2025 Utah State Amateur Exemptions

 

Exempt players must register by Thursday, May 8, 2024 at 04:00 PM.

Players that earn an exemption after this date must register by Friday, June 27, 2024 at 04:00 PM.

 

Exemptions will only be honored for players who are amateurs and members of the UGA.

 

Players that have since turned professional are not listed.

 

Beginning in 2021, champions of the Utah State Amateur will earn a 10-year exemption instead of a lifetime exemption.  Champions prior to 2021 will continue to receive their lifetime exemption.

 

The UGA reserves the right to expand exemptions at any time.

 

Utah State Amateur

  • Winners of the Utah State Amateur the last 10 years: Cole Ponich (2024), Simon Kwon (2023), Zac Jones (2022), Martin Leon (2021)
  • All past Utah State Amateur champions: Preston Summerhays (2019, 2018), Jordan Rodgers (2015), Jon Wright (2014, 2012), Cole Ogden (2013), Jeff Evans (2011), Dan Horner (2008), Nick Nelson (2007), Mike McRae (2005), Clark Rustand (2004), Gregg Oliphant (2002), Billy Harvey (1999), Darrin Overson (1998), Todd Barker (1997), Doug Bybee (1996,1991, 1990), Jason Wight (1995), Jerimie Montgomery (1994), Brad Sutterfield (1992), Steve Borget (1985), Mark Davis (1984), Mitch Hyer (1979, 1978), Arlen Peacock (1977,1972), Tom Christensen (1968), Craig Ridd (1967) 
  • Previous year's Semifinalists: Davis Johnson, Cooper Jones, Brendan Thomas (2024)

 

Utah Mid-Amateur

  • Last Two Champions: TBD (2025), Dan Horner (2024)

 

UGA Utah Junior State Amateur

  • Last Champion: TBD (2025)
  • Last Runner-Up: TBD (2025)

 

UGA Winterchamps

  • Last Champion: TBD (2025)

 

Utah Senior State Amateur

  • Last Champion: Jon Wright (2024)

 

Utah Open

  • Last Low 3 Amateurs: Brandon Robison, David Timmins, Zac Jones, Cole Ponich (2024)

 

Utah Junior Golf Association Exemption

  • TBD (2025)

 

Utah Section PGA Exemption

  • TBD (2025)

 

PPR Rankings

  • Top six ranked players on the Player Performance Ranking as of May 1 who are otherwise not exempt: TBD (2025)

 

Host Club Exemptions

  • Logan Country Club (2): TBD (2025)
  • Eagle Mountain Golf Course (1): TBD (2025)

 

Player of the Year

  • Reigning UGA Player of the Year: Zach Felts (2024)

 

Special exemptions as selected by the UGA:

  • By application only: Email Colin Clawson for information (colin@uga.org)