The agave – Troon Saguaro Amatuer Series

 

Shadow Hills Golf Club is excited to announce its participation in the Troon Saguaro Amateur Series in its inaugural season. The event will be hosted on the South Course from December 15 – 18, 2023 and offer a competitive event for top level amateurs from around the country. This event promises to bring prestige and a heightened awareness of the quality of facility offered at Shadow Hills.

Best regards,

Phil Vigil, PGA General Manager

PRESS RELEASE 

TROON SAGUARO AMATEUR SERIES LAUNCHES

Unique Championship Series for Premier Amateur Golfers Announced in Southwest US

  “We started the Saguaro Amateur in 2014 to provide a first-class competitive experience for high-level amateur golfers.  Players who want to be the best in the world need opportunities to play and develop and that is what we are giving them with the Troon Saguaro Amateur Series,” said Roy Edwards, Chairman of the Saguaro Amateur.  Troon Golf is the worldwide leader in golf course management and we are excited to partner with them.  The level of service and competitive venues are second-to-none in the golf industry.”

 

PREVIOUS CHAMPS:  Past champions of the Saguaro Amateur are Taylor Moore of Edmond, Oklahoma, Sean Walsh of Keller, Texas, Wes Artac of Trophy Club, Texas,  and Tanner Hughes of Livermore, California, are the champions of the previous four Saguaro Amateurs.  John Souza, of Phoenix, won the inaugural Gobbler Amateur last November at Sewailo Golf Club in Tucson.  

HISTORY OF SAGUARO AMATEUR:  The Saguaro Amateur was founded by Roy Edwards and Joe Jensen the men’s golf coaches at the University of Colorado and University of Wyoming respectively. It has hosted players from all over the United States and internationally and is regarded as one of the premier amateur events played in the winter in the northern hemisphere.  

AMATEUR RANKINGS:  All events, when applicable, will be included in the various world amateur golf rankings—WAGR, Scratch Players, Golfweek.  

 

Contact:  Roy Edwards
R@saguaroamateur.com
303-917-4538
Www.SaguaroAmateur.com

Roy Edwards
Chairman, Troon Saguaro Amateur Series
Head Men’s Golf Coach, University of Colorado

Joe Jensen
Vice Chairman, Troon Saguaro Amateur Series
Director of Golf, University of Wyoming