In 2004, John (Jay) Jennison III assembled a dedicated group of fellow amateur golf enthusiasts and founded the St. Augustine Amateur. Within just two years, the tournament became a designated Golfweek/amateurgolf.com World Amateur Golf Rankings event and is a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points event. Since its inception, the tournament has experienced great success, attracting nationally ranked players from across the country and all over the world. In doing so, our goal is to provide significant financial contribution to First Tee - North Florida, a local youth development nonprofit organization.
The 54-hole stroke play, walking only, competition is conducted over three days. The player caddies, forecaddies, and standard bearers add to the experience. The field is limited to 84 players whose golf resumes and tournament experience have earned them a spot in the field. The winner receives the John C. Jennison III Trophy.
St. Augustine Amateur Champions
2020 – Sam Anderson
2019 – Ty Gingerich
2018 – U Minn Woon
2017 – Giulio Castagnara
2016 – Brandon Mancheno
2015 – James Yoon
2014 – Edward Richardson
2013 – Andreas Halvorsen
2012 – Jack McGuire
2011 – AJ Crouch
2010 – Christopher Bray
2009 – Blayne Barber
2008 – Zack Sucher
2007 – Danny Evelyn
2006 – Peter Uihlein
2005 – Arnond Vongvanij
2004 – Tyler Brown
Mid-Amateur Champions
2020 – Toby Ragland
2019 – Kirk Irvin
2018 – Paul Tesori
2017 – Jeff Golden
2016 – Kyle Stiles
2015 – Greg Hamilton
2014 – Edward Richardson
2013 – Tee Opperman
2012 – Matthew Salane
2011 – Duke Butler IV
2010 – Duke Butler IV
2009 – Duke Butler IV
2008 – Scott Jones
2007 – Jonathan Mathias