The calendar has turned to 2024, which means the golf schedule is fresh, kicking off this week with the PGA Tour’s The Sentry in Hawaii.
However, the professional game is only one aspect of the global sport. Amateur golf takes up a big chunk of the schedule, and there are plenty of signature events to be excited about in the coming year.
Whether it’s the Curtis Cup or a new NCAA Championship venue, players returning from injury or others having one last semester in their college careers, there is plenty to look forward to in the amateur golf realm.
Here are 24 things to look forward to in amateur golf in 2024.
The United States team pose with the Curtis Cup and their team caddies after the singles matches on day three of The 2022 Curtis Cup at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2022 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
The biennial competition between the best female amateurs in the United States facing off against those from Great Britian and Ireland returns to Sunningdale Golf Club in England from Aug. 30-Sept. 1. The Americans lead the all-time series, 29-8-3.
Michael Thorbjornsen plays his shot from the second tee during the final round of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run on July 09, 2023 in Silvis, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The senior at Stanford holds the top spot in the PGA Tour University rankings for 2024, but he hasn’t hit a shot for the Cardinal this season because of a stress fracture in his back. He’s one of the best amateurs in the world when he’s healthy, so his return will be welcome.
Ingrid Lindblad from LSU plays her tee shot on the 10th hole during the first day of stroke play competition at the NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championships at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale. (Photo: Rob Schumacher/The Arizona Republic)
The top-ranked female amateur in the world has had an incredible college career, but 2024 could be her first time to win NCAAs or a major award before turning professional. She had two wins in the fall and is searching for more this spring.
Gordon Sargent of the United States of America plays his tee shot at the 10th hole during practice round at the 2023 World Amateur Team Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, UAE on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. (Copyright USGA/Steven Gibbons)
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