Latin America Amateur Championship
Latin America Amateur Championship takes place Mid-Jan 2027 (host venue and dates to be confirmed) in Lima, Peru. The dress code is Spectator smart casual with light clothing and sun protection. Flat-soled shoes only for the public - no spikes. Typical cost ranges from 300 to 1200 EUR per person.
Created jointly by the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA to develop the game across Latin America and the Caribbean, this championship crowns the region's leading amateur each January. The winner earns an invitation to the Masters plus exemptions into final qualifying for The Open and the U.S. Open, a pathway that has launched several professional careers. The 2026 edition was played at the century-old Lima Golf Club in Peru.
- When
- Mid-Jan 2027 (host venue and dates to be confirmed)
- Where
- Lima, Peru
- Dress code
- Spectator smart casual with light clothing and sun protection. Flat-soled shoes only for the public - no spikes.
- Cost
- Typical cost ranges from 300 to 1200 EUR per person.
- Weather
- Varies by host country; typically 20 - 28C summer conditions
- When to book
- The host venue is normally announced around six months ahead; wait for confirmation before booking flights
- Official site
- https://www.laacgolf.com/
How to attend
Spectator admission is free and there is no ticketing process; you simply arrive at the host club. The venue rotates among the region's leading courses and is normally confirmed around six months ahead, so check laacgolf.com before making any travel plans. Practice rounds and the final day are the most rewarding, and the host clubs are usually in or near a capital city with plentiful hotels.
Spectator admission is free and there is no ticketing of any kind - you simply turn up at the host club.
Insider tip
The winner walks straight into the Masters field, so the final round is one of the few amateur occasions anywhere where a single putt changes a life - and admission is free, which makes it the cheapest way to watch major-championship pressure in person.
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