The West Texas Amateur, one of the state’s oldest and most prestigious amateur golf tournaments, has a home for each of the next 10 years. Consistently attracting one of the deepest fields on the annual schedule, the future lineup of premier venues ensures the West Texas Amateur will continue to feature the best courses in the region alongside the state’s top-ranked players.

Six clubs will take turns hosting over the next decade and are sure to provide an exacting challenge, as well as a memorable experience. The clubs are Abilene Country Club, Odessa Country Club, Amarillo Country Club, Midland Country Club, Wichita Falls Country Club, and Lubbock Country Club. These clubs all have a rich history of hosting the West Texas Amateur and have been dedicated supporters of the TGA for many years. 

“Getting the best clubs in the region will help strengthen the field and allow the TGA to provide a strong test to the players,” said Kevin Porter, TGA Director of Competitions for North Texas. “Showcasing these great venues is our pleasure and we’re lucky to get to share them with our members in a competitive environment.”

Below is a brief description of each course partnering with the TGA to host the West Texas Amateur in the upcoming years.

Abilene Country Club

Abilene Country Club is home to 36 holes of championship golf. The par-72 South Course is routinely ranked as one of the state’s best by the Dallas Morning News and features more than 6,000 trees around the property. The finishing holes are especially demanding and offer up a stern test to any competitor. The par-70 North Course is known for its picturesque surroundings, which is highlighted by rolling hills, tree-lined fairways, and numerous water hazards. Accuracy off the tee and on approach shots is paramount to playing well on both courses.

Odessa Country Club

Odessa Country Club is a premier destination in West Texas, renowned for its exceptional golf and vibrant social atmosphere. The club features two distinct championship courses offering unique challenges and scenic beauty to golfers of all levels. The Old Course is a parkland-style layout built on a tight piece of property, while the Links Course has a more open feel as it spreads out through some residential areas. Both courses provide golfers with a different challenge of navigating hills and elevated greens.

Amarillo Country Club

Amarillo Country Club is a historic and prestigious establishment in the Texas Panhandle, offering a premier experience for golfers and social members alike. Its championship golf course, renowned for its challenging design and pristine conditions, is framed by mature trees and features lush, cool-season grasses in the fairways and rough, along with slick Bentgrass greens. Ball control and good course management skills are key when navigating the classic layout.

Midland Country Club

Midland Country Club is a distinguished landmark in West Texas, offering a blend of luxury, recreation, and community. The championship golf course is the crown jewel of the club and stretches out to 7,483 yards. The layout features more than 50 bunkers and winds through 350 acres of native prairie grasses and mesquite trees.

Wichita Falls Country Club

Wichita Falls Country Club offers a perfect blend of tradition and modern amenities. Its championship golf course spans nearly 240 acres and meanders through stately oak, elm and pecan trees. The course features Bermuda grass fairways and Bentgrass greens for premier playing surfaces.

Lubbock Country Club

Lubbock Country Club stands as a timeless treasure in West Texas, combining tradition with contemporary elegance. Its championship golf course sits on 160 acres and is strategically routed through beautiful rolling fairways and mature trees, which are nourished by the waters of historic Blackwater Draw.

The West Texas Amateur is contested over 54 holes of individual stroke play and is held one of the final two weekends in July each year. Outlasting the stout field and soaring temperatures is part of what makes winning this event so special. The West Texas Amateur is one of the nine tournaments in the TGA’s Regional Series and is open to male amateur golfers with an up-to-date WHS® Hancidap Index of 10.0 or less. The starting field is comprised of three divisions based on the player’s age. The Championship Division is open to any age, while the Senior and Super Senior Divisions are restricted to players aged 55 and older and aged 65 and older, respectively.

The first West Texas Amateur was held in 1925 and was initially created to promote golf in the sparsely populated, yet vast region of West Texas. Over the years, it gained prominence as more talented players from across the state began to compete, giving it a reputation as a proving ground for elite-level golf in the state.

The championship rotates among different courses in West Texas, showcasing the best venues in the region, spanning from Abilene to Lubbock, up to Amarillo and even as far south as San Angelo. The six clubs that will be hosting the West Texas Amateur over the next 10 years have all been part of the rotation and look to further cement their legacy alongside this time-honored championship.

This year, the 97th West Texas Amateur returns to the South Course at Abilene Country Club, to be played July 18-20. Online entry registration will open at 9 a.m. on May 21.

At last year’s championship, Carson Gallaher of New Braunfels carded a final round 9-under-par 63 at Quicksand Golf Course in San Angelo to win the Championship Division by two strokes. Gallaher’s fantastic finish set the course record at Quicksand, which was hosting for the first time. Kerrville’s Trevor Hyde won the Senior Division, while Ed Ball of Wichita Falls won the Super Senior Division.

With these six incredible courses in line to host over the next 10 years, the TGA is excited to add deserving new names to the legendary roster of West Texas Amateur champions, which includes such notable players as Texas Golf Hall of Famers Don Cherry, Charles Coody, John Grace, Billy Maxwell, and Hal Underwood.

For more information on the West Texas Amateur, including the complete list of all past champions, click here.