WELCOME TO THE 123rd WESTERN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

 

This 2025 Western Amateur event portal will contain both information for players in the field and those following along at home

 

The Western Amateur is renowned for being the toughest test in amateur golf. It has been a prestigious national championship since its founding in 1899. Many of golf's greatest players have etched their names on the George R. Thorne Trophy, but many more were unable to conquer the grueling format.

 

The field features 156 invited players from across the world. They play 18 holes of individual stroke play on Tuesday and Wednesday, after which the field is cut to the low 44 scores and ties. The remaining players play 36 holes of individual stroke play on Thursday to determine the low 16 finishers. The "Sweet Sixteen" compete in match play on Friday and Saturday to decide a champion.

 

The 2025 Western Amateur will mark the third time the championship has been held at Skokie Country Club, a Donald Ross design that opened in 1904. Norman Xiong topped an elite field in 2017 while David Chung won in 2010 at the historic Chicagoland club. One of the 11 founding members of the WGA, Skokie Country Club has also hosted the 1909 Western Open and 1922 U.S. Open.

More than 50 Skokie Country Club caddies have received the Evans Scholarship, a full tuition and housing scholarship awarded by the WGA.

 

Location: Glencoe, IL
Architect: Donald Ross & Langford & Moreau
Head Golf Professional: Gideon Traub
Golf Course Superintendent: Don Cross

Clubhouse Manager: John Guy
Yardage: 7181
Par: 70
Website: Skokie Country Club