Arizona vs. Utah Shootout

About this competition

The Utah Golf Association and the Arizona Golf Association began this Ryder Cup-style event in 1991 to showcase the top amateur golfers in both states and to build camaraderie amongst the players.

Now one of the most popular events among UGA players, the competition has been a back-and-forth battle, but Team Utah has won the last several years.

UGA selection process

The UGA will select twelve players to represent Utah at the Arizona vs. Utah Shootout, with primary consideration given to current UGA Champions and Player Performance Rankings.

The UGA will only select players with the unquestioned ability to appropriately represent the UGA with character, sportsmanship, and integrity. The UGA Competitions Committee has the right to exclude any player should they not meet the standards of conduct found in Rule 1.2 of the Rules of Golf or should the UGA competitions committee find they are deficient in character, sportsmanship, or integrity.

Eligibility criteria:

• This event is only open to participants who are 18 years of age or older. The two senior players selected will be 50 years old or older when the Shootout is played.
• Players still enrolled in high school or competing on a collegiate golf team are not eligible for the Utah Shootout Team.
• If a UGA champion is not eligible to play, that spot will be filled by selection.
• Each team member must agree to participate in all functions relating to the Arizona vs Utah Shootout.
• The competitions committee has imposed a rule that players are only allowed to be selected for two of the three major UGA traveling teams (Pacific Coast Amateur, National State Team and UT/AZ Shootout). This gives more players the opportunity to represent the UGA/Utah.