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WOLF CREEK 17TH ANNUAL MESQUITE AMATEUR

olf Creek opened its fairways to golfers in 2000. he Mesquite Amateur tournament, hosted by Mesquite
Ownership knew it was a special place, but not just Gaming (owner of CasaBlanca Resort and Virgin River Hotel
Whow special. Since its opening, Wolf Creek has attracted Tin Mesquite) crowned the 2019 champions after five days of
golfers from all over the world making it a global attraction for anyone exciting competition earlier this year.
seeking a one-of-a-kind golf adventure. The overall champion, Daniel Monico, from Saugus, Massachusetts,
What was originally designed as one of the most unique courses in the shot a championship round of 80 with a total course handicap of 20. Gigi
world has turned out to be so much more. Wolf Creek has graced the Higgins, from Cape Coral, Fla., shot a 75 with a course handicap of two,
cover of many golf publications, is recognized as one of the top courses making her the first three-time defending low gross score champion.
in the country, and is featured in the EA Sports franchise game as well as Higgins was also the overall champion at the 2017 Mesquite Amateur.
countless golf simulators. “This is my fifth year playing in the Mesquite Amateur and I keep
More recently, film crews are discovering the amazing backdrop Wolf coming back to develop friendships and meet new people from all walks
Creek offers to sell their products and services. Over the past few years of life,” says Daniel Monico, champion of the 17th annual Mesquite
Wolf Creek has been featured in print and video advertising for major Amateur. “I would highly recommend playing in this tournament,
golf industry leaders. These Leaders include such prominent names as there’s nothing better than desert golf.”
Yamaha, Under Armor, Cleveland Golf, WGT and Ogio just to name The 17th annual Mesquite Amateur ran from Monday, May 27
a few. Whether on the golf channel or gracing the pages of the latest through Friday, May 31. The 54-hole event featured a full field of
manufactures catalogue, if you look close you can’t miss the special nearly 650 golfers who played on six scenic, award-winning courses in
background Wolf Creek provides. Mesquite, and St. George, Utah, including CasaBlanca Golf Club, Palms
Wolf Creek is a treasure bringing golfers to Nevada from all over. Golf Club, Falcon Ridge Golf Club, Palmer Course at Oasis Golf Club,
www.GolfWolfCreek.com Conestoga Golf Club and Coral Canyon Golf Club. The top 10 players
in each of the 20 flights were awarded their choice of a Taylor Made or
Callaway gift card, with the total prize pool summing $57,000.
“Winning this three years in a row feels so special and it’s incredible
to win this trophy once again,” said Gigi Higgins, three-time low gross
champion. “This is my seventh Mesquite Amateur and I can’t wait to
come back next year for my eighth.”
After play finished on Monday, the annual Bruce King Memorial
Scholarship was presented to a Virgin Valley High School senior. This
year’s recipient, Deisi Guzman, was awarded the $7,000 scholarship.

Gigi Higgins & Daniel Monico

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