J.R. is set to compete in his first tournament in 32 months at the San Luis Obispo County Amateur Championship May 21, 22!

May 21, 2016 will mark the date of the 'new beginning' in the golfing life of J.R. Warthen. He will be playing in the San Luis Obispo County Amateur Championship this weekend which will be his first opportunity to compete in a tournament in 32 months. He has been successful in this event in the past, taking the title in all three of his previous appearances (2002-2004). Eleven years have passed, invaluable experience has been gained and he is as motivated as ever to perform.

The championship will be held on two separate county owned golf courses located within 30 miles of one another, Chalk Mountain GC in Atascadero and Dairy Creek GC in San Luis Obispo. The courses are well maintained and provide unique layouts, both of which obtain ample undulation and a meandering hole design. The opening round will be played at Chalk Mountain GC and the second and final round will be held at Dairy Creek GC. Historically, the winds blow steadily at Dairy Creek in the afternoons during this time of year and you can expect this to pose a solid test for most of the players in the field.

Wish J.R. the best of luck in his return to tournament golf as he attempts to make it four for four in this event. Check back on Saturday evening for a tournament update and a summary of round one action.

Thank you very much for visiting jrwarthen.com. All the best and God bless!

J.R. falls short of qualifying through U.S. Open local.

On a beautiful day at La Purisima GC in Lompoc, CA, J.R. fell short of qualifying through U.S. Open local. His first day back in competition did not produce the desired 'outcome', but the experience was as wonderful as possible. With his best friend and caddie Joshua Parrish on the bag, his fiancé Jillian and mother Merilee walking along in support, it was everything he could ever ask for. Feeling the excitement and adrenaline of tournament golf for the first time in 12 months, he was quickly reminded of the reasons why he loves the game so dearly. The process of preparation, the challenge of settling the 'nerves', the discipline of proper decision making and the pure enjoyment of execution. 

He will be back out on the course living out this blessing on May 21, 22 at the San Luis Obispo County Amateur Championship at Chalk Mountain GC in Atascadero, CA and Dairy Creek GC in San Luis Obispo, CA. This will be the first time since 2008 that he will have the opportunity to play multiple tournaments in the same month. This should equate to a level of comfortability on the course that he became accustomed to nearly a decade ago, when he was winning championships on a regular basis. He is beyond excited and extremely grateful to have his amateur status reinstated and numerous tournament dates locked into the schedule.

Thank you very much for visiting jrwarthen.com and please stay tuned in for the latest updates and news as the golfing life of J.R. Warthen progresses into the future!   

God Bless you all! 

J.R. set to tee it up very soon!

J.R. will tee off at 8:27am on Thursday May 12 at La Purisima GC in Lompoc, CA for U.S. Open local qualifying.