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TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:
On July 13th – 15th 2026, many top collegiate and state amateurs will be competing in The Bayonet Black Horse Amateur Championship. The 11th annual amateur will be held on the Bayonet Golf Course for 54 holes of championship golf. As one of the premier championship courses in California, we look forward to presenting one of the state’s elite amateur golf tournaments.
FORMAT:
Individual – The Individual Championship shall be conducted over 54 holes. There will be a cut after 36 holes, based on the number of players who complete round 2. In the event of a tie, the individual champion will be determined by a 3-hole aggregate playoff immediately after the conclusion of play.
ENTRY FEE: $350
– 2 Rounds of golf with a potential 3rd round, cart and range balls.
Tee Prize: Adidas Shirt & Taylormade Balls
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PRACTICE ROUNDS:
Practice rounds are available for $79 including cart Monday-Thursday anytime and Friday-Sunday after 2pm from July 1st – July 12th. You must pay your entry fee to receive this rate. Contact the Golf Shop to schedule a practice round at 831-899-7271.
SPECTATOR CARTS:
No spectator carts will be available. Caddies are allowed, but are required to walk.
PULL CARTS:
Manual push/pull carts are allowed.
REGISTRATION:
The deadline to register will be Friday, July 10th 2026.
CHAMPIONSHIP:
This event is open to amateur golfers with an official and verified handicap index not exceeding 7.4
AWARDS:
Individual – The low individual scorer will receive a $1,000 Gift Card and the Amateur Championship Trophy. Their name will also be engraved on the Amateur Championship Championship Perpetual Trophy.
TRANSPORTATION:
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from Bayonet Black Horse.
DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES:
Distance-Measuring Devices that measure distance only WILL be permitted for use during the Championship.
CONDUCT and ATTIRE:
Golf soft spike policy of Bayonet Black Horse is in effect at the time of the Championship. Proper golf attire is required. Golf shirt must have a collar and either pants or golf shorts are required. All headwear must be worn forward. Any act of unsportsmanlike conduct–including but not limited to: cursing, throwing clubs, damage to the golf course, or other are prohibited. Disqualification with no refund is possible at the sole discretion of the Tournament Committee.
WAITING LIST:
A waiting list will be formed once the field of 140 players is reached. You must register and pay your entry fee to be on the waiting list.
2024 Champion: Calder Overfelt
Congratulations to 2024 Bayonet Black Horse Amateur Champion Calder Overfelt! The Santa Clara sophomore blitzed the field with a final round 66 and set a new Bayonet Black Horse Amateur tournament record of -14 (202). Thank you to all competitors, we look forward to seeing you at the 2025 McClure cup coming early next year!