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WESTERN AMATEUR’S

GEORGE R. THORNE TROPHY

A detailed shot of the previous champions engraved names on the George R. Thorne Trophy.

The trophy honors George R. Thorne,
George R. Thorne
the WGA’s first treasurer in 1899
The George R. Thorne trophy is and the WGA’s second president in
presented each year to the Western 1900–1901. Mr. Thorne, president of
Amateur champion. On the base of the Montgomery Ward and Company,
trophy are plates with the names of all founded Midlothian Country Club
previous champions, and the newest in 1898. A year later the club became
champion’s name is added after the one of the original 11 member clubs
championship is concluded. The of the WGA.
trophy is permanently displayed at
Mr. Thorne was so delighted by the
Western Golf Association headquarters
success of the first Western Amateur,
in Golf, Illinois. The champion receives
he donated $500 to buy the Western
a second trophy for his permanent
Amateur trophy that today still carries
possession.
his name.

WINNERS, 2017–1899 2011 1 up 2003 3 & 2
Ethan Tracy Cheng-Tsung-Pan Chris Botsford J. J. Jakovac
Year Score
Winner Runner-up 2010 2 & 1 2002 6 & 5
David Chung Gregor Main John Klauk Adam Rubinson
2017 22 holes 2009 3 & 2 2001 6 & 4
Norman Xiong Doc Redman John Hahn Zach Barlow Bubba Dickerson Trip Kuehne
2016 3 & 1 2008 4 & 2 2000 2 & 1
Dylan Meyer Sam Horsfield Danny Lee Erik Flores Michael Kirk Ben Curtis
2015 20 holes 2007 1 up 1999 2 & 1
Dawson Armstrong Aaron Wise Jhared Hack Alex Prugh Steve Scott Andy Miller
2014 2 up 2006 2 & 1 1998 1 up
Beau Hossler Xander Schauffele Bronson La’Cassie Pablo Martin Michael Henderson Shawn Koch
2013 3 & 2 2005 3 & 2 1997 19 holes
Jordan Niebrugge Sean Dale Jamie Lovemark Chris Wilson Danny Green Andy Miller
2012 1 up 2004 19 holes 1996 2 & 1
Chris Williams Jordan Russell Ryan Moore James Nitties Joel Kribel Brett Partidge

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