US Mid-Amateur Championship Unexpectedly Canceled
May 30, 2025 - 14:37 EDT
By: Mark Johnson, Golf Insider
In a shocking turn of events, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced the cancellation of the 2025 US Mid-Amateur Championship, scheduled to be held at the Kiawah Island Club in South Carolina this September. Citing unforeseen logistical challenges and ongoing concerns regarding course conditions, the USGA released a brief statement late this afternoon.
"This was an incredibly difficult decision, one that we did not take lightly," said USGA spokesperson Jane Miller in the official statement. "After extensive evaluation of the course infrastructure and considering a range of potential solutions, we ultimately concluded that we could not guarantee the championship experience that our players deserve. The integrity of the competition is paramount, and regrettably, we were left with no other choice." Sources close to the USGA, who wished to remain anonymous, whispered about issues with consistent green speeds and prolonged recovery from recent severe weather events. This corroborates unofficial reports circulating on amateur golf forums, such as "Mid-Am Mania," where users have been questioning the course's readiness in recent weeks. [See: Mid-Am Mania forum thread titled 'Kiawah Conditions Concerns' - requires subscription]
The announcement has sent ripples throughout the mid-amateur golfing community, leaving many players disappointed and scrambling for alternative competitions. "I'm absolutely gutted," said Michael Davies, a two-time US Mid-Amateur qualifier from Atlanta, GA. "I've been training all year for this event. It's a huge blow to my competitive schedule and to the hopes of many others like myself. I really hope USGA will give some clarification on this situation very soon and will find a solution for those golfers who had been grinding all this time". The USGA has stated that they will be issuing refunds to all players who had registered for the championship and are exploring alternative options for the 2025 Mid-Amateur season. Further updates are expected to be released within the next week.