activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 6
- Hosts the Southwestern Amateur Golf Championship Amateur Golf Tournaments & LeaguesOrganizes 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.
- Maintain Online Tournament Results Amateur Golf Tournaments & LeaguesMaintains online access to tournament results for the Southwestern Amateur Golf Tournament.
- Manages tournament operations and player services Amateur Golf Tournaments & LeaguesProvides 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 Amateur Golf Tournaments & LeaguesHosts 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 Amateur Golf Tournaments & LeaguesOrganizes 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.
- Presents awards and competitive exemptions Amateur Golf Tournaments & LeaguesRecognizes 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.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Comprehensive tournament rules and conduct enforcement tournament_rules_and_logisticsThe association enforces detailed rules covering pace of play, dress code, and conduct for all participants and spectators, ensuring fair, timely, and respectful championship environments.
- Digital tournament operations and results access digital_tournament_managementThe organization provides digital access to championship results and manages tournament logistics through digital systems, improving transparency and efficiency in event operations.
- Efficient Championship Management and Coordination championship_managementThe organization coordinates championship scheduling with partners to avoid conflicts and hosts back-to-back events, while also providing digital access to results for efficient tournament operations.
- Maintaining High Standards of Conduct and Play in Championships championship_standards_enforcementThe organization maintains high standards for its championships through strict enforcement of rules regarding conduct, dress code, and pace of play, ensuring a professional and respectful competitive environment.
- Maintaining High Standards of Conduct and Play in Tournaments tournament_standards_enforcementThe organization enforces strict rules regarding player conduct, dress code, and pace of play during championships to uphold the integrity and decorum of amateur golf.
- Merit-based participant selectionTournament participants are selected based on their playing resume and rankings, ensuring competitive integrity and recognition of skill and achievement in amateur golf.
- Nature-integrated course design nature-enhancing_course_designThe association selects or designs golf courses that work in harmony with natural terrain features, enhancing the playing experience by preserving environmental character and challenging diverse shot-making.
- Promoting Traditional Golf Experiences traditional_golf_promotionThe organization promotes traditional golf experiences by encouraging walking, requiring diverse shot types, and selecting courses that integrate with natural terrain, thereby preserving the classic elements of the sport.
- Promoting Traditional Golf Experiences traditional_golf_promotionThe organization promotes traditional golf experiences by encouraging walking, requiring diverse shot types, and designing or selecting courses that integrate with natural terrain, without residential development along the course.
- Promotion of traditional golf experiences traditional_play_promotionThe organization promotes traditional golf by encouraging walking, avoiding residential development on courses, and requiring a variety of shot types, preserving the integrity and challenge of the game.
- Strategic Championship Management and Coordination championship_managementThe organization strategically manages its championships by coordinating scheduling with partners to avoid conflicts, hosting back-to-back events, and utilizing digital access for results, optimizing the operational efficiency and participant experience.
- Strategic championship scheduling with partners championship_scheduling_coordinationBy coordinating scheduling with partner organizations, the association avoids date conflicts and enables back-to-back championships, improving efficiency and participant access to events.
- Volunteer-Driven Governance and Operations volunteer_engagementThe organization relies on a volunteer-based board and member club participation for its governance and to organize and promote amateur golf, including utilizing volunteers for various support activities during championships.
- Volunteer-Driven Governance and Operations volunteer_engagementThe organization relies on a volunteer-based board and member club participation for governance and utilizes volunteers for various operational aspects of championships, leveraging community engagement to organize and promote amateur golf.
- Volunteer-driven governance model volunteer-driven_governanceThe organization relies on a volunteer-based board and active participation from member clubs to plan, organize, and promote amateur golf events, leveraging community engagement to sustain operations in the desert southwest.
named programs · 4
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.
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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