Woolf wins Southwestern Amateur
Southwestern G.A. photo
TUCSON, Arizona (June 19, 2009) -- Travis Woolf of Fort Worth, TX, maintained his overnight lead and shot a steady 70 (-2) to shoot 278 (-10) and prevail by one shot over runner-up Michael Jensen of Los Altos, CA today at the 94th Southwestern Amateur held on the Catalina Course at the OMNI Tucson National Golf Resort.
"Last night, I tried not to think too much about the lead and tried to relax at dinner at Bob's with my girlfriend and mother and then to the spa for a little bit", said Travis.
"I put a new putter in the bag this week and did not look at the scoreboard all week until the last green. It was a good week."
This is the fourth year Travis has played in the Southwestern Amateur and he plans to defend next year in California.
amateurgolf.com member Michael Jensen, in the next to the last group had a chance to tie but ended up bogeying the 18th hole to finish a stroke back. Ryan Brooks of Mesa, AZ, and David McDaniel of Tucson, AZ, finish third at 281 (-7).
All 31 players who played the final round are exempt for next year's 95th Southwestern Amateur to be held at Sycuan Golf Resort, El Cajon, CA. The Tournament Committee wishes to thank all the players for participating and look forward to next year.
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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