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Southwestern Am: Hoffenberg by 1
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SANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M. (June 13, 2008)--With a final round 4-under-par 68 Matt Hoffenberg from San Diego State University won the 2008 Southwestern Amateur Championship by one stroke over local favorite Jesse Barnsley.

Barnsley finished one shot back of the winner for the second consecutive year.

As Hoffenberg sat relaxing on the grass area next to the scoreboard, Barnsley's final birdie attempt came to rest a foot from the 490 yard final hole leaving him just 12 inches from a playoff.

The absence of a roar from the crowd let the SDSU freshman know the result of the final putt, that he was the champion of the 93rd annual event, which is the longest running amateur tournament in the western U.S.

Under-par play on the final day was spectacular given the 7715 yards and tucked hole locations. Tyler Neal and Ferdinand Aunzo finish tied for third just two shots back.

Results: Southwestern Amateur
1CAMatt HoffenbergSimi Valley, CA70071-74-70-68--283
2NMJesse BarnsleyAlbuquerque, NM50073-76-65-70--284
T3AZTyler NealTucson, AZ40069-71-74-72--286
T3PhilippinesFerdinand AunzoPhilippines40071-72-70-73--286
5COBlake TrimbleDenver, CO40069-76-74-69--288

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ABOUT THE Southwestern Amateur

The Southwestern Men's Amateur Golf Championship is a prestigious 72-hole stroke play competition open to top national-level amateurs holding a handicap index of 1.4 or better.

Following the first 36 holes, the field will be cut to the low 36 players and ties.

Player selection is determined by the Southwestern Golf Association (SWGA) Selection Committee, based on:
- Exemptions
- Competitive playing resumes
- National and international rankings

In addition, the SWGA reserves the right to invite amateurs of significant national or international stature, as well as other players of notable achievement, to participate in the championship.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit detailed golf resumes highlighting accomplishments in major amateur tournaments and other competitive events.

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