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Amateur Championship

The Amateur Championship (often called the British Amateur), the annual amateur national championship organized by The R&A, first played in 1885.
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The Amateur Championship (often called the British Amateur) is the annual amateur national championship organized by The R&A. The Amateur Championship was first played in 1885 at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. The Amateur Championship is contested in match play format following stroke play qualifying. Past Amateur Champions include Bobby Jones, Lawson Little, and many other notable amateurs. The Amateur Champion receives a Masters invitation, U.S. Open exemption, and Open Championship exemption.

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"British Amateur."
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Origin

The Amateur Championship was first played in 1885 at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. The Amateur Championship is organized by The R&A.

Rules & Context

The Amateur Championship is contested in match play format following stroke play qualifying. The Amateur Champion receives a Masters invitation, U.S. Open exemption, and Open Championship exemption.

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"The Amateur Championship (often called the British Amateur) is the annual amateur national championship organized by The R&A, first played in 1885 at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. The Amateur Champion receives a Masters invitation, U.S. Open exemption, and Open Championship exemption."

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Amateur Championship first played?

1885 at Royal Liverpool. The Amateur Championship was first played in 1885 at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.

What does the winner receive?

Three major exemptions. The Amateur Champion receives a Masters invitation, U.S. Open exemption, and Open Championship exemption.

Who organizes the Amateur Championship?

The R&A. The Amateur Championship is organized by The R&A, the governing body for golf outside the United States and Mexico.

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