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The Utah Open has been a Utah Golf Tradition since 1926. When Eddie Morrison won the first event at the old
With almost 800 sponsors and sponsors guest playing in one of seven pro-am events the Utah Open becomes the largest one-site event in the nation. This huge pro-am schedule has become an exciting prelude to the Utah Open Championship itself. This year’s championship event will host all of the top amateurs and professionals in the state as well as many top regional professionals and past champions. Oakridge Country Club is again the host for the 2011 Utah Open. Oakridge’s convenient location (
Local PGA Professionals as well as many of
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For those that aren’t exempt from qualifying the Utah Open Qualifier will be held at the Glen Eagle Golf Club on Monday, August 22. Un-affiliated golf professionals and amateurs with a 5 handicap or less are welcome to compete for up to 30 spots in the Championship Field.
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This year’s Utah Open will again be paying out over $150,000 in prize money. The first prize will be $20,000.00. This quality payout is a direct result of us having a great list of major sponsors. Title Sponsor- Siegfried & Jensen; Premier Sponsor- Les Olson Co.; Presenting Sponsors- Utah Jazz, Energy Solutions, Zion’s Bank, and KSL TV have been great partners in making the Utah Open the premier state open in the region. Another positive aspect of the Utah Open is its support of Special Olympics-Utah. Not only has the Utah Open and its sponsors contributed over $300,000 to Special Olympics but it has created a deeper bond with our charity. Special Olympic volunteers act as our onsite volunteer staff throughout the event week. Special Olympic Volunteers earn credit for many of their Summer Games activities by serving as Marshals, fore-caddies, parking attendants, or scoreboard runners and operators. If you are interested in helping as a volunteer for the Utah Open just CLICK Here.
So whether you are vying for the 2011 Championship; or are one of the pro-am guests; or even if you’re just a fan of good golf make Oakridge CC one of your priority stops during the week of August 22-28. There are no spectator fees for
2011 Siegfried & Jensen Utah Open Schedule
Monday, August 22nd
-Press Conference 7:30am at Oakridge
-Oakridge Pro Am 8:00am Shotgun Start
-Special Olympics Skills Challenge 2:00pm
-Utah Open Qualifier at Glen Eagle Golf Club (Entries to be determined anticipated 20 to 30 qualifiers)
Tuesday, August 23rd
-Utah Jazz Pro Am 7:30am Shotgun Start
-Energy Solutions Pro Am 2:00pm Shotgun Start
Wednesday, August 24th
-Zions Bank Pro Am 7:30am Shotgun Start
-KSL Pro Am 2:00pm Shotgun Start
Thursday, August 25th
-Les Olson Company Pro am 7:30 Shotgun
-Siegfried & Jensen Pro am 2:00 Shotgun
Friday, August 26th
-Utah Open Championship Round 1, Morning Tee Times begin at 7:30 am : Afternoon Tee Times begin at 12:30pm
Saturday, August 27th
-Utah Open Championship Round 2, Morning Tee Times begin at 7:30 am : Afternoon Tee Times begin at 12:30pm
Sunday, August 28th
-Final Round (Top 60 and ties)
-Tee times will begin approximately 8:00 am and the leaders will tee off at 12:00 pm
-Awards Presentation immediately following play on 18th green. Estimated 4:30 pm
Nike Concept Sales Tent will be available to participants:
August 22 from 7:00am-5:00pm
August 23-25 from 7:00am-9:00pm
August 26-28 from 9:00am-5:00pm
For any additional information on the Utah Open, Please contact the UTah Section PGA at (801) 566-1005