What to Know

The R&A Boys’ Amateur Championship is one of the most prestigious titles in junior golf, attracting an elite international field to Great Britain and Ireland each year. This year’s championship is being played at the famed County Louth Golf Club, just north of Dublin, Ireland.

First played in 1921, the event boasts a list of champions that includes Sir Michael Bonallack, José María Olazábal, Sergio Garcia, Matthew Fitzpatrick, and other major champions. The winner earns exemptions into The Amateur Championship and Final Qualifying for The Open.

Round of 64 Recap — Boys’ Amateur (County Louth)

Top seed Kris Kim advanced comfortably, co‑medalist Callixte Alzas moved on with authority, and Ireland’s Adam Fahey thrilled the home crowd with the day’s biggest win. A slew of ties went deep, setting up a heavyweight Round of 32.

Notes: Fahey’s 6&5 rout energized home support; Kim and Alzas stayed on course for a deep run; Zhou’s 5&3 over Couilleau impressed; six matches went beyond 18 holes, including Orsel in 25.

Stroke Play Summary (After Round 2)

Medalists: Kris Kim (ENG, Wentworth) and Callixte Alzas (FRA) at -11 (133) with matching 67–66. One back: Noah Peens (RSA) and Théophile Archer (FRA) at -10 (134). Cut: E (144); top 64 advance.

Round of 64 – Wednesday, 13 Aug 2025

Round 1 Recap – August 11, 2025

After the opening round of stroke play qualifying, four players share the lead at six-under-par 66:

• Adam Fahey (Ireland) – Leveraged local knowledge of Baltray’s links, riding an eagle and four birdies without a bogey.
• Theophile Archer (France) – Boys’ Championship debutant, bogey-free with a hot putter and confident ball striking.
• Lev Grinberg (Ukraine) – Five birdies on the opening nine, now based in Antwerp and heading to Paris for elite training.
• Noah Peens (South Africa) – Matched the leaders with composed, aggressive play.

Just one shot back is a strong chasing pack at five-under-par 67, including 2023 champion Kris Kim (England), who is aiming to become the first repeat winner in 61 years. Other names at -5 are Kuan Zhou (England), Denny Kloeth (Netherlands), and Callixte Alzas (France).

With the top 64 advancing after stroke play, the leaderboard is packed with international talent and sets up an exciting second round.

Tournament Context & History

The Boys’ Amateur Championship has stood for over a century as a proving ground for the future stars of the game. Its challenging links venues demand creativity, adaptability, and mental toughness—skills essential for both the amateur and professional ranks.

For many competitors, it is a first taste of top-tier international competition, with the match play stages providing a crucible where champions are forged. The winner’s exemptions into The Amateur Championship and Final Qualifying for The Open make the event a pivotal stepping stone toward the highest levels of golf.