Tournament Overview

The senior version of the Dixie Amateur Championship added a Mid-Master division starting in 2019. 54-hole stroke play event with no cut. Mid-Master (ages 40- 54), Senior (ages 55-64) and Super Senior (65+) Divisions. The tournament has long drawn some of the country's top senior golfers to South Florida -- Doug Hanzel (2013-2014, 2017); Brady Exber (2012); and Rick Woulfe (an amazing 7 titles, his latest in 2015) are among the past champions. All three rounds are contested at Eagle Trace Golf Club. You may request an invitation at www.dixieamateur.com.

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Tournament News

The Dixie Amateur originated in 1924 and was played at the old Miami Country Club. Florida has always been a golf destination and the tournament always attracts a strong field of talented amateur players.

Early winners of the Dixie Amateur included: Frank Stafaci, Earl Christianson, Frank Perpich, Al Besselink, Bill Hyndman III and future Masters Champion Doug Ford. With the closing of the Miami Golf Club in 1953 the Dixie was discontinued until 1962.

The Dixie Amateur has been played continuously since 1962 at various courses in South Florida including: The Links at Key Biscayne and the Golf Club of Miami . During this time the tournament really began to attract the very best players in the United States and several players won before graduating to the PGA Tour. Champions include: Andy Bean, Bruce Fleisher, Lanny Wadkins, Nolan Henke, Len Mattice and Jesper Parnevik.

In 1990 the Dixie Amateur was moved to the Bonaventure Resort. During this time period the tournament was moved to December and held during the Christmas break. This move allowed a greater number of collegiate golfers to participate and the strength of our field grew substantially.

In 1997 a senior division was created for players 55 years and older. This increased exposure and attracted an even stronger field of senior golfers. Steve Earsley of Stuart, Florida won the inaugural event and repeated as Champion in 1998.

In 2002, the women's division was added and has consistently attracted the finest female amateurs in the world. The inaugural women's champion, Meaghan Francella, narrowly defeated Paula Creamer, now an LPGA superstar. The 2007 women's champion, Lexi Thompson, became the youngest winner of an LPGA tournament in 2011 at the age of 16.

The 2009 Dixie Amateur saw the addition of the first Senior Women’s Dixie Amateur Championship.

In 2011, ClubLink acquired the Dixie Amateur and put renewed emphasis on providing the best possible experience for all contestants. The women's, senior women's, and senior men's divisions are now played at a premier ClubLink property, Eagle Trace Golf Club.

In 2019, a Mid-Master division for players aged 40- 54 was added to the Senior tournament, allowing more players to experience the Dixie.

PAST CHAMPIONS

2024 Chad Ibbotson (Sr), Tyson Terry (SS), Haymes Snedeker (MM)
2023 Rick Stimmel (Sr), Steve Humphrey (SS), Tim Eckberg (MM)
2022 Greg Sanders (Sr), Terry Tyson (SS), Jason Lina (MM)
2021 Joe Shaktman (Sr), Stephen Fox (SS), Marc Engellenner (MM)
2020 Michael Hughett (Sr), Tim Vigotsky (SS), Tommy Smith (MM)
2019 Jeffrey Scott Ray (Sr), Edward Turner (SS), Chad Branton (MM)
2018 Michael Hughett (Sr), Edward Turner (SS)
2017 Doug Hanzel (Sr), Jeffrey Knox (SS)
2016 James Starnes (Sr), Jeffrey Knox (SS)
2015 Rick Woulfe (Sr), Bob Rogoff (SS)
2014 Doug Hanzel (Sr), Stephen Rose (SS)
2013 Doug Hanzel (Sr), Bill Dorece (SS)
2012 Brady Exber (Sr), Pat Vincelli (SS)
2011 Ron Carter (Sr), Pat Vincelli (SS)
2010 Rick Woulfe (Sr), Bill Dorece (SS)
2009 Rick Woulfe (Sr), Richard Anderson (SS)
2008 Rick Woulfe (Sr), Bob Hullender (SS)
2007 Marc Rosenbaum (Sr), Terry Louis (SS)
2006 Pete McDade (Sr), David King (SS)
2005 Rick Woulfe (Sr)
2004 Rick Woulfe (Sr)
2003 Bob Ethridge (Sr)
2002 Carl Tuke (Sr)
2001 Ron Clelan (Sr)
2000 Rick Woulfe (Sr)
1999 Rick Ten Broeck (Sr)
1998 Steve Earsley (Sr)
1997 Steve Earsley (Sr)