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Ellise Rymer

Tournaments · Jul 18, 2026

Ellise Rymer captures English Women's Amateur, earns Open qualifying spot

Cincinnati senior from England defeats Isabella Kent 2 UP in 36-hole final at Moor Park

Piecheng Chen

Tournaments · Jul 18, 2026

Peicheng Chen makes history with second New York State Open title

The St. John's graduate defeated AJ Cavotta in a playoff at Bethpage Black to become the first player to win the New York State Open as both an amateur and a professional

Claire Swathwood

Tournaments · Jul 18, 2026

Claire Swathwood survives late scare to capture Indiana Women’s Amateur

A late charge from Josie Kelley and Julia Potter-Bobb wasn't enough as Claire Swathwood held on to capture the Indiana Women's Amateur by a single stroke

Drew Brockwell

Tournaments · Jul 18, 2026

Drew Brockwell fires 64 to seize early lead at Virginia State Open

Former Virginia Tech standout posts opening 64 at Independence as wildfire haze blankets Richmond

Adam Forgey

Tournaments · Jul 18, 2026

Adam Forgey rallies late, wins Tennessee State Open in playoff over amateur Seth Smith

Club pro Adam Forgey birdied three of four holes late, then outlasted amateur Seth Smith on first extra hole at Tennessee Grasslands

Tournaments · Updated Jul 18, 2026

Brewer Cup rescheduled for Sept 14-16 at Trump National as weather forces cancellation

The opening round was halted at Trump National with no scores recorded and the tournament never got started as course conditions worsened

Tournaments · Updated Jul 18, 2026

ONE ROUND LEFT: Porter Cup at Niagara Falls CC

Tyler Spielman of Cave Creek, Arizona, has seized control of the men's division at Niagara Falls CC, while Jazy Roberts of Australia continues to pace the women's side

Addison Kartusch made an ace today. Photo courtesy of Ron Alvey

Tournaments · Updated Jul 18, 2026

Meadow Tian wins Women's Ohio State Amateur

The University of Illinois golfer survived a grueling 36-hole final, which saw her tested multiple times by runner-up Addison Kartusch at Moraine Country Club

Tournaments · Jul 17, 2026

Meyer Posts 10-Under 62 to lead Daniel Boone Invitational

Defending champ builds commanding advantage after nearly matching the course record at Frankfort Country Club

Jan Wdowka

Tournaments · Jul 17, 2026

Jan Wdowka Fires 62 to Earn Spot in 3M Open Monday Qualifier

Lindenwood senior leads four amateurs into PGA Tour qualifying after pre-qualifier at Victory Links

Tournaments · Jul 17, 2026

Jonty Lunson Claims Singapore Open Amateur by one over a surging Harrison Gomez

Australian fires 17-under 267 at Singapore Island CC to edge his fellow Australian, who posted a tournament low 64 in the final round

William Carr (Carolinas PGA)

Tournaments · Jul 17, 2026

Amateur William Carr Closes With Back-Nine 30 to Win Carolinas Open

The Elon University golfer plays final 12 holes in 8-under, finishes at 15-under 201 for two-shot victory at Cliffs at Mountain

Tournaments · Updated Jul 17, 2026

Jenson Forrester survives late drama, wins Tillman Trophy by three

Purdue player rallies from double bogey with closing birdie stretch to hold off Royal Liverpool course-record holder Hopkins at The Caversham in England

Tournaments · Updated Jul 17, 2026

Kansas Amateur: Match play underway at Mission Hills

There is still a long way to go, as 16 matches are scheduled for Friday morning

Wichita Country Club

Tournaments · Updated Jul 17, 2026

Meg Tilma wins the Kansas Women's Amateur by one at Wichita CC

Tilma edged Kinslea Jones and Stalee Fields with a late round flourish that adds to her family's Kansas Golf legacy; her sister Kate finished T5

Tournaments · Jul 17, 2026

Farah O'Keefe is low amateur with top-35 finish at Evian Championship

Texas sophomore goes 5-under at the major in France, birdieing the final hole to edge Yunseo Yang of South Korea by a stroke

The scene is set of a Thursday finish at Crestwicke

Tournaments · Updated Jul 16, 2026

Charlie Kulwin takes title at Illinois State Amateur

Kulwin earned not only the trophy and place in history, but also a U.S. Amateur exemption after a grueling 36-hole day at Crestwicke

Tournaments · Updated Jul 16, 2026

Kathryn VanArragon cruises to third Minnesota Women's Amateur title at Bearpath

The St. Thomas senior seized control in the final round in Eden Prairie, turning a 3-shot 36-hole lead into a blowout and earning a spot in the U.S. Women's Amateur

Tournaments · Jul 16, 2026

Two Clarksville natives battle at top of Tennessee State Open

Amateur Seth Smith leads by one over pro Patton Samuels and Adam Forgey heading into Friday's finale at Tennessee Grasslands

Tournaments · Jul 16, 2026

LIVE SCORING: Mexican National Amateur at Club Campestre de la Ciudad de México

Gerardo Gomez Corona leads at 4-under through the opening round in Coyoacán, Mexico

Alexander Elia

Tournaments · Jul 16, 2026

Alexander Elia wins San Diego City Amateur in playoff at Torrey Pines

Vanguard sophomore edges San Diego State's Phillip Kench after both finish 54 holes at 8-under 208

GreatHorse Golf Club

Tournaments · Updated Jul 16, 2026

New England Amateur: Elliott Spaulding defends his title at GreatHorse

Defending champion shot 68 to finish at 11-under, holding off final round charges from Caden Piselli and Emil Nielsen

The Mountain View Course at Desert Willow

Tournaments · Updated Jul 16, 2026

FCG Callaway World Championship: Connor Holden, Teresa Wang take 15-18 titles

Three-day Future Champions Golf junior showcase brought international field to Desert Willow in the Coachella Valley

Ysabel Liu at Essex Fells CC (NJGolf.org photo)

Tournaments · Updated Jul 16, 2026

New Jersey Women's Amateur: Ysabel Liu defeats Angelina Tolentino 2-up for the title

The incoming Princeton freshman earned an exemption into the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur and capped off an amzing summer of New Jersey golf

BJ Boyce

Tournaments · Jul 14, 2026

BJ Boyce rallies from five back with a course-record 63 to win Carolinas Amateur

The UNC Greensboro senior matched the Governors Club competitive record a day after a quintuple-bogey derailed his third round

Edan Cui faced down this shot on No. 18

Tournaments · Jul 14, 2026

U.S. Am Final: Zou, Knight Share Medalist Honors as Nine Advance from Ruby Hill Qualifier

Stanford-bound Daniel Zou and Colorado's Brandon Knight fire matching 63s to lead Norcal field into Merion

Tournaments · Updated Jul 13, 2026

Kylee Choi Wins the 126th Women's Western Amateur

Pepperdine's Kylee Choi never trailed in a 2&1 win over Grace Lee at River Forest, claiming the W.A. Alexander Trophy and her breakthrough title.

Tournaments · Updated Jul 13, 2026

Parker Sands Wins Trans-Miss Amateur Wire-to-Wire at Southern Hills

Parker Sands led all four rounds and survived a closing 72 to win the 122nd Trans-Miss by two at 10-under 274. Thyr and Cowan shared second.

Tournaments · Updated Jul 12, 2026

Byungho Lee outlasts Naik 3 and 1 to win 124th Pacific Northwest Amateur

The Pepperdine junior claimed the Macan Cup in a seesaw 36-hole final at Palouse Ridge, leaving Nilay Naik a runner-up for the second year.

Tournaments · Updated Jul 11, 2026

Emmerich Routs Georgantas 8 & 6 to Win 118th Massachusetts Amateur

Aidan Emmerich never trailed, closing out first-time finalist Zac Georgantas 8 & 6 at Winchester for his first Massachusetts Amateur title.

Tournaments · Updated Jul 11, 2026

Lowe rallies from eight back to win New York Men's Amateur by three strokes

MGA eClub member fires closing 65 to overtake Chapman at Glens Falls and claim first state title

Tournaments · Updated Jul 10, 2026

Nick Fowlkes Wins Southern California Amateur in Hometown Triumph

The Valencia CC member caps a dream week with a three-shot victory, closing 71 to finish 5-under and claim the SCGA's storied amateur championship.

Tournaments · Updated Jul 9, 2026

De Marco, Lehner Win Inaugural Texas Junior Match Play at High Meadow Ranch

Southlake's Stephanie De Marco closed out Izzy Brost 4 & 3, while Dallas's Edward Lehner edged Knox Barnard 1 up on the 18th hole Thursday.

Tournaments · Updated Jul 8, 2026

Popert wins fourth straight U.S. Adaptive Open; Moore defends women's title

England's Kipp Popert fires final-round 63 to win by six at Woodmont; Kim Moore claims back-to-back championships

Tournaments · Updated Jul 6, 2026

Columbus Amateur: Match play set for Tuesday

This year's event is being played at the second-longest course in Ohio, Northstar Golf Club

Tournaments · Updated Jul 6, 2026

Jonathan Chen is wire-to-wire winner at Monterey City Amateur

Chen held off charges from John Sawin and Miguel Delgado to take the historic title by a shot at Del Monte G.C.