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1.2.18 Ballwin Golf Course to host a USGA Senior Amateur Qualifier

Hosting the 2018 USGA Senior Amateur Qualifying Tournament

When Curt Rohe, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association, approached Ballwin’s PGA Professional Dave Furlong about the possibility of hosting this tournament, Furlong’s first words were, “You know we’re only nine holes right?”

It’s not exactly common place to hold a tournament of this caliber on a nine hole course, especially a public one.

This selection speaks volumes of the condition and playability of the Ballwin Golf Course. In fact, only one other 9 hole course in the nation has ever been selected to host this qualifier.

“The Ballwin Golf Course and Dave Furlong have been big supporters of the U.S.G.A., and the course is in really good condition. It’s a unique endeavor to take a nine hole course for this sort of event. But we figured, why not showcase one of our nine-hole facilities? They are as much a member of our association as the other courses,” Rohe commented.

The tournament will largely attract players in the St. Louis area, but can draw players from across the country. As long as golfers meet the requirements (Age 55+ with a 7.4 handicap), they are eligible for participation. The next nearest qualifying course is in Chicago.

After hearing this news, it would be a disservice not to thank the dedicated men of the Ballwin Golf Course Grounds Crew who do the hard work every day required to keep the course in this condition. Thank you Chris, Mike, Chris, Sherril, and all our seasonal employees!

The tournament will be held on Monday, August 6, 2018 at the Ballwin Golf Course.

It’s anticipated the tournament will draw 30-40 of the region’s top golfers.

The top two golfers will qualify for the USA championship, held in Eugene Oregon and the Eugene Country Club.

A list of the other qualifying courses can be found on the USGA website. The list of other courses once again makes a statement about the honor it is for the Ballwin Golf Course to be selected. http://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/championships/2018/u-s--senior-amateur-/articles/u-s--senior-amateur--qualifying-sneak-peek.html

 

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