NCGA Amateur
Spyglass Hill, August 10-14
George Gandranata
 Finalist George Gandranata |
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1. What does it mean to play in the NCGA Amateur? Winning any event is great, but winning this one, with its tradtion…I would love to do it. |
| 2. Any nerves on the first tee? Always. It’s good to be nervous. It means you want it. |
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| 3. Best practice drill or tip? I use the three-foot circle putting drill. I try to make 20 in a row. |
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| 4. Ideal foursome My dad, Tiger – even though he went to Stanford, and Jack Nicklaus |
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| 5. One word to describe yourself. Competitive |
Chris Marin
 2008 runner-up Chris Marin |
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1. What does it mean to play in the NCGA Amateur? Next to the State Am, this is the biggest event for me. And to play Spyglass, that’s a treat. |
| 2. Any nerves on the first tee? I’m more nervous in qualifying because every shot counts. In match play, I’m a little more comfortable. |
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| 3. Best practice drill or tip? I work on a 1/2-swing shot with my feet together that works my wrist muscles. |
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| 4. Ideal foursome My dad and brother and me. Those three would be my perfect foursome. |
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| 5. One word to describe yourself. Humble |
Reid Scarff
 #2 seed Reid Scarff |
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1. What does it mean to play in the NCGA Amateur? It’s everything. It’s the biggest NCGA event there is. It’s a great run event at a great golf course. |
| 2. Any nerves on the first tee? A lot. But once that first drive is away you let them go. |
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| 3. Best practice drill or tip? Keep your routine consistent. Use it every time. |
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| 4. Ideal foursome My dad, my grandfather and my brother |
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| 5. One word to describe yourself. Confusing |
Ryan Hallisey
 2007 champion Ryan Hallisey |
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1. What does it mean to play in the NCGA Amateur? It’s great. The course and location are awesome. It”s a great tournament to get sharp before I head back to school. |
| 2. Any nerves on the first tee? No, not really. It’s a long week so one shot doesn’t really mean much. |
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| 3. Best practice drill or tip? I like to practice alignment. I lay down a club and make sure I’m on target. |
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| 4. Ideal foursome My family |
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| 5. One word to describe yourself. Patient |
Scott Hardy
 St. Mary's Golf Coach Scott Hardy |
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1. What does it mean to play in the NCGA Amateur? It’s a chance to win Northern California’s biggest tournament on my favorite golf course. |
| 2. Any nerves on the first tee? Yes, always. |
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| 3. Best practice drill or tip? I take three balls and drop them around the green and try to get up and down each time. I’ll do this six times for a total of 18 holes and total the score to see how I do. |
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| 4. Ideal foursome Payne Stewart, Tiger and my son |
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| 5. One word to describe yourself. Competitive (Hardy’s wife, standing nearby, laughs…..) |