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Daily BriefApril 21st, 2026

Daily Brief

Your daily news source across amateur golf

JUNIOR
U.S. Junior Amateur Entry Window Closes May 13 Ahead of Saucon Valley Return

On 2026-04-21: The USGA's entry window for the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur closes May 13 at 5pm ET, with qualifying at 42 sites from May 26 to July 1. Championship July 20–25 at Saucon Valley's Old Course — the club's first Junior Am in 43 years.

MID-AM
Mid-Am Season Heats Up: Jupiter Invitational and Giles Invitational Headline Stacked May Calendar

On 2026-04-21: Two of the most anticipated mid-am invitationals kick off in May. The Giles Invitational returns to Kinloch Golf Club in Manakin-Sabot, VA (May 2–4) with defending champ Andrew Bailey and past U.S. Mid-Am winners. The Jupiter Invitational debuts at Jonathan's Landing on the Gil Hanse–designed Match Course in Jupiter, FL (May 7–9) with a curated elite field.

SENIOR
Bearrie and Stimmel Share Senior Division Lead After Day One of the 2026 Senior Masters

On 2026-04-21: John Bearrie and Rick Stimmel posted matching 3-under 68s at Indian Wells Golf Resort to share the Senior division lead on the opening day of the Society of Seniors' Senior Masters.

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