The Trans-Mississippi Amateur or Trans-Miss Amateur is an annual amateur

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tournament. It is organized by the

Trans-Mississippi Golf Association Trans-Mississippi was a common name of the geographic area west of the Mississippi River during the 19th century. The area included Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Texas, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), and many other territories. The term "T ...

and was first played in 1901. It is played at a different course each year that are located near or west of the

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. From 1987 to 2009, the field has been limited to mid-amateurs (age 25 or greater). From its inception through the 2009 event, it was played in two parts, a 36-hole stroke play competition to determine a 64 player field for the

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competition. Beginning in 2010, it is a 54-hole stroke play tournament, with no age restrictions on entries. In December 2021, the Trans-Mississippi Amateur joined with six other tournaments to form the Elite Amateur Golf Series.

Winners

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Trans-Mississippi Golf Association
{{Elite Amateur Golf Series Amateur golf tournaments in the United States Recurring sporting events established in 1901 1901 establishments in Missouri