For the 36-hole final matches at the 99th Oregon Amateur held at Bend Golf and Country Club, the day started pleasantly. Sunny and warm, just a day before the official start of summer.

The Oregon Amateur, considered the "major" amateur golf in the region, is one of the oldest and most prestigious sporting competitions in the state. Started in 1904, this year's event will be its 99th occurrence. The only years it was not held was during World Wars I and II and the depression.

The Women’s field is limited to the best 48 Women with USGA Handicap Indexes of 15.0 and less with the low 32 finishers from the 36-hole stroke play qualifier advancing to the single elimination match play Championship flight.

The Men’s field is limited to 108 Men with USGA Handicap Indexes of 3.4 or less. The Top 50 Men from the prior year's performance points list, along with past champions, are exempt from going through a qualifying process that determines the initial championship field. Qualifying tournaments were held at Diamond Woods GC in Monroe, Ore. and Quail Valley GC in Banks, Ore.

Congratulations to Kate Hildahl and Blake Seabaugh

YG Media joined the OGA to cover the 99th Oregon Am in Bend, Oregon. The Bend Golf & Country Club was the host site for the great event. The competition was fierce all week, but only one winner for the men and women could be awarded. Also be sure to visit www.oga.org or www.oregonamateur.org for more information.