TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE



The Southwestern Golf Association is also know as the SWGA. Its sole purpose is to conduct the Southwestern Men's Amateur Championship. The Board of Directors of the SWGA acts as the Tournament Committee for the Championship. They are currently the sole sponsor of the Championship and volunteer their time and resources to raise funds for the SWGA as well as conduct the event.

The Southwestern Board of Directors has stated their goals as threefold:

First, to provide these gifted players with a chance to showcase their talents among stiff competition;
Second, to administer an event which is "on par" with other major amateur events, and even some professional ones; and
Third, to continue the association's charter of giving back to the game of golf.


The Southwestern Amateur, even with its historical prestige, is not immune to the problems faced by other non-profit groups seeking a tournament site and sponsorships. The Southwestern Golf Association wants to keep the entry fees reasonable for the mostly college age players, and at the same time secure sites that challenge their talents. Golf is big business these days, and golf courses and resorts are flooded with requests for either free tee-times, or special deals. While most requests are from worthy causes, the facilities are hard-pressed to give it away, so it must make economic sense for everyone. Finding a cooperative site within budget is one of the greatest challenges in these current economic times.

As such, the Board recognizes the site of the 95th annual event, Sycuan Golf Resort as one of those cooperative facilities. The Board also extends its thanks to the members of the golf club for giving up their course for the duration of the event.



EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS



Ray Korte President Phoenix, Arizona
Bill Lich Vice-President Tucson, Arizona
John Gusky Treasurer Sierra Vista, Arizona
Doug Seery Secretary Tucson, Arizona
Jim Linyard Executive Director Gilbert, Arizona
Roger Lake Past-President Tucson, Arizona


BOARD OF DIRECTORS



Andy Chavez Albuquerque, NM Richard Moss Phoenix, AZ
Joel Empie Tucson, AZ John Ranslem Scottsdate, AZ
Alex Gonzales El Paso, TX John Ransom Tucson, AZ
Bill Hicks Albuquerque, NM Dennis Reilly Tucson, AZ
TJ Johnson Tucson, AZ Joe Salvo Colorado Springs, CO
Gene Lake Florence, CO Dennis Walsh Maricopa, AZ
Dale Lindsley Bakersfield, CA Chuck White Sierra Vista, AZ
Gary Loeb Tucson, AZ Warren Wilson Windsor, CO
Chuck Merdich Scottsdale, AZ