Massachusetts Amateur Championship begins at Winchester Country Club
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:57 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The 118th Massachusetts Amateur Golf Championship is set to take place at Winchester Country Club from July 6-10. A field of 144 players will compete at the course, which has hosted the championship seven times since 1919. The tournament opens with 36 holes of stroke play on July 6 and 7, after which the low 32 players advance to match play. Notable competitors include Aidan Emmerich, and past champion Matt Naumec returns to seek another title. Defending champion Ryan Downes will not compete this year, leaving an opportunity for a new champion to emerge.
- •Championship runs from July 6-10 at Winchester Country Club
- •144 players compete following a 36-hole stroke play format
- •Aidan Emmerich and Matt Naumec among notable competitors
- •Defending champion Ryan Downes is not participating
- •Admission is free for spectators during the event
- 8:57 AMYahoo Sports — Massachusetts Amateur returns to Winchester for 118th Championship
"The championship competition will take place at Winchester Country Club from July 6-10.
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