ABOUT THE Southwestern Amateur
First played in 1915, the Southwestern Amateur
has been played at a variety of sites throughout
Arizona, California, Texas, Nevada and New Mexico
on annual basis with the exception of a three-year
hiatus from 1943-45 because of World War II. On
four occasions the event has been played in Mexico.
Originally founded as a regional match play
invitational tournament for private golf course
members to compete against the nation’s best
amateur players, the Southwestern Amateur has
developed a stellar reputation as a high-quality
competition for the nation’s top players. The
tournament was changed to a stroke play event in
1966 to meet the growing demands of the
tournament and the increased popularity of the game
created during the Palmer-Nicklaus era.
The SWGA reserves the right to invite
amateurs of national and international
reputation, as well as other amateurs "of
note", to enter into the tournament.
Applicants are urged to submit their entries
with golf resumes of accomplishment in
major
tournaments and other competitive track
record information.
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