Celebrating its 25th year
of competition, the Sierra Vista Open is one of Southern Arizona’s
premier golf tournaments. This 54-hole tournament is scheduled September
18th, 19th & 20th with professional golfers representing the major
developmental tours in the country.
The
Professional Field & Purse:
Estimated at
$76,000 with a full field of:
90 Touring Professionals
30 Club Professionals
Exemption to
Nationwide BMW Pro Am to Winning Tournament Professional
Amateur Field:
Twenty (20) of the
region’s best amateur players will be invited to participate.
Entrance to the field is gained by qualifying or through a sponsor
exemption, selection by their local golf club or school golf team or
through a special qualifying tournament held prior to the Open.
The Cut:
After play on
Saturday, the professional field will be cut to 1/3 of the field
plus ties. There is no amateur cut.
The Golf Course:
The Sierra Vista Open
played at Pueblo Del Sol Country Club (PDS),
a 7071 yard, a par 72 golf course. PDS is recognized as having
outstanding greens, among the best in the Country.
Rules of Golf:
Play shall be governed in accordance with the Rules of Golf of the
United States Golf Association, as modified by Local Rules and
Conditions of Competition Card and Notice to Competitors for the
applicable course. The Rules Committee appointed by the Huachucans shall
settle questions or disputes; all decisions shall be final.
Pace of play will be in accordance with the 2005 PGA TOUR Pace of Play
Policy, except the fine structure shall not apply. All applicants shall
play from the same teeing ground when starting play of a hole.
The
public is invited to attend the golf competition and there is no charge
for admission.
Professional Purse:
The professional purse
for the 2009 Sierra Vista Open Championship is estimated at $76,000,
which is based on a full field of 120 professionals. Field will be cut
after Saturday play to low 1/3 and ties.
Payouts
Based on Full Field (Estimated)
