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LATEST ARTICLES: –
U.S. Amateur Championship – 2026 Preview & Results (16/08/26)
Men’s Home Internationals – 2026 Preview & Results (07/08/26)
The Amateurs At The 2026 Open Championship (17/07/26)
June 2026 Men’s Amateur Rankings (16/07/26)
The Open Championship – 2026 Regional, Final & Last Chance Qualifying (13/07/26)
European Men’s Amateur Team Championship – 2026 Preview & Results (11/07/26)
The European Amateur Championship – 2026 Preview & Results (27/06/26)
The 131st Amateur Championship – 2026 Preview & Results (20/06/26)
LATEST RESULTS: –
1. The 126th U.S. Amateur Championship
Jack WHALEY (ENG) beat Jay LENG JR (USA) by 4&3 to become just the fifth British winner of the U.S. Amateur Championship.
Eliot BAKER (ENG), the leading GB&I qualifier on -2, Connor GRAHAM (SCO) -1, Niall SHEILS DONEGAN (SCO) +1 joined Whaley +2 in reaching the top 64 Match Play Stage.
Joshua RYAN (USA) earned medalist honours with a 132 (-8) 36-hole total at Merion G.C. and Philadelphia C.C. at the beginning of the Championship.
SPQ and MP Results (10-16/08/26)
Jack Whaley (Photo: (Photo: Dustin Satloff / USGA)
2. AIG Irish Men’s Amateur Close Championship
Thomas HIGGINS (IRL) got the better of Dylan HOLMES (IRL) in the Irish Close after a three hole sudden death play-off. After 72 holes at Portumna G.C. they were tied on 281 (-7), 1-shot ahead of Darragh FLYNN (IRL), Harry MCARDLE (IRL) and Dylan KEATING (IRL). Results (13-15/08/26)
Thomas Higgins (Photo: Golf Ireland / Inphosports)
3. The R&A Boys’ Amateur Championship (SCO)
Óliver Elí BJÖRNSSON (ISL) won the Boys’ Amateur at Gailes Links after he beat Ludwig LIBERA (SWE) on the 37th Hole of the Final. Cole SELF (ENG) was the leading GB&I competitor, losing narrowly to Libera in the Quarter Finals. MP Results (12-15/08/26)
Cole SELF (ENG), #1 seed, and Mathias AISE (SUI), #2 seed, tied for medalist honours with a 134 (-8) 36 hole score. SPQ Results (10-11/08/26)
Óliver Elí Björnsson (Photo: The R&A / Getty Images / Oisin Keniry)
4. Men’s Home Internationals (IRL)
Despite a disappointing final day loss to IRELAND ENGLAND pipped WALES to the 2026 Raymond Trophy on match points won – 20.0 v. 18.0. IRELAND finished 3rd and SCOTLAND 4th after they both recorded a single win over the three days. Caolan BURFORD (WAL) was the clear star man at this year’s Home Internationals winning all six of his games. Results (05-07/08/26)
England (Photo: England Golf)
5. English Men’s Amateur Close Championship
Jamie VAN WYK (ENG) won the English Amateur title at Beau Desert G.C. overcoming Morton BAILEY (ENG) by 4&2 in the Championship Match.
Stanley CAMPBELL (ENG) won the Stroke Play Qualifying with a 133 total (-9) at Beau and co-host Sutton Coldfield G.C.’s.
SPQ and MP Results (28-02/08/26)
Jamie Van Wyk (Photo: Lancashire Golf)
6. Scottish Men’s Amateur Close Championship
Greg MCLELLAN (SCO) beat Aidan LAWSON (SCO) by 3&2 to win the 2026 Scottish Amateur Championship at Murcar Links. MP Results (28-01/08/26)
Andrew DAVIDSON (SCO) secured the stroke play medalist honours with a 133 total after 36 holes at Murcar Links and Royal Aberdeen (Balgownie). SPQ Results (28-29/07/26)
Greg Mclellan (Photo: Scottish Golf)
7. Welsh Men’s Amateur Close Championship
Caolan BURFORD (WAL) won the Welsh Amateur at Prestatyn G.C. beating Thomas WILLIAMS (WAL) by 8&7 in the 36 hole Final. Alex JAMES (WAL) #1, Shaum HARPIN (WAL) #2 and Lee JONES (WAL) #3, all finished on -2 in the earlier 36 hole Stroke Play Qualifying competition. SPQ and MP Results (27-31/07/26)
Caolan Burford (Photo: Wales Golf)
8. South of Ireland Amateur Open Championship
Sean DAVID (WAL) was the surprise winner of the South of Ireland Amateur beating compatriot Tomi BOWEN by 1 Hole in the Final. The South attracted an impressive field this year given it’s venue, Lahinch G.C., is shortly hosting the Walker Cup.
Matt MCCLEAN (IRL), #1 seed, and Connor GRAHAM (SCO), #2 seed, shared medalist honours in a low scoring Stroke Play Qualifier after they both finished the 36 holes on -11.
SPQ Results and MP Results (22-26/07/26)
Sean David (Photo: Golf Ireland / Inpho)
9. Carris Trophy U18 (ENG)
Benjamin VAN BRAAK HAMMER (ESP) won the English U18 Open Stroke Play Championship with a 267 (-13) total at Northamptonshire County G.C. McEvoy Trophy winner George WHITEHEAD (ENG) -11 finished 2nd and Albie BEESTON (ENG), Giampaolo GAGLIARDI (ITA) & Aidan LAWSON (SCO) -6 all tied 3rd. Results (21-24/07/26)
Benjamin Van Braak Hammer (Photo: England Golf / Leaderboard Photography)
10. The Walton Heath Trophy (ENG)
Monty HOLCOMBE (ENG) won The Walton Heath Trophy around his home courses by 5-shots with a 271 (-17) total. Jamie VAN WYK (ENG) and Toby PETERS (ENG) finished tied 2nd on -12 with Luke METCALF (ENG), Sam JOHNSON (ENG) & William PARTNER (ENG) -11 all tied 3rd. Results (21-23/07/26)
Monty Holcombe (Photo: Walton Heath G.C.)
11. Welsh Boys’ Amateur Championship
James PALFREY (WAL) beat Stroke Play Qualifying medalist James PLATT (WAL) by 1 Hole to win the 2026 Welsh Boys’ Amateur Championship at Borth & Ynyslas G.C. MP Results (22-23/07/26) and SPQ Results (20-21/07/26)
James Palfrey (Photo: Greenmeadow G.C.)
12. Dutch U21 Boys’ Junior Open
Ireland’s Gavin O’NEILL -14 beat Abel DERKSEN (NED) -9 and compatriot Mark GAZI & Adrian FRIIS (DEN) both -8 to win the Dutch U21 Junior Open Toxandria G.C. Results (16-19/07/26)
Gavin O’Neill (Photo: Dutch Junior Open)
13. Scottish Boys’ Amateur Championship
Fraser WALTERS (SCO) beat Eddie JACKSON (SCO) by 4&2 in the final of the Scottish Boys’ Amateur Championship at Fraserburgh G.C. MP Results (17-19/07/26)
Fraser BROWN (SCO) secured medalist honours with a 132 (-8) 36 hole total. Walters qualified in 20th place on +2. SPQ Results (15-16/07/26)
Fraser Walters (Photo: Scotland Golf)
14. Tillman Trophy (ENG)
Jenson FORRESTER (ENG) produced rounds of 65, 71, 70 and 68 at Cavershan G.C. to take the 2026 Tillman Trophy on 274 (-14). Max HOPKINS (ENG) -11 finished 2nd and Frankie MORTON (ENG), Harry BUTLER (ENG) & Rio SAIGAL (ENG) -9 all tied 3rd. Results (14-16/07/26)
Jenson Forrester (Photo: Tillman Trophy)
15. McGregor Trophy U16 (ENG)
Ollie MCEVOY (IRL) beat Valtteri LINDROOS (FIN) in a play-off to win the U16 McGregor Trophy after they both finished the 72 holes at Clitheroe G.C. on 287 (+3). Javier PEREZ-TASSO RODRIGUEZ (ESP) +6 finished 3rd, Max BLAKE (ENG) +8 4th and AJ EMMENIS (ENG) +9, after count back, 5th. Results (14-16/07/26)
Ollie McEvoy (Photo: Golf Ireland)
16. European Men’s Amateur Team Championship (EST)
IRELAND won the 43rd European Men’s Amateur Team Championship after beating ESTONIA 4.0-3.0 in the Final. Matt MCCLEAN & Caolan RAFFERTY (foursomes) and Stuart GREHAN, Matt MCCLEAN again & critically Thomas HIGGINS on the 20th hole in the final game (singles) picked up the four points that saw the Irish take the title. ENGLAND finished 7th and WALES 10th at Estonia Golf & Country Club in Estonia. FINLAND earned medalist honours in the initial 36 hole Stroke Play Qualifying with Nevill RUITER (NED) taking the Individual honours.
SPQ Results (07-08/07/26), MP Flight A (09-11/07/26) and MP Flight B (09-11/07/26)
Ireland Team (Photo: EGA)
17. English U18 Amateur Championship
Sullivan GODDARD (ENG) won the English U18 Mixed title with a 278 (-6) total at Sand Moor G.C. in Leeds. Nicholas CURRAN (ENG) -3 finished 2nd, George COOPER (ENG) -2 was 3rd on count back, William PSENKO (ENG) -2 4th and Thomas HARTSHORNE (ENG) Ev on count back 5th. Result (26-28/06/26)
Sullivan Goddard (Photo: Leaderboard Photography / England Golf)
18. European Men’s Amateur Championship – EAOM (FIN)
Tim WIEDEMYER (GER) won the 39th European Amateur Championship with a 271 (-13) total at Vanajanlinna G.&C.C. in Finland. Nevill RUITER (NED) kept the German honest on the final day finishing 2nd on 273 (-11) with a fast finishing Riccardo FANTINELLI (ITA) 3rd on 277 (-7) count back. Ed FEATHERSTONE (ENG), the best GB&I player, finished 4th and Arthur CARLIER (FRA) 5th after they tied Fantinelli’s total. Eliot BAKER (ENG) finished 9th on 278 (-6) and Ben BOLTON (ENG) 13th, Mark STOCKDALE (ENG) 16th, and Sebastian DESOISA (ENG) 19th, all on 281 (-3). Results (24-27/06/26)
Tim Wiedemeyer (Photo: EGA)
19. The 131st Amateur Championship – EAOM (ENG)
Stuart GREHAN (IRL) won the Amateur Championship beating Matt MOLONEY (USA) by 1 Hole in the 36 hole Final at Royal Liverpool G.C. Grehan beat Richard TEDER (EST) in the semi-finals whilst Moloney got the better of Emil RIEGGER (GER). Sam EASTERBROOK (ENG) and Ed FEATHERSTONE (ENG) were losing quarter finalists. MP Results (17-20/06/26)
Wilhelm RYDING (SWE) earned medalist honours in the Stroke Play Qualifying stage with a 135 (-9) total score. He shot 68 at Hoylake before following it with a 67 at co-host West Lancs. English trio Ben BOLTON, Ed FEATHERSTONE & Joshua MCCARTAIN and Sweden’s Edwin ASKERFORS all tied 2nd on -8. SP Qualifying Results (15-16/06/26)
Stuart Grehan (Photo: Oisin Keniry / R&A / R&A via Getty Images)
20. St. Andrews Links Trophy – EAOM (SCO)
Lev GRINBERG (FRA) became just the fifth overseas winner of the St. Andrews Links Trophy; his 269 (-18) final score was good enough for a 7-shot victory. Melvin MULLER (NED) finished 2nd on -11 and Rodolphe CICALA (FRA) 3rd on -9 after count back. Fionn DOBBIN (IRL) was the highest finishing GB&I player in 7th place 0n -7, again after count back. Connor GRAHAM (SCO) 10th and Freddie TURNELL (ENG) 11th also finished on the same score as the Irishman. Results (05-07/06/26)
Lev Grinberg (Photo: St. Andrews Links Trust)
21. NCAA Division I National Championship – Individual (USA)
Preston STOUT (USA / Oklahoma State) won the NCAA Division I Men’s National Championship Individual title with a 274 (-14) total. He finished 1-shot ahead of William JENNINGS (USA / Alabama IND.). The victory earned Stout an exemption into this years U.S. Open Championship as well as the 2027 Masters Invitational so long as he remains an amateur. Jack WHALEY (ENG / Florida State) -6 tied 14th and Sam EASTERBROOK (ENG / Purdue) -5 tied 16th were the best of the GB&I contestants. Dan HAYES (ENG / LSU) produced the best round of the Stroke Play Stage with a tournament record 64 (-8) at La Costa in Round 3. Preview & Results (29-3 Jun 2026)
Preston Stout (Photo: OSU Cowboys Golf)
22. Scottish Men’s Open Championship – EAOM
Greg HOLMES (ENG) won the Scottish Amateur title with a 272 (-12) total at Glasgow Gailes Links. Mads HELLER (DEN) -10 finished 2nd, Calum NAIRN (SCO) & Mads VIEMOSE LARSEN (DEN) -7 tied 4th and Andrew HASWELL (ENG), Adrian BERGQVIST (SWE) & Will COXON (ENG) -6 tied 5th. Results (29-31/05/26)
Greg Holmes (Photo: Scottish Golf)
23. Welsh Open Youths Championship
With rounds of 66, 70 and 73 (-7) Brodie LEWIS (WAL) won the Welsh Youths at Newport G.C. Ezra HARTLAND (ENG) -6 finished 2nd, Dominic HARRINGTON (ENG) -5 3rd, George COOPER (ENG) -4 4th and Isaac JONES (WAL) -3 5th. Results (29-31/05/26)
Brodie Lewis (Photo: Brodie Lewis)
24. East of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open Championship
Stuart GREHAN (IRL) -17 won the East of Ireland title by 6-shots from Caolan RAFFERTY (IRL). Gerard DUNNE (IRL) & Joshua HILL (IRL) finished tied 3rd on -9 and Gavin TIERNAN (IRL) -5 5th as the cream came to the top at County Louth G.C. Results (29-31/05/26)
Stuart Grehan (Photo: Golf Ireland / Inpho)
25. The 51st Lagonda Trophy (ENG)
Frankie MORTON (ENG) beat Oliver MARTIN (ENG) in a play-off after they both finished the 72-holes on 274 (-6). Henry STYLES (-5) finished 3rd and Louis ROSS (ENG), Tommy EVANS (ENG) & Jenson BULL (ENG) all -5 tied 4th at Gog Magog G.C. Results (27-29/05/26)
Frankie Morton (Photo: Frankie Morton)
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