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News · May 19, 2026

Why Pinehurst Is the Ultimate Place to Play a Two-Man Championship

Competitive golfers take on Pinehurst during the AmateurGolf.com Two Man Links and Father & Son Championship presented by Titleist

May 19, 2026

U.S. Open Final at Dallas Athletic Club: LIV Golfers rise from the dead

Peter Uihlein wins the medal, Caleb Surratt wins a playoff, and a sour Sergio tosses his card in the trash can and goes home

News · May 19, 2026

2026 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Round of 32: Everything to Know Going Forward

Medalists upset by Beckman and Erlandson. Defender Mawhinney rolls. Past champs Blanchard, Engel knock out Wilfong, Womble.

News · May 18, 2026

2026 U.S. Open Final Qualifying: Kimsey Cruises at Walton Heath

Englishman Nathan Kimsey fires a second-round 62 to win medalist honors at Walton Heath by two. Dallas Athletic Club still in play

News · May 18, 2026

USA Finalizes 2026 Curtis Cup Team for Bel-Air Country Club

The U.S. Curtis Cup roster features three returners and several of the top women’s amateurs in the world.

May 18, 2026

FINAL RESULTS: 2026 Two-Man Links Championship at Sand Valley, Wisconsin

Chad LaBarre and Gary Ellis of Iowa won the Open Division at 7-under 206, while 3 other division champs were crowned

News · May 18, 2026

California Teens Eyer, Stone Are Medalists at U.S. Amateur Four-Ball

California teens Eyer, Stone medalists at 16-under, one off the record. Kittleson/Stoltz at -14. Match play Monday.

News · May 16, 2026

Kittleson, Stoltz Lead Three-Way Tie at U.S. Amateur Four-Ball

Three sides shot 63 on the Outlaw course to share the Round 1 lead at -9. Scottsdale's Kittleson and Stoltz are home, and they're

May 15, 2026

Dylan Keating rallies late for North of Ireland Amateur title

Dylan Keating recovered from early final-round trouble and produced a late birdie burst to edge Patrick Curran by one shot

News · May 14, 2026

Carlsbad's Mia Clausen, 15, Holds Her Own Against the LPGA at the Mizuho Americas

Sophomore U.S. National Junior Team member ties for 21st at Mountain Ridge, the latest step in a breakout 2026.

News · May 14, 2026

2026 U.S. Open Local Qualifying Results: All 109 Sites + Leaderboards

Live results from all 109 U.S. Open Local Qualifying sites. Site-by-site medalists, amateurs, and alternates

News · May 14, 2026

2026 Memorial Amateur Preview: Women's Division Debuts at Ancil Hoffman

An elite Women's Division joins the men's field at Ancil Hoffman as the Memorial Amateur Championship enters its 29th year

News · May 13, 2026

The 2026 U.S. Women's Open Amateur Tracker: Every Qualifier, Every Site

With qualifying wrapping up today at Bermuda Dunes and Cross Timbers, this is your complete site-by-site tracker of the 2026 U.S.

Sponsor News · May 13, 2026

LAUNCH DAY: ALL-NEW Titleist GTS Fairway Metals

Titleist expands GTS lineup with new GTS2 and GTS3 fairway metals

Sponsor News · May 13, 2026

LAUNCH DAY: The ALL-NEW Titleist GTS Drivers

Titleist launches new GTS drivers with more speed, stability and adjustability

News · May 11, 2026

2026 U.S. Curtis Cup: Meghan Stasi Sets the Tone for Team USA at Bel-Air Country Club

Meghan Stasi brings experience, match-play focus, and team-first leadership to the 2026 U.S. Curtis Cup Team at Bel-Air.

News · May 11, 2026

AmateurGolf.com Alumni Report: Kristoffer Reitan

Kristoffer Reitan’s breakthrough win at the Truist Championship made him just the second Norwegian to win on the PGA Tour.

Notebook · May 11, 2026

The First Championships: 126 Years of State Amateur Golf — and the 2025 Class

Before the U.S. Open. Before the PGA Tour. Before there was a Tour at all — there were state amateur championships.

News · May 10, 2026

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

May 10, 2026

Louisville’s Patrick Keeling wins Irish Amateur Open in dramatic finish

The 21-year-old closes with a birdie on the 72nd hole to secure a breakthrough victory at Seapoint

Equipment Review · May 8, 2026

Odyssey Damascus Milled Putters: Specs, Release Details and Damascus Steel Technology

Odyssey’s Damascus Milled Putters Bring Premium Steel Craftsmanship to the Green

May 6, 2026

Ellison & Scheck Win 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball in 19 Holes

The No. 3 seed snaps a five-year teenage-champion streak. Carter & Snyder, both 15, fall in sudden death after

News · May 5, 2026

Fujikura launches Lake Tahoe VIP sweepstakes for American Century Championship

Sweepstakes winner will receive travel, lodging, VIP tickets, Fujikura shafts and golf merchandise package

News · May 5, 2026

Drafted, Rostered, Paid: How the Grass League Is Rewriting Amateur Golf

Players are drafted, dropped, and contracted. Franchises chase a season purse.

Sponsor News · May 4, 2026

Foresight App’s New Normalization Feature Brings More Accurate Practice Data

New Foresight App Update Helps Golfers Normalize Ball Data in Real-World Conditions

May 4, 2026

In Virginia, Rick Stimmel wins the Giles Senior Invitational

At the immaculate Kinloch Golf Club, Pennsylvania's top senior was handed the trophy by living legend Vinny Giles

May 3, 2026

Giles Invitational: Brett Patterson holds off a charging Sam Beach to win by a shot

Pennsylvania legend Rick Stimmel captured the Senior flight at Kinloch Golf Club

News · May 2, 2026

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.

May 1, 2026

There's something about Estero and Trent Gregory

Retired software exec captures his third-straight victory at the Estero Senior Amateur

News · Apr 30, 2026

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

Equipment Review · Apr 30, 2026

Callaway Adds Chrome Tour Triple Diamond to 2026 Lineup, Targeting High-Speed Players

A lower-spin, penetrating-flight option expands the Chrome Tour family built around Tour Fast Mantle technology

News · Apr 30, 2026

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

Apr 29, 2026

Oklahoma state rolls to Big 12 title as Preston Stout completes historic three-peat

A wire-to-wire win and a third straight title from junior Preston Stout cement Oklahoma State’s dominance

Apr 29, 2026

Andy Yoon breaks through with first pro win at Southern California Open

A wire-to-wire performance and opening 63 power Yoon to a five-shot victory in the desert

Apr 29, 2026

British Columbia wins Lamey Cup at historic Victoria Golf Club

A strong singles performance lifts Team BC to its fourth Lamey Cup title in a Ryder Cup-style showdown

News · Apr 28, 2026

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