47th Senior Amateur (Sept 10-11, 2026)
47th Senior Amateur
September 10–11, 2026 · Turtle Creek Club, Tequesta, FL · Presented by Kempe Law & Counselors Title Company
The 47th Senior Amateur Championship returns to Turtle Creek Club on Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11, presented once again by Kempe Law & Counselors Title Company. One of two PBCGA championships reserved exclusively for golfers 50 and older, the Senior Amateur brings the region’s top gross-division talent to Tequesta for 36 holes of individual stroke play — and this year, every eye is on defending champion Stephen Anderson as he chases a piece of Palm Beach golf history.
Dates
Thu, Sept. 10 – Fri, Sept. 11, 2026
Host Course
Turtle Creek Club, Tequesta, FL
Format
36-Hole Individual Stroke Play
Divisions
Senior (50–59) · Super Senior (60–69) · Legends (70+)
Field Size
92 players (waiting list available)
Entry Deadline
Wed, Sept. 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM ET
Schedule of Play
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Sept. 10 | 7:30 – 9:45 AM | Check-in at the staging area |
| Thursday, Sept. 10 | 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Round 1 tee times |
| Friday, Sept. 11 | 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Round 2 tee times |
| Friday, Sept. 11 | Following play | Awards presentation |
Eligibility & Entry
The Senior Amateur is open to PBCGA Future Members, Members, and Member+ golfers who are 50 years of age or older as of September 10, 2026, hold amateur status, and carry a Florida address. The field is capped at 92 players, with waiting list spots available once the field fills.
Entry runs $260 for Members and $340 for Future Members — Member+ golfers receive PBCGA’s lowest rate, so upgrading before you register pays for itself. Registration opened May 14, 2026, and the entry deadline is Wednesday, September 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM ET.
Defending Champions
Senior Division: Stephen Anderson of Hobe Sound enters as the man to beat. His two-round 143 (-1) at last year’s 46th Senior Amateur was his fifth win of the 2025 season, and it put him on the doorstep of an unprecedented third consecutive Senior Player of the Year title. Anderson is back in the field to defend on the same Turtle Creek tees where he made his stand.
Super Senior Division: Eduardo Soffici of Stuart claimed the 2025 title with a closing 71, and returns to defend his crown.
Legends Division: Don Staton of Boca Raton took the 2025 Legends title with a final-round 75, capping a run to the top of the age-70-and-over field.
What’s at Stake
- Tournament purse and daily Skins Game cash
- Player of the Year and Season Points Cup Race, presented by The Golf Crypt, Jupiter
- A qualifying path toward the Tour Championship, presented by Tiger Woods
- An invitation to the SMIDT Cup Team
Presented By
Kempe Law & Counselors Title Company
Counselors Title Company serves as the Jupiter area’s — and all of Florida’s — trusted title and real estate settlement provider. Kempe Law stands alongside them, guiding clients through everything from simple wills and trusts to complex business and estate planning. The PBCGA is grateful for a partnership that has helped elevate the Senior Amateur into one of the premier championships on the calendar.
Host Course Spotlight
Turtle Creek Club is one of the finest private golf courses in Palm Beach County. “Gentleman” Joe Lee designed the course in 1969 — a layout he considered one of his finest accomplishments — and a 2016 renovation modernized the course while preserving its character. Open fairways invite the average golfer in, while challenging greens keep even the most skilled competitor honest, making Turtle Creek a fitting stage for a championship built around senior excellence.
About the PBCGA
Since its inception in 1976, the Palm Beach Golf Association has been a cornerstone for the many excellent golfers residing in Palm Beach County and beyond. Each season, the PBCGA conducts approximately 20 championships while promoting amateur golf throughout South Florida. As a 501(c)(3) organization, PBCGA is committed to providing college scholarships while supporting the growth and development of deserving and worthy Florida students — currently 25 students are receiving tuition scholarships thanks to member and sponsor support.
Ready to compete for the 47th Senior Amateur title?
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