The 130th Amateur Championship is set to take place at Royal St George’s Golf Club in Kent in 2025, after being named as one of the host venues for leading R&A-organised events. The last time the championship was held at Royal St George’s in 2017, Harry Ellis emerged victorious. Nearby Royal Cinque Ports will host the pre-qualifying event on June 13, leading up to the main event at Royal St George’s from June 16-21. Royal St George’s, located in Sandwich, has a rich history of hosting prestigious tournaments, including the Open Championship 16 times.
Nairn in Scotland will host The 122nd Women’s Amateur Championship from 9-14 June, welcoming the world’s leading women amateurs. Broadcaster Maureen Madill claimed the title the last time Nairn hosted the Championship in 1979. The biennial Walker Cup will take place at Cypress Point in California on September 6-7, 2025, with Dean Robertson captaining the visitors from GB&I. Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, Executive Director – Championships at The R&A, emphasized the importance of attracting top global talent to compete in their amateur championships and international matches, highlighting the prestigious venues selected for the events in 2025.
The R&A Girls’ and Boys’ Amateur championships are to be held at Conwy and County Louth respectively in August, while the R&A Girls’ U16 Amateur Championship will take place at Gog Magog in April. The R&A Women’s and Men’s Senior Amateur championships will run concurrently at Walton Heath in July. Other international matches between GB&I and the Continent of Europe include the St Andrews Trophy at Real Club de la Puerta de Hierro in Spain, the Vagliano and Junior Vagliano trophies for women and girls at Royal Hague Golf & Country Club in the Netherlands, and the Jacques Léglise Trophy for boys at the Royal Golf Club of Belgium.
The decision to have the Walker Cup and St Andrews Trophy played in the same year marks a realignment of the schedule, with the Walker Cup moving to even years starting from 2026, and the St Andrews Trophy shifting to odd years beginning in 2025. The R&A is dedicated to showcasing the world’s finest venues and attracting top talent from around the globe to their championships and international matches. These events serve as pinnacle moments in elite amateur golf, providing a platform for young and talented players to showcase their skills on a global stage.
The Amateur Championship at Royal St George’s carries a rich tradition, with past champions including Harry Ellis, who claimed victory in 2017. The championship is a prestigious event that draws top amateur golfers from around the world to compete on one of the most renowned courses in Kent. The R&A’s commitment to hosting these championships and international matches at world-class venues underscores their dedication to promoting and fostering elite amateur golf at a global level.
As the host of 16 Open Championships, including the most recent one in 2021, Royal St George’s Golf Club is a fitting venue for the 130th Amateur Championship in 2025. Nearby Royal Cinque Ports will host the pre-qualifying event, adding to the excitement and prestige of the championship. With a lineup of top-tier events, including the Women’s Amateur Championship at Nairn and the Walker Cup at Cypress Point, the 2025 season promises to be a showcase of the best in amateur golf on a global scale. The R&A’s vision of attracting the best players from around the world to their championships and creating memorable experiences for both players and fans is set to unfold in grand fashion next year.
