What to Know

• Dates: June 16–21, 2025
• Venues: Royal St George’s & Royal Cinque Ports, Kent
• Format: 36-hole stroke play → top-64 & ties advance to match play
• Medalist: Connor Graham (Scotland) – 133 (-9)
• Playoff: 24 players at -1 battled for five berths on holes 1 & 18 at Royal St George’s
• Champion: Ethan Fang (USA) – defeated Gavin Tiernan (IRL) 1 up in a thrilling final

Final Recap

The 130th Amateur Championship concluded in dramatic fashion at Royal St George’s, as Ethan Fang of the United States edged Gavin Tiernan of Ireland by 1 hole in a pressure-packed final. The match featured wild momentum swings, clutch birdies, and a decisive moment on the final hole.

Tiernan, the 19-year-old Cinderella story from County Louth, kept the match tight with back-to-back birdies on 16 and 17, leveling things just as Fang appeared to be pulling away. But the American showed championship mettle on the 36th hole, stiffing his approach to 8 feet and converting the birdie to seal the title.

With the win, Fang earns exemptions into The 152nd Open at Royal Portrush and The 2025 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, as well as the 2025 Masters Tournament, provided he retains amateur status.

The final capped off a dominant week for Fang, who also defeated top-seed and medalist Connor Graham earlier in match play and never trailed over his final 36 holes.

From 288 starters to a champion, the 2025 Amateur Championship will be remembered for its elite golf, international flair, and a sensational finish.

Semi-Final Recap

The semi-final stage produced emphatic performances from two of the championship’s most consistent stars, as Ethan Fang and Riccardo Fantinelli earned their spots in the final match at Royal St George’s.

• Ethan Fang (USA) def. Veikka Viskari (FIN) – 5 & 4
  Fang delivered his most dominant match yet, jumping out to a multi-hole lead with steady play and sharp putting. The American closed it out on the 14th green, capping a commanding run through the bracket.
• Riccardo Fantinelli (ITA) def. Gavin Tiernan (IRL) – 4 & 3
  Fantinelli ended the dream run of pre-qualifier Tiernan with a composed and efficient performance. The Italian never trailed, controlling the match from the opening holes with birdies and flawless course management.

Saturday's final promises a clash of elite form and fearless shot-making. Fang vs. Fantinelli—two top-tier talents, one title on the line. Watch it all live on R&A TV.

Quarter-Final Recap

The quarter-finals at Royal St George’s delivered a compelling blend of grit, finesse, and dramatic finishes as four players punched their tickets to the semi-finals of The 130th Amateur Championship. With a place in Saturday’s final—and The Open at Royal Portrush—looming, these matches lived up to the moment.

• Ethan Fang (USA) def. Callixte Alzas (FRA) – 2 & 1
  Fang surged with birdies on 12, 13, and 14 to erase an early deficit, clinching the match on the 17th green. His closing stretch has become a hallmark—this was his third back-nine comeback of the week.
• Veikka Viskari (FIN) def. Matthis Lefevre (FRA) – 1 up
  In a tense, seesaw battle, Viskari took his first lead on the 16th and held on through 18. The Finnish standout demonstrated nerves of steel in his biggest match to date.
• Riccardo Fantinelli (ITA) def. Billy Dowling (AUS) – 4 & 3
  Fantinelli was clinical, building a commanding lead with a string of back-nine birdies. His aggressive play overwhelmed Dowling, who couldn’t recover from early mistakes.
• Gavin Tiernan (IRL) def. Richard Teder (EST) – 1 up
  The fairytale continues for Tiernan, who won the final hole with a composed par after clawing back to all square on 16. The 19-year-old pre-qualifier is now just one match from the final.

With the semi-finals now underway, four players from four different countries remain—each chasing the title of Amateur Champion and a spot in The Open Championship. Catch it all live on R&A TV.

• Ethan Fang (USA) vs Veikka Viskari (FIN)
• Riccardo Fantinelli (ITA) vs Gavin Tiernan (IRL)

Match Play Rounds of 32 & 16 Recap

The second day of match play at the 130th Amateur Championship featured major upsets, dominant performances, and storylines that set the stage for Friday’s decisive rounds at Royal St George’s.

One of the day’s most dramatic moments came early, as medalist Connor Graham was knocked out in the Round of 32 by Ethan Fang of the United States. Fang, ranked No. 7 in the WAGR, clawed back from 3-down to force extra holes, birdieing the 20th to eliminate the Scottish star. He carried that momentum into the afternoon, cruising past England’s Milan Reed 5 & 4 to secure a quarter-final berth.

France’s Matthis Lefevre continued his steady rise. After surviving a back-and-forth battle against Kris Kim (2 & 1), he delivered a composed 4 & 3 win over Daniel Bennett to reach the last eight. Finland’s Veikka Viskari matched that feat with victories over Laurenz Schiergen (5 & 4) and Rintaro Nakano (3 & 2).

Callixte Alzas ensured two Frenchmen in the quarters by edging Simon Hovdal 2 & 1 then beating Sakke Siltala 4 & 3. Australia’s Billy Dowling produced four birdies and an eagle to dispatch Rodrigo Vasquez 5 & 3 before taking down Filippo Ponzano 3 & 2.

Ireland’s Gavin Tiernan, a pre-qualifier from Royal Cinque Ports, continued a fairy-tale run by outlasting Jarno Tollenaire 2 up and controlling France’s Gaspar Glaudas 3 & 2 to book his spot.

With international flavour aplenty, the stage was set for Friday’s quarter-final action — and now, only four remain.

Match Play Results

Quarter-Finals

• Ethan Fang def. Callixte Alzas – 2 & 1
• Veikka Viskari def. Matthis Lefevre – 1 up
• Riccardo Fantinelli def. Billy Dowling – 4 & 3
• Gavin Tiernan def. Richard Teder – 1 up

Round of 16

• Ethan Fang def. Milan Reed – 5 & 4
• Callixte Alzas def. Sakke Siltala – 4 & 3
• Matthis Lefevre def. Daniel Bennett – 4 & 3
• Veikka Viskari def. Rintaro Nakano – 3 & 2
• Billy Dowling def. Filippo Ponzano – 3 & 2
• Riccardo Fantinelli def. Tim Wiedemeyer – 3 & 1
• Richard Teder def. Ben Gregg – 3 & 2
• Gavin Tiernan def. Gaspar Glaudas – 3 & 2

Round of 32

• Ethan Fang def. Connor Graham – 20th hole
• Milan Reed def. Alvaro Pastor Roman – 1 up
• Callixte Alzas def. Simon Hovdal – 2 & 1
• Sakke Siltala def. Alexis Leray – 5 & 4
• Matthis Lefevre def. Kris Kim – 2 & 1
• Daniel Bennett def. Kayun Mudadana – 4 & 3
• Rintaro Nakano def. Dominic Clemons – 3 & 2
• Veikka Viskari def. Laurenz Schiergen – 5 & 4
• Filippo Ponzano def. Harley Smith – 2 & 1
• Billy Dowling def. Rodrigo Vasquez – 5 & 3
• Tim Wiedemeyer def. Tómas Hjaltested – 6 & 5
• Riccardo Fantinelli def. Isaiah Ibit – 3 & 2
• Richard Teder def. Ugo Malcor – 2 & 1
• Ben Gregg def. Tommy Morrison – 4 & 3
• Gavin Tiernan def. Jarno Tollenaire – 2 up
• Gaspar Glaudas def. Eliot Baker – 2 & 1

Match Play Round of 64 Recap

The opening round of match play at the 130th Amateur Championship delivered the drama we’ve come to expect from Royal St George’s...

Stroke Play Recap

The 36-hole stroke play portion of the 2025 Amateur Championship concluded in thrilling fashion at Royal St George's and Royal Cinque Ports. Scotland’s Connor Graham emerged as the medalist for the second consecutive year with a superb 133 (-9), highlighted by a back-nine 31 in Round 2.

Italy’s Matteo Cristoni and France’s Ugo Malcor tied for second at 134 (-8), followed by Matthis Lefevre (FRA) and Charlie Forster (ENG) one shot back at 135 (-7). A pack of players tied at 136 (-6) round out the top 10.

The cut line fell at 1-under par, leading to a dramatic playoff on Wednesday morning involving 24 players vying for the final five match play spots. The playoff will take place on holes 1 and 18 at Royal St George's.

Notable performances include Tommy Morrison (USA), who fired a 66 in Round 2 to qualify for match play for the third straight year, and Riccardo Fantinelli (ITA), who made six birdies in his final round to finish tied for sixth.

Historic progress was also made by Nguyen Anh Minh, who became the first Vietnamese player to compete in the Amateur Championship. The 17-year-old finished at 1-under and will compete in the playoff.

With match play on the horizon, the chase for amateur glory continues at two of the game’s most storied venues.

Top 10 Stroke Play Final Results

Championship Preview

History beckons as the 130th edition of The Amateur Championship returns to iconic links venues in southeast England. This year’s competition will once again showcase a blend of seasoned international talent and rising stars, all chasing a spot among the legends who have hoisted this historic trophy—names like Bobby Jones, José María Olazábal, and Sergio Garcia.

South Africa’s Christiaan Maas and the USA’s Tommy Morrison arrive as favorites, both sitting within the top five of the World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®). They are joined by a global field of elite competitors, each looking to etch their name into the game’s prestigious narrative.

Results & Live Updates

Follow round-by-round updates, match play brackets, and final results. Check back daily as we update scores, amateur insights, and standout performances.

• Stroke Play Qualifying Results
• Match Play Bracket & Results
• Leaderboard & Stats

2024 Stroke Play Medalist

Connor Graham (Scotland) led the field at Ballyliffin with rounds of 65–71 for a total of 136 (-7), earning medalist honors.

Top Qualifiers

• Michael Alexander Mjaaseth (Norway): 139 (-4)
• Ben van Wyk (South Africa): 140 (-3)
• Oscar Lent (England): 141 (-2)
• Freddie Turnell, Eliot Baker, Dominic Clemons, Tomi Bowen: T5 at 142 (-1)

Stats Leaders (2024)

• Par 3 Avg: James Ashfield – 2.57
• Par 4 Avg: Tomi Bowen – 3.87
• Par 5 Avg: Gregor Graham & Oscar Lent – 4.00
• Most Birdies: Connor Graham & Conor Gough – 10
• Most Pars: Tom Osborne – 33
• Most Pars or Better: Tom Osborne – 35
• Most Eagles: Jose Luis Ballester Barrio & Morgan Cain – 2

Key Storylines

With reigning champion Jacob Skov Olesen now competing on the DP World Tour, the door is wide open for a new name to emerge. Will a rising British hopeful deliver on home soil? Will another international star rise like Olesen did in 2024?

Royal St George’s Course Overview

Royal St George’s offers a historic and strategic links test, with a traditional out-and-back routing. The front nine circles clockwise, often downwind, while the back nine heads back into prevailing breezes—setting up thrilling momentum swings in match play. The terrain may appear modest with a 2-meter elevation shift, but the subtleties in undulation and firm turf exaggerate every bounce and roll.

From the 1st tee, players face a nerve-testing 178-yard carry to safely reach the fairway, and a severe 348-yard run-out—a daunting opener. Hole 2 introduces cross-bunker patterns starting at 268 yards, forcing careful club selection and placement early on.

The par-3s are standouts, especially the 8th—measuring 183 yards and featuring a back-to-front sloping green with sharp contours and surrounding bunkers. Meanwhile, the 15th, a long par 4, is poised to be a match-play decider with its 233-yard forced carry and tricky fairway bunkering at the 300-yard mark.

With its architectural nuance and unpredictable winds, Royal St George’s remains one of golf’s ultimate examinations—and a worthy host for the 130th Amateur Championship.

Player Field Highlights

A field of 288 elite amateurs from over 35 countries will compete, featuring standout names such as Tommy Morrison (USA, WAGR #5), Christiaan Maas (RSA, WAGR #4), Connor Graham (SCO, WAGR #47), and Dominic Clemons (ENG, WAGR #44). Keep an eye on rising international contenders including Lev Grinberg (UKR, WAGR #110), Jye Halls (AUS, WAGR #568), and Pablo Alperi López (ESP, WAGR #319).

The full field includes past qualifiers, top-ranked juniors, and college standouts, providing a global snapshot of the next generation of golf talent. Visit the official entry list to explore every competitor’s profile.

Historical Legacy

The Amateur Championship was first played in 1885 and remains one of the most coveted titles in amateur golf. Past winners have gone on to Major victories and Ryder Cup appearances. This year’s return to Royal St George’s and Royal Cinque Ports adds even more historic flavor, with both venues revered for their championship pedigree.

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