About the 2025 Host Venue

Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas, Texas is a bold modern design by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. Built atop a reclaimed landfill, it’s a links-style layout with firm, wide fairways and complex green surrounds. The course measures 7,344 yards (Par 71) and previously hosted the PGA TOUR’s AT&T Byron Nelson.

Co-host Brook Hollow Golf Club, designed by A.W. Tillinghast and restored by Keith Foster, brings classic architecture into the mix for the stroke play rounds with a par-70, 7,049-yard layout. Together, they will test every aspect of a junior player's game.

Insights from 2024: Gutschewski’s Underdog Triumph

Last year at Oakland Hills, Trevor Gutschewski delivered a breakout performance, becoming the first Nebraskan to win the U.S. Junior Amateur. Entering ranked No. 3,570 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, he shocked higher-seeded opponents—including top seed Blades Brown in the Round of 32—before defeating Tyler Watts in the final, 4 and 3.

Gutschewski’s win was defined by mental toughness and creativity. He survived a 23-hole opener and later holed out for eagle in the championship match. Watts, meanwhile, solidified his spot as one of the top young American prospects and returns in 2025 as a favorite.

What to Watch in 2025

• Can Watts Get Redemption? After finishing runner-up in 2024, Tyler Watts leads a motivated group aiming to hoist the trophy this year.
• International Intrigue: Players from Ireland, Vietnam, China, and New Zealand reached match play in 2024. Expect the global presence to grow.
• Major Championship Pedigree: 2025 U.S. Open qualifier Mason Howell and R&A Boys champion Viggo Olsson Mork bring serious firepower.
• Texans on Home Turf: With Trinity Forest and Brook Hollow as hosts, look for local standouts like Luke Colton and Henry Guan to make noise.

Championship Format

The championship begins with two days of stroke play (July 21–22). The top 64 players advance to a six-round match play bracket:

• July 21–22: Stroke Play (Rounds 1 & 2)
• July 23: Round of 64
• July 24: Rounds of 32 and 16
• July 25: Quarterfinals and Semifinals
• July 26: 36-hole Championship Match

Players will need stamina and consistency across a grueling week, often playing 36 holes per day during match play rounds.

What the Champion Receives

• A gold medal and 1-year custody of the U.S. Junior Amateur Trophy
• Exemptions into all remaining age-eligible Junior Amateurs
• 2026 U.S. Open exemption (Shinnecock Hills, as an amateur)
• Exemptions into the 2025 and 2026 U.S. Amateurs
• Name inscribed in the USGA’s Hall of Champions

Legacy of Champions

Past winners include:

• Tiger Woods (1991–93)
• Jordan Spieth (2009, 2011)
• Scottie Scheffler (2013)
• Will Zalatoris (2014)
• Michael Thorbjornsen (2018)

These players have gone on to Major wins, PGA TOUR stardom, and Ryder Cup appearances. The Junior Amateur is often the first chapter in golf greatness.

How to Follow the 2025 Championship

Broadcast Schedule: To be announced

AmateurGolf.com will provide live coverage, player features, scoring updates, and analysis throughout the week from Dallas. Bookmark this page for the latest developments.

Players Who Qualified for the 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur

The following players earned their spots through sectional qualifying held nationwide. "A" denotes an alternate. For full results from each site, follow the provided Golf Genius links.

• 06/04/2025 – Nampa, ID (Ridgecrest GC): Rawson Hardy (65), Morgan Riley (67), Cameron Kuchar (68), A - William Chang (68), A - Landon Ashcraft (68) [Results]
• 06/02/2025 – Greensburg, PA (Totteridge GC): Mack Edwards (69), Carson Kittsley (70), Jackson Ormond (71), A - James Spallone (71), A - Danny Wehle (72) [Results]
• 06/02/2025 – Koloa, HI (Poipu Bay GC): Tae Young Lim (68), David Trey Tuyo (68), A - Von Gordon (69), A - Logan Kim (69) [Results]
• 06/02/2025 – Vista, CA (The Havens CC): Cameron Wei (67), Cole Kim (67), Evan Liu (68), A - Grant Leary (68), A - Kenyon Kahler (68) [Results]
• 06/02/2025 – Woodburn, OR (OGA GC): Alex Zhang (66), Konner Kubica (67), Christian Choi (68), Drew Woolworth (69), A - Grady Millar (69), A - Cade Mcvicker (70) [Results]
• 06/02/2025 – Heathrow, FL (Heathrow CC): Phillip Dunham (64), Mingbo Jiang (65), Pavel Tsar (65), Jordan Brown (66), A - William Lisle (66), A - Riley Sillaway (69) [Results]
• 05/29/2025 – Port Ludlow, WA (Port Ludlow GC): Max Osten (66), Jason Yu (70), Harrison Zipfel (70), A - Bosheng Zhang (70), A - Aidan Liu (70) [Results]
• 05/28/2025 – Sumter, SC (Quixote Club): Sage Bradshaw (64), Mykhailo Golod (69), Owen Kinnunen (69), Banks Steele (69), A - Jude Carper (69), A - Caedmon Albertyn (69) [Results]
• 05/28/2025 – Birmingham, AL (Country Club of Birmingham): Andrew Sciortino (67), Jp Groat (68), Cole Stockard (68), Andrew Hinson (69), A - Will Pinson (70), A - Blake Cornell (70) [Results]
• 05/28/2025 – Silver Lake, OH (Silver Lake CC): Jonas Borland (69), Sam Fauver (71), Aaron Xu (71), A - Brock Montgomery (71), A - Ross Dietz (71) [Results]
• 05/28/2025 – Gainesville, FL (Mark Bostick GC): Darren Zhou (65), Chase Bauer (68), Trace Carter (68), Parker Severs (68), A - Will Storoe (69), A - Packy Mokris (69) [Results]
• 05/27/2025 – Beach Park, IL (Thunderhawk GC): Owen Coniaris (67), Alex Holder (68), Finley Tyrrell (70), A - Dru Devata (70), A - Arjun Caprihan (70) [Results]
• 05/22/2025 – Larchmont, NY (Bonnie Briar CC): Edward Molloy (70), Dean Muratore (72), Bode Stephen (72), A - Lucas Politano (72), A - Angelo Martinez (72) [Results]
• 05/22/2025 – Cleveland, MS (Cleveland CC): Cameron Rockett (68), Greyson Collard (68), Drew Madigan (68), A - Benxing Shi (69), A - Tucker Gutierrez (69) [Results]

Future Sites

• 2026 – Saucon Valley (PA)
• 2027 – Chambers Bay (WA)
• 2028 – Woodmont (MD)
• 2029 – Sand Valley (WI)
• 2032 – Pinehurst (NC)
• 2033 – Whistling Straits (WI)
• 2045 – Bandon Dunes (OR)