U.S. Amateur
The Olympic Club – Lake Course • San Francisco, CA • August 2026
Format
36 holes stroke play (312 players across two courses), top 64 advance to match play; final is 36 holes
Field
312 players
Eligibility
Male amateurs of any age, any nation; USGA Handicap Index of 0.4 or lower; must meet USGA amateur status rules
Overview
The U.S. Amateur, held annually since 1895, is the oldest and most prestigious amateur golf championship in the United States. Its alumni list includes Tiger Woods (3 titles), Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, and Arnold Palmer. The 312-player stroke play field is one of the deepest in amateur golf, and the match play bracket tests champions across seven rounds in seven days.
Format
36 holes stroke play (312 players across two courses), top 64 advance to match play; final is 36 holes
Defending champion
Mason Howell
2025
How to play
Details coming soon.