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SOUTHWESTERN GOLF ASSOCIATION INC
Tucson, AZ · EIN 742520140 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE N60 · Recreation & Sports · Micro (<$100K) · swga.net
revenue
$92K
expenses
$80K
net assets
$21K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Southwestern Golf Association SWGA consisting of volunteer Directors existence dates to 1915. The SWGA sponsors and runs an annual amateur men's tournament . 2021 marked the 106th tournament and a change in format to dual men and women tournaments consisting of mainly amateur college golfers. Tournament revenue is received from sponsor contributions and player entry fees to cover expenses.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Southwestern Golf Association (SWGA) organizes the Southwestern Amateur Golf Tournament, a 72-hole stroke play championship for 72 men and 72 women amateur golfers. The event includes practice rounds, strict competition rules, and awards for top finishers, with champions earning exemptions into future events. Held at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, AZ, the tournament promotes elite amateur golf in the Southwest and is part of the Women’s Elite Amateur Golf Series.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Practice Rounds
One practice round provided to each competitor at Desert Mountain Club before the tournament begins.
Southwestern Amateur Championship
72-hole individual stroke play tournament for 72 male and 72 female amateur golfers, featuring a 36-hole cut and awards for top finishers.
Volunteer Program
Opportunities for volunteers to assist with on-course scoring, ball spotting, and event operations during the championship.
Women’s Southwestern Amateur Championship
Women’s division of the tournament, part of the Women’s Elite Amateur Golf Series, offering exemptions into other WEAGS events for the champion.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Amateur Golf Tournament Organization 7 activities
    • Hosts the Southwestern Amateur Golf Championship
      Organizes and hosts the annual Southwestern Amateur Golf Championship, a 72-hole individual stroke play tournament held at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, Arizona since 2013, featuring a field of 144 players equally split between men and women. The event includes a 36-hole cut, player pairings, practice rounds, meals, player gifts, and awards.
    • Manage Tournament Logistics and Player Support
      Manages player registration through a Golf Genius portal, organizes pairings, provides practice rounds, offers daily meals (breakfast and lunch), and distributes tournament information and player gifts to participants of the Southwestern Amateur Golf Tournament.
    • Manages tournament operations and player services
      Provides comprehensive operational support for the Southwestern Amateur, including online registration via Golf Genius, tournament information, practice rounds, daily meals (breakfast and lunch), and distribution of player gifts and policies to registered participants.
    • Operates the Women's Southwestern Amateur Championship
      Hosts a concurrent Women's Championship as part of the Southwestern Amateur, launched in 2021, which became part of the Women's Elite Amateur Golf Series (WEAGS) in 2024. The championship includes a gender policy requiring players to have been assigned female at birth or to have transitioned prior to male puberty.
    • Organize and Host the Southwestern Amateur Golf Tournament
      Organizes and hosts the annual 72-hole individual stroke play Southwestern Amateur golf tournament, including both men's and women's championships, with a field of 144 players. This includes managing registration, pairings, providing practice rounds, meals, and awarding prizes and exemptions.
    • Organize and Host the Southwestern Amateur Golf Tournament
      Organizes and hosts the annual 72-hole individual stroke play Southwestern Amateur golf tournament, which includes both men's and women's championships, with a field of 144 players. The tournament has been held annually at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, Arizona since 2013 and expanded to include a Women's Championship in 2021.
    • Presents awards and competitive exemptions
      Recognizes top performers in the Southwestern Amateur with championship and runner-up awards, merchandise certificates for top 20 finishers in each division, and competitive exemptions—champions receive entry into the next five championships, and top 20 finishers gain entry into the following year’s event.
  • Golf Handicap & Tournament Management 2 activities
    • Maintain Online Tournament Results
      Maintains online access to tournament results for the Southwestern Amateur Golf Tournament.
    • Maintain Online Tournament Results
      Maintains online access to tournament results for the Southwestern Amateur Golf Tournament.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Award Prizes and Exemptions for Golf Tournaments
      Presents championship awards to the champion and runner-up in each division, merchandise certificates to the top 20 finishers, and awards exemptions into future Southwestern Amateur Championships for top performers.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$92K
Contributions & grants$29K32%
Program service revenue$59K64%
Investment income——
Other revenue$760
expenses
Total expenses$80K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$5K
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$21K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$21K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 16
  • Alejandro Alex Gonzalez — Director
  • Allen Eaker — Director
  • Diane Thomas — Director
  • Ellen O'Hara — Director
  • Erin Groeneveld — Director
  • Franklin Roth — Director
  • Jeff Schoolcraft — Director
  • Jim Balaschak — Director
  • Jim Moriarty — Director
  • John Ranslem — Exec Director
  • John Reis — Director
  • Mike Mason — Director
  • Phil Hannaford — Director
  • Rich Grant — Director
  • Scott McNevin — Director
  • Tina Barrett — Director
relationships · 36

who they work with

  • ACUSHNET/TITLEIST Funder — Sponsor of the Championship.
  • ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION Funder — Sponsor of the Championship and official governing body of amateur golf in Arizona.
  • AZ GOLF Partner — Collaborates with AZ GOLF to host golf championships.
  • CASTLEROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT Funder — Sponsor of the Championship, specializing in financial advice.
  • CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa Partner — Recommended lodging provider for the Southwestern Amateur Golf Tournament
  • Desert Mountain Partner — Hosts the Southwestern Amateur Tournament at its Outlaw Course.
  • Desert Mountain Partner — Reserves the right to implement cart restrictions based on course playability.
  • Desert Mountain Club Partner — Host venue for the Southwestern Amateur since 2013.
  • Desert Mountain Club Partner — Hosts the Southwestern Amateur Championship and has hosted other significant golf events.
  • Desert Mountain Golf Club Partner — Host venue for the Southwestern Amateur Golf Tournament.
  • ELLIOTT WILLIAMS DESIGN Funder — Sponsor of the Championship, specializing in name development and logo design.
  • Elite Amateur Golf Series Partner — The Women's Southwestern Amateur Championship was named an inaugural member of the Women's Elite Amateur Golf Series in 2024.
  • Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Partner — Recommended lodging provider for the Southwestern Amateur Golf Tournament
  • Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale North Partner — Recommended lodging provider for the Southwestern Amateur Golf Tournament
  • Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson Partner — Recommended lodging provider for the Southwestern Amateur Golf Tournament
  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Partner — Recommended lodging provider for the Southwestern Amateur Golf Tournament
  • JGAA FOUNDATION Funder — Sponsor of the Championship, promoting youth golf through programs, scholarships, and coaching support.
  • JOHN T. REIS Funder — Sponsor of the Championship, a private foundation supporting collegiate, junior, and amateur golf initiatives.
  • Jack Nicklaus Partner — Course designer of the Outlaw Course at Desert Mountain Club.
  • Junior Golf Association of Arizona Partner — Non-profit organization that introduces Arizona's youth to golf and helps develop golf and life skills.
  • LPGA Partner — Follows their lead in adopting a gender policy for the Women's Championship.
  • NORTHERN TRUST Funder — Sponsor of the Championship, a global financial institution.
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology Partner — Uses their WWVB Radio Signal from the USA Atomic Clock to determine official time.
  • PING Partner — Golf equipment manufacturer headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • R&A Partner — Follows their lead in adopting a gender policy for the Women's Championship.
  • RUSS LYON FOUNDATION Funder — Sponsor of the Championship, working to improve lives and communities.
  • RUSS LYON | SOTHEBY’S Funder — Sponsor of the Championship, a luxury real estate brokerage firm.
  • Rancho Mañana, a Hilton Vacation Club Partner — Recommended lodging provider for the Southwestern Amateur Golf Tournament
  • Riley Hayfield Partner — Head Golf Professional at Outlaw, handles practice round tee time requests.
  • SOLICH FUND Funder — Sponsor of the Championship, a private foundation supporting various causes including youth development.
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