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The Repeat Watch: 2026 NCAA D1 Men’s Championship Preview
Six regionals, 81 teams, and one question: can Oklahoma State repeat — or does Auburn’s Jackson Koivun finally close the deal
Drafted, Rostered, Paid: How the Grass League Is Rewriting Amateur Golf
Players are drafted, dropped, and contracted. Franchises chase a season purse.
Fujikura launches Lake Tahoe VIP sweepstakes for American Century Championship
Sweepstakes winner will receive travel, lodging, VIP tickets, Fujikura shafts and golf merchandise package
Gallery Invitational Delivers Championship Finish at Dove Mountain
A pristine final day and a championship test on the North Course capped another memorable Gallery Invitational at Dove Mountain.
2026 U.S. Amateur Qualifying: Dates, Sites, Registration Info, and How to Enter
Registration for the 2026 U.S. Amateur is opening soon. Explore every local and final qualifying site
Andries van der Vyver Matches Matsuyama at 35-Under, Rewrites Record Book
South African junior delivers one of the most dominant performances in amateur golf history, tying a PGA TOUR scoring record
How the NCAA Golf Championships Work
From conference tournaments to match play under the Carlsbad sun — a complete guide to the road that ends at Omni La Costa
2026 Four-Ball Field Watch: Who's In, Who Has to Earn It
Eighteen sides are already locked into the May brackets. The other 110 will be earned at sectionals — here's the snapshot
The 2026 USGA Amateur Season: A State of the Summer
Eight USGA championships, four months, one through-line
O’Keefe Stays in the Mix as Amateurs Hold Strong at Chevron
Texas standout Farah O’Keefe remains near the lead heading into the weekend as multiple amateurs continue to contend
Steph Curry’s UNDERRATED Tour Heads to The Belfry for European Junior Golf Event
The UNDERRATED Tour brings junior golfers to The Belfry from May 25-27.
The Pursuit of Perfection: The Lowest Rounds in Golf History
Breaking 60 used to be like running a four minute mile, but now it happens all the time.
Chasing the Crown: Inside the Parity-Packed 2026 Women’s NCAA Golf Season
With no clear runaway favorite, the 2026 women’s college golf season is a battle of depth, data, and momentum
USGA launches Young Professional Program with Gianna Clemente and Zoe Campos
The USGA unveiled its first Young Professional Program under the U.S. National Development Program
Tarleton State rallies to repeat as WAC Champions; Louise Depadt defends title
A 17-shot turnaround fuels Tarleton State’s comeback win, while Louise Depadt defends her individual title
Walton Heath elevates amateur golf with marquee mixed championship this July
A growing field of top UK and international players will converge on one of England’s most historic venues
2026 U.S. Senior Open Qualifying Hub: Sites, Dates, Eligibility & How to Advance
The road to the 46th U.S. Senior Open at Scioto Country Club runs through 32 local qualifiers and 12 final sites
Stanford Claims First ACC Women’s Golf Championship with Dominant 3-0 Win Over SMU
The nation’s top-ranked Cardinal capped a wire-to-wire performance with a commanding match play victory in Wilmington.
2026 Two-Man Links Championship at Bandon Dunes
Austin Gregory and Jeff DeLarme close with 64 to win the 2026 Two-Man Links as the 25th edition delivers a memorable finish at Ban
U.S. Women’s Open Qualifying Locations & Sites (2026): Complete Guide
The USGA announced 26 qualifying sites for the 81st U.S. Women’s Open, set for June 4–7 at Riviera.
Puebla, Bell Share Lead at -9 Heading into Final Round of Terra Cotta Invitational
Guiseppe Puebla and Florida senior Parker Bell are tied at 9-under heading into Saturday’s final round at Naples National.
JD Schlotterback pulls away late for a three-shot win at Florida Senior Amateur
Clutch back-nine birdies and a closing 67 seal the win for JD Schlotterback, Hesler finishes runner-up
What We Can Learn from Sudarshan Yellamaraju
The self-taught Canadian’s rise offers a fresh lesson in how great amateur careers are built.
Terra Cotta Invitational Begins Thursday: Tee Times Set for Loaded 30th Edition
Defending champion Luke Colton is grouped with Miles Russell and Noah Kent as the 30th Terra Cotta Invitational begins April 16
USC Holds Off Cal to Win Western Intercollegiate
Southern California captures the team title at Pasatiempo, while Jack Buchanan leads a strong Trojan performance
The Ojai Senior Cup Returns for Its Eighth Edition
One of the West Coast’s premier Senior Amateur Championships, returns for its eighth edition from October 16-18, 2026
Titleist Launches New GTS2 and GTS3 Fairway Woods on PGA and LPGA Tours
Titleist Rolls Out New GTS Fairway Woods at RBC Heritage and JM Eagle LA Championship
Rory Goes Back-to-Back at Augusta while VENTUS Black Completes the 5-Peat
McIlroy’s victory at Augusta National gave Fujikura its fifth straight Major win, with the Champion gaming VENTUS.
O’Keefe, Talley, Davis Join World No. 1 Kiara Romero on 2026 USA Curtis Cup Team
Four spots locked in as roster begins to take shape for Bel-Air showdown
25 Years of Links: AmateurGolf.com Two-Man Links Championship Returns to Bandon Dunes
The flagship event that built AmateurGolf.com celebrates its 25th year April 16–20 at one of the world’s greatest golf destination
How Rory McIlroy Won the Masters Without Dominating a Single Stat
The blueprint behind his back-to-back win—and what competitive amateurs can learn from it
9-Year-Old Cheetah Baez Enters 2026 U.S. Women’s Open Qualifying
Cheetah Baez is the youngest entrant in 2026 U.S. Women’s Open qualifying, signaling a new wave of elite junior talent.
How to qualify for the 2026 U.S. Amateur at Merion
A data-driven guide to the scores, sites, and strategy needed to reach Merion.
Masters 2026: Amateur Tracker Ends at Augusta as Rory McIlroy Surges Into the Lead
All six amateurs missed the cut at the 2026 Masters, where Rory McIlroy seized control at 12-under and a dramatic Friday
Meet the Amateurs in the 2026 Masters: Six Different Paths to Augusta National
From teenage phenoms to seasoned dreamers, the amateur class at the 2026 Masters brings six compelling stories to Augusta
No More Hard Yards - Claim a Free Bushnell Product with Your New Stewart Cart
Stewart Golf and Bushnell Golf have launched a spring promotion that brings together two of golf’s best-known technology brands.