one tour. all skill levels.

The Amateur Players Tour is the fastest growing am tour on the continent, with over 40 chapters across the United States and Canada, consisting of a local schedule in each market, national events at bucket-list destinations, and a season-ending championship (open and senior) for top finishers in each local chapter. The APT provides a professionally run tournament experience for the everyday golfer of all ages and ability levels, allowing golfers to compete against players of their own skill level at some of the best golf facilities in their area and across the continent.

Membership is open to players of all ages and skill levels who love competitive golf and camaraderie. We offer 5 divisions based on your skill level, with options for seniors in every chapter. Ladies play from a tee with a similar rating to the tee of their male division counterparts, creating an equitable atmosphere for women.

100%! The Amateur Players Tour is an inclusive community of golfers dedicated to competition, camaraderie and support to help each of our members achieve their golfing goals. We have everyone from plus handicaps to the 30+ handicapper who is just starting to play but enjoys competition. Join and become part of the best golf community on the planet!

The Amateur Players Tour offers 5 different divisions for players to compete in:

New players will fill out the APT Handicap Questionnaire, sent to them upon joining which will be used to place the player in their correct division.  The APT Competition Committee will use the 12-month low USGA Handicap if available, other tournament data, as well as the handicap questionnaire to determine the proper division placement.  New players can request relegation after 2 rounds by submitting an e-mail to the Competition Committee at handicaps@aptgolf.org.

The APT is open to all amateur golfers. The player membership fee is $135 and is good for 365 days from the day of purchase.  Membership renewals extend the membership for an additional 365 days from the previous membership expiration date regardless of the date of renewal purchase. Membership includes a $50 pro shop credit to amateurplayersshop.com, exclusive discounts from our national partners in our pro shop AND on various products and services at our vendor websites, plus the ability to register for any tournament in our expansive network. Please allow up to 30 days for credits to be active and be on the lookout for an email explaining how to use these exclusive benefits. Players can also choose to become a Folds of Honor Partner for $210, which includes a $75 donation to Folds of Honor.