Dalton Dean wins Desert Amateur at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes
12/5/2022 | by Jim Young of AmateurGolf.com
see also: View results for Desert Amateur, Golf Club of Estrella
Lynnwood, Wash. native claims two-stroke victory in a rain-shortened tournament
"The driver and short irons were clicking on all cylinders which made it a pretty stress-free tournament," said Dean. "The course was in great shape with the amount of rain during the first round. Being from Washington definitely helped me to stay calm and composed during the rounds. I want to thank Ak-Chin’s grounds crew for keeping the course in tip-top shape.”
Saturday's 36-hole day was suspended just after 3:00 pm local time due to wet conditions caused by record rainfall in Maricopa. The persistent rain continued into Sunday morning and the committee was forced to shorten the event when it was determined a third round wouldn’t be completed by the required deadline of Sunday at sunset.
The Troon Saguaro Amateur Series is a world-ranked amateur tournament series that is hosting 12 tournaments in the 2022-23 season. The next event in the Troon Saguaro Amateur Series will be the Agave Amateur, December 16-19 at Shadow Hills Golf Club in Indio, California.
Results: Desert Amateur
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynnwood, WA | 300 | 67-68=135 | |
| T2 | , Spain | 200 | 68-69=137 | |
| T2 | , Mexico | 200 | 71-66=137 | |
| 4 | Bellingham, WA | 100 | 69-70=139 | |
| 5 | San Diego, CA | 100 | 70-70=140 |
About the Desert Amateur
A part of the Troon Saguaro Amateur Series, the Desert Amateur is open to amateur golfers who meet the eligibility and exemption requirements which include position in various rankings, USGA appearances, and state amateur and mid-amateur champions. M...
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