Men's Championships
The RIGA annually conducts 16 Men's Championships. In addition, the RIGA conducts qualifiers for State and USGA events.
The 2024 Tournament Schedule is now available. There are several events that dates have not yet been secured. Once dates are secured, they will be released and added to the schedule.
May/June events: February 14 at 10am
July/Aug. events: April 3 at 10am
Sept./Oct. events: July 10 at 10am
New refund/withdrawal policy for Men's Championships: 2024 Refund Policy
2024 RIGA Championship Regulations and Tournament Player's Information
2024 Local Rules & Terms of Competition
May 7-8, 2024
Rhode Island CC & Potowomut GC
Tuesday, May 7: 18 Holes Stroke Play
Wednesday, May 8: 18 Holes Stroke Play
Eligibility: Amateur golfers who have a member-ship with a RIGA member club and who have a combined team handicap index not to exceed 16.0. Handicaps will be verified.
Registration Opens: February 14, 2024
Registration Closes: April 24, 2024
Final Results
RECAP: Lukowicz, Caparco Win 75th Four-Ball Championship
VIDEO: Cooke, Leopold Attempt to Make History
VIDEO: 75th Four-Ball Championship
VIDEO: Masterson, Jackson Make Presence Felt
VIDEO: Play Suspended
VIDEO: Caparco, Lukowicz Win Championship
May 20-21, 2024
Agawam Hunt
Monday, May 20: 18 Holes Stroke Play
Tuesday, May 21: 18 Holes Stroke Play
Eligibility: Male amateur golfers who have a membership with a RIGA member club and who have reached their 55th birthday by May 20, 2024. The field will be limited to 70 teams.
Registration Opens: February 14, 2024
Registration Closes: May 8, 2024
Day 1 -- Results
Day 1 -- Video Highlights
Day 1 -- Video Highlights
Day 1 -- Recap
Day 2 -- Final Results
Day 2 -- Tommy d'Oliveira and Richard Rotelli Post Victory
June 4-5, 2024
Wanumetonomy G&CC
Tuesday, June 4: 18 Holes Stroke Play
Wednesday, June 5: 18 Holes Stroke Play
Day 1: Video Highlights
Day 1: Recap
Day 2: Final Results
Day 2: Video Highlights
Day 2: O'Neill, O'Leary Win Title
119th AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Warwick CC
July 8-13, 2024
Final Results
Championship Experience at Warwick CC
Video Highlights
CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT:
- 36 Holes of stroke-play qualifying to determine 32 match play qualifiers
- 132 players, comprised of exempt players and qualifiers, will compete in the championship
Monday, July 8: Round One of Qualifying - 18 Holes Stroke Play
Tuesday, July 9: Round Two of Qualifying - 18 Holes Stroke Play
Wednesday, July 10: Match Play - Round of 32 - Morning
Thursday, July 11: Match Play - Round of 16 - Morning
Thursday, July 11: Match Play - Quarterfinals - Afternoon
Friday, July 12: Match Play - Semifinals - Morning
Saturday, July 13: Match Play - 36 Hole Final - Morning
Eligibility: Amateur golfers who have a membership with a RIGA member club or are a Rhode Island
resident and a Men's Handicap Index of not more than 10.0.
Exemptions: 119th Amateur Championship Exempt Player List
PRE-QUALIFYING ROUNDS:
Wednesday, May 22: Cranston CC - Results
Monday, June 3: Foster CC - Results
Tuesday, June 11: Fenner Hill GC - Results
Video Highlights from Cranston
July 29 - August 2, 2024
Pawtucket CC
Monday, July 29: 18 Holes Stroke Play Qualifier
Sudden Death playoff (if necessary) immediately following the completion of play for 16th and 64th place
Tuesday, July 30: Round of 16 - 18 Holes Match Play - Winners advance
Wednesday, July 31: Quarterfinals - 18 Holes Match Play - Winners advance
Thursday, August 1: Semifinals - 18 Holes Match Play - Winners Advance
Friday, August 2: Finals - 18 Holes Match Play
Eligibility: Male and Female junior members and caddies of clubs affiliated with the RIGA or full time RI residents who will not reach their 19th birthday by August 2, 2024.
Format: 4 Divisions -
Boys' Championship Division - 16 Players
Girls' Championship Division - 16 Players
Boys' 14 & Under Division - 16 Players
Boys' Second Division - 16 Players
FINAL RESULTS
August 6-7, 2024
Valley CC
Tuesday, August 6: 18 Holes Stroke Play
Wednesday, August 7: 18 Holes Stroke Play
Eligibility: Field will be limited to 132 players.
Professionals: RI PGA members, New England PGA members and apprentices, and RI Residents will pay an entry fee of $350.00.
Unaffiliated & Non-RI Resident Professionals: Will be eligible and pay an entry fee of $450.00.
Amateurs: RIGA members with a handicap index of 2.5 or less and must have 2023 or 2024 Player of the Year points. Preference will be give to professionals. All amateurs will be put on a waiting list and will be notified of their status after the entry deadline. The amateur entry fee is $175.00.
Video Highlights
August 12-13, 2024
Ledgemont CC
CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT:
- 54 Holes, Stroke Play
- There will be a cut after 18 Holes to low 42 players plus ties.
- The Senior Division will cut after 18 Holes to low 15 players plus ties.
Monday, Aug. 12, 2023 - Round One (18 Holes) - Tee Times
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2023 - Round Two (18 Holes) & Round Three (18 Holes)
ELIGIBILITY: Male amateur golfers who are RIGA members and have a membership with a RIGA member club and who have a handicap index of not more than 10.0.
SENIOR DIVISION: For competitors who have reached their 55th birthday by Aug. 12, 2024. The Senior Division will be a 36-Hole competition and comprised of the Seniors playing the forward tees only. The low 15 Seniors plus ties will play Round Two. If a Senior plays the back tee, they will be competing in the main event only. Should a Senior playing in the main event earn Player of the Year points, they will be added to the Senior Player of the Year.
Lafauci, Corrente Crowned Champions
Pawtucket CC
August 26, 2024
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
- 9:00am - Shotgun
- Lunch will be served following golf
FORMAT:
- 18 Holes of Selected Drive - Alternate Shot
- There will be Gross & Net Divisions
ENTRIES OPEN: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
PLAYER INFORMATION & PAIRINGS: Complete
tournament details, including information about practice rounds,
pairings, starting times, and yardages played, will be emailed and
posted on rigalinks.org after entries close.
ENTRY FEE: $160. The fee includes lunch and cart fees. $80.00 per additional child
CONDITIONS/SCHEDULES:
The RIGA reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and
schedules herein. The decision of the RIGA in any matter shall be final.
Click here for more information and to register
Men's Championship Refund Policy
September 30 -October 1, 2024
North Kingstown GC
CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT:
- 36 Holes, Stroke Play
- There will be a cut after 18 Holes to low 60 players plus ties.
Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 - Round One (18 Holes)
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 - Round Two (18 Holes)
Eligibility: Male amateur golfers who have a membership with a RIGA member club,
have a handicap index of less than 10.0 and have reached their 55th birthday by
September 30, 2024.
John Drohen, Alpine Country Club (Senior Amateur Champion)
William Vine, Crestwood CC (Super Senior Champion)
Tom Evans, Shelter Harbor GC (Legends Champion)
October 9-10, 2024
Green Valley CC & Newport CC
Wednesday, October 9: 18 Holes Stroke Play - Results
Thursday, October 10: 18 Holes Stroke Play - Final Results
Eligibility: All amateur golfers who are a member at RIGA member club and hold a RIGA member-ship.
Format: Play will be 36 Holes of Stroke Play over two days. There will not be a cut after 18 holes. There will be a Gross & Net Division. Players will compete in both divisions.
Day 1 Recap: Moniz Attempts to Defend Title
Day 2 Recap: Cilley, Marshall Win 26th John P. Burke Memorial
Austin Cilley, Button Hole Golf Club
David Marshall, Quinnatisset Country Club (below)
Matt Lowe, Button Hole Golf Club (Net Winner)
October 22-23, 2024 - The Misquamicut Club
[FINAL RESULTS]
Lemp, Heterick Win Championship
PRE-QUALIFYING: 18 Holes - Stroke Play
Qualifier #1 - Lincoln CC: Wednesday, September 4 - Final Results
Qualifier #2 - West Warwick CC: Tuesday, September 24 - Final Results
Qualifier #3 - Glocester CC: Wednesday, October 2 - Results
Qualifier #4 - Weekapaug GC: Monday, October 7 -Results
October 29, 2024
Pawtucket CC
FORMAT: Each club will be represented by a four-man team. Three of four scores will count towards the team total.
ENTRY FEE: $440.00 per team ($110.00/player)
Hole Assignments
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
11:00am - Lunch
12:00pm - Shotgun
Awards ceremony & Heavy hors d'oeuvres following golf
Carts: Are included in the entry fee. Riding in a cart is mandatory.
SKINS POOL: Optional Pool (Gross) $10.00/man.