Owen Mason Wins 2026 All-American Cup
Mason edged Matthews Stephens by one stroke to take the title at The Greenbrier in West Virginia.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Golf
Owen Mason won the 2026 All-American Cup golf tournament at The Greenbrier Resort, shooting a two-day total of 7-over par 147 (74-73). Matthews Stephens finished second, one stroke back at 8-over 148.
Why it matters
The tournament came down to the 36th hole, with Mason getting up and down from just off the green to secure the win over a closing field. The result gives West Virginia's premier golf venue a decisive finish in its annual championship.
Mason's two-round total of 147 gave him a one-stroke margin over Stephens at 148, with Allen third at 152. The source does not report the purse or prize money for the tournament.
The players
Owen Mason
A golfer from Halifax County, Virginia, who won the 2026 All-American Cup and plans to return next year to defend the title.
Matthews Stephens
A golfer from the Lynchburg area who finished second at the 2026 All-American Cup, one stroke behind champion Owen Mason.
The Greenbrier Resort
A historic resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, that hosted the tournament on its Old White Course.
The details
Mason finished ahead of Stephens and Allen in the final pairing on The Old White Course at The Greenbrier. Allen also won the tournament's putting competition with a putt that lagged to 23¼ inches, while Addison Ruhl took the Ladies All-American Cup at 27-over 167.
Timeline
The two-day All-American Cup was held in 2026, on the weekend before November 5.
Mason clinched the championship on Sunday.
The 2027 All-American Cup is scheduled for Oct. 30-31, 2027, at The Greenbrier.
Season Trajectory
The All-American Cup is held annually at The Greenbrier, and the 2026 edition continues that recurring championship on the resort's Old White Course. Mason's win and his stated plan to defend next year position him as a returning contender for the 2027 event, scheduled for Oct. 30-31, 2027.
Mason's one-stroke margin over Stephens and Allen's third-place finish at 152 show how tightly the leaderboard finished. The 36th-hole finish means any player in the final pairing could have shifted the outcome with a single shot.
The takeaway
Mason's win shows that a single well-placed up-and-down from off the green can decide a tournament decided over 36 holes. Golfers and fans tracking the event should note the 2027 dates now.
What happens next
The 2027 All-American Cup is scheduled for Oct. 30-31, 2027, at The Greenbrier, where Mason plans to defend his title.
Further reading
For more on regional competition, see Golf coverage across West Virginia.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NewsAdvance.
