Hossler Wins Western Amateur


Beau Hossler won the first major amateur championship of his career, and it was a big one - the 112th Western Amateur at The Beverly Country Club on the city's southwest side.

The 19-year-old Texas Longhorn defeated fellow Californian Xander Schauffele of San Diego, 2-up in the final match Saturday, rallying from 3-down through 11 holes.

Hossler won six of the last seven holes. Earlier in the day, Hossler won his semifinal 4 and 3 against Illinois incoming freshman Nick Hardy of Northbrook, lll.

"Obviously, [the Western Amateur] is one of the best tournaments in the world - a major amateur event with an outstanding field run by a world class association," Hossler said.

"I'm very happy to have won. I've come close this summer. I've played some good golf but, unfortunately, hadn't closed one out yet. Very pleased."

The above report is courtesy of the Western Golf Association. For more information and scoring details, visit http://www.wgaesf.org.