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  • Torrey Pines - South course, host of the Farmers Insurance Open

Tournament results: British Amateur

Results for the British Amateur are shown in the table below, which includes details of the respective winners, their scores and prize money, relevant venues and title sponsors.
2024
Amateur
Olesen, Jacob Skov
4 & 3
amateur
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Olesen, Jacob Skov

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

amateur

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (129th) (June 17-22). 25-year-old Jacob Skov Olesen (Den) beat 22-year-old Dominic Clemons (Eng) 4 and 3 in the 36-hole final, to become the first Danish winner of this coveted amateur championship. [Glashedy Links, Ballyliffin GC, Co. Donegal, Ireland].

2023
Amateur
Lamprecht, Christo
3 & 2
amateur
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Lamprecht, Christo

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

amateur

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (128th) (June 19-24). 22-year-old Christo Lamprecht (RSA) beat 23-year-old Ronan Kleu (Switz) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final. 6ft 8in Lamprecht was the highest-ranked player in the field at sixth on the World Amateur Golf Ranking. [Hillside GC, Southport, Merseyside; earlier rounds also played at Southport & Ainsdale GC, Southport].

2022
Amateur
Potgieter, Aldrich
3 & 2
amateur
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Potgieter, Aldrich

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

amateur

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (127th) (June 13-18). 17-year-old Aldrich Potgieter (RSA) beat 23-year-old Sam Bairstow (Eng) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final, to become the youngest winner of the Amateur Championship since 16-year-old Matteo Manassero in 2009. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].

2021
Amateur
Shepherd, Laird
38th hole
amateur
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Shepherd, Laird

Venue

Nairn

Score

38th hole

Prize money

amateur

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (126th) (June 14-19). 23-year-old Laird Shepherd (Eng) beat 25-year-old Monty Scowsill (Eng) in the 36-hole final. In an extraordinary turnaround, Shepherd clawed his way back from what looked like the possibility of a record defeat. He won with a par at the 38th hole, having earlier been eight down after 17 holes, and four down with four to play. [Nairn GC, Nairn, nr Inverness, Scotland].

2020
Amateur
Long, Joe
4 & 3
amateur
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Long, Joe

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

amateur

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (125th) (Aug 26-30; postponed from June 15-20 due to world coronavirus pandemic). 23-year-old Joe Long (Eng) beat his good friend 23-year-old Joe Harvey (Eng) 4&3 in the 36-hole final. [Royal Birkdale GC, Southport, Merseyside; early rounds also at West Lancashire GC, Blundellsands].

2019
Amateur
Sugrue, James
1-up
amateur
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Sugrue, James

Score

1-up

Prize money

amateur

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (124th) (June 17-22). 22 year-old Sugrue (Ire) beat 23-year-old Euan Walker (Scot) 1-up in the 36-hole final. [Portmarnock GC, nr Dublin, Ireland; early rounds also at The Island GC].

2018
Amateur
Rebula, Jovan
3 & 2
amateur
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Rebula, Jovan

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

amateur

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (123rd) (June 18-23). 20-year-old Rebula (RSA) beat Robin Dawson (Ire) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final. [Royal Aberdeen GC, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen; early rounds also at Murcar Links].

2017
Amateur
Ellis, Harry
38th hole
amateur
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Ellis, Harry

Score

38th hole

Prize money

amateur

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (122nd) (June 19-24). Ellis (Eng) beat Dylan Perry (Aus) at the 38th hole, having battled back from being four down with five to play, and two holes later dormy three. Ellis is from Hampshire in England, the same county as Scott Gregory, the 2016 winner. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent. Earlier rounds also at Prince's GC].

2016
Amateur
Gregory, Scott
2 & 1
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Gregory, Scott

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (121st). Gregory (Eng) beat Robert MacIntyre (Scot) 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final. [Royal Porthcawl GC, Mid Glamorgan, Wales. Earlier rounds also at Pyle & Kenfig GC].

2015
Amateur
Langasque, Romain
4 & 2
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Langasque, Romain

Score

4 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (120th). Langasque (Fra) beat Grant Forrest (Scot, Craigielaw GC) 4 and 2 in the 36-hole final, to become the third Frenchman to win this title. [Championship Course, Carnoustie Golf Links, Angus. Earlier rounds also at Panmure GC].

2014
Amateur
Bradley, Neil
2 & 1
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Bradley, Neil

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (119th). Bradley (Scot) beat Lombard Zander (RSA) 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final. [Dunluce Links, Royal Portrush GC, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland, and early rounds also at Portstewart GC].

2013
Amateur
Porteous, Garrick
6 & 5
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Porteous, Garrick

Score

6 & 5

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (118th). Porteous (Eng) beat Toni Hakula (Fin) in the 36-hole final. [Final round: Royal Cinque Ports GC, Deal, Kent. Earlier rounds: Royal Cinque Ports & Prince's GC].

2012
Amateur
Dunbar, Alan
1 hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Dunbar, Alan

Score

1 hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (117th). Dunbar (N.Ire) beat Matthias Schwab (Aut) by 1 hole in the 36-hole final. [Old Course, Royal Troon GC, Troon, Ayrshire. Early rounds also played at nearby Glasgow Gailes Links].

2011
Amateur
Macpherson, Bryden
3 & 2
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Macpherson, Bryden

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (116th). Macpherson (Aus) beat Michael Stewart (Scot) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final to become only the second Australian to win the Amateur Championship (Doug Bachli was the first in 1954). [Hillside GC, Southport, Merseyside].

2010
Amateur
Jeong, Jin
5 & 4
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Jeong, Jin

Score

5 & 4

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (115th). Jeong (S Kor) beat James Byrne (Scot) 5 and 4 in the36-hole final. [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian. Early rounds also played at nearby North Berwick GC].

2009
Amateur
Manassero, Matteo
4 & 3
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Manassero, Matteo

Venue

Formby

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (114th). Manassero (Italy) beat Sam Hutsby (Eng) 4 and 3 in the 36-hole final. At 16 years and 2 months, Manassero, from Verona, became the youngest ever Amateur Championship winner. [Formby GC, Formby, Merseyside].

2008
Amateur
Saxton, Reinier
3 & 2
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Saxton, Reinier

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (113th). Saxton (Neth) beat Tommy Fleetwood (Eng) by 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final. [Ailsa course, Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire].

2007
Amateur
Weaver, Drew
2 & 1
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Weaver, Drew

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (112th). Weaver (USA) beat Tim Stewart (Aus) 2 and 1 in the final. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs. Early rounds also played at nearby St Annes Old Links].

2006
Amateur
Guerrier, Julien
4 & 3
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Guerrier, Julien

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (111th). Guerrier (Fra) beat Adam Gee (Eng) by 4 and 3 in the 36-hole final. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent. Early rounds also played at nearby Prince's GC].

2005
Amateur
McElhinney, Brian
5 & 4
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

McElhinney, Brian

Score

5 & 4

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (110th). McElhinney (Ire) beat John Gallacher (Scot) 5 and 4 in the final. [Royal Birkdale GC, Southport, Merseyside. Early rounds also played at nearby Southport & Ainsdale GC].

2004
Amateur
Wilson, Stuart
4 & 3
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Wilson, Stuart

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (109th). Wilson (Scot) beat Lee Corfield (Eng) 4 and 3 in the final. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife. Early rounds also played on the neighbouring Jubilee course].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Wolstenholme, Gary

Score

6 & 5

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (108th). Wolstenholm (Eng) beat Raphael De Sousa (Switz) 6 and 5 in the final. [Old Course, Royal Troon GC, Troon, Ayrshire].

2002
Amateur
Larrazabal, Alejandro
1 hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Larrazabal, Alejandro

Score

1 hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (107th). Larrazabal (Esp) beat Martin Sell (Eng) by 1 hole in the final. [Royal Porthcawl GC, Mid Glamorgan, Wales].

2001
Amateur
Hoey, Michael
1 hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Hoey, Michael

Score

1 hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (106th). Hoey (N.Ire) beat Ian Campbell (Wales) by 1 hole in the final. [Prestwick GC, Ayrshire, Scotland].

2000
Amateur
Ilonen, Mikko
2 & 1
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Ilonen, Mikko

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (105th). Ilonen (Fin) beat Christian Reimbold (Ger) 2 and 1 in the final. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

1999
Amateur
Storm, Graeme
7 & 6
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Storm, Graeme

Score

7 & 6

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (104th). Storm (Eng) beat Aran Wainwright (Eng) 7 and 6 in the final. [Royal County Down GC, Newcastle, Co. Down, N. Ireland].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Garcia, Sergio

Score

7 & 6

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (103rd). Garcia (Esp) beat Craig Williams (Wales) 7 and 6 in the final. [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian].

1997
Amateur
Watson, Craig
3 & 2
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Watson, Craig

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (102nd). Watson (Scot) beat Trevor Immelman (RSA) 3 and 2 in the final. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent].

1996
Amateur
Bladon, Warren
1 hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Bladon, Warren

Score

1 hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (101st). Bladon (Eng) beat Roger Beames (Scot) by 1 hole in the final. [Ailsa course, Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire].

1995
Amateur
Sherry, Gordon
7 & 6
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Sherry, Gordon

Score

7 & 6

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (100th). Gordon Sherry (Scot) beat Michael Reynard (Eng) 7 and 6 in the final. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

1994
Amateur
James, Lee
2 & 1
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

James, Lee

Venue

Nairn

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (99th). Lee James (Eng) beat Gordon Sherry (Scot) 2 and 1 in the final. [Nairn GC, Nairnshire, Scotland].

1993
Amateur
Pyman, Iain
37th hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Pyman, Iain

Score

37th hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (98th). Pyman (Eng) beat Paul Page (Eng) at the 37th hole. [Dunluce Links, Royal Portrush GC, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland].

1992
Amateur
Dundas, Stephen
7 & 6
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Dundas, Stephen

Score

7 & 6

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (97th). Dundas (Scot) beat Bradley Dredge (Wales) 7 and 6 in the final. [Championship Course, Carnoustie Golf Links, Angus].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Wolstenholme, Gary

Venue

Ganton

Score

8 & 6

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (96th). Wolstenholm (Eng) beat Bob May (USA) 8 and 6 in the final. [Ganton GC, nr Scarborough, North Yorkshire].

1990
Amateur
7 & 6
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Muntz, Rolf

Score

7 & 6

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (95th). Muntz (Neth) beat Michael Macara (Wales) 7 and 6 in the final. [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Dodd, Stephen

Score

5 & 3

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (94th). Stephen Dodd (Wales) beat Craig Cassells (Eng) 5 and 3 in the final. [Royal Birkdale GC, Southport, Merseyside].

1988
Amateur
Hardin, Christian
1 hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Hardin, Christian

Score

1 hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (93rd). Hardin (Swe) beat Ben Fouchee (RSA) by 1 hole in the final. [Royal Porthcawl GC, Mid Glamorgan, Wales].

1987
Amateur
Mayo, Paul
3 & 1
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Mayo, Paul

Score

3 & 1

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (92nd). Mayo (Wales) beat Peter McEvoy (Eng) 3 and 1 in the final. [Prestwick GC, Ayrshire, Scotland].

1986
Amateur
Curry, David
11 & 9
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Curry, David

Score

11 & 9

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (91st). Curry (Eng) beat Geoff Birtwell (Eng) 11 & 9 in the final. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

McGimpsey, Garth

Score

8 & 7

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (90th). McGimpsey (N.Ire) beat Graham Homewood (Eng) 8 and 7 in the final. [Royal Dornoch GC, Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Olazabal, Jose Maria

Venue

Formby

Score

5 & 4

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (89th). Olazabal (Esp) beat Colin Montgomerie (Scot) 5 and 4 in the final. [Formby GC, Formby, Merseyside].

1983
Amateur
Parkin, Phil
5 & 4
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Parkin, Phil

Score

5 & 4

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (88th). Parkin (Wales) beat Jim Holtgrieve (USA) 5 and 4 in the final. [Ailsa course, Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire].

1982
Amateur
Thompson, Martin
4 & 3
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Thompson, Martin

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (87th). Thompson (Eng) beat Andrew Stubbs (Eng) 4 and 3 in the final. [Royal Cinque Ports GC, Deal, Kent].

1981
Amateur
Ploujoux, Philippe
4 & 2
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Ploujoux, Philippe

Score

4 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (86th). Ploujoux (Fra) beat Joel Hirsch (USA) 4 and 2 in the final. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

1980
Amateur
Evans, Duncan
4 & 3
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Evans, Duncan

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (85th). Evans (Wales) beat David Suddards (RSA) 4 and 3 in the final. [Royal Porthcawl GC, Mid Glamorgan, Wales].

1979
Amateur
3 & 2
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Sigel, Jay

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (84th). Sigel (USA) beat Scott Hoch (USA) 3 and 2 in the final. [Hillside GC, Southport, Merseyside].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

McEvoy, Peter

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (83rd). McEvoy (Eng) won this title for the second straight year, beating Paul McKellar (Scot) 4 and 3 in the final. [Old Course, Royal Troon GC, Troon, Ayrshire].

1977
Amateur
5 & 4
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

McEvoy, Peter

Venue

Ganton

Score

5 & 4

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (82nd). Peter McEvoy (Eng) beat Hugh Campbell (Scot) 5 and 4 in the final. [Ganton GC, nr Scarborough, North Yorkshire].

1976
Amateur
Siderowf, Dick
37th hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Siderowf, Dick

Score

37th hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (81st). Siderowf (USA) beat John Davies (Eng) at the 37th hole in the final. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

1975
Amateur
Giles, Vinny
8 & 7
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Giles, Vinny

Score

8 & 7

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (80th). Giles (USA) beat Mark James (Eng) 8 and 7 in the final. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

1974
Amateur
Homer, Trevor
2 holes
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Homer, Trevor

Score

2 holes

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (79th). Homer (Eng) beat Jim Gabrielsen (USA) by 2 holes in the final. [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian].

1973
Amateur
Siderowf, Dick
5 & 3
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Siderowf, Dick

Score

5 & 3

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (78th). Siderowf (USA) beat Peter Moody (Eng) 5 and 3 in the final. [Royal Porthcawl GC, Mid Glamorgan, Wales].

1972
Amateur
Homer, Trevor
4 & 3
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Homer, Trevor

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (77th). Homer (Eng) beat Alan Thirlwell (Eng) 4 and 3 in the final. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent].

1971
Amateur
Melnyk, Steve
3 & 2
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Melnyk, Steve

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (76th). Melnyk (USA) beat James Simons (USA) 3 and 2 in the final. [Championship Course, Carnoustie Golf Links, Angus].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Bonallack, Michael

Score

8 & 7

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (75th). Bonallack (Eng) won this title for the third straight year, beating Bill Hyndman (USA) 8 and 7 in the final. This was the last of Bonallack's five Amateur Championship wins. [Royal County Down GC, Newcastle, Co. Down, N. Ireland].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Bonallack, Michael

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (74th). Bonallack (Eng) won this title for the second straight year, beating Bill Hyndman (USA) 3 and 2 in the final. This was the fourth of Bonallack's five Amateur Championship wins. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Bonallack, Michael

Score

7 & 6

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (73rd). Bonallack (Eng) beat Joe Carr (Ire) 7 and 6 in the final. This was the third of Bonallack's five Amateur Championship wins. [Old Course, Royal Troon GC, Troon, Ayrshire].

1967
Amateur
Dickson, Bob
2 & 1
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Dickson, Bob

Venue

Formby

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (72nd). Dickson (USA) beat Ron Cerrudo (USA) 2 and 1 in the final. [Formby GC, Formby, Merseyside].

1966
Amateur
Cole, Bobby
3 & 2
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Cole, Bobby

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (71st). Cole (RSA) beat Ronnie Shade (Scot) 3 and 2 in the final. [Championship Course, Carnoustie Golf Links, Angus].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Bonallack, Michael

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (70th). Bonallack (Eng) beat Clive Clark (Eng) 2 and 1 in the final. This was the second of Bonallack's five Amateur Championship wins. [Royal Porthcawl GC, Mid Glamorgan, Wales].

1964
Amateur
Clark, Gordon
39th hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Clark, Gordon

Venue

Ganton

Score

39th hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (69th). Clark (Eng) beat Michael Lunt (Eng) at the 39th hole in the final. [Ganton GC, nr Scarborough, North Yorkshire].

1963
Amateur
Lunt, Michael
2 & 1
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Lunt, Michael

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (68th). Lunt (Eng) beat John Blackwell (Eng) 2 and 1 in the final. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

1962
Amateur
Davies, Richard
1 hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Davies, Richard

Score

1 hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (67th). Davies (USA) beat John Povall (Wales) by 1 hole in the final. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Bonallack, Michael

Score

6 & 4

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (66th). Bonallack (Eng) beat James Walker (Scot) 6 and 4 in the final. This was the first of Bonallack's five Amateur Championship wins. [Ailsa course, Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Carr, Joe

Score

8 & 7

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (65th). Carr (Ire) beat Bob Cochran (USA) 8 and 7 in the final. [Dunluce Links, Royal Portrush GC, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Beman, Deane

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (64th). Beman (USA) beat Bill Hyndman (USA) 3 and 2 in the final. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Carr, Joe

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (63rd). Carr (Ire) beat Alan Thirlwell (Eng) 3 and 2 in the final. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

1957
Amateur
Jack, Reid
2 & 1
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Jack, Reid

Venue

Formby

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (62nd). Robert "Reid" Jack (Scot) beat Sgt Harold Ridgley (USA) 2 and 1 in the final. [Formby GC, Formby, Merseyside].

1956
Amateur
Beharrell, John
5 & 4
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Beharrell, John

Score

5 & 4

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (61st). Beharrell (Eng) beat Leslie Taylor (Scot) 5 and 4 in the final. [Old Course, Royal Troon GC, Troon, Ayrshire].

1955
Amateur
Conrad, Joe
3 & 2
amateur
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Conrad, Joe

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

amateur

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (60th). Lt. Joseph W. "Joe" Conrad (USA) beat Alan Slater (Eng) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].

1954
Amateur
Bachli, Douglas
2 & 1
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Bachli, Douglas

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (59th). Doug Bachli (Aus) beat William Campbell (USA) 2 and 1 in the final, to become the first Australian to win the Amateur Championship. [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian].

1953
Amateur
2 holes
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Carr, Joe

Score

2 holes

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (58th). Carr (Ire) beat E. Harvie Ward (USA) by 2 holes in the final. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

1952
Amateur
Ward, Harvie
6 & 5
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Ward, Harvie

Score

6 & 5

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (57th). Ward (USA) beat Frank Stranahan (USA) 6 and 5 in the final. [Prestwick GC, Ayrshire, Scotland].

1951
Amateur
Chapman, Richard
5 & 4
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Chapman, Richard

Score

5 & 4

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (56th). Richard "Dick" Chapman (USA) beat Charles Coe (USA) 5 and 4 in the final. [Royal Porthcawl GC, Mid Glamorgan, Wales].

1950
Amateur
Stranahan, Frank
8 & 6
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Stranahan, Frank

Score

8 & 6

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (55th). Stranahan (USA) beat Richard "Dick" Chapman (USA) 8 and 6 in the final. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

1949
Amateur
McCready, Max
2 & 1
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

McCready, Max

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (54th). Sameul "Max" McCready (Ire) beat William "Willie" Turnesa (USA) 2 and 1 in the final. [Portmarnock GC, nr Dublin, Ireland].

1948
Amateur
Stranahan, Frank
5 & 4
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Stranahan, Frank

Score

5 & 4

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (53rd). Stranahan (USA) beat Charles Stowe (Eng) 5 and 4 in the final. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent].

1947
Amateur
Turnesa, Willie
3 & 2
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Turnesa, Willie

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The US Amateur Championship (47th) (Sept 8-13). Robert H. "Skee" Riegel (USA) beat John Dawson (USA) 2 and 1 in the final. [Pebble Beach Golf Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA].

1946
Amateur
Bruen, James
4 & 3
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Bruen, James

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (51st). Bruen (Ire) beat Robert Sweeney Jr (USA) 4 and 3 in the final. [Royal Birkdale GC, Southport, Merseyside].

1945
Amateur
(not played)
x
x
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

R&A

Championship not played due to Second World War.

1944
Amateur
(not played)
x
x
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

R&A

Championship not played due to Second World War.

1943
Amateur
(not played)
x
x
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

R&A

Championship not played due to Second World War.

1942
Amateur
(not played)
x
x
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

R&A

Championship not played due to Second World War.

1941
Amateur
(not played)
x
x
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

R&A

Championship not played due to Second World War.

1940
Amateur
(not played)
x
x
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

R&A

Championship not played due to Second World War.

1939
Amateur
Kyle, Alexander
2 & 1
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Kyle, Alexander

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (50th). Kyle (Scot) beat A.A. Duncan (Wales) 2 and 1 in the final. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

1938
Amateur
Yates, Charles
3 & 2
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Yates, Charles

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (49th). Yates (USA) beat Cecil Ewing (Ire) 3 and 2 in the final. [Old Course, Royal Troon GC, Troon, Ayrshire].

1937
Amateur
Sweeney Jr, Robert
3 & 2
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Sweeney Jr, Robert

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (48th). Sweeney (USA) beat Lionel Munn (N.Ire) by 3 and 2 in the final. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent].

1936
Amateur
Thomson, Hector
2 holes
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Thomson, Hector

Score

2 holes

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (47th). Thomson (Scot) beat Jim Ferrier (USA) by 2 holes in the final. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Little, Lawson

Score

1 hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (46th). Little (USA) beat Dr William Tweddell (Eng) by 1 hole in the final to win this title for the second straight year. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].

1934
Amateur
14 & 13
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Little, Lawson

Score

14 & 13

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (45th). W. Lawson Little (USA) beat James Wallace (Scot) by 14 & 13 in the final. [Prestwick GC, Ayrshire, Scotland].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Scott, Michael

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (44th). Scott (Eng) beat T.A. Bourne (Eng) 4 and 3 in the final. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

1932
Amateur
De Forest, John
3 & 1
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

De Forest, John

Score

3 & 1

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (43rd). De Forest (Eng) beat Eric Fiddian (Eng) 3 and 1 in the final. [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian].

1931
Amateur
Martin-Smith, Eric
1 hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Martin-Smith, Eric

Score

1 hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (42nd). Eric Martin-Smith (Eng) beat John De Forest (Eng) by 1 hole in the final. [Royal North Devon GC, Westward Ho!, Bideford, Devon].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Jones, Bobby

Score

7 & 6

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (41st). Jones (USA) beat Roger Wethered (Eng) 7 and 6 in the final. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

1929
Amateur
Tolley, Cyril
4 & 3
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Tolley, Cyril

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (40th). Tolley (Eng) beat J. Nelson Smith (Scot) 4 and 3 in the final. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent].

1928
Amateur
Perkins, Phil
6 & 4
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Perkins, Phil

Score

6 & 4

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (39th). Thomas Philip "Phil" Perkins (Eng) beat Roger Wethered (Eng) 6 and 4 in the final. [Prestwick GC, Ayrshire, Scotland].

1927
Amateur
Tweddell, William
7 & 6
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Tweddell, William

Score

7 & 6

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (38th). Dr William Tweddell (Eng) beat D.E. Landale (Eng) 7 and 6 in the final. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

1926
Amateur
Sweetser, Jess
6 & 5
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Sweetser, Jess

Score

6 & 5

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (37th). Sweetser (USA) beat A.F. Simpson (Scot) 6 and 5 in the final. [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian].

1925
Amateur
Harris, Robert
13 & 12
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Harris, Robert

Score

13 & 12

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (36th). Harris (Scot) beat Kenneth Fradgley (Eng) 13 and 12 in the final. [Royal North Devon GC, Westward Ho!, Bideford, Devon].

1924
Amateur
Holderness, Ernest
3 & 2
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Holderness, Ernest

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (35th). Holderness (Eng) beat E.F. Storey (Eng) 3 and 2 in the final. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Wethered, Roger

Score

7 & 6

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (34th). Wethered (Eng) beat Robert Harris (Scot) 7 and 6 in the final. [Royal Cinque Ports GC, Deal, Kent].

1922
Amateur
Holderness, Ernest
1 hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Holderness, Ernest

Score

1 hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (33rd). Holderness (Eng) beat John Caven (Scot) by 1 hole in the final. [Prestwick GC, Ayrshire, Scotland].

1921
Amateur
Hunter, William
12 & 11
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Hunter, William

Score

12 & 11

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (32nd). William "Willie" Hunter (Scot) beat Allan Graham (Eng) 12 and 11 in the final. The renowned English golf writer Bernard Darwin was beaten 3 and 2 by Hunter in one of the semi-finals. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

1920
Amateur
Tolley, Cyril
37th hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Tolley, Cyril

Score

37th hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (31st). Tolley (Eng) beat Robert "Bob" Gardner (USA) at the 37th hole in the final. [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian].

1919
Amateur
(not played)
x
x
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

R&A

Championship not played due to First World War.

1918
Amateur
(not played)
x
x
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

R&A

Championship not played due to First World War.

1917
Amateur
(not played)
x
x
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

R&A

Championship not played due to First World War.

1916
Amateur
(not played)
x
x
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

R&A

Championship not played due to First World War.

1915
Amateur
(not played)
x
x
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

R&A

Championship not played due to First World War.

1914
Amateur
Jenkins, J.L.C.
3 & 2
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Jenkins, J.L.C.

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (30th). J.L.C. Jenkins (Scot) beat Charles Hezlet (Wales) 3 and 2 in the final. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Hilton, Harold

Score

6 & 5

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (29th). Hilton (Eng) beat Robert Harris (Scot) 6 and 5 in the final. This was the last of Hilton's four Amateur Championship wins. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Ball, John Jr

Score

38th hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (28th). Ball (Eng) beat Abe Mitchell (Eng) at the 38th hole in the final. This was the last of Ball's eight Amateur Championship titles. [Royal North Devon GC, Westward Ho!, Bideford, Devon].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Hilton, Harold

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (27th). Hilton (Eng) beat E.A. Lassen (Eng) 4 and 3 in the final. This was the third of Hilton's four Amateur Championship wins. [Prestwick GC, Ayrshire, Scotland].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Ball, John Jr

Score

10 & 9

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (26th). Ball (Eng) beat C.C. Aylmer (Eng) 10 and 9 in the final. This was the seventh of Ball's eight Amateur Championship titles. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

1909
Amateur
Maxwell, Robert
1 hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Maxwell, Robert

Score

1 hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (25th). Maxwell (Scot) beat Capt C.K. Hutchison (Scot) by 1 hole in the final. The renowned English golf writer Bernard Darwin was beaten by Maxwell in one of the semi-finals. [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian].

1908
Amateur
Lassen, E.A.
7 & 6
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Lassen, E.A.

Score

7 & 6

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (24th). E.A. Lassen (Eng) beat H.E. Taylor (Eng) 7 and 6 in the final. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Ball, John Jr

Score

6 & 4

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (23rd). Ball (Eng) beat C.A. Palmer (Eng) 6 and 4 in the final. This was the sixth of Ball's eight Amateur Championship titles. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

1906
Amateur
Robb, James
4 & 3
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Robb, James

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (22nd). Robb (Scot) beat C.C. Lingen (Eng) 4 and 3 in the final. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

1905
Amateur
Barry, Arthur
3 & 2
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Barry, Arthur

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (21st). Barry (Eng) beat Osmund Scott (Eng) 3 and 2 in the final. [Prestwick GC, Ayrshire, Scotland].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Travis, Walter

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (20th). Travis (USA) beat Edward Blackwell (Scot) 4 and 3 in the final. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent].

1903
Amateur
Maxwell, Robert
7 & 5
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Maxwell, Robert

Score

7 & 5

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (19th). Maxwell (Scot) beat Horace Hutchinson (Eng) 7 and 5 in the final. [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian].

1902
Amateur
Hutchings, Charles
1 hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Hutchings, Charles

Score

1 hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (18th). Hutchings (Eng) beat Sidney Fry (Eng) by 1 hole in the final. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Hilton, Harold

Score

1 hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (17th). Hilton (Eng) beat John Low (Scot) by 1 hole in the final to win this title for the second straight year. This was the second of Hilton's four Amateur Championship wins. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Hilton, Harold

Score

8 & 7

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (16th). Hilton (Eng) beat James Robb (Scot) 8 and 7 in the final. This was the first of Hilton's four Amateur Championship wins. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent].

1899
Amateur
37th hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Ball, John Jr

Score

37th hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (15th). Ball (Eng) beat Freddie Tait (Scot) at the 37th hole in the final. This was the fifth of Ball's eight Amateur Championship titles. [Prestwick GC, Ayrshire, Scotland].

1898
Amateur
Tait, Freddie
7 & 5
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Tait, Freddie

Score

7 & 5

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (14th). Tait (Scot) beat S. Mure Fergusson (Scot) 7 and 5 in the final. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

1897
Amateur
Allan, Jack
4 & 2
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Allan, Jack

Score

4 & 2

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (13th). Allan (Scot) beat James Robb (Scot) 4 and 2 in the final. [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian].

1896
Amateur
Tait, Freddie
8 & 7
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Tait, Freddie

Score

8 & 7

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (12th). Tait (Scot) beat Harold Hilton (Eng) 8 and 7 in the final. First year the final was contested over 36 holes rather than 18. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent].

1895
Amateur
Balfour-Melville, Leslie
19th hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Balfour-Melville, Leslie

Score

19th hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (11th). Balfour-Melville (Scot) beat John Ball Jr (Eng) at the 19th hole in the final. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Ball, John Jr

Score

1 hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (10th). Ball (Eng) beat Samuel Mure Fergusson (Scot) by 1 hole in the final. This was the fourth of Ball's eight wins in the Amateur Championship. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

1893
Amateur
Anderson, Peter
1 hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Anderson, Peter

Score

1 hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (9th). Anderson (Scot) beat Johnny Laidlay (Scot) by 1 hole in the final. [Prestwick GC, Ayrshire, Scotland].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Ball, John Jr

Score

3 & 1

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (8th). Ball (Eng) beat Harold Hilton (Eng) 3 and 1 in the final. This was the third of Ball's eight Amateur Championship titles. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent].

1891
Amateur
Laidlay, John
20th hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Laidlay, John

Score

20th hole

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (7th). Laidlay (Scot) beat Harold Hilton (Eng) at the 20th hole in the final. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Ball, John Jr

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (6th). Ball (Eng) beat Johnny Laidlay (Scot) 4 and 3 in the final. This was the second of Ball's eight Amateur Championship titles, coming at his home club, and in the year in which he also won the Open Championship. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

1889
Amateur
Laidlay, John
2 & 1
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Laidlay, John

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

n/a

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The Amateur Championship (5th). Laidlay (Scot) beat Leslie Balfour-Melville (Scot) 2 and 1 in the final. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Ball, John Jr

Score

5 & 4

Prize money

n/a

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The Amateur Championship (4th). Ball (Eng) beat Johnny Laidlay (Scot) 5 and 4 in the final. This was the first of Ball's eight Amateur Championship titles. [Prestwick GC, Ayrshire, Scotland].

1887
Amateur
Hutchinson, Horace
1 hole
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Hutchinson, Horace

Score

1 hole

Prize money

n/a

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The Amateur Championship (3rd). Hutchinson (Eng) beat John Ball Jr (Eng) by 1 hole in the final to win this title for the second straight year. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

1886
Amateur
Hutchinson, Horace
7 & 6
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R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

Hutchinson, Horace

Score

7 & 6

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The Amateur Championship (2nd). Hutchinson (Eng) beat Henry Lamb (Eng) 7 and 6 in the final. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].

1885
Amateur
MacFie, Allan
7 & 6
n/a
R&A

Category

Amateur

Winner (holder)

MacFie, Allan

Score

7 & 6

Prize money

n/a

Title sponsor

R&A

The inaugural Amateur Championship. Allan MacFie (Eng) beat Horace Hutchinson (Eng) 7 and 6 in the final. 44 players responded to Royal Liverpool's invitation to play in this Open Amateur Tournament. A year later the Amateur Championship was officially inaugurated at St Andrews. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].

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