The 2009 SNGA Mojave Amateur was a fun-filled weekend packed with lots of birdies along with great memories including the in-troduction of a new and exciting division for anyone over the age of 60. The Super Sen-iors division proved that it will be a great addition to the SNGA divisional lineup. The par-72 Mojave Resort Golf Club, annually the sight of the SNGA Mojave Amateur, played to a firm and fast 6930 yards for the scratch division. The tricky, undulat-ing Bermuda greens coupled with blazing hot temperatures that easily reached triple digits; made playing conditions difficult on the entire 79 man field. In the Scratch Division, it was the “Master of Mojave” Brady Exber who claimed the title. This was Exber’s mind-boggling 10th win in the Laugh-lin area event. His two-day total of 143 (1 under par) was good enough for a 3-shot vic-tory over Craig Junio. Finishing in third, another stroke back was Richard McIntosh (147). McIntosh snaked in a long birdie on 17 on Sunday but fell out of a tie for second when his par putt on 18 lipped out of the hole. Rounding out the top 5 were Craig Erickson (149) and Aaron Slonim (152).

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In the Senior Division, it was Gary Lanzen who claimed the scratch title. Lanzen finished at 5-over par 149 good enough for a 6 shot victory over Paudie O’Connor. Rounding out the top were Steven Fink (156), Keith Redmann (157), and Jim Massey (159). In the Senior Net Division, it was Paudie O’Connor who claimed first place. O’Connor finished at net 151 to take the vic-tory. Finishing behind O’Connor were Keith Redmann, Jim Massey,

and Burke Cahill who all finished at 153. In the Net Division, it was George Yocum who claimed his first SNGA tournament win in 15 years. Yocum fired steady rounds of 70, 71 to finish in red figures at 3-under par 141. The long-hitting Dennis

Moore, who only pulled driver once on Sun-day, finished in solo second place with a 2-day total of 147. Rounding out the top 5 were Butch Avant (151), Tony Troilo (152), and Dave Spitler and Richard Avant (154). In the inaugural and much anticipated SNGA Super Senior Division event, Richard Mazur claimed top prize with a 2 day net total of 147 to win by 3 shots. Finishing in second place

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was Mike Bridges (150) who was very excited to be one of the inaugural contest-ants in the new division. Harold Critcher finished in third (151) and Carey Casey

and Tom Khamis rounded out the top five at 153. Albert Upsher defeated Carey Casey in a scorecard playoff to take home the low Scratch honors for

the event at 159. Overall the 14 contest-ants in the Super Senior Division were very happy to be participating and are happy to know that the division had such success that it will be implemented into the Las Vegas City Amateur and Clark County Amateur later this year. The SNGA staff would like to congratulate all the winners of 2009 SNGA Mojave Amateur. We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to all 79 competitors who made the trip ‘down south’ for the tournament. The SNGA staff would also like to thank the entire Mojave Resort Golf Club staff who were extremely courteous and helpful throughout the week. Next up is the 2009 Las Vegas City Amateur: Thursday October 8th – Sunday October 11th at Las Vegas Golf Club.

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Eagle Crest is a 4, 067-yard, par-60 executive course built along some of the highest points in Summerlin. Besides featuring panoramic views of the city, the course offers plenty of challenge for players who appre-ciate a timely-usually about 3 ½ hours-18-hole round. Designer Casper says, "You can take any hole from this course, put it in the middle of a championship course, and it would fit right in." Built into the side of a mountain, the layout is undulant throughout, very picturesque and cozy in its surroundings of Summerlin homes.

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2009 Las Vegas City Amateur Las Vegas’ most historic golf tournament Las Vegas Golf Club has been hosting the Las Vegas City Amateur Championship for what seems like a millennium. The tradition continues this year on October 8th - 11th as competitors from the Scratch, Net, Seniors, and the exciting new Super Senior Division for SNGA members 60 years of age and older. For more information on the policies and procedures for the event or to register please visit www.snga.org or contact the SNGA offices at 702-458-4653 x 214. We look forward to seeing you out at Las Vegas Golf Club to continue the time honored tradition of the City Am.

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