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June 2025


The Open Amateur Series

Elite amateur players competing in Europe have an additional chance to qualify for The 153rd Open. After its introduction in 2023, the best performing player across The Open Amateur Series, a sequence of three elite amateur championships, will gain an exemption into The Open Royal Portrush from 17-20 July. The player that receives the most World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®) points across The St Andrews Links Trophy, The Amateur Championship and the European Amateur Championship this summer will be awarded a spot to compete in Northern Ireland.

The Open Amateur Series – Counting events

  • The St Andrews Links Trophy, Scotland: 6-8 June
  • The Amateur Championship, Royal St George’s and Royal Cinque Ports, England: 16-21 June
  • European Amateur Championship, Vasatorps, Sweden: 25-28 June
The Amateur Series exemptions are in addition to a number of other exemptions available for amateur players to reach the two major championships, including by virtue of winning The Amateur and European equivalents.

The Amateur Championship

Taking place at Royal St George's and Royal Cinque Ports from 16 - 21 June, The Amateur Championship is one of the biggest and most prestigious amateur championships in the world.

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