Final Round Recap: Champions Crowned in the Desert

Men’s Division: Hartej Grewal Pulls Away Late to Win

Hartej Grewal of Pleasanton, California closed with a 66 to finish at 272 (-16) and capture the 110th Southwestern Amateur Championship. Grewal posted rounds of 71-68-67-66, holding off a surging Matthew Javier (Canada), who shot 67 in the final round and finished solo second at 274 (-14).

Rounding out the podium was Brandon Knight of Pleasanton, CA, who fired a final round 66 to finish third at 276 (-12). A logjam at T4 included Charlie Wylie, Kentaro Nanayama, and several others at 278 (-10).

Men's Final Leaderboard (Top 10)

Women’s Division: Pimchompoo Holds On for Historic Victory

Pimchompoo Chaisilprungruang of Thailand held off a late charge to claim the 2025 Southwestern Women's Amateur title at 279 (-9), carding a final round 69. It marks the biggest amateur win of her career and caps off four consistent rounds of 73-68-69-69.

China's Kaili Xiao finished solo second at 281 (-7), while Makayla Tyrrell and Amy DeKock tied for third at 282 (-6). A trio of players followed at 284 (-4), including Natalie Yen, Amelie Zalsman, and Lauren Olivares.

Women's Final Leaderboard (Top 8)

Final Thoughts

The 110th Southwestern Amateur concluded under clear skies and championship pressure. Congratulations to our winners, Hartej Grewal and Pimchompoo Chaisilprungruang, and to every competitor who made this event one of the strongest fields in recent memory. See you in 2026!

📍 Championship Venue: Outlaw Course Returns

The Outlaw Course at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, reprises its role as host, following standout events there in 2021 and 2024. Known for its panoramic Sonoran views and demanding layout, Outlaw offers a minimalist, links-style challenge. Its firm, fast fairways and strategic elevation changes promise a championship-caliber test.

🥇 2024 Champions: Kuvaas and Chien Seize the Moment

Men’s Champion – Kristoffer Kuvaas (Norway / Pepperdine University)

• Score: 276 (-12)
• Final Round: 63 (-9)
• Victory: Won on second playoff hole over Johnny Walker
• Highlight: 8 birdies in final 11 holes

Women’s Champion – Leigh Chien (Irvine, CA / Stanford Commit)

• Score: 274 (-14)
• Final Round: 66 (-6)
• Note: No bogeys in final 36 holes
• Significance: First Women’s Champion under WEAGS

📈 What to Expect in 2025

Men: Can Kuvaas repeat? Watch for Johnny Walker, Brandon Robison, and others to challenge.

Women: Chien leads a growing field, now part of the elite WEAGS circuit.

🏌️‍♂️ Top 2024 Men's Scores

🌎 Global Reach, Growing Prestige

With players from Norway, Canada, Mexico, Morocco, China, and across the U.S., the Southwestern Amateur continues to gain global status. Its integration with the WAGR and WEAGS reinforces its elite standing.

🏆 Hall of Champions: Notable Past Winners

• Craig Stadler (1975)
• Jay Haas (1976)
• Mark O’Meara (1980)
• Corey Pavin (1981)
• Tom Pernice, Jr. (1982)
• Ryan Palmer (1999)
• Nick Watney (2002)
• J.T. Poston (2013)

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