Amateur Golf Tournament Guide
Ages 18+ • Competitive Excellence
Explore the world of amateur golf competition from local club championships to prestigious USGA events. Maintain your amateur status while competing at the highest levels of the game.
Competition Classifications
Club Level
Local Club Championships
Regional Competition
Multi-Club Tours
Regional Championship
State Championships
Metropolitan Elite
Metro Area Events
Senior Competition
Age 50+ Events
Elite Championship
USGA Championships
Amateur Tournament Categories
USGA Championships
United States Golf Association Championships
The premier amateur championships in the United States, including the U.S. Amateur, U.S. Mid-Amateur, and other prestigious USGA events.
18+ years
Entry fees $150-300
State Amateur Championships
State Golf Association Championships
Premier amateur championships conducted by each state golf association, serving as the highest level of amateur competition within each state.
18+ years
$100-250 per tournament
Regional Amateur Tours
Regional Amateur Golf Tours
Organized amateur tours providing regular competitive opportunities across specific geographic regions with season-long points competitions.
18+ years
$75-150 per event
Club Championships
Private Club Championships
Annual championship events at private golf clubs, representing the highest level of competition within each club's membership.
18+ years
$50-150 per event
Metropolitan Amateur
Metropolitan Golf Association Amateur
Premier amateur championships in major metropolitan areas, featuring strong fields and traditional amateur golf competition.
18+ years
$150-300 per event
Senior Amateur
Senior Amateur Championships
Championships for amateur golfers 50 years and older, including state, regional, and national senior amateur events.
50+ years
$100-250 per event
Amateur Status Guidelines
Maintaining Amateur Status
- • Cannot accept prize money
- • No payment for golf instruction
- • Limited equipment benefits
- • No professional tournament play
- • Amateur competition only
Permitted Benefits
- • Prizes up to $750 retail value
- • Actual travel expenses
- • Educational scholarships
- • Equipment for testing only
- • Symbolic awards and trophies