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J_ Crisham

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2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« on: July 22, 2014, 11:08:44 AM »
 Beverly CC is proud to be hosting the Western Amateur next week . Admission is free and will feature the best amateurs in the world. This is the 3rd oldest amateur event in the world founded in 1899. Previous champions have gone on to win 52 major championships.  Among the notable past champions: Chick Evans, Bobby Jones, Nicklaus, Watson, Crenshaw, Kite, O'Meara, Woods , and Mickelson. It is considered the Masters of amateur golf and the most grueling event with a potential of 144 holes played in 6 days. Come out and enjoy the event!
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Terry Lavin

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Re: 2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2014, 11:23:46 AM »
Thursday, July 31 is the best day IMHO to watch, as the field will be cut to 16.  A lot of pressure.
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Howard Riefs

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Re: 2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2014, 03:45:46 PM »
The WGA developed an impressive program to accompany the Western Am.  Highlights include:

*   The Judge's tribute to Mike Keiser for his commitment to Evans Scholars and caddying (pg. 31 of the program itself)
*   Beverly's distinction as a city club (pg. 36)
*   History of Beverly and Ross (pg. 39) ... and Chick Evans (pg. 41)
*   Prichard's restoration (pg. 43)
*   Course tour (pg. 55)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/objxbyh7mkt6lj5/2014WesternAmateurProgram.pdf
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J_ Crisham

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Re: 2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2014, 04:17:34 PM »
Quote from: Howard Riefs on July 22, 2014, 03:45:46 PM
The WGA developed an impressive program to accompany the Western Am.  Highlights include:

*   The Judge's tribute to Mike Keiser for his commitment to Evans Scholars and caddying (pg. 31 of the program itself)
*   Beverly's distinction as a city club (pg. 36)
*   History of Beverly and Ross (pg. 39) ... and Chick Evans (pg. 41)
*   Prichard's restoration (pg. 43)
*   Course tour (pg. 55)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/objxbyh7mkt6lj5/2014WesternAmateurProgram.pdf
Howard,    The program- that would be the brainchild of Terry- It turned out very good- the aerials are beautiful as are the hole descriptions. Some good historical points noted as well. Hope we see some GCAers next week.
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John McCarthy

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Re: 2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2014, 06:51:42 PM »
How you guys doing on volunteers?
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Jud_T

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Re: 2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2014, 07:39:07 PM »
Is there parimutuel betting available?  8)  Seriously, a great event at a great club.  Went to the Western at Skokie a few years back and it was very well run and the caliber of play was amazing.  Might try to get out for some early morning action on Wednesday.
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Tim_Cronin

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Re: 2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2014, 07:39:44 PM »
This is the most testing format in golf: 72 holes of stroke play, followed by four rounds of match play, all over five days. Rare is the fluke champion. Can't wait!
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Michael Felton

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Re: 2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2014, 08:18:51 AM »
Does anyone know if this is going to catch any TV coverage? Chicago is a little far for me to drop by, but I know one of the guys who is playing in it and would quite like to watch if it is on.
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PCCraig

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Re: 2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2014, 10:24:43 AM »
Terry,

I just read the program this morning...very well done.

Best of luck next week with the tournament. I'm sure it'll be a huge success.
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J_ Crisham

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Re: 2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2014, 11:20:58 AM »
Quote from: PCraig on July 24, 2014, 10:24:43 AM
Terry,

I just read the program this morning...very well done.

Best of luck next week with the tournament. I'm sure it'll be a huge success.
Pat,  it looks as though we will be blessed with perfect weather- high 70's and minimal chances of rain. Will be interesting to see what the field is able to shoot - we just had a member tie the course record last week. That number, 64,  may be in jeopardy next week.
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Tim_Cronin

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Re: 2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2014, 12:10:45 PM »
Quote from: Michael Felton on July 23, 2014, 08:18:51 AM
Does anyone know if this is going to catch any TV coverage? Chicago is a little far for me to drop by, but I know one of the guys who is playing in it and would quite like to watch if it is on.

No live TV, though the WGA has fed highlights to Golf Channel for their Golf Central show the last couple of years.
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Howard Riefs

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Re: 2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« Reply #11 on: July 30, 2014, 05:24:27 PM »
Stout play by a local 18 year old who shot 63 on Wednesday to set a course record at Beverly. The previous record of 64 was set by Tom Weiskopf during the 1967 Western Open Pro-Am.

http://www.thewesternamateur.com/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=lnKNKOOsHqE&b=6132939&ct=14137881&notoc=1

I'm going to try to make it out on Saturday. Anyone else planning to be there?
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Ronald Montesano

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Re: 2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2014, 08:26:02 PM »
Why does the WGA refuse to enter the 2000s and employ live scoring?
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Re: 2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2014, 08:43:46 PM »
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Tim_Cronin

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Re: 2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2014, 08:44:09 PM »
Quote from: Ronald Montesano on July 30, 2014, 08:26:02 PM
Why does the WGA refuse to enter the 2000s and employ live scoring?

There is live scoring: http://www.thewesternamateur.com/site/c.lnKNKOOsHqE/b.5759521/k.BD46/Home.htm

Click on "live scoring" or "mobile live scoring" and you're set.
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Tim_Cronin

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Re: 2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« Reply #15 on: July 30, 2014, 08:45:37 PM »
Quote from: Howard Riefs on July 30, 2014, 05:24:27 PM
Stout play by a local 18 year old who shot 63 on Wednesday to set a course record at Beverly. The previous record of 64 was set by Tom Weiskopf during the 1967 Western Open Pro-Am.

http://www.thewesternamateur.com/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=lnKNKOOsHqE&b=6132939&ct=14137881&notoc=1

I'm going to try to make it out on Saturday. Anyone else planning to be there?

I think we'll be able to take a Chicago GCA team picture.
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Mark McKeever

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Re: 2014 Western Am at Beverly CC on 7/29 -8/2
« Reply #16 on: July 30, 2014, 08:49:48 PM »
I'd like to congratulate GCA's own Brian Colbert for hanging in there for the first two days of the Western this week!  I know he's probably a bit down about not making the cut, but he did better than I could have by about 20 strokes!!

  ;D :)

Mark
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