Arizona Open

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Arizona Open Championship
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Tournament information
Location Phoenix, Arizona
in 2024
Established1937
Course(s)Papago Golf Course
in 2024
Par70
Length7295 Yards
Organized by Southwest PGA
Format Stroke play
Current champion
Michael Herrera

The Arizona Open Championship is the annual open state championship of golf in Arizona. The competition is 54-holes of stroke play (3 rounds on an 18-hole course), with the winner being the player with the lowest total number of strokes. Following 36-holes of play the field is cut to the top 50 players and ties for the final round. In the event of a tie following 54-holes, a hole-by-hole, sudden death playoff will determine the winner. The Championship is administered by the Southwest PGA (Professional Golfers' Association of America). The Arizona Open has roots dating back to the inaugural event held in 1937. This historical championship has been held annually since 1953 and boasts an impressive list of past champions including Johnny Bulla, Dale Douglas and Curt Byrum.

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Qualification

The Arizona Open Championship is open to any professional golfer or to any amateur golfer with a USGA Handicap Index not exceeding 10.0. Players (male or female) may obtain a place in the Championship proper by being fully exempt or by competing successfully in qualifying. Approximately 1/3 of the field is made up of players who are fully exempt from qualifying. Competitors who are not fully exempt must register and compete in a qualifier. Place-winners from qualifying events, conducted historically throughout the month of July, along with those players exempt from qualifying, finalize the Championship field of 156 competitors.

Champions

YearChampionVenueLocationScoreMarginRunner(s)-upLow amateur
2025Michael HerreraPapago Golf Club Phoenix, Arizona 196 (−14)2 strokesMark BaldwinJohnnie Clark
2024Michael FeaglesPapago Golf Club Phoenix, Arizona 196 (−14)1 strokeMark BaldwinAsher Nelson
2023Grant BoothMesa Country Club Mesa, Arizona 191 (−19)7 strokesJake YounanNicky Kling
2022Nicolo GallattiMesa Country Club Mesa, Arizona 198 (−12)1 stroke Charlie Beljan
Grant Booth
Gavin Aurilia
2021Jhared HackSuperstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector) Gold Canyon, Arizona 195 (−15)3 strokesInigo Izuzquiza (a)
Patrick Stolpe
Inigo Izuzquiza
2020 Yannik Paul Superstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector) Gold Canyon, Arizona 198 (−18)2 strokesBlake Cannon
Caleb Ramirez
Branden Meyer
2019 Charlie Beljan Superstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector) Gold Canyon, Arizona 200 (−16)1 strokeZach SmithMichael Feagles
2018Jake YounanTroon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 198 (−12)5 strokes Charlie Beljan
Jesse Mueller
Brandon Smith
2017 Calum Hill Troon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 200 (−10)4 strokesBrian CooperMatt McClung
2016Brian CooperTroon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 202 (−8) PO PlayoffCraig Hocknull Ken Tanigawa
2015R.J. WoodTroon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 206 (−4) PO PlayoffMatt Bryant
Chris Satterlee
Sam Triplett
2014Chris SatterleeTroon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 203 (−7)2 strokesAndrew Yun Ken Tanigawa
2013Craig HocknullSuperstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector) Gold Canyon, Arizona 200 (−16)3 strokesAustyn KarleMatt Record
2012Max ScodroSuperstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector) Gold Canyon, Arizona 201 (−15)3 strokesBrandon SmithMichael Wog II
2011Braxton MarquezSuperstition Mountain Golf & C.C. (Prospector) Gold Canyon, Arizona 203 (−13)3 strokes Todd Demsey Jeremy DeFalco
2010Kendall CritchfieldDesert Mountain (Apache) Scottsdale, Arizona 197 (−19)3 strokes Curt Byrum David McDaniel
2009 Curt Byrum Desert Mountain (Apache) Scottsdale, Arizona 203 (−13)2 strokesGreg AvantMichael Wog II
2008Mike FerrisDesert Mountain (Apache) Scottsdale, Arizona 198 (−18) PO Playoff Greg Bruckner Chris Kessler
2007Julien TrudeauThe Golf Club Scottsdale Scottsdale, Arizona 204 (−12)2 strokesSteve SchneiterChan Kim
2006Bret GuetzDesert Mountain (Outlaw) Scottsdale, Arizona 202 (−14)1 strokeScott Frisch Philip Francis
2005Tom StankowskiTroon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 200 (−16)5 strokesTodd Rakotz Philip Francis
2004Steve SchneiterTroon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 205 (−11)6 strokesTodd Rakotz
Dean Vomacka
Ken Kellaney
2003 Greg Bruckner Troon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 197 (−19)1 strokeJohn Bizik Philip Francis PO
beat David Brown
2002Greg CasagrandaTroon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 205 (−11)1 strokeJin ParkAaron Watkins
2001Rob RashellTroon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 210 (−6)3 strokesJeremy Champoux
Mike Cunning
Brian Kontak
Rob Mangini
John Davis
2000Jay SynkelmaTroon Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 209 (−7)3 strokesTim ParunJin Park
1999 Mike Nicolette Legend Trail Golf Club (R1)
Troon North Golf Club (R2,R3)
Scottsdale, Arizona 207 (−9) PO PlayoffGerry Norquist
Scott Watkins
unknown
1998 Todd Demsey Legend Trail Golf Club (R1)
Troon North Golf Club (R2,R3)
Scottsdale, Arizona 213 (−3)1 strokeWade Dunegan
Gerry Norquist
Allen French
1997 Danny Briggs Legend Trail Golf Club (R1,R2)
Troon North Golf Club (R3)
Scottsdale, Arizona 212 (−1)1 strokeJay OvertonAllen French
1996 Jim Carter Desert Mountain (Renegade) Scottsdale, Arizona 207 (−9) PO PlayoffLarry MackinJeff Kern
1995 Danny Briggs Desert Mountain (Renegade) Scottsdale, Arizona 203 (−13)3 strokes R.W. Eaks Ken Kellaney
1994Van BatchelderDesert Mountain (Renegade) Scottsdale, Arizona 208 (−8) PO Playoff Jim Carter Richie Andrews
1993 Danny Briggs Desert Mountain (Renegade) Scottsdale, Arizona 204 (−12)4 strokes Jim Carter Ed Smith
1992Scott WatkinsDesert Mountain (Renegade) Scottsdale, Arizona 207 (−9) PO PlayoffTrev AndersonMike Tompkins
Dave Russell
1991 Rick Cramer McCormick Ranch Golf Club (Pine) Scottsdale, Arizona 202 (−14)7 strokesJim AhernDan Meyers
Mike Tompkins
1990 R.W. Eaks McCormick Ranch Golf Club (Pine Front, Palm Back) Scottsdale, Arizona 210 (−6) PO Playoff Danny Briggs
Larry Mackin
Scott Frisch
1989 Jim Carter McCormick Ranch Golf Club (Pine R1,R2, Palm R3) Scottsdale, Arizona 202 (−14)8 strokesJohn Adams
Ronnie Black
Mark Sollenberger
1988 Larry Silveira McCormick Ranch Golf Club (Palm) Scottsdale, Arizona 206 (-10)2 strokesAndrew MageeTerry Beels
1987 Ronnie Black Alta Mesa Country Club Mesa, Arizona 200 (−16)4 strokesJim BlairHub Goyen III
1986 Mike Morley Alta Mesa Country Club Mesa, Arizona 208 (−8)3 strokes Jim Carter Dennis Saunders
1985 Bill Garrett Dobson Ranch Golf Course Mesa, Arizona 204 (−12) POPlayoffJohn Jackson
Mike Wright
Joe Bendetti
1984Paul Nolen (a)Dobson Ranch Golf Course Mesa, Arizona 198 (−18)4 strokesDon DuBois
Craig McClellan
Paul Purtzer
Paul Nolen
1983 Mike Morley Dobson Ranch Golf Course Mesa, Arizona 197 (−16)3 strokesMike Franko
Bobby Phillips
Jeff Thomsen
Larry Webb
Paul Nolen PO
beat Jim Carter
1982 Paul Purtzer Dobson Ranch Golf Course Mesa, Arizona 205 (−8) POPlayoffJohn JacksonMark Sollenberger
1981 Fred Marti Tucson Country Club Tucson, Arizona 209 (−7)3 strokesRay ArinnoMark Sollenberger
1980Larry WebbDesert Hills Desert Hills Golf Course (R1,R2)
Yuma Golf and Country Club (R3)
Yuma, Arizona 203 (−13)4 strokesSteve WillisTony Grimes
1979Roy McMillan (a) Oro Valley Country Club Oro Valley, Arizona 211 (−5)3 strokesDon Pooley
Art Wall
Roy McMillan
1978 Bob Betley Pinnacle Peak Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 215 (−1) POPlayoffPhil FerrantiDon DuBois
1977Jeff ThomsenAntelope Hills Golf Course Prescott, Arizona 207 (−6)2 strokesBob Gaona
Bill Garrett
Tom Gray
1976 Bob Betley McCormick Ranch Golf Club (Pine R1,R2, Palm R3) Scottsdale, Arizona 208 (-8)5 strokesTerry Dear
Bill Garrett
Kirk Padgett
1975 Bill Garrett Desert Forest Golf Club Carefree, Arizona 216 (E)5 strokesRon Ault
Mark Sollenberger (a)
Mark Sollenberger
1974Jim MarshallRio Verde Country Club Rio Verde, Arizona 206 (−7)1 strokeJoe Porter IIICharles Gibson
1973 Steve Spray Lake Montezuma Golf Course (R1,R2)
Oakcreek Country Club (R3)
Sedona, Arizona 209 (−6)3 strokes Bill Johnston Charles Gibson
1972 Bill Johnston Oakcreek Country Club (R1,R2)
Lake Montezuma Golf Course (R3)
Sedona, Arizona 203 (−11)5 strokesRich Bland
Glenn McMinn
Steve Stull PO
beat Dick Hopwood
1971 Paul Purtzer (a)Lake Montezuma Golf Course Sedona, Arizona 202 (-11)1 strokePhil Gibbs
Ron Reif
Paul Purtzer
1970Jim MarshallLake Havasu Golf Club Lake Havasu City, Arizona 215 (−1) POPlayoffDick TurnerBill Viele
1969Bob Augustine (a)Sierra Estrella Golf Course Goodyear, Arizona 207 (-6) POPlayoffDick TurnerBob Augustine
1968Dick TurnerScottsdale Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 137 (-3)***1 stroke Bill Johnston
Ed Moehling
Paul Purtzer
1967 Bill Johnston Coconino Country Club Flagstaff, Arizona 215 (-1)2 strokes Johnny Bulla
Darrell Hickok
Joe Riordan
1966Dick TurnerArizona Country Club
Papago Golf Club
Century Country Club (R4)
Phoenix, Arizona 275 (-13)**4 strokesJoe Porter III (a)Joe Porter III
1965 Dale Douglass Mesa Country Club
Century Country Club
San Marcos Country Club (R4)
Mesa, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Chandler, Arizona
268 (−20)**7 strokes Johnny Bulla
Al Chandler
Bill Garrett
Dick Hopwood
1964 Kermit Zarley Century Country Club
San Marcos Country Club
Mesa Country Club (R4)
Phoenix, Arizona
Chandler, Arizona
Mesa, Arizona
275 (-11)**3 strokes Bill Johnston Dick Hopwood
1963Larry MancourMesa Country Club
Moon Valley Country Club
Century Country Club (R4)
Mesa, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
273 (−15)5 strokesBob HarrisGeorge Boutell
1962 R. H. Sikes (a)Arizona Country Club Phoenix, Arizona 282 (−2)** PO PlayoffWayne Breck (a)
Bob Harris
R. H. Sikes
1961 Bill Johnston Arizona Country Club Phoenix, Arizona 281 (-7)**5 strokesAl Chandler
Bob Harris
Sonny Methvin (a)
Sonny Methvin
1960 Al Mengert Moon Valley Country Club Phoenix, Arizona 201 (-15)15 strokesDick MetzWayne Breck
1959 Johnny Bulla Scottsdale Country Club Scottsdale, Arizona 209 (-4)3 strokes George Keyes Dick Hopwood
1958 Johnny Bulla Antelope Hills Golf Course Prescott, Arizona 204 (-12)5 strokesJim HiskeyDuff Lawrence
1957Tom LambieYuma Golf & Country Club Yuma, Arizona 209 (-7)1 stroke Johnny Bulla Ralph Quiroz
1956 Dick Knight Yuma Golf & Country Club Yuma, Arizona 278 (−10)**2 strokes Billy Casper Duff Lawrence
Ralph Quiroz
Marvin Walker
1955 George Keyes Phoenix Country Club Phoenix, Arizona 143 (+1)*1 stroke Errie Ball
Willie Wansa
Gray Madison
1954 Errie Ball El Rio Golf Club Mohave Valley, Arizona 137 (-3)*5 strokes George Keyes Ray Cznowski
1953Don ByrdWigwam Country Club Litchfield Park, Arizona 221 (+8)2 strokesLee Griffith (a)Lee Griffith
1952The Championship was not held
1951 Johnny Bulla Wigwam Country Club Litchfield Park, Arizona 212 (−1) PO PlayoffJoe MonezDick Hopwood
1950 Johnny Bulla Tucson Country Club Tucson, Arizona 210 (−6)5 strokesBob Goldwater (a)Bob Goldwater
1949 Jimmy Hines El Rio Golf Club Mohave Valley, Arizona 199 (-11)4 strokes Johnny Revolta Johnny Rudolph
1948The Championship was not held
1947 Johnny Bulla Phoenix Country Club Phoenix, Arizona 140 (-2)*3 strokesVernon AllenBob Goldwater
1946The Championship was not held due to World War II
1945
1944
1943
1942
1941Bob HunsickNaco Country Club Naco, Arizona 211 (-5)6 strokesHerb Bowers
Jack Harden
Kim Bannister, Jr.
1940Dell UrichBisbee Country Club Bisbee, Arizona 224 (+8)2 strokesHerb BowersBarge Pease
1939Dell UrichEl Rio Golf Club Mohave Valley, Arizona 143 (+3)*2 strokesCharlie Brown (a)Charlie Brown
1938Dell Urich Phoenix Country Club Phoenix, Arizona 290 (+6)**1 strokeFred Dold (a)
Bob Hunsick
Fred Dold
1937Dell Urich Phoenix Country Club Phoenix, Arizona 143 (+1)*2 strokesVernon AllenDave Peter

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