The Back Nine - Aurora City tourney lacks something...

namely area high school golfers.

There are three current high schoolers in the field, but that's not nearly enough. The tournament, which is contested at both Phillips Park and Fox Valley Golf Club, is a great opportunity for high school players to compete against skilled amateurs that have much more experience than they do.

And, a four day 72-hole tournament would be a departure from the types of tourneys they usually compete in.

On a related note, head pro Jeff Schmidt is looking for some help in determining the official start of the city tourney, as well as former champions.

Record keeping has been spotty at best. Throw in the fact that no tourney was held during the Phillips Park renovation, plus the real chance it didn't happen during WWII, there's a good chance it hasn't been held consecutively since its inception.

My colleague Rick Armstrong has narrowed down the start date of the tournament to either 1932 or 1933, but we could use your help. Call Schmidt at 630-499-0670 or e-mail the Beacon at beaconsports@scn1.com