Montana State Am changes format for 2027 event; Milton earns Athlete of the Week

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

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The Montana State Golf Association announced a new qualifying structure for the Montana State Men’s Amateur Championship in 2027, set for June 24–26 at The Wilderness Club in Eureka. A 96-player field will compete, with players qualifying through local events or exemptions. The Senior and Super Senior Amateur Championships will also be separated into their own stand-alone event. In high school golf, Max Milton of Polson was named the Montana High School Association’s male Athlete of the Week after a strong performance at the Helena Invitational, where he shot a two-day total of 17-under par. Brisendine scored a goal for Washington State in a recent draw against Cal State-Fullerton.

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  • New qualifying format for Montana State Men’s Amateur Championship starts in fall 2026.
  • First qualifier at Larchmont Golf Course on Sept. 26, followed by others in spring 2027.
  • Max Milton named MHSA male Athlete of the Week following a stellar performance at Helena.
  • Milton shot 63 and 64 for a total of 17-under par, winning by 10 strokes.
  • Reagan Brisendine scored a goal in WSU's 1-1 draw with Cal State-Fullerton.
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  • 1:01 PMYahoo SportsBriefs: Change coming to Men's State Am; Milton; Brisendine; Lakers scramble
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The Montana State Men’s Amateur Championship will introduce a new qualifying structure for its 110th playing in 2027, the Montana State Golf Association announced on Monday. The 2027 State Am is set for June 24–26 at The Wilderness Club in Eureka and will feature a a 96-player field, with players earning entry through local qualifying events or tournament exemptions awarded by the MSGA. As ...

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