California State Amateur
Lake Merced Golf Club
June 22-27, 2009
Sam Smith
 State Amateur semifinalist Sam Smith |
 |
1. What does it mean to play in the state amateur? You get to play against the best players in the state and see how your game matches up. You also get to play a great golf course. |
| 2. Any nerves on the first tee? No, just anticipation. |
||
| 3. Best practice drill or tip? Work on a go-to drive. For me it’s a cut. |
||
| 4. Ideal foursome Tiger, my brother and Ben Hogan |
||
| 5. One word to describe yourself. Quick |
Nick Delio
 Defending State Amateur champion Nick Delio |
|
1. What does it mean to play in the state amateur? It’s an honor to play in this event. I’m grateful for the opportunity. |
| 2. Any nerves on the first tee? Not really. I play in so many events. A little anxious maybe. |
||
| 3. Best practice drill or tip? Stay loose |
||
| 4. Ideal foursome Colin Montgomerie, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Davis Love III |
||
| 5. One word to describe yourself. Thankful |
Jeff Wilson
 Jeff Wilson |
|
1. What does it mean to play in the state amateur? It’s a great course with a terrific field and history. |
| 2. Any nerves on the first tee? Oh yeah, and it carries throughout the day. You just try to manage. |
||
| 3. Best practice drill or tip? Practice more shots and less technique. |
||
| 4. Ideal foursome Other than my family, I prefer to play in the game at Green Valley CC (Wilson’s home club). |
||
| 5. One word to describe yourself. Dedicated. |
Casey Boyns
 Two-time State Amateur Champion Casey Boyns |
|
1. What does it mean to play in the state amateur? I have an expemption so I can just tee it up. I entered to play some good golf courses, especially since the championship rotates between the north and south. |
| 2. Any nerves on the first tee? Yes, this morning I was worried about where the ball was going on the first tee. |
||
| 3. Best practice drill or tip? Sleeping (laughs). I don’t practice too much but when I do I work on my short game. |
||
| 4. Ideal foursome Son Christopher, dad Leonard and daughter Maressa. |
||
| 5. One word to describe yourself. Care-free |
Don DuBois
 2005 State Amateur Champion Don DuBois |
|
1. What does it mean to play in the state amateur? This is the ultimate amateur tournament in our state and one of the biggest in the country. |
| 2. Any nerves on the first tee? Are you kidding me? Absolutely, I have nerves on the first tee. |
||
| 3. Best practice drill or tip? Always about slowing down and having good rhythm. |
||
| 4. Ideal foursome My son Dalton, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson (we are members at the same club and have played together six or seven times). |
||
| 5. One word to describe yourself. Determined |
Randy Haag
 Three-time NCGA Player of the Year Randy Haag |
|
1. What does it mean to play in the state amateur? I Really look forward to this event. I put the state amateur up with USGA events. |
| 2. Any nerves on the first tee? Nerves, yes but more so butterflies. All about the anticipation. |
||
| 3. Best practice drill or tip? I think tempo. |
||
| 4. Ideal foursome Tiger Woods, Donald Trump and President Obama |
||
| 5. One word to describe yourself. Free-wheeling |