Monthly Archives: July 2009

By BRADY BINGHAM Standard-Examiner staff On Monday, I had the distinct pleasure of playing golf with former BYU and NBA basketball star Shawn Bradley. If you have met me, you know that I am just a little guy … 5-foot-6, … Read More

Smith, Green ready to represent Utah / Logan CC to host By BRADY BINGHAM Standard-Examiner staff LOGAN — They only get this chance once every 18 years. So for two Top of Utah golfers — along with two more Utah … Read More

By BRADY BINGHAM Standard-Examiner staff LAYTON — At the prestigious Utah State Amateur, Zac Blair has a 2-up lead over Alex Sutton after the first 18 holes of the 36-hole championship match Sunday at Valley View Golf Course. Blair, a … Read More

By BRADY BINGHAM Standard-Examiner staff LAYTON — The quarterfinals of the Utah State Amateur are in the books. Former Fremont High School star and BYU freshman Zac Blair, along with Weber State freshman Alex Sutton had advanced to the semifinals. … Read More

By BRADY BINGHAM Standard-Examiner staff LAYTON — Friday morning’s matches at the Utah State Amateur are complete. The winners were: Dan Horner def. Tyler Weight, 19 holes Darrin Overson def. Jared Overton, 19 holes Alex Sutton def. Jed Wright, 2-up … Read More

By BRADY BINGHAM Standard-Examiner staff LAYTON — Five former champions advanced to match play at the Utah State Amateur and were on hand at the champions breakfast Friday morning at Valley View Golf Course. Former Utah Golf Association executive director … Read More

By BRADY BINGHAM Standard-Examiner staff LAYTON — “It’s playing harder today.” That was the general theme after Thursday’s morning session of the second round of stroke play at the Utah State Amateur golf championship at Valley View Golf Course. However, … Read More

By BRADY BINGHAM Standard-Examiner staff LAYTON — There was no report of a swarm of bees invading Valley View Golf Course. But the buzz Thursday morning at the Utah State Amateur was loud and clear. Chatter continued about the way … Read More

By BRADY BINGHAM Standard-Examiner staff LAYTON — Prior to the start of the Utah State Amateur, the rumor was a golfer with course knowledge, a player that knows Valley View Golf Course like the back of his hand, will be … Read More

By BRADY BINGHAM Standard-Examiner staff LAYTON — The prestigious Utah State Amateur, the oldest continuous running tournament in the world, got off to a rousing start Wednesday morning at Valley View Golf Course. Former champions Doug Bybee, Todd Barker and … Read More