Event Calendar

In 2014, the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA announced the formation of the Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) in an effort to further develop amateur golf throughout this region, and specifically in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean.

The first ever Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific golf championship will be played at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore from 21-24 February 2018. The championship has been developed by The R&A and Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation to unearth emerging talent and provide a pathway for Asia’s elite female amateurs to the international stage.

The R&A introduced a new amateur championship for junior girl golfers when the inaugural Girls' Under 16s Open Championship took place at Fulford, near York, from Friday 27-Sunday 29 April 2018.

First played in 1932, the Curtis Cup is the best-known team trophy for women amateur golfers and contested biennially by teams representing Great Britain and Ireland and the United States. It is organised by The R&A and the United States Golf Association (USGA).

The first Amateur Championship was held at Hoylake in 1885 where 44 players from 12 clubs contested a series of matchplay rounds. Nowadays this is one of the biggest and most prestigious amateur events in the world, with 288 players competing in a mixed strokeplay and matchplay format over 6 days.

Regional Qualifying is the first stage of qualification for most of those who hope to gain an exemption into The Open. 13 venues will host this qualifying stage. Successful competitors will be rewarded with a place at Final Qualifying.

The Ladies' British Open Amateur Championship was founded in 1893 by the Ladies Golf Union and was first played at Royal Lytham and St Annes. Lady Margaret Scott was its first ever Champion.

Final Qualifying is the traditional way for non-exempt players to win a place at The Open. In 2018 there will be four Final Qualifying venues offering 12 exemptions into the Open.

The Junior Open Championship came under The R&A's administrative umbrella in 2000, having been founded in 1994. The biennial event, to which all golfing nations affiliated to The R&A are invited to enter their best under-16 boy and girl golfers, is closely linked to The Open and is always played on a nearby course.

Pre-Qualifying is the first stage of qualification for golfers who hope to gain an exemption into the Ricoh Women's British Open.

The Open is the oldest Major Championship in professional golf. First played in 1860 at Prestwick, The Open attracted a field of 8 golfers with Willie Park Sr. beating Old Tom Morris to the Challenge Belt. The Open has since been contested over 14 different venues and currently boasts a field of 156 competing for the elusive Claret Jug.

Like the Walker Cup, the St Andrews Trophy is a biennial international match which takes place in non-Walker Cup years. It is contested by most talented amateur golfers from Great Britain and Ireland and the Continent of Europe using a format which mirrors that of its more well-known counterpart.

The Senior Open Championship is an event staged by The R&A in collaboration with the European Senior Tour.

Final Qualifying is the traditional way for non-exempt players to win a place at the Ricoh Women's British Open.

Launched by The R&A in 1969 and contested for the first time at Formby, the Seniors Amateur Championship was an instant success. Charlie Green has been the most successful player in the history of the event, winning six times in seven years from 1988.

The Women's British Open was established by the Ladies' Golf Union in 1976 and is one of the sport's most successful Major Championships. It is played by the most international field in women's golf.

The Boys Home Internationals began life in 1923 as a match between the boys teams of England and Scotland, played on the day before the Boys Amateur Championship. In 1972, a match between Ireland and Wales was added. And since 1996, the internationals have been played as a round robin event between the four countries over three days.

The Girls' Home Internationals is an annual event played over three days featuring teams from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The Ladies' Home Internationals is an annual event played over three days featuring teams from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The Boys Amateur Championship was inaugurated by two members of Royal Ascot Golf Club in 1921 and played by competitors under the age of 16, before the age limit was raised to 18 two years later. In 1948, The R&A were invited to take over the administration of the event, the Past Champions of which include Jose Maria Olazabal and Sergio Garcia.

The Girls’ British Open Amateur Championship was founded in 1919 and was first played at Stoke Poges.

The Espirito Santo Trophy is a biennial world amateur team golf championship for women organised by the International Golf Federation.

The Jacques Léglise trophy is the under-18 equivalent of the St Andrews Trophy. It is played annually, though it shares a venue with its older brother whenever the senior competition is being played. Many of today's top professionals, like Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia, have contested the Match in the past.

The Eisenhower Trophy is a biennial world amateur team golf championship for men organised by the International Golf Federation.

The Ladies’ Senior British Open Amateur Championship is open to players aged 50 years and over and is held annually.

The Ladies' Senior Home Internationals is an annual event played over three days featuring teams from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship was created in February 2009 as a joint initiative to develop the game by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The R&A. An invitation to play in the Masters Tournament and The Open is given to the winner, while the runner(s)-up gain a place in The Open Qualifying Series for The Open.

The Girls Under-16 Open Championship trophy is named after 6 times British Senior Ladies’ Champion, Angela Uzielli.

First played in 1932, the Curtis Cup is the best-known team trophy for women amateur golfers and contested biennially by teams representing Great Britain and Ireland and the United States. It is organised by The R&A and the United States Golf Association (USGA).

The first Amateur Championship was held at Hoylake in 1885 where 44 players from 12 clubs contested a series of matchplay rounds. Nowadays this is one of the biggest and most prestigious amateur events in the world, with 288 players competing in a mixed strokeplay and matchplay format over 6 days.

Womens Amateur Championship was founded in 1893 by the Ladies Golf Union and was first played at Royal Lytham and St Annes.

The Junior Open Championship came under The R&A's administrative umbrella in 2000, having been founded in 1994. The biennial event, to which all golfing nations affiliated to The R&A are invited to enter their best under-16 boy and girl golfers, is closely linked to The Open and is always played on a nearby course.

The Open is the oldest Major Championship in professional golf. First played in 1860 at Prestwick, The Open attracted a field of 8 golfers with Willie Park Sr. beating Old Tom Morris to the Challenge Belt. The Open has since been contested over 14 different venues and currently boasts a field of 156 competing for the elusive Claret Jug.

Like the Walker Cup, the St Andrews Trophy is a biennial international match which takes place in non-Walker Cup years. It is contested by most talented amateur golfers from Great Britain and Ireland and the Continent of Europe using a format which mirrors that of its more well-known counterpart.

Launched by The R&A in 1969 and contested for the first time at Formby, the Seniors Amateur Championship was an instant success. Charlie Green has been the most successful player in the history of the event, winning six times in seven years from 1988.

The Boys Home Internationals began life in 1923 as a match between the boys teams of England and Scotland, played on the day before the Boys Amateur Championship. In 1972, a match between Ireland and Wales was added. And since 1996, the internationals have been played as a round robin event between the four countries over three days.

The Girls Home Internationals is an annual event played over three days featuring teams from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The Womens Home Internationals is an annual event played over three days featuring teams from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The Boys Amateur Championship was inaugurated by two members of Royal Ascot Golf Club in 1921 and played by competitors under the age of 16, before the age limit was raised to 18 two years later. In 1948, The R&A were invited to take over the administration of the event, the Past Champions of which include Jose Maria Olazabal and Sergio Garcia.

The Girls Amateur Championship was founded in 1919 and was first played at Stoke Poges.

The Jacques Léglise trophy is the under-18 equivalent of the St Andrews Trophy. It is played annually, though it shares a venue with its older brother whenever the senior competition is being played. Many of today's top professionals, like Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia, have contested the Match in the past.

The Womens Senior Amateur Championship is open to players aged 50 years and over and is held annually.

The Womens Senior Home Internationals is an annual event played over three days featuring teams from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.