SAN JOSE, Calif. – San José State senior Avinash Iyer has punched his ticket to the 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship, following a standout performance in final qualifying at The Club at Ruby Hill in Pleasanton, Calif. Iyer shot a 3-under-par 69 in Monday’s 18-hole round and secured his qualification through a grueling four-hole playoff.
The prestigious U.S. Amateur will be held August 11–17 at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, one of the game’s most iconic venues. Iyer becomes the first Spartan men’s golfer to qualify for the championship since Xuan Luo in 2023.
This achievement comes on the heels of another impressive showing by Iyer, who captured the NCGA Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, Calif., over the weekend. Iyer carded rounds of 68-67-69 to post a 9-under-par 204, winning the title by two strokes.
“Avi’s victory at Poppy Hills is a testament to the hard work and consistent growth he has shown throughout his collegiate career,” said San José State head coach John Kennaday. “We’re incredibly proud to see him represent the Spartans on the national stage.”
The U.S. Amateur Championship is the nation’s premier amateur golf event, known for spotlighting the sport’s future stars. Iyer’s qualification solidifies his place among the country’s elite amateur players.
Avinash Iyer, Sr., San Ramon, Calif./Dougherty Valley HS
- Played 33 rounds with an average of 72.27 in 2024-25 for the Spartans
- Had 14 rounds of par or better in 2024-25
- Finished in a tie for ninth place at the Mountain West Championship to lead the Spartans (70-67-71) (April 25-27, 2025)
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