Championship Preview

The Memorial Amateur Championship is one of the most respected tournaments in Northern California amateur golf. Set at the challenging Ancil Hoffman Golf Course, this event gives rising stars a stage to test their skills and launch their careers.

Held every Memorial Day Weekend, the Memorial Amateur is more than just a 54-hole test — it’s a battleground for college golfers, mid-ams, and future pros.

What Sets Winners Apart

• ✔️ Consistency over fireworks: Avoiding big mistakes beats flashy scoring.
• ✔️ Early leads pay off: Most champions are inside the top 3 after 36 holes.
• ✔️ Sunday nerves: Final-round pressure and wind challenge nerves.
• ✔️ Short game supremacy: Scrambling and putting are often the difference-makers.

“It’s the one tournament I circle every year. You win here, you’re legit.”
— Aidan Lee, 2023 Champion

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📊 Round 1 Recap: Jarvis Sets the Pace at Ancil Hoffman

Jack Jarvis fired an impressive 64 (-8) to grab the solo lead after Day 1. A flawless back nine, including birdies at 13, 14, and 17, powered his round. Aiden Lee was close behind with a 65, showing precision through "The Gauntlet."

📊 36-Hole Recap: Lee Pulls Away With Back-to-Back Rounds in the 60s

With a 67 on Sunday to follow his opening 65, Aiden Lee surged to a 12-under total. Jarvis slipped slightly with a 72, while Hernandez, Perchak, and Barber held strong at –6 entering the final round.

🏁 Final Round Recap: Aiden Lee Defends Title in Historic Fashion

Aiden Lee has successfully defended his title at the Memorial Amateur Championship, shooting rounds of 65–67–71 to finish at 13-under-par, three shots clear of the field. Lee becomes the first back-to-back winner in tournament history, showcasing consistency and calm under pressure through the demanding closing stretch at Ancil Hoffman.

After making the turn in 38, Lee found his form coming home with a back-nine 33, including steady pars on holes 14–18 to close it out. Jack Jarvis finished solo second at –10 (64–72–70), with Mike Perchak (68–70–68) climbing into third with the day’s low round.

Top 5 Final Leaderboard

• 1. Aiden Lee –13 (65–67–71)
• 2. Jack Jarvis –10 (64–72–70)
• 3. Mike Perchak –9 (68–70–68)
• T4. Parker Mapes –8 (68–72–68)
• T4. Enrique Karg –8 (68–72–68)

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🏆 2024 Champion Spotlight: Brandon Knight

Brandon Knight, a sophomore standout from the University of Colorado, captured the 2024 Memorial Amateur Championship with a 13-under total. His strategic play and scoring consistency were the hallmarks of his win.

📺 Live Leaderboard

The 2025 Memorial Amateur has concluded. You can still explore scorecards and stats at the official portal:

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🏌️‍♂️ Ancil Hoffman Course Snapshot

• Architect: William F. Bell (designer of Torrey Pines)
• Rating/Slope: 73.3 / 131
• Course Type: Strategic, firm, tree-lined
• Notable Holes: #6 (most difficult), #12 (most birdies)
• “The Gauntlet”: Holes 14–16 decide Sunday drama

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