Nikita Gubenko (River Bend Club), Talon Dingledine (Stonehenge Golf & Country Club), and Preston Burton (Farmington Country Club) share the lead at 4-under 68 after Monday's first round at Bayville Golf Club. All three carded matching 35-33 scorecards to reach 4-under par. Defending champion Liam Maclauchlan opened with an even-par 72, sitting comfortably in a tie for 12th as he begins his title defense at the Virginia Amateur Championship.
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Three-Way Tie Atop Virginia Amateur Leaderboard After Opening Round
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Amateur Championship began Monday at Bayville Golf Club, with competitors facing 36 holes of stroke play qualifying over two days to determine the 32 players who will advance to match play.
After Tuesday's second qualifying round, the field will be cut to the low 32 scorers, who will then compete in a match play bracket beginning Wednesday. The format mirrors recent editions of the championship, which has produced a string of compelling finals in recent years.
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2025 season — official results & points
| Pos | Player | From | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Liam Maclauchlan | VA | 200 |
| Runner-up | Justin Young | VA | 100 |
| Semifinals | Josh Cummins | VA | 50 |
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