Southwest Kansas Pro-Am First Glance
(Garden City, KS) – The All Pro Tour will be in Garden City, KS for the Southwest Kansas Pro-Am. Buffalo Dunes Golf Course and Southwind Golf & Dining will be hosting the APT for the fourteenth year.
FEATURED PLAYERS:
Austin Rose is undoubtedly the one to watch this week at the Southwest Kansas Pro-Am, coming off a stellar season that has cemented his status as a formidable contender. Rose's impressive performance this year includes a remarkable victory at the Coushatta Open, showcasing his ability to clinch titles under pressure. Additionally, his strong finishes with a T7 at the United Way Classic and a T5 at the GCBHS Real Okie Championship highlight his consistency and competitiveness on the tour. Currently sitting in 3rd place on the Access Golf Player of the Year Leaderboard, Rose has proven that he is not only a rising star but also a serious threat to his competitors. Fans and fellow players alike are eager to see if he can continue his outstanding form and potentially secure another triumph at this prestigious event.
Wil Gibson is undoubtedly the one to watch this week at the Southwest Kansas Pro-Am. Gibson has been turning heads all season with his impressive performances, starting with a solid 9th place finish at the Coushatta Open. He followed that up with a strong showing at the Firewheel Classic, where he tied for 7th, and narrowly missed a victory with a 2nd place finish at the United Way Classic. Although he faced a setback by missing the cut at the GCBHS Real Okie Championship, Gibson bounced back with determination and qualified for PGA Americas. His consistent form has earned him a 5th place spot on the Access Golf Player of the Year Leaderboard, making him a formidable contender and a player to keep an eye on as the Southwest Kansas Pro-Am unfolds.
2023 CHAMPION: Hayden Wood (-14)
DATES: June 6-8, 2024
OFFICIAL NAME: Southwest Kansas Pro-Am
HASHTAGS: #APT #AllProTour #PathOfThePros #SWKSProAm
SCHEDULE: 8th event of the APT 2024 season
VENUE: Buffalo Dunes Golf Course
PAR/YARDS: 71 (35-36), 6,890 yards
PURSE MONEY: APT: Estimated $100,000 (winner claims guaranteed $20,000 or 19% of total purse)
PAST CHAMPIONS: 2023 - Hayden Wood (-14)
FIELD OVERVIEW
SIZE: 83 APT players
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
Monday, June 3rd:
Practice Rounds - (1:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m)
Tuesday, June 4th:
Practice Rounds - (8:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m)
Wednesday, June 5th:
Practice Rounds- (8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Chevy Shootout- (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Thursday, June 6th:
Round 1 - (11:00 a.m. start)
Junior Clinic- (5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)
Friday, June 7th:
Round 2 - (11:00 a.m. start)
Dinner & Live Music - (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
Saturday, June 8th:
Final Round - (8:30 a.m. start)
Awards Ceremony - (after final round)
NOTES ON THE LIST OF COMPETITORS:
This week’s APT field is made up of 81 players from 12 countries.
The breakdown of the players per country in the field this week: United States (70), Australia (3), Germany (2), Argentina (1), Denmark (1), England (1), Northern Mariana Islands (1), Peru (1), and United Kingdom (1).
Action gets underway at 8:30 A.M. CT for the whole tournament. A cut will be made after 36-holes to the top 35% of the starting field, including ties. Amateurs are included in the cut number. The field will be repaired before the final round based on score and players will go off in reverse horseshoe with leaders of the APT teeing off last. A trophy presentation by the clubhouse will follow the final round of play. Attendance is free to the public.
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