Watertown City Championship

The Watertown City Championship is a longstanding amateur golf tournament played annually at Thompson Park Golf Course in Watertown, New York. The event features a two-stage format starting with stroke play qualifying rounds, typically 36 holes over the first two days, which narrows the field to the top 64 competitors. These qualifiers advance to a match play bracket, culminating in a 36-hole final to determine the champion. The tournament generally attracts a strong field of local and regional amateur golfers, typically around 100-130 players. Eligibility is open to male amateurs who have a valid handicap index and meet residency or local club membership requirements. Players usually qualify by registering through the local golf association and submitting official handicaps. The tournament follows USGA rules and features competitive match play rounds after qualifying.