2026 New England Amateur
GREATHORSE
Hampden, MA | July 14 - 16, 2026
Entries Open: Wednesday, March 4th @ 10:00am
Entry Fee
Exempt Player: $250
Qualifying: $135
A player who advances through qualifying will be charged an additional $150 for entrance to the Championship Proper.
Entries Close: Thursday, May 28th, at 5:00PM
Hampden, MA | July 14 - 16, 2026
Entries Open: Wednesday, March 4th @ 10:00am
Entry Fee
Exempt Player: $250
Qualifying: $135
A player who advances through qualifying will be charged an additional $150 for entrance to the Championship Proper.
Entries Close: Thursday, May 28th, at 5:00PM
Qualifier Information
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Wilbraham Qualifier (MA)
CC of Wilbraham (Wilbraham, MA) Tuesday, June 16 Player Information
Starting Times Results |
Fox Ridge Qualifier (ME)
Fox Ridge GC (Auburn, ME) Wednesday, June 17 Player Information
Starting Times Results |
Brattleboro Qualifier (VT)
Brattleboro CC (Brattleboro, VT) Thursday, June 18 Player Information
Starting Times Results |
Crystal Lake Qualifier (MA)
Crystal Lake GC (Haverhill, MA) Monday, June 29 Player Information
Starting Times Results |
TBD Qualifier - CT
TBD - CT TBD Player Information
Starting Times Results |
Format: The New England Amateur is a 54-hole Championship, with 18-holes played on each day of the competition. The field will be cut to the low 60 players after 36-holes.
Eligibility: Entries are open to amateur golfers who have an active GHIN Handicap Index at any member club of a New England state golf association not exceeding 6.4 as determined by the May 28, 2026 Handicap Revision. The Championship proper will be 144 players made up of Exempt players and those who advance from a qualifying site.
Qualifying Information: Qualifying sites will be capped at 84 players (increased/decreased field sizes at discretion of host club) and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Players may only register for one qualifier but may choose any of the available qualifiers regardless of the host state and/or location. NO PLAYOFFS will be held at any of the sectional qualifiers. A certain number of qualifiers (to be determined at the close of entries) plus TIES will advance to the championship proper.
Entry Close Date: Entries and fully paid entry fees for both exempt and qualifying competitors must be received through the NEGA Online Entry process by 5:00 pm EST on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Championship Awards for all New England Golf Association Championships are provided thanks to the generous support of Prize Possessions.
