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2012 ASGA Schedules
The ASGA announced its sponsored, men’s designated and junior designated and women’s schedules for 2012 today. A few dates or sites are still to be announced (TBA). soon. To find your favorite event(s) and plan for 2012, click on the appropriate links below:
2012 ASGA Sponsored Championship Schedule
2012 ASGA Junior Designated Schedule
Razorback Named to USGA’s Curtis Cup Team
Razorback sophomore Emily Tubert was one of the final three players named to United States team in the 2012 Curtis Cup to be played June 8-10 at The Nairn Golf Club in Scotland. Tubert, 19, of Burbank, Calif. won the 2010 USGA Public Links Championship and won three tournaments her freshman season earning first-team All America honors. For the USGA Press release, click here: FINAL THREE PLAYERS NAMED TO 2012 USA CURTIS CUP TEAM
Emily Tubert
Hargraves is 8th Ranked Senior in U.S.
Bev Hargraves of Helena, Ark. finished 2011 as the 8th ranked senior amateur in the United States with 2,685 points, according to Golfweek’s ranking system:
http://www.golfweek.com/amateur/rankings/senior/
Stan Lee of Heber Springs is ranked #21 with 1,750 and younger brother Louis Lee, is 30th with 1,600 points for winning the USGA Senior Amateur at Kinloch GC in Virginia. Chip Lutz of Reading, PA is ranked #1 with 6,550 points.
Bev Hargraves Wins Golfweek Senior @ Doral
Golfweek Senior Tour Championship: Hargraves wins easily published 06 Dec 2011 MIAMI, Fla. (Dec. 6, 2011) — Bev Hargraves went wire-to-wire, taking a six-shot victory at the 2011 Golfweek Senior Tour Championship at Doral Golf Resort & Spa. Leading after the first round, Hargraves never looked back, finishing with a solid 73 in the final round. Ron Carter jumped all the way to second place with a final-round 71 while Jim Anthony and James Castagna finished in a third-place tie.
Congratulations to ASGA Board Member Bev Hargraves of Helena on this outstanding accomplishment!
The Alotian to Host 2013 Western Amateur
The Alotian Club in Roland, Ark., just west of Little Rock, will host the 2013 Western Amateur Championship July 29 – August 3, announced today by Warren Stephens, CEO of The Alotian. Arguably one of the top three amateur tournaments in the United States, the Western Amateur will bring an international field of talent to the state of Arkansas for the first time. The Western Am was played at Memphis CC in 1920 and 1933, the closest sites to the Natural State. The first tournament was held in 1899; Razorback Senior Ethan Tracy of Hilliard, OH won the 2011 Western Amateur at North Shore CC near Chicago.
Warren Stephens
Jim Harris of Ark. Sports 360 interview Ethan Tracy.
Flooding Hits Natural State
Reports of portions of I-30 between Little Rock and Benton under water and closed…traffic is down to one lane open in each direction with traffic backed up for miles…
Efren Gonzalez, assistant superintendent at Hurricane C.C. in Bryant, posted this photo of #9 on his Facebook page this morning…the fairway is completely underwater as Hurricane CC is just off I-30 between Little Rock and Benton. Total rainfall by tomorrow is expected to be possibly 6-7 inches in the greater Little Rock area…safe travels as you visit your families for Thanksgiving!
#9 at Hurricane C.C. in Bryant - photo taken today!
Another “Drew” Signing!
Drew Comer of Fort Smith Southside signs his letter of intent with Ole Miss.
Additional College Scholarship Letters of Intent
Announcements continue to pour into the ASGA office…keep ‘em coming and we will post them as we get them. Drew Greenwood (front row, third from left) of Lakeside High School in Hot Springs signed a letter of intent to play collegiate golf at the University of Memphis on November 14. Also pictured (front row, from left) Evan Greenwood, Kelli Greenwood and Joe Greenwood. Back row, from left: Philip Holley, Head Golf Professional, Hot Springs CC; Barry Howard, GM & Director of Golf at Hot Springs CC; Bruce Orr, Principal at Lakeside HS; Gary Don Smith, Golf Coach at Lakeside HS and Shawn Cook, Lakeside HS Superintendent.
Drew Greenwood signs with Univ. of Memphis.
Rules of Golf Changes for 2012
The USGA has announced several rule changes for 2012, including the controversial penalty for a ball moving at address on a putting green because of a gust of wind. (read more)
