2011 Palm Springs Amateur scheduled
Palm Springs Am set for 2011!
LA QUINTA, Cal. – The first year was a huge success at the Palm Springs Amateur. Over 125 golfers enjoyed 74-80 degree weather and great golf at PGA West and La Quinta Resort.
Players came from 16 states and two provinces for the first event. This year promises to be bigger and better.
Play is limited to 330 players and early bird registration is available online at www.palmspringsam.com.
Patterning itself after the successful Pacific Amateur in Bend, Oregon, and Mesquite Amateur in Mesquite, Nevada, the Palm Springs Amateur have added a few twists of its own that make this event a must-play.
What sets this event apart from other amateur events is the fact that golfers will be playing premium courses during the prime season with great weather. Average temperature in Palm Springs the first week of January is 74-degrees. This is the first week of the high season in the Palm Springs area and courses will be in pristine condition.
The entry fee is $595 if registered before Nov. 30, 2010. Entries received after Nov. 30 will be $645.
Through a partnership with Lumpy’s of La Quinta and Cathedral City, each player will get a $100 gift card with a paid registration. This can be used to purchase anything at the store. Players will also receive a tournament golf shirt and cap, plus a variety of other goodies provided by event sponsors. Daily contests will be played out on the golf course as well.
Palm Springs has long been a golf mecca with golf courses from every major designer including the Nicklaus, Palmer, Norman and Dye designs that will be a part of the Palm Springs Amateur. Regularly ranked among the top golf destinations in the country
The event is open to any player with an approved USGA handicap. (For more info on this log on to www.palmspringsam.com)
Palm Springs Amateur Info Sheet
EVENT NAME
Palm Springs Amateur
Hosted by La Quinta Resort and Club (Photos available)
COURSES:
PGA WEST – Nicklaus Tournament and Stadium courses (Photos available)
La Quinta Resort & Club’s Dunes and Mountain course (Photos available)
EVENT WEBSITE
DATE: – Jan. 6-9, 2010
FORMAT
• 54-hole individual stroke play competition
• 18-hole championship to include top two from each flight
• Number of divisions and flights to be determined by total player entries
• Flights will not exceed 24 players
• Amateurs will play at their lowest USGA HDCP of 2010
• Optional practice rounds available Monday through Wednesday (3th – 5th) or a post tournament round Sunday (9th) at a discounted daily rate.
TOURNAMENT ENTRY INCLUDES:
• Entry fee is $595 per player if purchased by Nov. 30, 2010. Entry after Nov. 30, 2009 is $645.
• Every player in the Palm Springs Amateur receives a $100 merchandise card from Lumpy’s Golf in addition to all other gifts and prizes!
• All golf related fees for three tournament rounds (carts and range balls).
• Tournament players’ discount at the PGA WEST and LA QUINTA pro shops
• See web site for additional details and added benefits
Resort Packages Available:
Resort and hotel packages are available. More info at www.palmspringsam.com
Stay at the La Quinta Resort and Club for as low as $125 per person per night (double occupancy – taxes additional). Resort daily fee included – You have access to all resort amenities and pools.
For Media Inquiries contact:
John Tipping
Pacific Northwest Golf Tournaments, Inc
206.818.4653 or moc.wohsflogelttaes@nhoj
Very interested. Coming from UK. Keep sending us details. Thank you.
John Jagger 
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Comment by John Jagger on 10 May 2010:
Very interested. Coming from UK. Keep sending us details. Thank you.
John Jagger