Questions/Advice on Amateur Golf

[sosinsurr]

So a lil cliffnotes on me...I'm currently going to a JUCO (junior college) and not playing golf while getting my grades up so I can can either earn a scholarship or walk on spot at a division one school next year.

I want to play some/as many amateur events as possible...but I don't know where to look in my area? I'm up in the Pacific Northwest, and have no problem driving/getting to Washington, Calirfornia, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, etc to play in tournaments. I just don't know where to find tournaments I'm eligible to play in.

Also, where can I go to find regional qualifying sites for the U.S. Amateur? A couple schools that have shown interest would gauge how well I'd do in the U.S. Amatuer. I looked on the U.S. AM website, but couldn't find info on where to qualify.

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

[Bristol]

Try searching for the state golf association where you live. For example, the Washington state golf association, http://www.thewsga.org has the information listed under Championships -> Championship Information -> USGA Qualifying.

[IcemanYVR]

Here's a list from the USGA on when you can download the application.

http://www.usga.org/championships/ap...y_to_play.html

For the US Amateur, I think you need a certified +1.4 handicap to qualify. At least that what is was when I applied in 2002. I live in Canada, but a few of us drove to a course in Washington State for the qualifier. There were several choices of where you could attempt to qualify throughout the state.

Good luck, just play in some tournaments. Another good website for info is here: http://www.thepnga.org/index.asp

[sosinsurr]

Iceman

According to the US AM website, anyone can enter as long as they have a USGA index not exceeding 2.4. At least that was for last year.

But thanks for the two links. I'm not from around here. Just moved to Portland and don't know all the deals around here for amateurs.

Bristol- thanks for the help as well. Much appreciated!