U.S. Amateur Local Qualifier at Ogden Golf and Country Club

By Alyssa Meadows

As the second-oldest golf club in Utah, Ogden Golf and Country Club proved a true test of the best players during the first stage of U.S. Amateur qualifying. 80 eager players competed, but only 8 punched their tickets. The cut came at +1 (71).

Walking away with medalist honors, Bobby Kincaid IV finished at -2 (68). Finishing at -1 (69) were Luke Crapo, Will Pizza, John Fox, and Carter Frisby. Divid Liechty ended the day at at E (70) with Peyton Hastings and Jackson Mauss competing in a playoff for the last two spots after coming in at +1 (71).

Players will move on to an 18-hole final qualifier at The Country Club on July 28 to earn a spot at the U.S. Amateur, held this August at the Olympic Club in San Francisco.

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Utah State Amateur Qualifier #11 – Oquirrh Hills

By Alyssa Meadows

Oquirrh Hills Golf Course hosted the 11th and final Utah State Amateur Qualifier today.

The Tooele local Jesse Sayers claims Oquirrh Hills as his home course, and this home court advantage certainly paid off. He finished 2 strokes below his closest competition, with only one bogey on the day. When asked what his greatest advantage on the course was Sayers replied, “Knowing when and when not to hit driver… and being able to hit driver at the right time.”

With the cut finishing at +2 (74), 11 others also qualified for the 127th Utah State Amateur Championship, which will be held July 7–12 at Logan Country Club and Eagle Mountain Golf Course.

Good work to Jesse Sayers and everyone else who played. We look forward to seeing them compete in two weeks!

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Utah State Amateur Qualifier #10 – Wasatch Mountain

By Alyssa Meadows

A cool, peaceful morning welcomed players to Wasatch Mountain Golf Club for yesterday’s Utah State Amateur Qualifier. Framed by mountains, 69 eager players competed to secure 12 spots in the 127th Utah State Amateur Championship.

Brett Christiansen’s eagle on hole 14 was one of only three made the entire day. Cameron Crawford’s steady playing led him to a successful finish, and Austin Geddings’ impressive 6-under front nine was the low 9 hole score for the day. All 3 tied for medalist honors with 4-under 68.

9 others joined the trio in qualifying for the 127th Utah State Amateur Championship, which will be held July 7–12 at Logan Country Club and Eagle Mountain Golf Course.

Congratulations to Christiansen, Crawford, and Geddings as well all of today’s qualifiers. We look forward to seeing them compete next month.

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USGA Girls’ Junior Amateur Qualifier

By Kellen Denkers

With only one spot available at the USGA Girls’ Junior Amateur Qualifier held at Bonneville Golf Club, the competition was tight from start to finish. Bhadharanida Ponmani secured medalist honors with an impressive even 72.

It was a great day for junior golf in Utah, with Bonneville providing a quality test and excellent conditions for the field. A big thank you to Bonneville Golf Club for being outstanding hosts once again.

The 2025 U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship will be held July 14–19 at Atlanta Athletic Club (Riverside Course) in Johns Creek, Ga. Congratulations to all of today’s qualifier—we look forward to seeing her perform on the national stage.

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USGA Junior Amateur Qualifier

By Kellen Denkers

With only three spots available at the USGA Junior Amateur Qualifier held at Bonneville Golf Club, the competition was tight from start to finish. Ty Cottle secured medalist honors with an impressive 5-under 67, followed closely by Brock Porter, who finished at 4-under 68. Weston Abbott claimed the final qualifying spot after an intense four-man playoff, carding a 2-under 70.

It was a great day for junior golf in Utah, with Bonneville providing a quality test and excellent conditions for the field. A big thank you to Bonneville Golf Club for being outstanding hosts once again.

The 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship will be held July 21–26 at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas. Congratulations to all of today’s qualifiers—we look forward to seeing them represent Utah on the national stage.

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Utah State Amateur Qualifier #9 – Talons Cove

By Kellen Denkers

A sunny and windy afternoon greeted players at Talons Cove Golf Club for today’s Utah State Amateur Qualifier, where a competitive field looked to secure 11 spots in the 127th Utah State Amateur Championship.

David Liechty led the way with a 5-under 67, handling the conditions well and finishing as the day’s medalist. His round was especially impressive given the steady winds throughout the day.

10 others joined Liechty in qualifying for the 127th Utah State Amateur Championship, which will be held July 7–12 at Logan Country Club and Eagle Mountain Golf Course.

Congratulations to David and all of today’s qualifiers. We look forward to seeing them compete later this summer.

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Utah State Amateur Qualifier #8 – Palisade GC

By Kellen Denkers

It was a sunny day at Palisade Golf Course as players teed it up for their shot at qualifying for the 127th Utah State Amateur Championship. The course offered a beautiful yet demanding layout that tested every part of the field’s game.

KJ Ofahengaue earned medalist honors with a steady round of even-par 70, navigating a couple tough bogeys down the stretch to hold on for the top spot. His performance highlighted a day of solid play across the board, with competitors battling tricky greens and tight fairways.

In total, 12 players qualified today for this year’s championship, set for July 7–12 at Logan Country Club and Eagle Mountain Golf Course. The full list of qualifiers can be found on the tournament page.

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Utah State Amateur Qualifier #7 – Glen Eagle

By Brittany Luu

Today’s Utah State Amateur Qualifier at Glen Eagle Golf Course featured ideal scoring conditions and a strong field of competitors, all battling for a spot in the 127Th Utah State Amateur Championship.

Jace Benson led the way with an outstanding score of -7(65), earning medalist honors and securing his spot in the championship. Behind him earning a score of -6(66) is Colton Dallimore and Gavin Dosch. Several other players also punched their ticket to the state’s most prestigious amateur event, which is scheduled for July 7-12 at Logan Country Club and Eagle Mountain Golf Course.

Congratulations to Jace and all of today’s qualifiers. We look forward to watching them compete for the historic Utah State Amateur title later this summer.

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State Amateur Qualifier #6 – Davis Park

By Brittany Luu

Today’s perfect weather and pristine course conditions welcomed players at today’s Utah State Amateur Qualifier at Davis Park GC, setting the stage for a competitive day of golf and a chance to score a ticket to the 127th Utah State Amateur Championship.

Jarom Jorgensen led the field with an impressive round of -5(66), earning medalist honors thanks to a steady display of ball striking and confident putting. Right behind him, John Fox scored -3(68) and Thomas Young scored -3(69), securing their spots in the championship with solid play throughout the day.

A total of 11 players advanced from today’s qualifier, each earning a place in one of Utah’s most historic and competitive amateur events. The 127th Utah State Amateur Championship will be held July 7–12 at Logan Country Club and Eagle Mountain Golf Course.

Congratulations to all of today’s qualifiers — we look forward to seeing them compete against the state’s best this summer

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State Amateur Qualifier #5 – Mountain Dell

By Kellen Denkers

Today’s Utah State Amateur Qualifier at Mountain Dell Golf Course (Lake) brought out some great talent, with ideal scoring conditions and a beautiful mountain backdrop setting the stage for a competitive day of golf.

Josh Stauffer and Randy Hardy both carded impressive rounds of 4-under-par 67, earning co-medalist honors and leading the field in a tightly contested qualifier.

Stauffer’s round was defined by a hot start on the back nine, where he rattled off three birdies in his first five holes. He remained steady throughout the day, finishing with five birdies and one bogey to post 67.

Hardy came out firing with four birdies on the front nine, setting the pace early in his round. Despite a tough bogey on the par-5 14th, he held steady coming in and posted a solid 67 to earn co-medalist honors.

Both players have officially punched their tickets to the 127th Utah State Amateur Championship, scheduled for July 7–12 at Logan Country Club and Eagle Mountain Golf Course.

Congratulations to Josh, Rawson, and all the other qualifiers from today’s event. We look forward to seeing them compete in one of Utah’s most historic and prestigious amateur events.

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