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see also: AmateurGolf.com 2027 Silicon Valley Amateur presented by Fukiura Golf, Stanford University Golf Course
Our January calendar is stacked with elite amateur events, collegiate tournaments, and PGA Tour qualifying.
January 2026 delivers one of the most opportunity-rich stretches of golf anywhere in the country, and California sits squarely at the center of it all. Across three straight weeks, the Golden State hosts collegiate season openers, elite amateur championships, Winter Series action, and a full slate of PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open pre-qualifiers.
Mid-to-late January transforms Southern California into a proving ground for professionals and elite amateurs chasing a start at Torrey Pines. These pre-qualifiers are one-day pressure cookers—earn your spot, or go home.
From college season openers and elite amateur championships to direct PGA Tour pathways, January in California offers more competitive opportunities than nearly any other region. For players willing to travel, compete, and embrace variety—from coastal wind to inland firmness—this is where seasons begin, résumés are built, and careers can change.
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