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Chambers Bay Championship Recap: Seattle Amateur Golfers Take on a U.S. Open Venue
Under sunny skies and near-perfect conditions, the Amateur Players Tour Seattle chapter made its highly anticipated stop at Chambers Bay on Saturday. Widely regarded as one of the premier championship venues in the Pacific Northwest, Chambers Bay has hosted the 2010 U.S. Amateur and the 2015 U.S. Open and continues to stand as one of the most recognizable public golf courses in America. Players from Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, and across western Washington tested their games on the links-style layout overlooking Puget Sound as Player of the Year races continued to tighten heading into the heart of the season.
With the Seattle Player of the Year race carrying added significance in 2026, competitors are battling not only for season-long honors but also for their 2027 Amateur Players Tour membership and custom SWAG gear, including a premium golf bag. As the summer swing begins, every finish is becoming increasingly important.
In Division 1, Jeremy Kim continued his impressive season by capturing another victory with a 9-over 81. The win extends Kim’s lead in the Seattle Player of the Year race and further establishes him as the player to catch heading into the summer months. John Thayer finished second with an 83 in a strong showing at one of the region’s most demanding championship venues.
Division 2 featured one of the standout performances of the day as Kevin Murray fired a career-best Amateur Players Tour round, a 2-under 70, to dominate a highly competitive field. Murray’s round was the lowest gross score posted all day and showcased complete control around the Chambers Bay layout. Joe Burch and Joe Christ-Kim shared runner-up honors at 3-over 75, while Alex Lee finished fourth with a 77. Dakota Wild rounded out the top five with a 78. With the victory, Murray moves himself firmly into striking distance of Kristian Alexander in the Seattle Player of the Year race as the season enters its most important stretch.
In Division 3, Nick Girard broke through with a career-highlight performance, posting a 5-over 77 to earn the victory by five shots. Girard separated himself from the field early and never looked back on a course that punished every mistake. Corey Bayless and Portland-area player Alex Mills shared second place with rounds of 82. Adrian Regus finished fourth at 87, while Noni Attie and William Pentecost shared fifth place at 88. The victory significantly boosts Girard’s position in the Seattle Player of the Year standings and adds another contender to watch as the season progresses.
In Division 4, Harsha Yellamareddygari made it back-to-back victories, following up his win at High Cedars with another impressive performance at Chambers Bay. Harsha posted an 86 to secure the title and continue his strong run of form. Jason Stone and Garvice Eakins tied for second at 88, while Justin Agnew finished fourth with a 91. Grant Hewitt rounded out the top five at 93 as Harsha continued to build momentum in the division standings.
Division 5 saw Ghanshyam Patel return to the winner’s circle with an impressive round of 88. Patel separated himself from the field and earned a convincing victory over Brett McGinnis, who finished second at 98. Michael Maxted claimed third with a 99, while Pete Valladares and Sean Galloway completed the top five with rounds of 100 and 101 respectively.
In Mid-Am Net, Kevin Murray turned his career-low gross round into an extraordinary net performance, posting an 8-under 64 to claim the title. Nick Girard finished second at 5-under 67, while Joe Christ-Kim secured third with a 4-under 68. Alex Lee and Dakota Wild rounded out the top five after matching net rounds of 71 as favorable scoring conditions led to some outstanding net performances throughout the division.
The Senior Net division belonged to Ghanshyam Patel, who fired a 1-under 71 to earn a two-shot victory. Harsha Yellamareddygari finished second with a 73, while Lee Caton claimed third at 75. Jody Barrett and Scott Sacchi shared fourth place with rounds of 76, rounding out another competitive Senior Net leaderboard.
Next up, the Seattle chapter heads to White Horse Golf Club for “The Remix” on June 13. Located on the Kitsap Peninsula, White Horse has become one of the Pacific Northwest’s most acclaimed public golf experiences, known for its dramatic elevation changes, towering evergreens, and scenic championship-caliber design. With Player of the Year races heating up across every division and valuable points on the line, players from Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, and across the Sound will once again gather for another important chapter in the 2026 Seattle Amateur Players Tour season.
