Vicki Nakashima, Public Relations Chair
Western States Golf Association
(503) 516-3505 or e-mail: nakashimav@mac.com
Website: www.westernstatesgolf.com
A talented field of women players at the WSGA 2011 Golf Championship-photo by WSGA
Denver, CO – June 10, 2011 – The oldest, largest and most diverse golf association in the Western U.S. will bring their annual championship tournament to Broomfield, CO from June 21-25, 2011. Western States Golf Association was founded in 1954 and represents over 30 organized golf clubs, with approximately 1300 members located in six states.
The 57th Annual Championships will bring together over 300 golf enthusiasts, at all skill levels, in a 54-Hole Stroke Play Championship being held at three of the Region’s finest golf courses. The competitions will take place at the Omni Interlocken Golf Resort, Willis Case and City Park Golf Courses.
This is the final year the tournament will be hosted in the Denver area. In 2013, the tournament will move to Reno, NV for the next three-year commitment. According to Tamera Baxter, WSGA President, “The Denver community has been an outstanding choice for hosting the tournaments. This year will conclude a highly
successful, three year run for the Championships. We look forward to coming back in future years.”
The WSGA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Friday, June 24th to honor nearly six decades of contributions to bring equity and inclusion to the game of golf. The WSGA Hall of Fame has inducted many
leaders to this distinguished group of honorees. Al Avery, Tournament Director, stated, “WSGA Championships have attracted an estimated 800-1000
competitors and guests to the Denver community for each of the three annual tournaments."
Baxter reflects on WSGA, “WSGA was founded to encourage greater diversity of participation in the game of golf. Today, WSGA continues to support junior golfers from all over the Western U.S. to enjoy the game and to further their education to the next level. We are proud of WSGA's fifty-seven year history of major
accomplishments!”
Avery commented, “After all, golf is a lifelong sport! We have men and women members competing this year who range in age from their early 20’s to late 80’s!”
Schedule of Events:
Tuesday, June 21st - $5,000 WSGA Skins Game
Wednesday, June 22nd - 6:00 PM - Opening Ceremony, Omni Interlocken Resort
Thursday, June 23rd - 8:00 AM - Shotgun Start - Omni Interlocken, Willis Case & City Park G.C.
Friday, June 24th, 8:00 AM - Shotgun Start at Omni Interlocken G.C., Willis Case & City Park G.C.
Friday, June 24th, 5:30 PM - Hall of Fame Dinner & Ceremony, Omni Interlocken Resort
Friday, June 24th, 7:30 PM - Hall of Fame Live Concert, Omni Interlocken Resort
Saturday, June 25th, 8:00 AM - Shotgun Start at Omni Interlocken, Willis Case & City Park G.C.
Saturday, June 25th, 6:00 PM - Awards & Closing Ceremony, Omni Interlocken Resort
Saturday, June 25th, 8:00 PM - Reno Welcome Party – Live Music Omni Interlocken Resort
Music Provided by Ron Ivory Featuring One on One and The Miles Apart Band (w/ Kick Brass Orchestra)
Key Sponsors: Nestle Corporation, Heart 2 Heart 4 Seniors, Peppermill Resort and Casino, Omni Interlocken Resort
