- The 122nd Western Amateur Championship, featuring 156 of the best amateur players from 22 countries and 27 states, will tee off on Tuesday, July 30th. This prestigious event, known as the toughest test in amateur golf, will begin with a qualifying round on the North Course at NCR on Sunday, July 28th, where 84 players will compete for 7 coveted positions in the championship proper.

Since its founding in 1899, the Western Amateur has been a prestigious national championship, renowned for its grueling format. Many of golf's greatest players have etched their names on the George R. Thorne Trophy, while many more have struggled to conquer this demanding competition.

The field of 156 invited players will commence the championship with 18 holes of individual stroke play on Tuesday and Wednesday. Following these rounds, the field will be cut to the low 44 scores and ties. The remaining players will then compete in 36 holes of individual stroke play on Thursday to determine the low 16 finishers. These "Sweet Sixteen" will advance to the match play portion of the championship, which will take place on Friday and Saturday to crown a champion.

Tuesday, July 30^th - 18 holes of stroke play starting at 7:30 AM off both the 1st and 10th tees at Moraine Country Club. The morning wave will begin at 7:30 AM, followed by the afternoon wave at 12:30 PM.

Wednesday, July 31^st - 18 holes of stroke play with the same schedule. The field will be cut to the low 44 scores and ties.

Thursday, August 1^st - 36 holes of stroke play for the remaining 44 players, aiming for the low 16 spots in the match play portion.

Friday, August 2^nd - Match play begins with the round of 16 teeing off at 8 AM, followed by the quarterfinals in the afternoon.

Saturday, August 3^rd - Semifinals at 8 AM and finals in the afternoon at 1 PM.

Contestants who have competed in the The Western Amateur represent the pinnacle of amateur golf. Their collective achievements include:

- 93 major championships since 1956

- 22 PGA TOUR Player of the Year Awards since 1990

- 10 FedExCup titles

- 14 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year Awards since 2000

- 11 participants in the 2023 Ryder Cup 

Spectators are welcome to attend the event free of charge. Parking will be marked with signage, with a short walk across Stroop Road onto the Moraine Country Club property.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness some of the world's best amateur golfers compete in one of the most challenging and historic championships in the sport. Those lucky and skilled enough to get to the finals, like Austin Greaser our local golfer from Vandalia now playing in the Korn Ferry Tour who won in 2022 could play 144 holes in 6 days, a test of anyone’s stamina.

Parking will be on the Kettering Health Main Campus, once parked you can then simply walk across Stroop Road at the Crosswalk onto the Moraine CC Property. 

To See those Scheduled to Compete