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Originally posted by azbigdawg
Mike....I can only agree with half of your statement.... Most of the national tournaments are NOT in range..I have to go all the way to FLA to get to the mens major this year..( not my money, so Im ok with it we have the 16" major and A here, but nothig else..... the second part of your statement is correct..we do work HARD to get people where they need to go,and as a result, they work hard for us....That HAS been a characteristic of the region for the long time, and were trying to keep that going.
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Darrell,
Please note that there are very few National in the Northeast this year. Actually only one, Girls 18U B FP in Amherst, NY.
AZ is a bit closer to OR, TX, MS, OK & CA. I don't know if it figures into the equation, but I would guess you have a few more retirees with a bit more availability and flexibility to go when a tournament comes up short.
There are people on the Elite list who sometimes work 3-4 Nationals a year because they are available to go on a moments notice. Ten years ago, Delaware wouldn't get that many in 5 years.
Hopefully, maybe ASA's new "standby" program will give others a chance.