If everything goes as planned and things start to get back to somewhat normal because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 67th annual Sunnehanna Amateur will be held, but a month later than usual.
One of the top amateur tournaments in the country, which has featured a Who’s Who list of professional golfers including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, will have a new date.
Instead of running from June 17-20, the new date is July 20-24 at Sunnehanna Country Club in Johnstown.
Another difference is the tournament is ending on a Friday to allow golfers who are competing time to travel to Indiana for the Western Amateur, which begins July 27.
The qualifier for the tournament’s non-invitees is June 29.
Alex Smalley won the title the past two seasons, Nathan Smith of Pittsburgh won in 2011 and Fowler was a champion in 2007 and ‘08.
Franklin Regional grad and Notre Dame freshman Palmer Jackson finished 22nd in 2019.
