The 104th Annual Northwest Amateur Tournament

Event Details ⚙

Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026

End Date: Sunday, 02 August 2026

Format: Individual Strokeplay

Category: Open

Entry Fee: $225.00

Entry Method: Online

Sign-ups open: 18 Jun 2026

The 104th Annual Northwest Amateur Tournament is an individual strokeplay event held at Spencer Golf and Country Club in Spencer, Iowa, from Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, August 2, 2026. Open to all amateur golfers, the tournament features seven flights (Championship Flight plus six additional flights) with no handicap requirement. Participants play 36 holes over the first three days (two 18-hole rounds with one day off). A cut is made after Saturday evening, with the top 24 and ties in the Championship Flight advancing to play 36 holes on Sunday (72-hole total), while the other six flights play 18 holes on the final day (54-hole total). All players compete from the white tees, except Championship Flight players who play from the blue tees for the final 36 holes. Registration is online via Golf Genius, opening June 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM Central Time. The entry fee is $225 per golfer, which covers all rounds of golf and includes one bag of range balls per qualified day, plus a contribution to the Herman Sani Scholarship Fund. Golf cart rental is available separately at $50 per 18 holes for two players sharing a cart. Registration is first-come, first-served with no holding spots, and the tournament has sold out in as little as 24 minutes in recent years.

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Venue

Spencer Golf & Country Club

IA, United States

Spencer Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole championship course located in Spencer, Iowa, featuring a classic tree-lined layout with five sets of tee boxes accommodating golfers of all skill levels. The course plays to a par 72 with holes ranging from 144 to 525 yards, offering variety across its design. The course is characterized by mature trees throughout, creating a traditional championship atmosphere. Notable holes include the par-5 6th at 525 yards and the par-5 14th at 507 yards, which present scoring challenges. The par-3s range from 144 to 217 yards, providing strategic variety. Spencer Golf & Country Club holds significant historical importance as the home of the Northwest Amateur Golf Tournament, a prestigious four-day event that has operated continuously since 1921. The tournament is notable as Iowa's only 72-hole amateur event, drawing 384 golfers annually and establishing the course's standing within regional amateur golf competition. The course welcomes public play daily while maintaining a strong membership program. Full-service dining is available in the clubhouse with views overlooking the course, and the facility accommodates group outings and special events.

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