Arizona Open Championship
Tournament information
LocationMesa, Arizona
in 2023
Established1937
Course(s)Mesa Country Club
in 2023
Organized bySouthwest PGA
FormatStroke play
Current champion
Grant Booth

The Arizona Open Championship is the annual open state championship of golf in Arizona. The competition is 54-holes of stroke play (3 rounds on an 18-hole course), with the winner being the player with the lowest total number of strokes. Following 36-holes of play the field is cut to the top 50 players and ties for the final round. In the event of a tie following 54-holes, a hole-by-hole, sudden death playoff will determine the winner. The Championship is administered by the Southwest PGA (Professional Golfers' Association of America). The Arizona Open has roots dating back to the inaugural event held in 1937. This historical championship has been held annually since 1953 and boasts an impressive list of past champions including Johnny Bulla, Dale Douglas and Curt Byrum.

Qualification

The Arizona Open Championship is open to any professional golfer or to any amateur golfer with a USGA Handicap Index not exceeding 10.0. Players (male or female) may obtain a place in the Championship proper by being fully exempt or by competing successfully in qualifying. Approximately 1/3 of the field is made up of players who are fully exempt from qualifying. Competitors who are not fully exempt must register and compete in a qualifier. Place-winners from qualifying events, conducted historically throughout the month of July, along with those players exempt from qualifying, finalize the Championship field of 156 competitors.

Champions

YearChampionVenueLocationScoreMarginRunner(s)-upLow amateur
2023Grant BoothMesa Country ClubMesa, Arizona191 (−19)7 strokesJake YounanNicky Kling
2022Nicolo GallattiMesa Country ClubMesa, Arizona198 (−12)1 strokeCharlie Beljan
Grant Booth
Gavin Aurilia
2021Jhared HackSuperstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector)Gold Canyon, Arizona195 (−15)3 strokesInigo Izuzquiza (a)
Patrick Stolpe
Inigo Izuzquiza
2020Yannik PaulSuperstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector)Gold Canyon, Arizona198 (−18)2 strokesBlake Cannon
Caleb Ramirez
Branden Meyer
2019Charlie BeljanSuperstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector)Gold Canyon, Arizona200 (−16)1 strokeZach SmithMichael Feagles
2018Jake YounanTroon Country ClubScottsdale, Arizona198 (−12)5 strokesCharlie Beljan
Jesse Mueller
Brandon Smith
2017Calum HillTroon Country ClubScottsdale, Arizona200 (−10)4 strokesBrian CooperMatt McClung
2016Brian CooperTroon Country ClubScottsdale, Arizona202 (−8) PO PlayoffCraig HocknullKen Tanigawa
2015R.J. WoodTroon Country ClubScottsdale, Arizona206 (−4) PO PlayoffMatt Bryant
Chris Satterlee
Sam Triplett
2014Chris SatterleeTroon Country ClubScottsdale, Arizona203 (−7)2 strokesAndrew YunKen Tanigawa
2013Craig HocknullSuperstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector)Gold Canyon, Arizona200 (−16)3 strokesAustyn KarleMatt Record
2012Max ScodroSuperstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector)Gold Canyon, Arizona201 (−15)3 strokesBrandon SmithMichael Wog II
2011Braxton MarquezSuperstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector)Gold Canyon, Arizona203 (−13)3 strokesTodd DemseyJeremy DeFalco
2010Kendall CritchfieldDesert Mountain (Apache)Scottsdale, Arizona197 (−19)3 strokesCurt ByrumDavid McDaniel
2009Curt ByrumDesert Mountain (Apache)Scottsdale, Arizona203 (−13)2 strokesGreg AvantMichael Wog II
2008Mike FerrisDesert Mountain (Apache)Scottsdale, Arizona198 (−18) PO PlayoffGreg BrucknerChris Kessler
2007Julien TrudeauThe Golf Club ScottsdaleScottsdale, Arizona204 (−12)2 strokesSteve SchneiterChan Kim
2006Bret GuetzDesert Mountain (Outlaw)Scottsdale, Arizona202 (−14)1 strokeScott FrischPhilip Francis
2005Tom StankowskiTroon Country ClubScottsdale, Arizona200 (−16)5 strokesTodd RakotzPhilip Francis
2004Steve SchneiterTroon Country ClubScottsdale, Arizona205 (−11)6 strokesTodd Rakotz
Dean Vomacka
Ken Kellaney
2003Greg BrucknerTroon Country ClubScottsdale, Arizona197 (−19)1 strokeJohn BizikPhilip Francis PO
beat David Brown
2002Greg CasagrandaTroon Country ClubScottsdale, Arizona205 (−11)1 strokeJin ParkAaron Watkins
2001Rob RashellTroon Country ClubScottsdale, Arizona210 (−6)3 strokesJeremy Champoux
Mike Cunning
Brian Kontak
Rob Mangini
John Davis
2000Jay SynkelmaTroon Country ClubScottsdale, Arizona209 (−7)3 strokesTim ParunJin Park
1999Mike NicoletteLegend Trail Golf Club (R1)
Troon North Golf Club (R2,R3)
Scottsdale, Arizona207 (−9) PO PlayoffGerry Norquist
Scott Watkins
unknown
1998Todd DemseyLegend Trail Golf Club (R1)
Troon North Golf Club (R2,R3)
Scottsdale, Arizona213 (−3)1 strokeWade Dunegan
Gerry Norquist
Allen French
1997Danny BriggsLegend Trail Golf Club (R1,R2)
Troon North Golf Club (R3)
Scottsdale, Arizona212 (−1)1 strokeJay Overtonunknown
1996Jim CarterDesert Mountain (Renegade)Scottsdale, Arizona207 (−9) PO PlayoffLarry MackinJeff Kern
1995Danny BriggsDesert Mountain (Renegade)Scottsdale, Arizona203 (−13)3 strokesR.W. EaksKen Kellaney
1994Van BatchelderDesert Mountain (Renegade)Scottsdale, Arizona208 (−8) PO PlayoffJim CarterRichie Andrews
1993Danny BriggsDesert Mountain (Renegade)Scottsdale, Arizona204 (−12)4 strokesJim CarterEd Smith
1992Scott WatkinsDesert Mountain (Renegade)Scottsdale, Arizona207 (−9) PO PlayoffTrev AndersonMike Tompkins
Dave Russell
1991Rick CramerMcCormick Ranch Golf Club (Pine)Scottsdale, Arizona202 (−14)7 strokesJim AhernDan Meyers
Mike Tompkins
1990R.W. EaksMcCormick Ranch Golf Club (Pine Front, Palm Back)Scottsdale, Arizona210 (−6) PO PlayoffDanny Briggs
Larry Mackin
Scott Frisch
1989Jim CarterMcCormick Ranch Golf Club (Pine R1,R2, Palm R3)Scottsdale, Arizona202 (−14)8 strokesJohn Adams
Ronnie Black
Mark Sollenberger
1988Larry SilveiraMcCormick Ranch Golf Club (Palm)Scottsdale, Arizona206 (-10)2 strokesAndrew MageeTerry Beels
1987Ronnie BlackAlta Mesa Country ClubMesa, Arizona200 (−16)4 strokesJim BlairHub Goyen III
1986Mike MorleyAlta Mesa Country ClubMesa, Arizona208 (−8)3 strokesJim CarterDennis Saunders
1985Bill GarrettDobson Ranch Golf CourseMesa, Arizona204 (−12) POPlayoffJohn Jackson
Mike Wright
Joe Bendetti
1984Paul Nolen (a)Dobson Ranch Golf CourseMesa, Arizona198 (−18)4 strokesDon DuBois
Craig McClellan
Paul Purtzer
Paul Nolen
1983Mike MorleyDobson Ranch Golf CourseMesa, Arizona197 (−16)3 strokesMike Franko
Bobby Phillips
Jeff Thomsen
Larry Webb
Paul Nolen PO
beat Jim Carter
1982Paul PurtzerDobson Ranch Golf CourseMesa, Arizona205 (−8) POPlayoffJohn JacksonMark Sollenberger
1981Fred MartiTucson Country ClubTucson, Arizona209 (−7)3 strokesRay ArinnoMark Sollenberger
1980Larry WebbDesert Hills Desert Hills Golf Course (R1,R2)
Yuma Golf and Country Club (R3)
Yuma, Arizona203 (−13)4 strokesSteve WillisTony Grimes
1979Roy McMillan (a)Oro Valley Country ClubOro Valley, Arizona211 (−5)3 strokesDon Pooley
Art Wall
Roy McMillan
1978Bob BetleyPinnacle Peak Country ClubScottsdale, Arizona215 (−1) POPlayoffPhil FerrantiDon DuBois
1977Jeff ThomsenAntelope Hills Golf CoursePrescott, Arizona207 (−6)2 strokesBob Gaona
Bill Garrett
Tom Gray
1976Bob BetleyMcCormick Ranch Golf Club (Pine R1,R2, Palm R3)Scottsdale, Arizona208 (-8)5 strokesTerry Dear
Bill Garrett
Kirk Padgett
1975Bill GarrettDesert Forest Golf ClubCarefree, Arizona216 (E)5 strokesRon Ault
Mark Sollenberger (a)
Mark Sollenberger
1974Jim MarshallRio Verde Country ClubRio Verde, Arizona206 (−7)1 strokeJoe Porter IIICharles Gibson
1973Steve SprayLake Montezuma Golf Course (R1,R2)
Oakcreek Country Club (R3)
Sedona, Arizona209 (−6)3 strokesBill JohnstonCharles Gibson
1972Bill JohnstonOakcreek Country Club (R1,R2)
Lake Montezuma Golf Course (R3)
Sedona, Arizona203 (−11)5 strokesRich Bland
Glenn McMinn
Steve Stull PO
beat Dick Hopwood
1971Paul Purtzer (a)Lake Montezuma Golf CourseSedona, Arizona202 (-11)1 strokePhil Gibbs
Ron Reif
Paul Purtzer
1970Jim MarshallLake Havasu Golf ClubLake Havasu City, Arizona215 (−1) POPlayoffDick TurnerBill Viele
1969Bob Augustine (a)Sierra Estrella Golf CourseGoodyear, Arizona207 (-6) POPlayoffDick TurnerBob Augustine
1968Dick TurnerScottsdale Country ClubScottsdale, Arizona137 (-3)***1 strokeBill Johnston
Ed Moehling
Paul Purtzer
1967Bill JohnstonCoconino Country ClubFlagstaff, Arizona215 (-1)2 strokesJohnny Bulla
Darrell Hickok
Joe Riordan
1966Dick TurnerArizona Country Club
Papago Golf Club
Century Country Club (R4)
Phoenix, Arizona275 (-13)**4 strokesJoe Porter III (a)Joe Porter III
1965Dale DouglassMesa Country Club
Century Country Club
San Marcos Country Club (R4)
Mesa, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Chandler, Arizona
268 (−20)**7 strokesJohnny Bulla
Al Chandler
Bill Garrett
Dick Hopwood
1964Kermit ZarleyCentury Country Club
San Marcos Country Club
Mesa Country Club (R4)
Phoenix, Arizona
Chandler, Arizona
Mesa, Arizona
275 (-11)**3 strokesBill JohnstonDick Hopwood
1963Larry MancourMesa Country Club
Moon Valley Country Club
Century Country Club (R4)
Mesa, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
273 (−15)5 strokesBob HarrisGeorge Boutell
1962R. H. Sikes (a)Arizona Country ClubPhoenix, Arizona282 (−2)** PO PlayoffWayne Breck (a)
Bob Harris
R. H. Sikes
1961Bill JohnstonArizona Country ClubPhoenix, Arizona281 (-7)**5 strokesAl Chandler
Bob Harris
Sonny Methvin (a)
Sonny Methvin
1960Al MengertMoon Valley Country ClubPhoenix, Arizona201 (-15)15 strokesDick MetzWayne Breck
1959Johnny BullaScottsdale Country ClubScottsdale, Arizona209 (-4)3 strokesGeorge KeyesDick Hopwood
1958Johnny BullaAntelope Hills Golf CoursePrescott, Arizona204 (-12)5 strokesJim HiskeyDuff Lawrence
1957Tom LambieYuma Golf & Country ClubYuma, Arizona209 (-7)1 strokeJohnny BullaRalph Quiroz
1956Dick KnightYuma Golf & Country ClubYuma, Arizona278 (−10)**2 strokesBilly CasperDuff Lawrence
Ralph Quiroz
Marvin Walker
1955George KeyesPhoenix Country ClubPhoenix, Arizona143 (+1)*1 strokeErrie Ball
Willie Wansa
Gray Madison
1954Errie BallEl Rio Golf ClubMohave Valley, Arizona137 (-3)*5 strokesGeorge KeyesRay Cznowski
1953Don ByrdWigwam Country ClubLitchfield Park, Arizona221 (+8)2 strokesLee Griffith (a)Lee Griffith
1952The Championship was not held
1951Johnny BullaWigwam Country ClubLitchfield Park, Arizona212 (−1) PO PlayoffJoe MonezDick Hopwood
1950Johnny BullaTucson Country ClubTucson, Arizona210 (−6)5 strokesBob Goldwater (a)Bob Goldwater
1949Jimmy HinesEl Rio Golf ClubMohave Valley, Arizona199 (-11)4 strokesJohnny RevoltaJohnny Rudolph
1948The Championship was not held
1947Johnny BullaPhoenix Country ClubPhoenix, Arizona140 (-2)*3 strokesVernon AllenBob Goldwater
1946The Championship was not held due to World War II
1945
1944
1943
1942
1941Bob HunsickNaco Country ClubNaco, Arizona211 (-5)6 strokesHerb Bowers
Jack Harden
Kim Bannister, Jr.
1940Dell UrichBisbee Country ClubBisbee, Arizona224 (+8)2 strokesHerb BowersBarge Pease
1939Dell UrichEl Rio Golf ClubMohave Valley, Arizona143 (+3)*2 strokesCharlie Brown (a)Charlie Brown
1938Dell UrichPhoenix Country ClubPhoenix, Arizona290 (+6)**1 strokeFred Dold (a)
Bob Hunsick
Fred Dold
1937Dell UrichPhoenix Country ClubPhoenix, Arizona143 (+1)*2 strokesVernon AllenDave Peter
  • a = Amateur
  • PO = Won in playoff
  • * = Championship was 36-holes
  • ** = Championship was 72-holes
  • *** = Championship was shortened to 36-holes after two-day rain delay

Records

  • Most titles: 5 by Johnny Bulla (1947, 1950, 1951, 1958, 1959)
  • Most consecutive titles: 4 by Dell Urich (1937, 1938, 1939, 1940)
  • Most times runner-up (including ties): 3 by Johnny Bulla (1957, 1965, 1967), Bill Johnston (1964, 1968, 1973), Bill Garrett (1965, 1976, 1977)
  • Most often first or second (including ties): 8 by Johnny Bulla (1st 1947, 1950, 1951, 1958, 1959; 2nd 1957, 1965, 1967)
  • Most top 5 finishes (including ties): 12 by Johnny Bulla (1947-1973)
  • Most top 10 finishes (including ties): 17 by Johnny Bulla (1947-1975)
  • Low 54-hole score: 197 (−19) by 3 players
  • Low 36-hole score: 127 (−13) by Jake Younan (R1-2, 61-66), Troon Country Club, 2018
  • Low 18-hole score: 61 (−9) by Jake Younan (R1), Troon Country Club, 2018
  • Low first round score: 61 (−9) by Jake Younan (R1), Troon Country Club, 2018
  • Low second round score: 63 (−9) by Ronnie Black, Alta Mesa Country Club, 1987
  • Low third round score: 63 (−9) by amateur Michael Feagles, Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club, 2019
  • Largest victory margin: 15 by Al Mengert (over Dick Metz), Moon Valley Country Club, 1960
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.