In the height of the Great Depression, Richmond business owner Frederick S. Valentine generously donated an extravagant silver trophy in support of Hermitage Country Club and the new amateur golf tournament that had been established. Read more about the history of our new logo and the Frederick S. Valentine Trophy here.

Stay tuned for the 84rd Valentine Invitational August 21-23 of 2026.

John Hunter (Houston, TX) sank a dramatic 30-foot par putt on 18 to win the 83rd Valentine by one over Kyle Downey, finishing at -12 (204). In the Senior Division, Brian Quackenbush (Aiken, SC) birdied four of his last seven holes and sank a 10-footer on 18 to edge defending champ Scott Shingler by one, winning at -12 (204).

Check out the full story and final results here.