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The Carlton Woods Invitational tees off Monday on the Nicklaus Signature Course at The Club at Carlton Woods, where 99 of the country’s best mid-amateurs and seniors will play 54 holes for the Eagle Trophy, Oct. 26–28.

This marks the 19th playing of the WAGR points event that follows in some of the rich traditions of Texas

It’s the tournament’s first October playing; past editions were held in May or June. Both defending champions are back: Robert Gwin, who won the Mid-Am title in a playoff in June 2025, and Senior champion Robert Funk. view story

Robert Gwin Wins 2025 Carlton Woods Invitational in Playoff Thriller

The Woodlands, TX (June 5, 2025) — The 2025 Carlton Woods Invitational delivered everything an elite mid-amateur championship should: drama, grit, and a walk-off winner. Robert Gwin emerged victorious after a tense playoff with Joseph Deraney, finishing at 4-under-par 212 and claiming one of amateur golf’s most respected titles on the Nicklaus Signature Course.

Gwin, who finished solo ninth at this same event in 2024 (73-70-74), entered the final round one shot back. He calmly carded a 69 with birdies on 10, 13, and 15 to catch Deraney at the top. After three tightly contested rounds (73-70-69), Gwin sealed the win in extra holes to hoist the Eagle Trophy. Deraney, the 36-hole leader . >>> READ MORE