Western States Open Championship set for May 29-30 at Ak-Chin Southern Dune GC

In what is destined to become a ‘can’t miss’ annual event on Memorial Day Weekend, Western States Golf is proud to announce the Western States Open Championship to be held at the Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Arizona on May 28-30, 2011.

The event is open to any golf professional that has not held status on any major tour during the last five years, and amateurs having a verifiable Index of 2.9 or less.

Based on a full field of 96 players, the Western States Open will offer a minimum purse of $45,000 with the winner receiving $10,000. Entry, sponsorship opportunities and other information is available on the event’s web site at www.westernstatesopen.com or by calling 623.266.1243.