The Sierra Vista Open

The Tournament

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Celebrating its 24th year of competition, the Sierra Vista Open is one of Southern Arizona’s premier golf tournaments. This 54-hole tournament is scheduled September 19th, 20th & 21st with professional golfers representing the major developmental tours in the country.


The Professional Field & Purse:

132 professional golfers, 1st prize, based on a full field is $22,000
 

Amateur Field:

Twenty four (24) 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:

The 132 person professional field will be cut following 36-holes to the top 40 and ties. All professional golfers making the cut will receive a check. The cut will reflect 30% of the professional field.

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 2007 Sierra Vista Open Championship is estimated at $110,000, which is based on a full field. Players are encouraged to signup as soon as possible; the field is limited to the first 132 professional golfers that register. First prize for professional golfers is estimated at $22,000. All players making the cut will receive a check. Following completion of the second competitive round, the field will be cut to the top 40 golfers and ties.

Estimated Payouts Based on Full Field

Place Payout   Place Payout
1st $22,000   21st $1,249
2nd $15,618   22nd $1,145
3rd $8,017   23rd $1,041
4th $5,206   24th $1,036
5th $4,165   25th $1,031
6th $3,852   26th $1,026
7th $3,540   27th $1,020
8th $3,228   28th $1,015
9th $2,915   29th $1,010
10th $2,603   30th $1,005
11th $2,447   31st $1,000
12th $2,291   32nd $994
13th $2,134   33rd $989
14th $1,978   34th $984
15th $1,874   35th $979
16th $1,770   36th $979
17th $1,666   37th $968
18th $1,562   38th $963
19th $1,458   39th $958
20th $1,354   40th $937

Amateur Purse: (Based on full field of 20 amateurs)

The amateur field will consist of 20 of the region’s best players, playing for an estimated purse of $2,100. The amateur champion will receive $600 in pro shop credit.

Place Amateur Credit
1st $600
2nd $500
3rd $400
4th $300
5th $200
6th $100

 

Past Sierra Vista Open Champions:

2007 James McLean, Melbourne, Australia
2006 Todd Demsey, Scottsdale, AZ
2005 Brett Wayment, Ogden UT
2004 Ryan Dillon, Aiken, SC
2003 Tom Stankowski, Santa Barbara, CA
2002 Rafael Gemoets, Shallowater, TX
2001 Rafael Gemoets, Shallowater, TX
2000 Ricardo Barcelo, Reno, NV