The Players Amateur

The Players Amateur is a prestigious golf tournament organized by the American Amateur Golf Tour (AAGT). Typically held in the summer, the event consists of 54 holes of stroke play, played over three rounds, usually at well-known golf courses with challenging layouts. The tournament attracts a strong field of amateur golfers, including top collegiate and elite amateurs from across the nation, with usually around 100 to 150 competitors. Qualification is generally by invitation, based on players’ USGA handicap, national or regional rankings, and past tournament results. The tournament focuses on stroke play format emphasizing consistent low scoring across rounds