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COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM
116th Western Amateur Championship
July 30–August 4, 2018
WELCOME TO THE 116TH WESTERN AMATEUR 5
Sunset Ridge Country Club 6
Western Golf Association 7
Sunset Ridge CC Western Golf Association Directors 9
Western Amateur Committee 11
INTRODUCTION 15
WGA History & Evans Scholars Foundation 17
Evans Scholars History and Growth 21
Caddie Academy for Girls 23
Publisher & Editor Caddie Academy for Boys 24
Paul Kissane
Carry the Game Initiative 25
Design & Production
Innovative Design & Graphics Sunset Ridge Evans Scholars 26
WESTERN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY 29
SUNSET RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB
Western Amateur Showcases Future Stars 31
President
Kevin M. Flynn Sunset Ridge Hosting for First Time 33
George R. Thorne Trophy 35
Vice President
John P. Bodman Past Winners of the Western Amateur 36
2017 Western Amateur Recap 39
Tournament Chairman
David Nyren 25 Years Ago: Justin Leonard’s Repeat 43
Future Sites of the Western Amateur 45
Internal Communications
Christa Bolt HISTORY OF SUNSET RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB 49
PGA Professional Early Years 51
Bill Reid The Course 53
Historical Moments and Events 55
Course Superintendent
Greg Rounds Additional Features in the History of Sunset Ridge 59
1972 Western Open at Sunset Ridge 64
General Manager
Jim Petersen Sunset Ridge Caddie Program 71
Memories of a Sunset Ridge Caddie 77
WESTERN GOLF ASSOCIATION
THE CHAMPIONSHIP 79
Chairman
Frank Morley Tournament Format and Schedule 81
Spectator Rules 81
Vice Chairman
Kevin Buggy
ABOUT THE COURSE 83
WGA Tournament Chairman Course Map 84
Jason Kinander
85
Hole Photos and Strategy of Play Comments
President & CEO SUNSET RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB MANAGEMENT
John Kaczkowski
& ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 121
Senior Vice President, Tournaments General Manager James Petersen 123
Vince Pellegrino
Caddie Manager Greg Kunkel 124
Director, Tournament Operations Head Professional Bill Reid 125
Patrick Timson Course Superintendent Greg Rounds 127
Director, Amateur Competitions Cover Art: Sunset Ridge Caddie and Artist Grace Jan 129
Steve Prioletti WGA Championship Officials 131
Sunset Ridge Country Club Board of Directors 131
Cover Illustration by Grace Jan Sunset Ridge Country Club Volunteers 131
Advertiser Index & Sponsor/Donor Acknowledgements 134
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WELCOME TO THE
116TH WESTERN AMATEUR
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WELCOME TO SUNSET RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB AND
THE 116TH WESTERN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
On behalf of the members and 31 tournament wins over her illustrious career.
staff of Sunset Ridge Country During 1936 Sunset Ridge was the destination of
Club, I want to welcome the the Western Junior Championship won by Sid
contestants, their families and Richardson. In 1961 Sunset Ridge had the privilege
friends and golf fans to the of hosting the Women’s Western Junior Golf
2018 Western Amateur Tournament won by Ann Baker.
Championship. We are
In 1972, Sunset Ridge hosted many of the world’s
thankful for the opportunity
most famous professional golfers for the Western
to invite the world’s top
Open. This was the last major professional golf
amateurs to our club and to
event played on the North Shore and the last PGA
Kevin M. Flynn showcase our golf course. We
President TOUR stop on Chicago’s North Shore until the
Sunset Ridge Country Club look forward to hosting this recent BMW Championships held at Conway
esteemed amateur event and
Farms Golf Club. Chick Evans attended the 1972
to an exciting week of golf.
Western and presented Champion Jim Jamieson
Sunset Ridge Country Club was established in 1923 with his trophy. A picture of that moment is
by a group of young men all in their thirties. In proudly on display in our club.
May 1923, the property was purchased and I want to take this opportunity to thank our
construction began. On July 4, 1924, the first members and staff at Sunset Ridge Country Club,
foursome consisting of Forest Lowrey, Club as well as the staff and many volunteers of the
President; Howard Walton, Vice-President; Western Golf Association, who have contributed to
Bob Pirie, Head Golf Professional; and William continuing the tradition of making this one of the
Diddel, who designed the golf course, teed off to most prestigious amateur golf events in the world.
officially open the golf course. Special recognition should be given to the members
Sunset Ridge has been a strong supporter of the of our Tournament Committee. They have devoted
Western Golf Association and Evans Scholars many hours over the past year to ensuring that this
Foundation since its inception. We are proud to championship will be a world-class experience for
have 38 Evans Scholars (32 Alumni, 6 Active) pass the contestants and spectators.
through our caddie program. Our club began its
We are delighted to renew our longstanding bond
tradition of hosting competitive amateur events
with amateur golf by hosting this event. Welcome,
early on. In 1925, Sunset Ridge hosted the Big Ten
and we hope you will enjoy your experience at
Golf Championship, which was won by The
Sunset Ridge Country Club.
University of Chicago over Michigan. In 1935,
our Club hosted the Women’s Western Open. The
contestants included famed Olympic gold medalist Sincerely,
Mildred “Babe” Didrikson. Although Didrikson
Kevin M. Flynn
was defeated in the semifinals in the 1935 Western
President
Open, she went on to win that event four times in
Sunset Ridge Country Club
addition to her 10 LPGA major championships and
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WELCOME FROM THE
WESTERN GOLF ASSOCIATION
Since 1899, the Western Golf Association has
been proud to conduct the Western Amateur,
a world-class international tournament as
prestigious and challenging as any in the game.
Defined by its rich history and an impressive list
of past champions and participants, the Western
Amateur has tested many of golf’s greatest players
in a format designed to separate the very best from
the invitational field of 156. Following four rounds
of stroke play, the top 16 players move on to four
Frank Morley John Kaczkowski
rounds of match play over the next two days to Chairman of the Board President & CEO
determine the champion. Western Golf Association Western Golf Association
Legendary players Chick Evans, Francis Ouimet,
Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson We wish all of our competitors well this week,
all toppled fields of their peers en route to and we offer a special thank you to Sunset Ridge’s
having their name etched on the historic members and staff for hosting the 116th playing of
George R. Thorne Trophy. the Western Amateur.
This week, for the first time ever, we welcome
our contestants to Sunset Ridge Country Club, in
Best Wishes,
Northfield, Illinois. Founded in 1923, Sunset Ridge
features a challenging William Diddel design that Frank Morley
promises a stern test for the Western Amateur’s Chairman of the Board
field of talented amateurs. Western Golf Association
This is not the first time, however, that Sunset
John Kaczkowski
Ridge and the WGA have partnered on the
President & CEO
national championship stage. The club hosted the
Western Golf Association
Western Open in 1972 and the Western Junior —
the nation’s oldest national junior golf
championship — in 1936.
Sunset Ridge also has been a longtime supporter of
the Evans Scholars Foundation, which the WGA
also supports. The club has 32 Evans Alumni and
six current Evans Scholars. We are grateful for the
club’s loyal and ongoing commitment to caddies
and the Evans Scholars Foundation.
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WELCOME FROM THE
SUNSET RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB WGA DIRECTORS
Left to Right: Dave Nyren, Tom Benedict and Bill Sullivan
The Western Golf Association Directors from Sunset Ridge Country
Club are proud to welcome the participants and spectators to the 116th
Western Amateur Championship, which is being conducted at Sunset
Ridge Country Club during the Club’s 95th year. Sunset Ridge’s net
proceeds from the Western Amateur will be contributed by the
Club to the Evans Scholars Foundation.
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WESTERN AMATEUR COMMITTEE
As the proud host of the 116th
Western Amateur, Sunset Ridge
Country Club is honored to
welcome the world’s top amateur
golfers. This event has a rich
tradition that we look forward to
continuing. The players who stroll
our fairways this week are the
future of the game of golf.
For years, our club has been a
steadfast supporter of the Western
Golf Association and the Evans
Scholars Foundation. Sunset
Ridge has 32 Evans Scholars
Alumni and six current Evans
Scholars. This type of support
from our club and numerous
other clubs has enabled the Left to Right: Matt Smith, Bill Reid, Dave Nyren, Christa Bolt, Paul Kissane, Mary Broccolo, Tom Benedict,
Chris Broccolo, Mike Licastro and Bill Sullivan
WGA-supported Evans Scholars
Foundation to provide scholarships to more than who have given countless hours to seeing this
10,600 caddies around the country since 1930. event become a rousing success: head golf
professional Bill Reid, golf superintendent Greg
Caddie programs are the heart of the Evans
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Scholars Program, and the Sunset Ridge caddie
many others who are responsible for making this
program has been recognized as one of the best in
week so memorable. In addition, the support of
the country; it would make Chick Evans proud!
Kevin Flynn, the club’s president, the Board of
This success is in large part attributed to the
Directors, and the many volunteers from our
leadership provided by our caddie managers.
membership was invaluable. Sunset Ridge is
Sunset Ridge has only had two: Tony Battistello
thrilled to host this prestigious event and give back
and Greg Kunkel, both of whom have been
to amateur golf and the WGA. Enjoy the week!
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WGA’s most prominent golf event. But our Tournament Chairman
proudest contribution to the game of golf is our
dedication to a caddie program that continues to
provide opportunities for so many youth.
Our Tournament Committee would like to extend
our deep appreciation to so many at Sunset Ridge
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ABOUT THE WESTERN GOLF ASSOCIATION
AND EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
CHAMPIONSHIPS SINCE 1899 Since its founding in 1899, the WGA THE WESTERN AMATEUR
SCHOLARSHIPS SINCE 1930 has conducted more than 330 The Western Amateur Championship
The Western Golf Association was championships for professional and showcases the rising stars of the game.
founded in 1899 by 11 Chicago-area amateur golfers from around the world. It consistently ranks among the world’s
golf clubs. Today, more than 400 WGA-sponsored tournaments have top amateur tournaments. The roster
member clubs in states throughout the featured the nation’s top professional, of past champions reads like a
nation support the WGA, which this amateur and junior golfers. “Who’s Who” of American golf,
year is conducting four prestigious including Jack Nicklaus, Curtis Strange,
THE BMW CHAMPIONSHIP
national golf championships and Ben Crenshaw, Phil Mickelson,
supports the Evans Scholars First held in 1899 as the Western Open, Tiger Woods and eight-time winner
the BMW Championship is the third of
Foundation. Chick Evans, founder of the Evans
four PGA TOUR FedExCup Playoff Scholars Foundation.
The WGA and the Evans Scholars events. The championship’s J.K.
Foundation are headquartered in Golf, Wadley Trophy has been engraved THE WESTERN JUNIOR
Illinois, which is also home to the with the names of nearly all of golf’s Established in 1914, the Western Junior
Glen View Club, host of the first greatest legends, including Ben Hogan, Championship continues to draw the
Western Open and Western Amateur Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and finest junior players from across the
championships in 1899. In 1914, the Tiger Woods. Since 2007, the BMW United States and the world. This is
Western Junior Championship, the Championship has raised $27 million the tournament that separates the men
firstsuch national competition in the for the Evans Scholars Foundation, from the boys — a testing ground for
history of American golf, was added the event’s sole beneficiary. the top players of the future. The
to the WGA tournament schedule. In
tournament, the oldest national junior
2018, the WGA also conducted the
championship, is an invitational
Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS
competition, with competitors ages
Championship.
15 to 19 and a handicap of three or
less eligible to apply.
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ABOUT THE WESTERN GOLF ASSOCIATION
AND EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
CONSTELLATION SENIOR PLAYERS SCHOLARSHIPS
CHAMPIONSHIP Since 1930, the WGA has supported the
Partnering with the PGA TOUR nationally acclaimed Evans Scholars
Champions, the WGA conducted the Foundation, which administers one of
2018 Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS the nation’s largest privately funded
Championship at Exmoor Country college scholarship programs. The
Club in Highland Park, Illinois. The Foundation, established by famed
championship is one of the five majors Chicago golfer Chick Evans, has
on the PGA TOUR Champions. As one provided college educations to more
of the five majors, it plays a large role than 11,000 caddies.
in determining Charles Schwab Cup
This past academic year, 965 caddies
points and who will be the Charles
attended college on Evans Scholarships.
Schwab Cup Champion at the end of
That number is expected to approach
the year.
1,000 for the 2018–19 academic year.
Most Evans Scholars attend one of the Collin Morikawa at the 2017 Western Amateur
14 universities where the Foundation
For more information,
owns and operates a Scholarship
visit www.wgaesf.org.
House. The scholarships are funded
through proceeds from the BMW
Championship and contributions
from more than 31,800 Evans Scholars
Par Club donors.
FACTS AT A GLANCE
OUR CHAMPIONSHIPS OUR EVANS SCHOLARS PROGRAM FUNDING
• In 2018, we are conducting four • 275 full tuition and housing awards • Nation’s largest scholarship
of the nation’s most prestigious this year program for golf caddies
golf championships
• 965 Evans Scholars enrolled at • More than 31,800 annual
• More than 330 championships held 19 universities for the 2017–18 Par Club members
for professional and amateur golfers academic year
• Program ambassadors include 690
since our founding
• Evans Scholarship Houses at WGA Directors nationwide
• 70 top PGA TOUR players compete 14 universities
• More than $365 million in tuition
in the BMW Championship
• Comprehensive selection criteria and housing scholarships awarded
• 2,500 volunteers at our includes academics, financial need, all-time
championships caddie record and strong character
• Average total value of an Evans
and leadership
Scholarship is more than $100,000
• Campus leaders in academic and over four years
extracurricular activities
• Alumni have contributed more than
• Cumulative GPA is 3.3 $139 million to the Program
• Graduation rate is 95 percent • $20 million in annual scholarship
costs to be paid in 2017–18
• More than 10,600 Evans Scholars
academic year
Alumni
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THE EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
Sending caddies to college since 1930
The Evans Scholars Foundation,
supported by the Western Golf
Association, is the nation’s largest
scholarship program for golf caddies.
The program provides full, four-year
tuition and housing scholarships to
deserving caddies, with grants valued
at more than $100,000 per Scholar.
Since the first two Scholars enrolled
at Northwestern University in 1930,
more than 10,600 young men and
women have graduated as Evans
Scholars. In 2017–18, 965 Scholars were
enrolled at 19 universities, most living
at one of 14 Foundation-owned
Scholarship Houses at top universities
throughout the country.
CHARLES “CHICK” EVANS JR.
ESF Graduates
The Chick Evans Scholarship Program
was established by and named for SELECTION CRITERIA
Charles “Chick” Evans Jr., one of golf’s Candidates must meet four primary
all-time greats. He earned national criteria to qualify for an Evans
fame in 1916 when he won both the Scholarship, including demonstrating
U.S. Open and the U.S. Amateur, an excellent caddie record, a strong
becoming the first golfer ever to academic record and national test
capture the two national scores, financial need and outstanding
championships in the same year. character and community leadership.
In his amateur career, which spanned
PROGRAM GROWTH
six decades, he won 54 titles, including
The Evans Scholars program grew
eight Western Amateur championships, dramatically after World War II. In
and all of the major championships of 1950, only 84 Scholars were enrolled in
his day. He remained an amateur his
school. By the end of the decade, that
entire life, using his earnings to create a
number had increased to 440, and
trust fund to benefit deserving caddies.
Evans Scholarship Houses were
established at Illinois in 1951, Michigan
in 1952, Wisconsin in 1953, Marquette
and Michigan State in 1955, and
Minnesota in 1958.
By 1970, 823 students were enrolled
and Houses had been added at Ohio
State in 1962, Colorado and Purdue in
1967, Missouri in 1968 and Indiana in
1969. Houses were established at
Miami of Ohio in 1974, Northern
Illinois in 1987 and the University
Chick Evans as an amateur. of Oregon in 2016. Chick Evans and a caddie
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THE EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP HOUSE LIVING
At 14 universities, Evans Scholars live
and work together in a Foundation-
owned Scholarship House. In this
environment, students develop
leadership and communication skills.
Most houses are coeducational. The
sense of community fostered through
group living enables each of the 14
Houses to rank at or near the top in
both academic and extracurricular
activities compared to other campus
organizations. Scholars pay an annual
housing fee, and all students take part
in House maintenance.
Colorado Scholars
The Scholars’ cumulative GPA is 3.3,
and their graduation rate is
95 percent.
Notre Dame Scholars
Scholars with Dustin Johnson Miami Scholars
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CADDIE ACADEMY FOR GIRLS
WGA Caddie Academy offers students promise of brighter futures
The Western Golf Association’s Caddie
Academy is wrapping up its seventh
summer, providing a group of 95
female high school students from
across the nation an opportunity to
caddie at local golf and country clubs
— and ultimately earn a shot at
winning a full housing and tuition
college scholarship.
Beginning on June 16, and running for
seven weeks, the girls have caddied
daily at one of 14 participating clubs
along Chicago’s North Shore, while
living in community at Woodlands
Academy of the Sacred Heart in
Lake Forest, Illinois.
This unique program offers WGA Caddie Academy offers expanded opportunities to high school girls.
participants a chance to experience the
benefits of being a golf caddie, from Those who complete the three-summer and academic records. This past year,
learning life lessons to being around program will become eligible to apply 965 Evans Scholars were enrolled at
successful adults. The girls come from for the Evans Scholarship, a full, four- 19 universities across the nation.
economically under-resourced year tuition and housing college grant
Since 2012, when the Caddie Academy
backgrounds and/or areas that don’t to top universities across the country.
began, 35 participants have been
offer caddie opportunities. More than The Program is supported by the
awarded the Evans Scholarship.
90 percent of participants are Western Golf Association; applicants
minorities. must show financial need and strong During the seven weeks the Caddie
character, as well as outstanding caddie Academy is in session, female
Evans Scholars live with the
participants, serving as counselors
to supervise and mentor the group,
as well as driving the girls to their
respective clubs each day.
The group also takes part in special
outings and field trips, career talks
from successful female leaders and
standardized test prep training.
To learn more about the
Caddie Academy, visit
wgacaddieacademy.org.
WGA Caddie Academy girls on the course.
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WGA IN SECOND YEAR
OF SPONSORING CADDIE ACADEMY FOR BOYS
Building on the success of its caddie train- “The success of the Caddie Academy for Those who complete the program will
ing program for teenage girls, the Western young women has exceeded our wildest become eligible to apply for the Evans
Golf Association launched a Caddie expectations,” says Mike Maher, who Scholarship, which provides a full,
Academy for boys last summer. For oversees the program. “We’re excited to four-year tuition and housing grant
seven weeks, the young men live at the be able to expand the opportunity to to top universities across the country.
Northwestern Evans Scholarship House introduce golf and caddying to a new The prestigious Evans Scholarship, a
in Evanston and caddie at WGA-partner- group of underserved youth, who we program supported by the WGA, is
ing clubs along Chicago’s North Shore, ultimately hope will become successful awarded to caddies who demonstrate
including Sunset Ridge Country Club. applicants for the Evans Scholarship.” financial need and strong character, as
well as outstanding caddie and academic
The Caddie Academy aims to open This unique program offers its
records. This past year, 965 Evans
the door to caddying for high school participants a chance to experience the
Scholars were enrolled at 19 universities
students who are economically benefits of being a golf caddie, from
across the nation.
disadvantaged, also providing housing learning life lessons to being around
for those geographically unable to caddie successful adults. The group will also “The Caddie Academy provides a unique
at a WGA-affiliated club. enjoy guest speakers and educational opportunity for hard-working young
activities, in addition to social men and women to be introduced to
By establishing a strong caddie record
opportunities. caddying and the game of golf,” says
and having the opportunity to live in an
WGA Chairman Frank Morley. “Their
Evans Scholarship House, these young The Caddie Academy is staffed by Evans
ultimate reward is a chance to earn a full
men can become potential applicants for Scholars Alumni who drive participants
scholarship to college."
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NEW WGA-BACKED ADVOCACY GROUP
Promotes youth caddying and helps develop young golfers
WGA partners with World Golf
Foundation and other organizations on
Carry the Game initiative to create more
opportunities for youth to work as caddies,
learn the game of golf.
Together with a number of leading
golf organizations, the Western Golf
Association is working to support
Carry the Game — a groundbreaking
initiative centered on promoting youth
caddying and golf.
Carry the Game is an advocacy group
Youth caddies are the focus of new Carry the Game initiative.
that introduces young students to the
game of golf by creating additional to promote the role of youth caddying the tradition of caddying within
opportunities for them to train and within the game of golf will help the game of golf.
work as caddies and encourages them ensure Carry the Game’s long-term
The initiative will offer resources
to become lifelong players. success while encouraging a new gener-
including caddie training materials and
ation of young golfers to play the game.
Through caddying, young people learn certification, a caddie club locator, best
valuable life lessons, develop a strong “Over the past few years, numerous practices on creating and managing
work ethic and money management leading golf organizations have programs, media and public relations
skills, and make professional contacts discussed the importance of creating support, and knowledge and expertise
on the golf course. In addition to being a governing body for youth caddying, on all caddie-related topics.
a great way to learn about the game, and we’re excited to see that the
“Through Carry the Game, our goal is
caddying provides life-changing WGA is spearheading this important
to provide young people with an early
benefits that are instrumental to their initiative,” said World Golf Foundation
introduction to golf by creating life-
individual growth. CEO Steve Mona. “The WGA is a
changing opportunities to work as a
recognized leader in youth caddying,
Carry the Game operates under the caddie,” said WGA President and
and we’re all looking forward to
organizational umbrella of the WGA. CEO John Kaczkowski. “Ultimately,
working together to help bring this
Participants in the effort include the webelieve the experiences and
effort to life.”
World Golf Foundation, United States mentorship gained through caddying
Golf Association, PGA of America, The Carry the Game will be a resource for are invaluable to a young person’s
First Tee and Youth on Course, among anyone interested in becoming a caddie development and will help cultivate
other groups. This special collaboration or forming a youth caddie program. In a lifelong passion for playing golf.
2018, the group has begun an extensive
“Some of golf’s greatest players, as well
research project to provide qualitative
as many of the world’s most successful
data on the current state of youth caddy-
executives, emerged from the caddie
ing and inform the initiative’s work.
ranks,” Kaczkowski added. “We look
The overall goal of Carry the Game forward to supporting current and
is to increase the number of youth future caddies as they continue the
caddies — and the diversity of those legacy of a game so beloved and
caddies — by helping to establish carry it forward for years to come.”
additional caddying opportunities at
Carry the Game will also share and
golf clubs nationwide. Carry the Game
promote local and national caddie
will also promote youth caddie
scholarship opportunities and
programs as a way to create future
resources.
golfers and preserve and enhance
A golfer and his caddie share a laugh.
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MEET SUNSET RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB’S
EVANS SCHOLARS
Sunset Ridge Country Club is proud to Geno DiPietro Liam O’Connor
Earlham University 1958 University of Illinois 1993
have had more than 30 of its caddies
Michael Madden Keith Jablonowski
graduate from college as Evans Scholars.
Marquette University 1960 University of Missouri 1995
Ralph Butz Augustine Chung
Name University of Michigan 1961 University of Illinois 1996
University Grad Year
Richard Pike Andrew Luett
Northwestern University 1961 University of Wisconsin 1997
John Murphy Thomas Rambert Lloyd Holzman
Northwestern University 1952 Marquette University 1969 University of Illinois 2000
J. Coolsen Ted Larkin Dmitry Livshis
Marquette University 1953 Marquette University 1971 Northern Illinois University 2001
Walter Coutre Michael Rauen Timothy Lewandowski
Northwestern University 1954 Northwestern University 1973 Northwestern University 2007
James Winton Richard Stanley Alex Gorodetsky
Northwestern University 1954 Marquette University 1974 University of Michigan 2010
Eugene Kowalski Paul O’Connor Jonathan Abrams
Northwestern University 1955 University of Illinois 1984 Miami University 2012
Joseph Shuster David Bruhn George Chronis
University of Minnesota 1955 University of Illinois 1985 Indiana University 2015
Oswald Mazzetta John Sasaki Max Hovey
University of Illinois 1956 Marquette University 1985 University of Illinois 2015
Louis Janis Frederick Moulton John McPike
Northwestern University 1957 University of Illinois 1992 Marquette University 2015
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SUNSET RIDGE EVANS SCHOLARS GIVE THANKS
ACTIVE EVANS SCHOLARS FROM MATEO CHAVEZ JORDAN RICHARDSON
SUNSET RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB CLASS OF 2021 CLASS OF 2020
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Mateo
Chavez “The Evans Scholarship permits me “I am living among 75 of the smartest
to attend one of the best schools in people I have ever met and will ever
Ohio State
University the nation, live in a wonderful meet. Their combined influence on me
Scholarship House and continue my pushes me to excel academically, has
Class of 2021
career as a student-athlete. This molded me professionally and has
Major: Scholarship also ensures a debt-free instilled in me social skills that will
Computer
Science education, which is something that make me stand out. I am beyond
is just about priceless. I will forever grateful to the Evans Scholars
be thankful for the opportunity. The Foundation for the financial support
Evans Scholarship has changed my it provides, but I realize that the
path toward education, athletics Evans Scholarship is providing me
Raphael
Cruz and my goals.” with much more than that. I am even
more thankful for the Evans Scholars
University
of Kansas Foundation giving me a community
RAPHAEL CRUZ
Class of 2021 CLASS OF 2021 that I can proudly say I am part of.”
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Major: OSCAR NARVAEZ
Psychology “The Evans Scholarship has given me
CLASS OF 2019
the opportunity to excel and grow.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
I’m able to attend college tuition-free
“The Evans Scholarship has had a big
and continue my education without
impact on my life. It has given me
the added financial worry that so
the opportunity to attend a terrific
Jordan many others my age commonly deal school that I am more than grateful
Richardson with. To be able to attend college
to attend. If I had not received this
Ohio State without this added stress has proven
University scholarship, I would not be at this
to be extremely beneficial. It allows
university. My time as an Evans
Class of 2020 me to focus solely on my studies and
Scholar has been amazing, and I
Major: achieving my goals.”
have enjoyed every moment. This
Lighting
Design opportunity has positively impacted
my life and given me a chance to have
a brighter future. I am very grateful
for the chance to fulfill my dreams.”
Oscar
Narvaez
University
of Illinois
Class of 2019
Major:
Speech Language
Pathology
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TRADITION-RICH WESTERN AMATEUR
SHOWCASES GOLF’S FUTURE STARS
When Tiger Woods won the Western including Danny Lee (2008 champion), where it remained through 2008. The
Amateur in 1994, he called the event Ryan Moore (2004 champion), C.T. Pan Point O’ Woods era produced such
“the Masters of amateur golf.” (2009 medalist, 2010 co-medalist) and champions as Woods, Mickelson,
Patrick Rodgers (2013 medalist). Sutton, Strange and Crenshaw.
It’s an apt description.
Early in its history, the Western Golf The Western Amateur returned to
Founded in 1899, the Western Amateur
Association conducted the Western the Chicago area in 2009 when the
is the world’s third-oldest amateur
Amateur at premier golf courses in the championship was conducted at
event, along with the British Amateur
Chicago area, near WGA headquarters Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest,
(1885) and the U.S. Amateur (1895).
in Golf, Illinois. The tournament soon site of the 2017 BMW Championship,
In addition to the purity of its golf
began moving to revered courses also conducted by the WGA.
tradition, the Western Amateur
around the country while regularly
continues to attract the best amateurs No matter where it’s played, the
rotating back to the Chicago area.
in the world and showcases their skills Western Amateur brings with it a
in a format widely viewed as the most In 1971, the Western Amateur moved peerless tradition and unparalleled
demanding in the game. to Point O’ Woods Golf & Country Club competition.
in Benton Harbor, Michigan, an
Western Amateur champions have gone
esteemed Robert Trent Jones course,
on to win 52 major championships, with
Jack Nicklaus (18 majors) and Tiger
Woods (14 majors) leading the way.
Other Western Amateur champions who
went on to win majors span the 20th
Century, from H.C. Egan in 1902 (four
U.S. Opens) to Charles “Chick” Evans in
1909 (U.S. Open) to Nicklaus in 1961 to
Phil Mickelson in 1991 (three Masters)
and Woods in ’94. Evans, Nicklaus and
Woods are the only three golfers to have
won the Western Amateur, Western
Open, U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open.
Francis Ouimet (1917), Tommy Aaron
(1960), Tom Weiskopf (1963), Lanny
Wadkins (1970), Ben Crenshaw (1973),
Curtis Strange (1974), Hal Sutton
(1979–80), and Justin Leonard (1992–93)
are other esteemed Western Amateur
champions who have gone on to win
professional majors.
In addition, the Western Amateur’s
72-hole stroke play medalists include
such major champions as the legendary
DISTANCE. Bobby Jones (1920), Tom Kite (1970),
Tom Watson (1971) and Mark O’Meara
O (1980).
In recent years, a number of Western
Amateur champions and medalists From left to right. Row 1: 1904 Western Amateur Exmoor CC, Chick Evans, Jack and Barbara Nicklaus
Row 2: Phil Mickelson and Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Adam Scott, Dustin Johnson
have made it to the PGA TOUR,
Row 3: Rickie Fowler, Patrick Reed, Jordan Spieth, and Justin Thomas
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SUNSET RIDGE HOSTING ITS FIRST-EVER WESTERN AMATEUR
Site of 1972 Western Open
Sunset Ridge Country Club in
Northfield, Illinois, is hosting one of
the world’s premier amateur golf
championships for the first time in its
history as the 2018 Western Amateur is
contested at the historic club this week.
First conducted by the Western Golf
Association in 1899 at the Glen View
Club in Golf, Illinois, the Western
Amateur championship has, from its
inception, been regarded as one of the
major amateur golf events in the world.
Only the British Amateur (1885) and
the U.S. Amateur (1895) are older.
“We’re thrilled to have the support of Action on the ninth hole at the 115th Western Amateur.
the membership and staff at Sunset year’s field included two past Western Thirty-eight caddies from Sunset Ridge
Ridge Country Club,” said Vince Amateur champions, nearly all 10 of have earned the Evans Scholarship,
Pellegrino, WGA Senior Vice President the top 10-ranked players in the world, beginning with John Murphy, who
of Tournaments. “Sunset Ridge is an the NCAA Division I individual attended Northwestern University on
iconic North Shore golf club that will champion, as well as the low amateur the Evans Scholarship and graduated
provide the perfect backdrop for this at The Masters and the U.S. Open. in 1952. The club is sponsoring six
elite championship. We look forward to Evans Scholars currently enrolled in
Past Western Amateur champions
bringing the future stars of golf to college — Oscar Narvaez (Illinois),
include golf legends Jack Nicklaus,
Northfield.” Jordan Richardson (Ohio State),
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Ben
Raphael Cruz (Kansas),
The Western Amateur’s 156-man field Crenshaw and Chick Evans. PGA TOUR
Mateo Chavez (Ohio State),
consistently ranks among the top three superstars Dustin Johnson, Jordan
Lawrence Henderson (Illinois), and
in the world along with the British Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Bubba Watson
Yuriy Melenchuk (Illinois).
Amateur and U.S. Amateur. Contestants and Adam Scott all participated in the
come from all over the globe. Last event as amateurs.
Founded in 1923, Sunset Ridge last
hosted the 1972 Western Open and
features a challenging William Diddel
design that promises a stern test for the
Western Amateur’s field of talented
amateurs. The club hosted the 1936
Western Junior and the Women’s
Western Open in 1935.
Sunset Ridge also is home to a
nationally renowned caddie program,
and has long been a steadfast supporter
of the Evans Scholars Foundation, a
nonprofit supported by the WGA that
has awarded full college tuition and
housing scholarships to deserving
caddies since 1930.
Doc Redman at the 115th Western Amateur. Norman Xiong at the 115th Western Amateur.
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WESTERN AMATEUR’S
GEORGE R. THORNE TROPHY
A detailed shot of the previous champions engraved names on the George R. Thorne Trophy.
The trophy honors George R. Thorne,
George R. Thorne
the WGA’s first treasurer in 1899
The George R. Thorne trophy is and the WGA’s second president in
presented each year to the Western 1900–1901. Mr. Thorne, president of
Amateur champion. On the base of the Montgomery Ward and Company,
trophy are plates with the names of all founded Midlothian Country Club
previous champions, and the newest in 1898. A year later the club became
champion’s name is added after the one of the original 11 member clubs
championship is concluded. The of the WGA.
trophy is permanently displayed at
Mr. Thorne was so delighted by the
Western Golf Association headquarters
success of the first Western Amateur,
in Golf, Illinois. The champion receives
he donated $500 to buy the Western
a second trophy for his permanent
Amateur trophy that today still carries
possession.
his name.
WINNERS, 2017–1899 2011 1 up 2003 3 & 2
Ethan Tracy Cheng-Tsung-Pan Chris Botsford J. J. Jakovac
Year Score
Winner Runner-up 2010 2 & 1 2002 6 & 5
David Chung Gregor Main John Klauk Adam Rubinson
2017 22 holes 2009 3 & 2 2001 6 & 4
Norman Xiong Doc Redman John Hahn Zach Barlow Bubba Dickerson Trip Kuehne
2016 3 & 1 2008 4 & 2 2000 2 & 1
Dylan Meyer Sam Horsfield Danny Lee Erik Flores Michael Kirk Ben Curtis
2015 20 holes 2007 1 up 1999 2 & 1
Dawson Armstrong Aaron Wise Jhared Hack Alex Prugh Steve Scott Andy Miller
2014 2 up 2006 2 & 1 1998 1 up
Beau Hossler Xander Schauffele Bronson La’Cassie Pablo Martin Michael Henderson Shawn Koch
2013 3 & 2 2005 3 & 2 1997 19 holes
Jordan Niebrugge Sean Dale Jamie Lovemark Chris Wilson Danny Green Andy Miller
2012 1 up 2004 19 holes 1996 2 & 1
Chris Williams Jordan Russell Ryan Moore James Nitties Joel Kribel Brett Partidge
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PAST WINNER HIGHLIGHTS
NOTABLES OF GOLF HISTORY
Since its founding in 1899, the Western
Amateur has tested the legends of the
game and served as a proving ground
for the future stars of golf. Twenty-
three past Western Amateur champions Ryan Moore Justin Leonard
(2004) (1992–93)
— including icons like Jack Nicklaus,
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson —
have won major championships.
Since the Western Amateur adopted
the format featuring 16 match play
qualifiers in 1956, 32 players advancing
to the Sweet Sixteen have won 79
major professional championships. Tiger Woods Phil Mickelson
(1994) (1991)
…continued from previous page 1980 4 & 3 1964 3 & 2
Hal Sutton David Ogrin Steve Oppermann Ed Updegraff
1995 2 & 1 1979 1 up 1963 5 & 4
Patrick Lee Robert Floyd Hal Sutton Mike Gove Tom Weiskopf Labron Harris, Jr.
1994 2 & 1 1978 2 up 1962 1 up
Tiger Woods Chris Riley Bobby Clampett Mark Wiebe Art Hudnutt Melvin Stevens
1993 6 & 4 1977 2 & 1 1961 4 & 3
Justin Leonard Danny Green Jim Nelford Rafael Alarcon Jack Nicklaus James “Billy” Key
1992 2 up 1976 3 & 1 1960 Default
Justin Leonard David Howser John Stark Mick Soli Tommy Aaron Bob Cochran
1991 2 & 1 1975 1 up 1959 7 & 5
Phil Mickelson Justin Leonard Andy Bean Randy Simmons Ed Updegraff Charles Hunter, Jr.
1990 4 & 2 1974 20 holes 1958 3 & 2
Craig Kanada Greg Griffin Curtis Strange Jay Haas James “Billy” Key Mason Rudolph
1989 2 & 1 1973 4 & 3 1957 9 & 8
David Sutherland Tony Mollica Ben Crenshaw Jimmy Ellis Ed Updegraff Joe Campbell
1988 1 up 1972 1 up 1956 6 & 4
Chris DiMarco Bill Lundeen Gary Sanders Gil Morgan Mason Rudolph Jack Parnell
1987 3 & 2 1971 1 up 1955 37 holes
Hugh Royer III Craig Perks Andy North Barney Thompson Eddie Merrins Hillman Robbins
1986 3 & 1 1970 4 & 2 1954 37 holes
Greg Parker Robert Huxtable Lanny Wadkins Charlie Borner Bruce Cudd Philip Getchell
1985 1 up 1969 3 & 1 1953 8 & 6
Scott Verplank Dave Peege Steve Melnyk Howard Twitty Dale Morey Richard Norton
1984 3 & 2 1968 3 & 1 1952 3 & 2
John Inman Rocco Mediate Rik Massengale Kemp Richardson Frank Stranahan Harvie Ward
1983 2 up 1967 3 & 1 1951 7 & 6
Billy Tuten Kent Kluba Bob Smith Marty Fleckman Frank Stranahan James Blair III
1982 5 & 3 1966 1 up 1950 7 & 6
Rick Fehr Tommy Moore Jim Wiechers Ron Cerrudo Charles Coe Robert Goldwater
1981 2 & 1 1965 19 holes 1949 5 & 4
Frank Fuhrer Curt Byrum Bob Smith George Boutell Frank Stranahan Walter Cisco
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Scott Verplank Ben Crenshaw Tom Weiskopf
(1985) (1973) (1963)
Hal Sutton Andy North Jack Nicklaus
(1979–80) (1971) (1961)
1948 3 & 1 1930 4 & 2 1914 11 & 9
Skee Riegel James T. McHale John Lehman Ira Couch Chick Evans J. D. Standish, Jr.
1947 1 up 1929 37 holes 1913 4 & 3
Bud Ward Frank Stranahan Don Moe Gilbert Carter Warren Wood E. P. Allis
1946 1 up 1928 4 & 3 1912 1 up
Frank Stranahan Bud Ward Frank Dolp Gus Novotny Chick Evans Warren Wood
1943–45 1927 2 & 1 1911 8 & 7
No tournament due to World War II Bon Stein Eddie Held Albert Seckel Robert Gardner
1942 7 & 6 1926 6 & 5 1910 2 & 1
Pat Abbott B. McCormick Frank Dolp Bon Stein Mason Phelps Chick Evans
1941 3 & 2 1925 3 & 2 1909 1 up
Bud Ward Harry Todd Keefe Carter Russell Martin Chick Evans Albert Seckel
1940 3 & 1 1924 1 up 1908 6 & 5
Bud Ward George Victor Harrison R. Johnston Albert Seckel Mason Phelps H. W. Allen
1939 2 & 1 1923 6 & 4 1907 5 & 4
Harry Todd Larry Moller Chick Evans W. H. Gardner H. Chandler Egan Herbert Jones
1938 1 up 1922 5 & 4 1906 37 holes
Bob Babbish M. McCarthy Chick Evans George Von Elm Daniel Sawyer Warren Wood
1937 1 up 1921 3 & 2 1905 3 & 2
Wilford Wehrle Chuck Kocsis Chick Evans Rudy Knepper H. Chandler Egan Walter Egan
1936 2 & 1 1920 5 & 4 1904 6 & 5
Paul Leslie Bob Frazer Chick Evans Clarence Wolff H. Chandler Egan Daniel Sawyer
1935 5 & 3 1919 2 & 1 1903 1 up
Charles Yates Rodney Bliss Harry Legg R. Bockenkamp Walter Egan H. Chandler Egan
1934 4 & 3 1918 1902 37 holes
Zell Eaton Spec Goldman No tournament due to World War I H. Chandler Egan Walter Egan
1933 3 & 2 1917 1 up 1901 6 & 5
Jack Westland Rodney Bliss Francis Ouimet Ken Edwards Phelps Hoyt Bruce Smith
1932 5 & 4 1916 7 & 6 1900 1 up
Gus Moreland Ira Couch Heinrich Schmidt Douglas Grant William Waller William Holabird, Jr.
1931 9 & 7 1915 7 & 6 1899 6 & 5
Don Moe M. McNaughton Chick Evans J. D. Standish, Jr. David Forgan Walter Egan
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2017 WESTERN AMATEUR RECAP
Xiong victorious in record-setting 2017 Western Amateur
16, it was a relaxing round. We tried to
keep it light, even though it’s such a
big stage.”
A similar scenario played out on No. 1
when Xiong’s 15-foot birdie putt to win
lipped out. The players halved the
second with pars and the third with
birdies. Redman two-putted for his
birdie on No. 3, while Xiong needed
to make a 15-footer to keep his title
hopes alive.
On the par-4 fourth, Xiong hit his
approach to 12 feet, and Redman
was more than 100 feet away, off the
front right of the green. Xiong easily
two-putted for par, but Redman
couldn’t convert his par putt to
keep the match going.
Despite being down late, Redman said
he never counted himself out.
“I wanted to stick to what I’d been
doing, see if I could get some birdies,”
Norman Xiong with his trophies.
By Matt Harness/WGA Redman rallied, and it wasn’t until he he said. “There was nothing crazy
going on in my head.”
missed his par putt on the 22nd hole
Norman Xiong of Canyon Lake, that Xiong could celebrate winning
California, claimed the 115th Western
the championship.
Amateur title on Aug. 5, 2017, at Skokie
Country Club in Glencoe, Illinois. “I tried to have fun and stay in the
moment,” he said. “I played one hole
The championship match was the
longest in tournament history and only at a time.”
the 13th to go to extra holes. Then a Xiong became the first medalist to win
sophomore at Oregon, Xiong was the the tournament since Chris Williams,
25th medalist to win the tournament. of Moscow, Idaho, in 2012 at Exmoor
Country Club in Highland Park. He
The field was one of the event’s
finished stroke play at 14 under.
strongest ever, including the world’s
top amateur players as well as After dropping three holes in a row in
newcomer and former Dallas Cowboys the title match, Xiong nearly saw the
quarterback Tony Romo. championship slip away from him on
Not once during the tournament did the 18th hole. But Redman’s 20-foot
birdie putt lipped out to send the
Xiong believe he had a firm grip on
match into extra holes.
winning the Western Amateur title.
Not even when he led Doc Redman, of “After 16, I started to feel it,” Xiong
Raleigh, North Carolina, 4 up through said. “I got a little more nervous, a little
nine or 3 up through 15 holes of the more tense. Before that, I was loose.
title match. Doc and I had fun out there … before Norman Xiong
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The match went back and forth at the
beginning, with Xiong winning the first
and Redman taking the second. The
two didn’t halve a hole until they each
made par at No. 8. In all, 13 of the 22
were won outright. They both made
five birdies over the first 18 holes and
shot 2 under.
“There were massive swings,”
Redman said.
holes, and it didn’t seem to be too
Added Xiong: “We didn’t tie too many
one-sided. We didn’t give too many
[holes] away.”
After a successful freshman season
at Clemson in which he won two
tournaments as was selected the ACC
Freshman of the Year, Redman proved
he’s one of the best players in the
world with his showing at Skokie
Country Club. He tied for sixth in
2017 Western Amateur winner Norman Xiong with 2016–2017 WGA Chairman David Robinson.
medal play at 10 under.
“I played awesome in stroke play, Like Redman, Xiong enjoyed a strong What’s more, Redman and Xiong both
which was very encouraging,” he said. start to his college career. He won once, exhibited the sportsmanship the sport
“To hang tough and beat some very posted seven top 10s in 10 starts and prides itself on. Redman conceded
good players [in match play], then to earned the Phil Mickelson Award as Xiong’s four-foot putt for par on 18
come back from four down to Norman the top newcomer in college golf. because he said he didn’t want to win
says I’m right up there with the best Winning the Western Amateur raised on a possible Xiong miss. Prior to that,
of them.” his profile even more. Xiong gave Redman par putts on Nos.
16–17 that measured longer than
two feet.
Following six days at Skokie Country
Club and 145 holes of competition,
they each praised the tournament and
golf course, which Xiong called one
of the five best he’s played.
“Every day was a pleasure to play out
here,” he said.
Redman complimented the hospitality
displayed by the club and said the
strength of the field separates the
Western Amateur from other top-tier
tournaments.
“You can’t beat it,” he said.
Doc Redman and gallery at Skokie Country Club.
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JUSTIN LEONARD 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Justin Leonard recalls his back-to-back Western Amateur victories
By Patrick Donohue
As any past Western Amateur
champion can attest, earning a place
for one’s name on the historic George
R. Thorne Trophy is a feat worth
celebrating.
Surviving the event’s grueling mix of
stroke and match play to outlast a field
of teeming with future major champions
and PGA TOUR stars requires stamina,
skill and more than a little luck.
The Western Amateur title has been
claimed by some of the game’s greats,
but victory eluded the likes of Bobby
Jones, Tom Watson, Dustin Johnson,
Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas.
Winning the Western Amateur once is
difficult enough. What would it take to
win two years in a row? champion Todd Demsey to earn a third week for last, beating future Western
consecutive Sweet 16 berth. Amateur champion Danny Green 6 & 4
Just ask 1999 Ryder Cup hero Justin
to retain his Western Amateur title.
Leonard, the last player to win the “Those Sweet 16 dinners, outside of
event in back-to-back years and maybe Thanksgiving or Christmas, “I think the reason I was able to win
one of only seven players ever to were some of the best meals of the a couple times was because when I
repeat as champion. year,” Leonard said during an played match play, I just figured, ‘I’m
appearance last year at the WGA Green not going to make any mistakes, and
Winner of the 1997 Open Championship
Coat Gala. “You’re exhausted, but I’m just going to wear an opponent
and a 12-time winner on the PGA
you’re also excited about what’s to down,’” Leonard said.
TOUR, Leonard arrived at Point
come. It was always a pretty elite
O’Woods Golf and Country Club 25 With the win, Leonard joined Sutton,
group of players at those dinners.
years ago this summer with a chance H. Chandler Egan, Charles “Chick”
to make history. “To be a part of that group all three Evans Jr., Bud Ward and Frank
years that I played in the Western Stranahan as the only players ever
If Leonard was able to successfully
Amateur was really special.” to win the Western Amateur in
defend his 1992 Western Amateur title
consecutive years.
against a field that included future Leonard bested Sal Enriquez of Upland,
PGA TOUR professionals Jason Gore, California, in the first round of match “Between the U.S. Amateur and the
Mark Wilson, Bo Van Pelt and Notah play before being taken to extra holes Western Amateur, Tiger and I have
Begay, he would become the first by Oklahoma State All-American talked about this before, we both
player to repeat as Western Amateur Jaxon Brigman. thought that the Western Amateur
champion since Hal Sutton in 1979–80. was harder to win,” Leonard said.
Brigman got as close as any player that
“For amateur golf, the Western
Leonard, then 21, was coming off a win week from keeping Leonard from his
Amateur is a major championship.
at the 1992 U.S. Amateur and another date with Western Amateur history.
It was always fun to compete, and
All-American season at the University
Leonard ousted UNLV standout Chris I have incredible memories of playing
of Texas. He finished third in stroke
Riley 2 & 1 in the semifinal but saved in those events.”
play behind Gore and reigning national
his best match play performance of the
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2019 WESTERN AMATEUR Amateur championships,” said Mark
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CHAMPIONSHIP TO RETURN
TO FORMER HOME IN “A good number of our champions, and
SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN scores of other top amateurs who have
competed here, have gone on to enjoy
The Western Amateur will honor
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We’ve enjoyed giving back to golf
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1963 and 2008. Point O’Woods Golf & Country Club
Amateur rotation.” Benton Harbor, Michigan
The Western Golf Association and
Designed by Robert Trent Jones
Point O’Woods entered into an
and opened for play in 1958,
agreement last year to bring the
Point O’Woods has consistently
world’s top amateur golfers to
ranked as one of the nation’s top
southwestern Michigan for the
courses, both in beauty and design.
117th Western Amateur.
The WGA moved the storied
“We’re looking forward to renewing
championship from Point O’Woods to a
the partnership we enjoyed for four
rotation of Chicago-area clubs starting
decades,” said Vince Pellegrino, WGA 2020 WESTERN AMATEUR
in 2009. In 2013, the WGA took a one-
senior vice president of tournaments. CHAMPIONSHIP
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“The Western Amateur and Point Crooked Stick Golf Club
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O’Woods share a history of showcasing Carmel, Indiana
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the best players in the world of
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amateur golf. The club and fans there
when the event was played at The
have been loyal supporters of the
Beverly Country Club.
championship, and the course has
produced some world-class
champions.”
Past Western Amateur champions at
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North. Weiskopf won the first Western
Golf, Illinois
Amateur hosted by Point O’Woods in
1963. The championship returned to
the club again in 1965 before starting a
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1971–2008.
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