AGC San Diego Amateur Preview: Strong field to tee it this weekend at Aviara

09 Dec 2015
by AmateurGolf.com Staff
see also: AmateurGolf.com 2024 San Diego Amateur (North) presented by Callaway Golf, Aviara Golf Club
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The 18th hole at Aviara is one of the most dramatic finishing holes in Southern California

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Though defending champion Sean Crocker will not be in the field, a solid amount of local talent will hit Aviara Golf Club on Saturday as the AmateurGolf.com San Diego Amateur presented by Callaway Golf kicks off.

Golfers will play the host course of the LPGA's Kia Classic, Aviara Golf Club, which is the only Arnold Palmer-designed course in San Diego County.

Notable players in the field include St. Mary's College golfers Roman Aragon and Perry Cohen, both sophomores, UNLV teammates Redford Bobbitt and Chris Tuulk, as well as Yorba Linda brothers Ricky and Derek Castillo, the latter of whom has committed to play for UNLV beginning in 2016.

AmateurGolf.com contributors Jeremy Gomberg and Kyle Rector will also be in this weekend's field. Gomberg played on a Division III National championship team while at University of Redlands and Rector has had solid top-20 finishes at the last two SCGA Mid-Ams.

ABOUT AVIARA GOLF CLUB

Named by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine as one of the best resort golf courses in America, and the No. 1 golf resort in Southern California according to the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, the Aviara Golf Club overlooks the beautiful Batiquitos Lagoon ecological reserve. The only San Diego golf course designed by Arnold Palmer, Aviara features a memorable coastal layout: par 72, 18 holes over 7,007 yards uniquely sculpted around rolling hillsides, native wildflowers, and plenty of bunker and water challenges.

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*An SCGA Points Event*

The San Diego Amateur returns to Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad. Once again we are going to be treated like pros at one of the best venues in Southern California, Aviara Golf Club -- as seen on TV during the LPGA's Kia Classic played in March!

This is a gross competition with Championship, Senior and Net divisions.

Your entry fee includes 2 rounds of golf with cart, prizes, trophies for division winners, and the opportunity to play a Tour-proven golf course in a competitive setting. Special rates for practice rounds and lodging will be offered.

DIVISIONS

CHAMPIONSHIP
For players aged 16 and over who have a USGA or equivalent index of less than 5.5

SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
For players age 50 and over (as of the tournament date) with a handicap index of less than 8.0. Note: Must be 55 and over for NCGA Senior Points.

NET
For players 16 and over with handicap between 5.5 and 18.0.

MID-AM (subdivision of Championship)
For players age 25- 49. Compete alongside the younger players in the Championship Division, (same tees, same prize opportunities) and if there are at least six Mid- Ams, a separate prize and trophy will be awarded.

SUPER SENIORS (subdivision of Senior)
For players age 65+. Compete alongside the younger senior players in the Senior Division, (same tees, same prize opportunities) and if there are at least six players 65 or over, a separate prize and trophy will be awarded for low super senior.

WOMEN (subdivision of Championship)
Will play in the Championship Division but from a shorter tee. If there are at least six women in the field, a separate prize and trophy will be awarded.

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