THE 93RD ANNUAL SOUTHWESTERN AMATEUR
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THE 93RD ANNUAL SOUTHWESTERN AMATEUR Welcome to the home of the Southwestern Amateur, the longest running men's amateur golf event in the western US. | |||||
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MATT HOFFENBERG CAPTURES 93RD SOUTHWESTERN AMATEUR With a final round 68 (-4) Matt Hoffenberg from San Diego State University wins the 2008 Southwestern Amateur Championship by one stroke over local favorite Jesse Barnsley. Barnsley finishes one shot back of the winner for the second consecutive year. As Hoffenberg sits and relaxes on the grass area next to the scoreboard, Barnsley's final birdie attempt sits on the lip of the 490 yard final hole, leaving him just 1" from a playoff. Hoffenberg listening from across the golf course for the roar, he learns of his triumph.
Play on the final day was spectacular given the 7715 yards and tucked hole locations. For both Hoffenberg and Barnsley to shoot under par was a real feat. Tyler Neal and Ferdinand Aunzo finish tied for third just two shots back. Please see 2008 info tab for final results. The 93rd Annual Southwestern Amateur currently being held at TWIN WARRIORS GOLF CLUB
Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico June 10-13, 2008 Ranked the 49th Best Public Golf Course in America
by Golf Digest
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THE SOUTHWESTERN TRADITION |
Conceived as a regional amateur competition, its rich history has taken it to sites throughout Arizona, New Mexico, northern Mexico, west Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada. While played as match play from 1915 through 1965 (except for a war-time break of 1943-1945), the event is now a 72 hole stroke play event. A cut is made after 36 and 54 holes. The field size has been reduced over the last few years to a maximum of 154 players and typically receives over 300 requests for an invitation to compete. Talented golfers from throughout the WORLD mark their calendars well in advance to gain entry to this event. Over the last several years' players who are listed among Scratch Players (Golfweek) Magazine's top-200 Men's Amateur ranking have played in this event primarily due to exemptions granted to those players. The Southwestern Amateur has many times ranked among the top 10 open amateur events in the world because of the class of players entering the field each year, its prestigous list of champions and participants, and the number of players that have gone on to have successful PGA and Champions Tour careers. The event is typically held within two weeks of the NCAA Division I Championships. College coaches include the Southwestern Amateur in their summer "must play" schedule. As the tournament continues to receive national attention from top-ranked players, many participants go on to play in Palmer Cup, Walker Cup and World Amateur competitions. The Southwestern Amateur is an event that began in 1915 and is still going strong. The Southwestern Amateur was being played before Bobby Jones made his U.S. Amateur debut at age fourteen, and before the PGA was even formed. To review the past champions list is like taking a walk back through time. Bob Goldwater won his first tournament in 1927, and won it again in 1942 and 1951 - a span of 24 years from his first victory. The Southwestern reserves the right to invite amateurs of national and international reputation, as well as other amateurs "of note" to enter into the tournament. With the Southwestern remaining an invitational event, applicants must submit their entries online and applicants must have a verifiable USGA Handicap Index of less than 1.2 or meet one or more of the exemption criteria noted. Those seeking a "merit" acceptance invitation must submit their request in writing to the Executive Director and must include a golf resume of accomplishments in major tournaments and/or other competitive track record information. Players may carry their own bag, provide their own caddy or rent a cart. Each contestant will receive tee gifts, and those returning a 72 hole score are exempt into the 94th Southwestern Amateur to be held at Tucson National Golf Resort in June 2009. Questions/inquiries should be submitted via the contact us link provided at the top of the page. |
