Summer is peak NCGA championship season in Northern California — the most prestigious amateur titles in the region are decided on world-class courses including Spyglass Hill, Poppy Hills and Lake Merced. Whether you're a competitive amateur chasing an NCGA title or a junior golfer playing your first tournament, summer 2026 has events for every level. Last updated March 18, 2026.
🏆 Summer Highlight: NCGA Amateur Week — Aug 9–13, 2026
The 123rd NCGA Amateur is the crown jewel of NorCal amateur golf. Qualifying rounds begin at Poppy Hills before the championship moves to Spyglass Hill for match play. Past champions include Ken Venturi, Johnny Miller, and Yealimi Noh. Limited to players with HDCP Index of 5.4 or less. Register at ncga.org — spots fill quickly.
Open to amateur golfers 25 years or older — the Mid-Am is one of the most competitive NCGA titles for working adults who no longer qualify for open amateur events by age. Registration closes April 20.
The premier women's amateur championship in Northern California. Held alongside the Senior Women's Amateur at Poppy Ridge. Registration closes May 25.
Net format championship for golfers 55 and over — all handicap levels welcome. One of the more accessible NCGA titles with competitive flights across all ability levels.
The NorCal final qualifying site for the 2026 US Open returns to Northern California. Local qualifying events are held at TPC Stonebrae, Ruby Hill and Pasatiempo earlier in spring.
One of the most storied junior titles in California golf — the inaugural NCGA Junior was held at Lake Merced in 1930. Past champions include Ken Venturi and Johnny Miller. Registration closes May 21.
Three-day stroke play championship at Poppy Hills — one of the most competitive NCGA events on the annual calendar. A stepping stone toward NCGA Amateur Week. Registration closes May 26.
18-hole final qualifying for the US Amateur Championship. Ruby Hill is one of the Bay Area's most respected private courses. Only the lowest scores in the field earn spots in the national championship.
Annual Bay Area regional amateur championship at one of the East Bay's most scenic courses. Open entry — register via BlueGolf or AmateurGolf.com.
The 123rd edition of the most prestigious amateur title in Northern California. Stroke play qualifying at Poppy Hills (Aug 9) before match play moves to the iconic Spyglass Hill through Aug 13. Past champions include Ken Venturi, Johnny Miller and current LPGA star Yealimi Noh. This is the Bay Area's equivalent of a major championship for competitive amateurs.
Open to NCGA members 18+, no handicap limit. Bayonet/Black Horse is a spectacular Monterey-area course. Held alongside the NCGA Zone Championship. Registration closes July 6.
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📅 See all spring events: Spring 2026 Bay Area Golf Tournaments — March through May including the LPGA Fortinet Founders Cup and SF City Championship.