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2026 North American

Championship

September 18-20, 2026

Tour Partners

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Universal Retirement
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Tpc Myrtle Beach

Event Overview

The 2026 North American Championship is the premier 54-hole championship on the Amateur Players Tour, to be contested in Scottsdale, AZ and hosted at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club.

Players who have earned a Priority Exemption for the event are eligible to register starting on July 9th, while registration opens to all APT members on July 30th. *All players must meet eligibility requirements prior to their entry being accepted.

Course Overviews


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We-Ko-Pa - Saguaro

Fort McDowell, AZ
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Unspoiled. Unrivaled. Unbelievable The Saguaro Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club combines distinctive desert-golf traits with the timeless traditions of links-style design. Designed by world-renowned architects Bill Coore and Bill Crenshaw, Saguaro follows the natural movement of the land, they didn’t move much dirt, and the playing corridors are wider when compared to traditional desert design.

Course Highlights
Founded

2006


Par

72


Slope

137


Length

6966


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We-Ko-Pa - Cholla

Fort McDowell, AZ
Tpc Myrtle Beach

The Cholla Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club offers a dramatic test of golf that plays through shady arroyos, over desert ridges and amid some of the most picturesque Sonoran Desert on the planet. For this reason, Cholla is widely considered as one of the most pristine desert golf experiences in the Southwest with nothing to spoil the sweeping views of the nearby river valleys, Red Mountain, Four Peaks and the rest of the majestic Superstition Mountains. The aesthetic charm of Cholla appeals to golfers just as much as its strategic challenge.

Course Highlights
Founded

2001


Par

72


Slope

138


Length

7225


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Papago

Phoenix, AZ
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Nestled in the heart of Papago Park, surrounded by the Arizona desert’s natural beauty and framed by the stunning Papago Buttes, Papago Golf Club is a golfing haven in Arizona just under two miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Conveniently situated where Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale meet, it’s a prime spot for golf enthusiasts. Recently chosen as the new home for Arizona State University’s men’s and women’s golf teams, “The all-new Papago” has become a hub for golfing excellence.

Course Highlights
Founded

1963


Par

72


Slope

130


Length

7380


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Aguila Golf Course

Laveen Village, AZ
Tpc Myrtle Beach

Nestled at the base of South Mountain, Aguila Golf Course delivers a scenic Gary Panks-designed links-style layout that challenges golfers of every skill level with rolling fairways, native desert grasses, wildflowers, and strategically placed lakes on five holes. Stunning views of both the mountain backdrop and the downtown Phoenix skyline create a memorable playing experience from start to finish. After the round, players can relax at The Nest restaurant and browse merchandise featuring Aguila’s distinctive Aztec-inspired eagle logo.

Course Highlights
Founded

1999


Par

72


Slope

130


Length

7098


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Las Sendas Golf Club

Mesa, AZ
Tpc Myrtle Beach

As one of the best golf courses in all of Arizona, you will play on a world-class layout that provides, “A golf experience to remember for a lifetime.” In 1995, Robert Trent Jones Jr. made his Arizona debut joining an elite list of world-class architects who have left their mark in the desert southwest with the opening of Las Sendas Golf Club.

Course Highlights
Founded

1995


Par

72


Slope

141


Length

7004


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Lookout Mountain Golf Club

Phoenix, AZ
Tpc Myrtle Beach

Lookout Mountain Golf Club is a nine-time winner of the Golf Digest Four Star Award, has been recognized as one of America’s Best Golf Course by Zagat, and has been chosen as one of Arizona’s Top 10 Golf Courses by readers of Arizona Business Magazine. There’s nothing like playing 18 holes among the vivid beauty of the Sonoran desert and lush Phoenix North Mountains.

Course Highlights
Founded

1989


Par

72


Slope

133


Length

6515


Championship Course Rotation

Division 1
Friday - Papago
Saturday/Sunday - We-Ko-Pa Saguaro/Cholla

Division 2
Friday - Lookout Mountain
Saturday/Sunday - We-Ko-Pa Saguaro/Cholla

Division 3
Friday - Aguila
Saturday/Sunday - We-Ko-Pa Saguaro/Cholla

Division 4
Friday - Las Sendas
Saturday/Sunday - We-Ko-Pa Saguaro/Cholla

Division 5
Friday - Papago
Saturday/Sunday - We-Ko-Pa Saguaro/Cholla

Click on your Division to see the course rotation and current field. The top finishers in each division will qualify to play in the final round at Hermitage General's Retreat. Players who fail to qualify will play their final round on a course TBA.

Division 1

3.4 & Below

Rd. 1 - Greystone Golf Club

Rd. 2 - Tennessee Grasslands – Foxland Harbor

Division 2

3.5 - 8.4

Rd. 1 - Tennessee Grasslands – Foxland Harbor

Rd. 2 - Hermitage - President’s Reserve

Division 3

8.5 - 13.4

Rd. 1 - Hermitage - General's Retreat

Rd. 2 - Greystone Golf Club

Division 4

13.5 - 18.4

Rd. 1 - Hermitage – President's Reserve

Rd. 2 - Hermitage General's Retreat

Division 5

18.5 & Above

Rd. 1 - Greystone Golf Club

Rd. 2 - Tennessee Grasslands - Foxland Harbor

Final Round:

Leaders

Hermitage – General's Retreat

Consolation

All

Greystone Golf Club

Hermitage – President's Reserve

Tennessee Grasslands - Foxland Harbor

Championship Week Schedule

SEPTEMBER 2026
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7pm
Par 3 Challenge TBD

5pm-6pm

Long Drive Contest
& Cocktail Hour, Greystone Golf Club

6:30pm-10pm

Champion’s Reception, Greystone Golf Club
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TBA
Optional Skins Game - We-Ko-Pa Cholla & Saguaro

5pm-8pm

Registration at We-Ko-Pa
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Round 1 Tee Times

7:30am - 11:00am

All Courses

TBA

Champions Dinner - Invite Only for prior North American Champions and National Players of the Year, sponsored by Sterling Cut Glass
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6:45a-2:30p

Round 2 Tee Times -
We-Ko-Pa Cholla & Saguaro
19th Hole

2pm-5pm

TBA, sponsored by Universal Retirement
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6:45a-2:30p

Final Round Tee Times -
We-Ko-Pa Cholla & Saguaro

Awards Ceremony

at the conclusion of each division

We-Ko-Pa Clubhouse

Registration & Accommodation

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Eligibilty

All players competing in the 2026 North American Championship must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Eligibility Requirements
The 2026 Season will run from September 27th, 2025 thru September 26th, 2026. A tournament round is defined as a posted 18-hole tournament score on Tour during the 2026 season. Division 1 Players: Three (3) total rounds must be completed during the 2026 season. All other Divisions: Six (6) total rounds must be completed during the 2026 season and 2 rounds after July 1st. Any players not meeting these requirements may be reviewed by the APT Competition Committee on a case-by-case basis (i.e. injury, mid-season signups, etc.)

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Priority Exemption

Priority Exemptions
A-1. Past Champions of North American Championship and Senior North American Championship

A-2. Past Winners of National Player of the Year/Senior National Player of the Year

A-3. Top five (5) and ties in every division from the 2025 North American Championship and Top (3) and ties in every division from the 2025 Senior North American Championship

A-4. Winner of Last Season’s Local Player of the Year in Every Division

A-5. Winner of National Major (last 2 years)

A-6 Top three (3) and ties in every division in 2026 National Majors

A-7. 2026 Season Top 100 in National Player of the Year Races as of July 8th, 2026 and Top 50 in Senior National Player of the Year Races.

A-8. Local Player of the Year Standings as of July 8th, 2026.
Tier 1 Chapters – Top 4 Finishers in Each Division, Top 2 Seniors, Senior Net Top 8 Finishers

Tier 2 Chapters – Top 6 Finishers in Each Division, Top 3 Seniors, Senior Net Top 10 Finishers

Tier 3 Chapters – Top 8 Finishers in Each Division, Top 4 Seniors, Senior Net Top 12 Finishers

Tier 4 Chapters – Top 12 Finishers in Each Division, Top 5 Seniors, Senior Net Top 15 Finishers

A-9. Any validated player who earns a promotion during the 2026 season in their promoted division. Players with previous relegation do not qualify for this exemption.

A-10. Special invitations determined by Tour.

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2026 North American Championship Registration

$899
Entry Fee

Registration Opening Dates:

July 9th, 2026 - Priority Registration
July 30th, 2026 - All APT Members who have completed 6 rounds (3 Rounds in Division 1)

Entry Deadline: Sep 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST
Tournament Info
Airport Info
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)– 30 minutes from We-Ko-Pa
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Hotel Accommodation

Lodging Information

Lodging Information TBA
HOST HOTEL - We-Ko-Pa Resort

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Past Championship Winners

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2025

Division 1 Champion

Adam Yarbrough
Kingston, GA
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2025

Division 2 Champion

Matt Bankston
Harvey, LA
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2025

Division 3 Champion

Steven Hawk
Lexington, SC
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2025

Division 4 Champion

John Sans
East Patchogue, NY
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2025

Division 5 Champion

Cody Quattlebaum
Macon, GA
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2024

Division 1 Champion

Andrew Echard
Saratoga Springs, UT
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2024

Division 2 Champion

Matthew Fegley
Corte Madera, CA
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2024

Division 3 Champion

Andrew Black
Seattle, WA
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2024

Division 4 Champion

Ryan Hohanshelt
Ankeny, IA
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2024

Division 5 Champion

Joshua Isensee
Huntington Beach, CA
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2023

Division 1 Champion

Dan Ayars
Millville, NJ
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2023

Division 2 Champion

Darin Mongler
Columbia, MO
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2023

Division 3 Champion

Richard Kelly
Southport, NC
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2023

Division 4 Champion

Will Houston
Brentwood, TN
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2023

Division 5 Champion

Monty Berry
Mableton, GA

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