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WELCOME FROM THE

WESTERN AMATEUR COMMITTEE

As the proud host of the 116th
Western Amateur, Sunset Ridge
Country Club is honored to
welcome the world’s top amateur
golfers. This event has a rich
tradition that we look forward to
continuing. The players who stroll
our fairways this week are the
future of the game of golf.
For years, our club has been a
steadfast supporter of the Western
Golf Association and the Evans
Scholars Foundation. Sunset
Ridge has 32 Evans Scholars
Alumni and six current Evans
Scholars. This type of support
from our club and numerous
other clubs has enabled the Left to Right: Matt Smith, Bill Reid, Dave Nyren, Christa Bolt, Paul Kissane, Mary Broccolo, Tom Benedict,
Chris Broccolo, Mike Licastro and Bill Sullivan
WGA-supported Evans Scholars
Foundation to provide scholarships to more than who have given countless hours to seeing this
10,600 caddies around the country since 1930. event become a rousing success: head golf
professional Bill Reid, golf superintendent Greg
Caddie programs are the heart of the Evans
Rounds, general manager Jim Petersen and so
Scholars Program, and the Sunset Ridge caddie
many others who are responsible for making this
program has been recognized as one of the best in
week so memorable. In addition, the support of
the country; it would make Chick Evans proud!
Kevin Flynn, the club’s president, the Board of
This success is in large part attributed to the
Directors, and the many volunteers from our
leadership provided by our caddie managers.
membership was invaluable. Sunset Ridge is
Sunset Ridge has only had two: Tony Battistello
thrilled to host this prestigious event and give back
and Greg Kunkel, both of whom have been
to amateur golf and the WGA. Enjoy the week!
inducted to The Caddie Hall of Fame. We are
proud of our rich golf history at Sunset Ridge,
including hosting the 1972 Western Open, the David Nyren
WGA’s most prominent golf event. But our Tournament Chairman
proudest contribution to the game of golf is our
dedication to a caddie program that continues to
provide opportunities for so many youth.
Our Tournament Committee would like to extend
our deep appreciation to so many at Sunset Ridge

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