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113th VSGA Amateur Championship

Written by Chris Lang | Jun 18, 2026 5:46:03 PM

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Dates: Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26

Format: 36 holes of stroke play qualifying on Monday and Tuesday, with the top 32 players advancing to match play. A playoff will be used to determine the final match play spots, if necessary. Rounds of 32 and 16 on Wednesday. Quarterfinals and semifinals on Thursday. The 36-hole final match is scheduled for Friday.

Starting times: Starting at 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. off Nos. 1 and 10 for stroke play. All match play rounds begin on No. 1. Round of 32 matches begin at 7:30 a.m., round of 16 to begin at approximately 12 p.m. Quarterfinals begin at 7:30 with semifinals slated to begin at approximately 12 p.m. Final match begins at 7:30 a.m. with the second 18 beginning immediately after lunch.

Defending champion: Liam Maclauchlan

USGA Exemption Event: The winner earns an exemption in the upcoming U.S. Amateur Championship.

Host site: Bayville Golf Club