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About SUNGRL

This blog was originally set up to share our 9 month adventure around Europe and the USA with friends and family in 2014. On returning to NZ in January 2015 I decided to carry it on so I could continue to share any future travel adventures - it has become my electronic travel diary. I hope you enjoy and get inspired to visit some of the wonderful places we have visited.

US Amateur – Michigan, USA

The US Amateur was played between the 15th and 21st August at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan.  Nick qualified to play in this event by winning the US Amateur Qualifier held at the Fremont Club in Nebraska.  Nick’s … Continue reading

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The Players Amateur – South Carolina, USA

The Players Amateur is an annual amateur golf tournament which was first played in 2000. It is organized by the Heritage Classic Foundation, which also sponsors the RBC Heritage on the PGA Tour. It is currently played at Berkeley Hall … Continue reading

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Western Amateur – Illinois, USA

Nick played in the 2016 Western Amateur Championship at the Knollwood Club in Lake Forest, Illinois. The Western Amateur has been a prestigious national tournament since its founding in 1899. Many of the great names in golf have won the … Continue reading

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US Amateur Qualifier – Nebraska, USA

On the 18th July, Nick played in the US Amateur Qualifier at the Fremont Golf Club in Nebraska.  This tournament was played over 36 holes and Nick took medalist honours and more importantly secured the only qualifying spot for the … Continue reading

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Northeast Amateur Invitational – East Providence, Rhode Island

The Northeast Amateur tournament began in 1962 and was played as a 54 hole event until 1968. The Tournament is an invitational event conducted as stroke play over 72 holes and is limited to 90 players. Contestants are selected on the … Continue reading

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Sunnehanna Amateur Tournament for Champions – Pennsylvania, USA 

The Sunnehanna Amateur was inaugurated in July of 1954 – it was the first country club sponsored 72 hole stroke play competition for amateurs in the United States.  The tournament is played on a classic A.W. Tillinghurst designed course – … Continue reading

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LXXXIX Amateur National Championship – Mexico

Nick travelled to Mexico to play in the Amateur National Championship which was held between the 9th and 12th June on the Dolphin Course at the Campeche Country Club.  The Campeche Country Club is located in the State of Campeche … Continue reading

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NCAA Stillwater Regional – Oklahoma, USA

Nick’s fantastic season culminated in making the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s regional playoffs in Stillwater, Oklahoma held from the 16th to the 18th May.  The tournament was held at the Karsten Creek Golf Club. Nick was the lone participant from … Continue reading

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Big 12 Championship – Texas, USA

The Iowa State Cyclones played in the Big 12 Championships from the 29th April to the 1st May.   This tournament was played over 72 holes at Whispering Pines in Trinity, Texas.  Nick fired a final round 69 at the … Continue reading

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Hawkeye Invitational – Iowa, USA

Another good weekend for the Iowa State Cyclones finishing tied for second at the Hawkeye Invitational in Iowa.  Nick’s teammate Ruben claimed medalist honours with a three round tally of 206.  Nick finished in a tie for thirteenth on 216 … Continue reading

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