one of the finest modern golf courses in the country, ranked #90 in GolfDigest 100 greatest, Boston Golf Club is an exclusive and highly strategic layout. Opened in 2004 and designed by Gil Hanse, the course features rugged bunkering. Uniquely, Boston Golf Club finishes with a par 3.
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort - Mystic Rock Course (Farmington, Pennsylvania)
One of the best resorts in the country is found in Farmington, PA, just outside of Pittsburgh. Set in the scenic Laurel Highlands, Mystic Rock is a former PGA Tour venue that blends beauty with challenge. Many competitors may have tee’d it up here previously, with the resort annually hosting multiple collegiate events.
Dalhousie Golf Club (Cape Girardeau, Missouri)
No stranger to hosting tournaments, Dalhousie will host a Mid-Am Qualifier, the Jim Benson Memorial and the Missouri Women’s Am this year. Designed by Nicklaus Design, Dalhousie Golf Club is a blend of parkland and links-style elements. The course tips out at 7,389 yards, with lengthy par 3’s to make it a solid test for players seeking to qualify.
The U.S. Mid-Amateur originated in 1981 for the amateur golfer of at least 25 years of age, the purpose of which to provide a formal national championship for the post-college player. 264 players begin the championship with two rounds of sroke play q...
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