Participants in the 92nd Arizona Amateur Championship will be able to enjoy some of the comforts in DC Ranch’s newly renovated clubhouse shown here.
playing as a par 4 instead of a par 5; the layout will be stretched to approximately 7,000 yards; the made-for-match play closing stretch beginning at the 15th
will most likely decide the champion again; and all participants will get tour- quality treatment, like personalized parking spots, nameplates on the range and full access to DC Ranch’s awe- inspiring courtyard, dining room and locker room. “This is our gift back to the AGA for
hole
all they do for us,” Hyland pointed out. “And I think everyone will really like the way we’ve continued to groom the golf course, the changes to the clubhouse, the improved views to the south, and we’ve really opened up our patios. “It’s kind of a neat way for us to
showcase DC Ranch, which is arguably the most social club in the Valley when it comes to fun, friendliness and families.” Ken Tanigawa is the defending
champ, having defeated Austin Fletcher,
4 and 2, in last year’s finale. The field is expected to be top-notch again, including several scratch amateurs from DC Ranch. Those players include Allan McDonald, Luke Johnson, Jackson Whisenhunt, Mason Nam and Kris Marshall, who holds the course record with a 59. Another DC Ranch member expected to play a key role during the week is Jerry Mahanke, a former AGA Board member who still volunteers on the AGA rules and course rating committees. n
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