Stuart Grehan wins Amateur Championship, qualifies for three majors
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Stuart Grehan secured victory at The Amateur Championship held at Royal Liverpool, defeating Matt Moloney in a dramatic final. The match concluded with Grehan winning by one hole, marking his first major title. This win grants him invitations to The Open, The Masters, and the US Open in 2027. After a slow start, Grehan rallied to take control in the afternoon session, clinching the title on the final hole with a par score.
- •Grehan defeats Moloney to win The Amateur Championship.
- •Victory comes after a tense 36-hole showdown.
- •Grehan's win qualifies him for The Open, The Masters, and US Open.
- •He is the first Irish winner since James Sugrue in 2019.
- •The match concluded with Grehan winning by one hole.
"Ireland's Stuart Grehan secured his spot in three of the next four majors after claiming a dramatic victory over Matt Moloney to win The Amateur Championship at Royal Liverpool.
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