124th Amateur Championship Presented by Provident Bank

Essex County C.C. — West Orange

  • Presented by
    Provident Bank
  • Date
    Jul 7–9 2025

Entry Fee: $165.00
Entries Close: Wednesday, May 21 @ 5pm
Late entries will NOT be accepted

Qualifying Dates & Sites:
Thursday, May 29, Rossmoor G.C. - Monroe Twp (84 Player Max) - 
Saturday, May 31, Galloping Hill G.C. - Kenilworth (84 Player Max) 
Thursday, June 12, Francis Byrne G.C. - West Orange-
Monday, June 16, Mendham G.&T.C. - Mendham 
Qualifier #5 - TBA 
Tuesday, June 24, Riverton C.C. - Cinnaminson (84 Player Max) - 
 

Players Exempt from Qualifying 

Eligibility:
Entries open to male amateur golfers who meet ALL of the following:

  • Entrant must possess UNQUESTIONABLE Amateur Status.
  • Entrant meet ALL of these Handicap and Membership Requirements:
    • Hold a USGA Handicap Index of 6.0 or less, as of the close of entries, at a NJSGA member club/course. He must be listed on this club’s Handicap Roster.
    • Maintain good standing and remain on the above Handicap Roster through the Championship proper.
  • If entering from a public facility, or Club Without Real Estate, entrant must be a permanent resident of New Jersey. Proof of residency may be required.

Championship Format: 72-Holes, Stroke Play. Eighteen holes will be played on day 1 and day 2, after which the field will be cut to the low 40 scorers (plus ties). Remaining players will compete on day 3 over 36-Holes. The Champion will be the player with the lowest 72-Hole aggregate score. The Championship field will consist of 96 players, including those who are exempt from qualifying plus those who advance from four separate 18-Hole Qualifying Rounds (plus ties). An alternate list will be created (see seperate policy) and players will be contacted if a spot in the field becomes available. *The Champion will be exempt into the 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship at The Olympic Club. The top 3 finishers will be exempt into Final Stage U.S. Amateur qualifying in 2026.
 
Transportation: Motorized transportation is PROHIBITED throughout this Championship.
Caddies: Permitted; a player may bring his own caddie – or where available, reserve a club caddie.
Pull/Push Carts: Refer to specific Notice to Players for host club’s policy.
 
Prizes: The Edwin M. Wild Championship Trophy will be presented to the Champion, engraved with his name, and displayed at his home club. Prizes awarded to the top ten finishers.

FINAL DECISION REGARDING ACCEPTANCE OF ENTRIES IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE NJSGA. THE NJSGA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT OR WITHDRAW AN ENTRY AT ANY TIME, BEFORE OR DURING A COMPETITION OR MODIFY THE CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM ANYTIME, IN ITS DISCRETION.

 

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