2026 Utah State Amateur Exemptions

 

Exempt players must register by Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 04:00 PM.

Players that earn an exemption after this date must register by Friday, June 26, 2026 at 04:00 PM.

 

Exemptions will only be honored for players who are amateurs and members of the UGA.

 

Players that have since turned professional are not listed.

 

Beginning in 2021, champions of the Utah State Amateur will earn a 10-year exemption instead of a lifetime exemption.  Champions prior to 2021 will continue to receive their lifetime exemption.

 

The UGA reserves the right to expand exemptions at any time.

 

Utah State Amateur

  • Winners of the Utah State Amateur the last 10 years: Bowen Mauss (2025), Cole Ponich (2024), Simon Kwon (2023), Zac Jones (2022), Martin Leon (2021)
  • All past Utah State Amateur champions: Preston Summerhays (2019, 2018), Jordan Rodgers (2015), Jon Wright (2014, 2012), Cole Ogden (2013), Jeff Evans (2011), Dan Horner (2008), Nick Nelson (2007), Mike McRae (2005), Clark Rustand (2004), Gregg Oliphant (2002), Billy Harvey (1999), Darrin Overson (1998), Todd Barker (1997), Doug Bybee (1996,1991, 1990), Jason Wight (1995), Jerimie Montgomery (1994), Brad Sutterfield (1992), Steve Borget (1985), Mark Davis (1984), Mitch Hyer (1979, 1978), Tom Christensen (1968), Craig Ridd (1967) 
  • Previous year's Semifinalists: David Liechty, Noah Schone, Simon Kwon (2025)

 

Utah Mid-Amateur

  • Last Two Champions: TBD (2026), Steele Dewald (2025)

 

UGA Utah Junior State Amateur

  • Last Champion: TBD (2026)
  • Last Runner-Up: TBD (2026)

 

UGA Winterchamps

  • Last Champion: TBD (2026)

 

Utah Senior State Amateur

  • Last Champion: Darrin Overson (2025)

 

Utah Open

  • Last Low 3 Amateurs: Kihei Akina, Cole Ogden, Boston Bracken (2025)

 

Utah Junior Golf Association Exemption

  • TBD (2026)

 

Utah Section PGA Exemption

  • TBD (2026)

 

PPR Rankings

  • Top six ranked players on the Player Performance Ranking as of May 1 who are otherwise not exempt: TBD (2026)

 

WAGR

  • The top five ranked players in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) who are top 500 (or tying for 500th) point leaders in WAGR and top 50 (or tying for 50th) in the UGA PPR as of May 2 who are otherwise not exempt: TBD (2026)

 

Host Club Exemptions

  • Soldier Hollow Golf Course: TBD (2026)

 

Player of the Year

  • Reigning UGA Player of the Year: Noah Schone (2025)