Dutchess County Amateur Championship

The Dutchess County Amateur Championship is an annual amateur golf tournament held over three rounds of stroke play, generally conducted across three consecutive days. The championship attracts competitive amateur golfers primarily from the local and regional areas who vie for the county title. Typically, the field accommodates around 80 to 120 participants, depending on the year’s registrations. Eligibility to compete usually requires residency within Dutchess County or membership in one of the local golf clubs, along with maintaining a USGA handicap index in accordance with the tournament’s standards. Competitors register and qualify based on handicap requirements and local membership guidelines set by the organizing body. The championship is organized by the Dutchess County Golf Association, which manages the event logistics and regulations to uphold the competitive integrity of the tournament.