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Latin America Amateur Championship

An annual amateur men's golf championship for Latin American players, with the winner receiving a Masters Tournament invitation and Open Championship exemption.
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The Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) is an annual amateur men's golf championship for Latin American players. The Latin America Amateur Championship was first played in 2015. The Latin America Amateur Championship is jointly organized by the Masters Tournament, USGA, and The R&A. The Latin America Amateur Championship winner receives a Masters Tournament invitation and Open Championship exemption. The Latin America Amateur Championship rotates among courses throughout Latin America.

How Golfers Say It

"LAAC."
"Latin America Amateur."
"Masters invitation."

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Origin

The Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) was first played in 2015. The Latin America Amateur Championship is jointly organized by the Masters Tournament, USGA, and The R&A.

Rules & Context

The Latin America Amateur Championship is an annual amateur men's golf championship for Latin American players. The Latin America Amateur Championship winner receives a Masters Tournament invitation and Open Championship exemption.

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"The Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) is an annual amateur men's golf championship for Latin American players, first played in 2015. The Latin America Amateur Championship is jointly organized by the Masters Tournament, USGA, and The R&A. The Latin America Amateur Championship winner receives a Masters Tournament invitation and Open Championship exemption."

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the LAAC founded?

2015. The Latin America Amateur Championship was first played in 2015.

What does the LAAC winner receive?

Masters and Open exemptions. The Latin America Amateur Championship winner receives a Masters Tournament invitation and Open Championship exemption.

Who organizes the LAAC?

Masters, USGA, R&A. The Latin America Amateur Championship is jointly organized by the Masters Tournament, USGA, and The R&A.

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