Tyler Watts Wins 2025 Men’s Elite Amateur Cup

The 2025 Men’s Elite Amateur Cup concluded with Tyler Watts, a University of Tennessee commit, capturing the overall title after a consistent summer across the series. Watts’ performance earned him two PGA Tour exemptions and one Asian Tour exemption.

The final standings also determined the “Final Five,” all of whom will receive exemptions into final qualifying for the 2026 U.S. Open. The top ten players earn exemptions into final qualifying for the 2026 U.S. Amateur.

Final Five

1. Tyler Watts – University of Tennessee commit| Sunnehanna Amateur Champion, Men’s North & South Amateur finalist
   
   

2. John Daly II – University of Arkansas | Southern Amateur Champion, three top-20 finishes in four events
   
   

3. Garrett Endicott – Mississippi State University | Southern Amateur runner-up, four top-20 finishes in four events
   
   

4. Jase Summy – University of Oklahoma | Western Amateur Champion, three top-15 finishes in three events
   
   

5. William Sides – Southern Methodist University | Three top-20 finishes in five events
   
   

Watts’ title adds to a summer that saw strong competition across the Elite Amateur Golf Series, culminating in exemptions that could have a significant impact on the careers of these rising players.

Sources:
Elite Amateur Golf Series Standings