The Carolinian

The Carolinian Amateur Championship is a notable amateur golf tournament held annually in North Carolina, organized by the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA). The event typically takes place at Keith Hills Golf Club in Buies Creek, North Carolina, and features top amateur golfers primarily from the Carolinas region. The tournament is a 54-hole stroke play competition and draws a competitive field of young amateurs and collegiate players. It has quickly become a prestigious event on the regional amateur golf calendar, highlighting emerging golf talent from North and South Carolina. The Carolinas Golf Association, founded in 1909, oversees many championships and programs in the Carolinas, including the Carolinian Amateur. CGA is a large regional golf association providing competition, education, and support for golf clubs and players throughout the region. Past winners of the Carolinian Amateur include notable junior and amateur standouts such as Tim Bunten and Brett McLamb, who have gone on to achieve success in broader amateur ranks.