2026 Alaska State Amateur Men's Championship

Conducted under the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, along with applicable Local Rules and Conditions of Competition as established by the Alaska Golf Association (AGA) and the host facility.

Host Facility

Moose Run Golf Course (Creek Course)
27000 Arctic Valley Road
Anchorage, AK 99505

Tournament Dates

July 31, August 1, August 2, 2026
Tee times begin daily at 9:00 AM

Entry Fee

• $350 per player
• Carts not included, may be added via registration as "add on"

includes: Green fees (3 days), range balls, food, tournament administration, trophy

• Championship Winner – Exemption into the 2026 United States Amateur, 1st Place Trophy , their Name on the perpetual state trophy, Exemption into the 2027-2031 Alaska State Amateur Men's Championship (Subject to residency requirement)
• Championship Runner-Up – Exemption into the 2027, 2028, and 2029 Alaska State Amateur Men's Championship
• 3rd Place – Exemption into the 2027 Alaska State Amateur Men's Championship

Transportation

Golf carts are optional and available at the player’s expense as an add on with their entry fee.

• Limit: Two carts per group, two bags per cart
• Shared carts are required unless a valid medical exemption is provided.

Key Dates & Field Limit

• Registration Opens: May 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM
• Entry Deadline: July 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
• Field Limit: 48 players to register (20 player waitlist)
• Order of Entry:
• 1) Past State Amateur Champions
   
  • Greg Sanders - 2025, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2014, 2012, 2008, 2007, 2003
  • Shane Sundberg - 2024
  • Adam Baxter - 2015, 2013, 2007 Runner Up
  • David Hamilton - 2011
     
• 2) Past State Match Play/Senior Amateur Champions 2025 & 2026
   
  • 2025 Match Play Men's Champion - Briggs Winfree
  • 2025 Match Play Senior Men's Champion - John Schmitz
  • 2026 Match Play Men's - TBD
  • 2026 Match Play Senior Men's - TBD
  • 2025 Senior Amateur Champion - Rob Nelson
  • 2026 Senior Amateur Champion - TBD
• 3) 2025 Course Champions - "In the event a player has won multiple championships or exemptions, the exemption will be applied to the Runner up or the next player in that event without exemption" (i.e. Player won two club championships, the first course championship would apply for exemption, and the runner up in the second event won would gain exemption. Player won a state tournament and course championship, the course champion runner-up would be the exempt player)
   
  • Chena Open - Jacob Gentry
  • Anchorage Open - Richard Teders (Runner Up, to Sam Olson)
  • Moose Run - Zach Rudy
  • Palmer - Erik Thompson (Runner Up, to Rob Nelson)
  • Settlers Bay - Sam Olson
  • Kenai Pro-Am - Aaron Moore
     
• 4) Applicants: Lowest Remaining Handicaps to fill the field (subject to review by tournament committee)

Applicant Eligibility for the Alaska State Amateur Championship

To be eligible to compete in the Alaska State Amateur Championships, an applicant must:

1. Be a bona fide resident of the State of Alaska, as defined in Section IV of the AGA Tournament Eligibility Policy;
2. Possess an active Handicap Index® no more than 7.0 as of June 30th, issued by an AGA member club through the World Handicap System™;
3. Have posted a minimum of seven (8) scores at AGA member courses within the two (2) calendar years preceding the competition

Championship Format & Schedule

• 54-hole Stroke Play, contested at scratch

All players will compete at scratch. 

Rules & Local Policies

• F-13: Relief from animal hoof damage
• F-14: Loose impediments (e.g., wood chips) treated as Ground Under Repair (GUR)
• Marked GUR: Relief permitted

Doubt as to Procedure
Rule 3-3 applies: If in doubt, play a second ball and report the situation to the Committee after the round.

Driving Range

Opens 1 hour before the first tee time each day.

Scoring & Pairings

• Scoring: Electronic via the Golf Genius mobile app (one scorer per group)
• Verification: All players must verbally confirm scores after the round
• Backup: Keep a paper scorecard for personal records
• Pairings: Posted via Golf Genius before Round 1
• Re-pairings: Based on standings after each round

Player Agreement & Consent

By submitting an entry, each participant affirms:

• They meet all eligibility requirements
• Their entry may be denied or withdrawn by the AGA Tournament Committee or host club for:
  • Conduct deemed unbecoming
  • Non-compliance with AGA policies or tournament conditions
• They accept full personal liability for risks associated with participation, including health-related risks
• They waive the right to protest decisions made by the AGA or Tournament Committee
• They grant the AGA permission to use their name, photograph, and event-related information in print, digital, and broadcast media

Note: The AGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to modify tournament conditions, policies, or schedules at any time.