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Palo Verde Amateur

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Elite Winter Amateur Golf Tournament in Arizona

The 2026 Palo Verde Amateur, May 27-28, is one of the premier amateur golf tournaments in Arizona, hosted at Grand Canyon University Golf Course in Phoenix. Widely regarded as one of the top early-season events, it features elite fields and championship-level conditions.

Part of the Saguaro Amateur Series, the Palo Verde brings together top Division I college golfers, elite amateurs, and rising juniors for a highly competitive 54-hole tournament in ideal winter playing conditions.

🏆 Why Play the Palo Verde Amateur?

The Palo Verde Amateur is a must-play event for competitive golfers finishing their junior or college spring seasons and preparing for the summer.

Elite Competition
Fields include top NCAA Division I college golfers and nationally ranked amateurs

Championship Setup
Designed to mirror elite collegiate competition

Series Prestige
Part of the Saguaro Amateur Series, one of the fastest-growing amateur circuits in the U.S.

Whether you’re preparing for college competition or looking to test your game against strong fields, the Palo Verde delivers.

📍 Tournament Details

  • Location: Grand Canyon University Golf Course
  • City: Phoenix, Arizona
  • Dates: May 27-28 (PR on May 26)
  • Format: 54-hole stroke play
  • Field Size: Limited to 84 players
  • Eligibility: Elite amateurs, collegiate players, and top juniors

⛳ About Grand Canyon University Golf Course

Located in Phoenix, GCU Golf Course is one of the premier collegiate venues in the country.

The course features:

  • Championship layout designed for high-level competition
  • Firm, fast greens that reward precision
  • Year-round elite playing conditions
  • Premium NCAA Division-I home golf course

📈 Who Should Play This Event?

The Palo Verde Amateur is ideal for:

  • College golfers preparing for spring competition
  • Top juniors seeking experience in elite fields
  • Competitive amateurs pursuing national-level events
  • Players looking to compete in winter tournament conditions

If you want to compete against some of the best amateur players in the country, this is your opportunity.

🏅 Past Fields & Competition Level

The Saguaro Amateur Series consistently attracts:

  • Division I collegiate players
  • Conference champions and All-Americans
  • Highly ranked junior golfers

Our events replicate the competitive environment of top NCAA tournaments, making them a valuable proving ground.

🔗 Part of the Saguaro Amateur Series

The Palo Verde Amateur is one of three premier events in the Saguaro Amateur Series:

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Fields are limited to 84 players and typically fill quickly.

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2025 Results:  2025PaloVerdeAmateur.GolfGenius.com
2024 Results: www.2024PaloVerdeAmateur.GolfGenius.com
2023 Results:  2023PaloVerdeAmateur.GolfGenius.com
2022 Results:  2022PaloVerdeAmateur.GolfGenius.com

The 2026 Palo Verde Amateur will be held May 27-28 at Grand Canyon University Golf Course in Phoenix. The Palo Verde Am will be a World Amateur Golf Rankings event. The Palo Verde Am will be 54-holes with no cut (weather permitting). Included in the $525 entry fee is all three rounds of the tournament as well as the practice round on Tuesday, May 26. The Palo Verde Am is an open event.  All players are required to be active members of the Troon Saguaro Amateur Series in order to participate.  For member registration please go to:  www.tsasmember.golfgenius.com

Event Criteria: A player is exempt if he meets one of the entry criteria below and submits a complete application (with payment) by May 18, 2026. This is an Open Amateur tournament and the player must have a handicap index of 3.0 or better. Any player who meets any of the standardized criteria below may enter the Palo Verde Amateur. All players must be active members of the Saguaro Amateur Series. 

  • Top 250 in closest ranking to the final 2025-26 Men’s Golfweek Collegiate Rankings or Clippd Rankings (DIVISION I ONLY)
  • Top 1000 players in World Amateur Golf Rankings
  • Top 1000 players in Golfweek Amateur Rankings
  • All 2025 champions of major men’s state amateur and mid-amateur championships
  • All participants in the men’s 2025 US Mid-Amateur, USGA Four-Ball, and US Amateur Championships
  • All male amateur golfers with a handicap of 3.0 or below
  • Must be an active member of the Troon Saguaro Amateur Series:  MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION

Schedule of Events  ENTER HERE

  • Tuesday, May 26: Practice round at GCU Golf Course (make your own times directly with GCU)  CALL 623-846-4022
  • Wednesday, May 27:  Rounds 1 and 2–7:00 am shotgun 36 holes continuous play-box lunch included in entry fee
  • Thursday, May 28: Final round starts at 7:00–am shotgun

Practice Round: Players make their own starting times directly with GCU.  Please call the GCU pro shop and identify yourself as a participant in the Palo Verde Amateur to book your practice round starting time.  The practice round is included in your entry fee.  623-846-4022

Host Hotel:  No host hotel

  • Transportation: All participants are responsible for their own transportation to/from the event. Phoenix International Airport is approximately 20 minutes from the course. Plan all departure flights accordingly as no changes will be made to starting times for flights.
  • SPECTATOR CARTS:  Spectator carts may or may not be available and this is the sole discretion of GCU Golf Course

Carts:  Players may rent a cart (additional cost) for the practice round.  All players will be provided carts for the 36 hole day.  Players will walk the final round.  

Conduct and Attire: Golf spike policy of GCU Golf Club 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, not raking bunkers, or other are prohibited. Disqualification with no refund is possible at the sole discretion of the tournament committee.

Yardage and Green Brooks:  https://puttviewbooks.com/saguarowinterseries

Pace of Play: We ask that the first two players who hole out proceed immediately to the next tee and hit when ready. Walk ahead and save time when possible. In the practice round, no more than one ball should be played to the green. Play as fast as possible. 

Withdrawals and Refunds: All paid entries are subject to a $125 handling fee at all times and for any reason. Refunds minus $125 are available up until May 18, 2026, when there are no refunds for withdrawal or no show for any reason.

Waiting List: When the field becomes full we will start a waiting list.  You are not charged a fee to be on the waiting list.  

Competition Waiver:  I wish to enter the 2026 Palo Verde Amateur. Please charge my credit card and process my entry fee payment of $525. The entry fee includes the four rounds of golf for the tournament, participant cart, player gift, and all practice facility usage during those days before and after the round.  I understand $125 of my entry fee is non-refundable at all times. Refunds (minus $125) will be given by proper written request to the tournament chairman by May 18, 2026. I understand my entry fee is non-refundable after May 18, 2026.  I hereby agree to waive all claims against the Saguaro Amateur, the Palo Verde Amateur, the tournament staff, GCU GC, for personal injury or death as a result of any acts by the Saguaro Amateur or Palo Verde Amateur in relation to the conduct of the tournament. By entering this Troon Saguaro Amateur Series-administered event, all participants agree that there are certain risks and accept personal and sole liability for all such risks, including, but not limited to, any health-related risks.  Participants acknowledge and accept responsibility for maintaining their own personal safety, including but not limited to, utilizing their own PPE, practicing social distancing, and sanitizing themselves if they contact people or surfaces.  All participants understand there is currently a risk of contracting COVID-19 at any Troon Saguaro Amateur Series-administered event and accept sole liability for that risk.  I certify I meet the entry criteria. 
 

To Enter Online: Palo Verde Amateur | GCU Golf Club | Phoenix, Arizona | May 27-28

Questions: Roy Edwards | R@saguaroamateur.com