NAPA, Calif. — The 2025 Grapevine Amateur is shaping up to be a tightly contested affair as elite amateurs from across the country battle through the opening rounds at Silverado Golf Club’s North Course. With 36 holes complete in the 54-hole championship, the leaderboard remains crowded at the top, setting the stage for an exciting final stretch in Napa Valley.

Three-Way Tie Emerges at the Top

After two rounds, Dianchao Wu (Beaumont, CA), Zude Xu (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA), and Drew Woolworth (Lake Oswego, OR) share the lead at 9-under-par (135). All three players have taken advantage of favorable scoring conditions, combining consistency with timely birdie runs on Silverado’s demanding North Course.

Wu opened with rounds of 67-68, while Xu countered with 68-67 to match the pace. Woolworth surged into the tie for first thanks to a strong 65 in Round 2 after an opening 70, recording the lowest single round among the leaders.

Chasing Pack Within Striking Distance

Sitting six shots back at 3-under-par (141) are Benjamin Friedman (Mill Valley, CA), Estuardo Duque (Oakdale, CA), and Frederick Egnatios (Scottsdale, AZ). Each remains well within contention as the tournament heads toward its final round, with Silverado’s North Course known for producing late momentum swings.

About the Grapevine Amateur

The Grapevine Amateur, contested December 27–30, is part of the prestigious Troon Saguaro Amateur Series and carries World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points. The championship is scheduled as a 54-hole, no-cut event with a shotgun start, weather permitting.

Silverado Golf Club is home to the PGA Tour’s ProCore Championship and is widely regarded as one of Northern California’s premier venues. Players receive three competitive rounds, a practice round, access to practice facilities, a player gift, and on-site discounts as part of their entry.

Elite Field by Design

Entry into the Grapevine Amateur is limited to top-level amateurs, including players ranked inside the Top 250 of the 2024–25 Men’s Clippd/Scoreboard Rankings, the Top 1000 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, champions of major state and mid-amateur events, and competitors from the U.S. Amateur, U.S. Mid-Amateur, and USGA Four-Ball Championships. All entrants carry a handicap index of 3.0 or lower.

With one round remaining, the 2025 Grapevine Amateur is poised for a compelling finish as the leaders look to separate themselves and claim one of the Troon Saguaro Series’ most sought-after titles.