The Amateur Net Championship represents an opportunity for every member of the SCGA to play competitive golf. For 90 years, this championship, more affectionately known as "The People's Championship," has brought together golfers of all ages, backgrounds and handicaps. This year saw over 1,000 entrants and approximately 400 SCGA members clubs represented over ten qualifying sites, vying for a spot in the 156-player field.
The field is separated into four flights, based on Handicap Index, with a champion crowned for each flight. It's a truly diverse field of golfers, with the lowest Handicap Index in the field this year being +1.3 and the highest Handicap Index in the field being 35.9. The average Handicap Index was 11.
With competitors as young as 15-years-old and as old as 85-years-old, there is a rich diversity of SCGA members that won't be found in any other championship. The Amateur Net is one of the Association's largest events of the season, bringing together its strong community of golfers for competition on a level playing field thanks to the World Handicap System.
Arroyo Flight
Christopher Rhorer emerged as the champion of the Arroyo Flight, finishing at two-under and overcoming a five-stroke deficit after the first day to take home his first SCGA championship.
Mission Flight
William Nishida won in a card-off after shooting 70-70 in his two rounds. The Rustic Canyon GC member was one of five in his flight to card his first round under par, then chased down a four-stroke deficit on Tuesday to win. Nishida was the only player in his flight to card both rounds under par.
Pacific Flight
Rick Strattan finished at nine-under to secure the crystal in wire-to-wire fashion. After a 67 on day one, the low round of his flight, he shot just one stroke worse on Tuesday to eventually win by three.
San Andreas Flight
Raj Patel took home a trophy in a card-off. Finishing at 11-under, he was among the top five after the first round, then shot the low round of the day (67) on Tuesday to win.