BANDON – Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is proud to announce that it was selected to be the Official Medical Services Provider for the 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, happening August 4-10.
Members of the SCHHC dedicated team is already on-site for the practice rounds, which kicked off on Aug. 1. This incredible opportunity came together thanks to the collaborative efforts of Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alden Forrester and Bandon Dunes officials.
“We are extremely pleased to provide medical services at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort,” said Dr. Forrester. “It’s a great privilege to help out such a prestigious organization that is a credit to our community, and to support and promote this high level of women’s sports.”
There are 16 skilled SCHHC providers (including RNs and CNAs) along with four providers from Bay Area Hospital alternating shifts on-site from 6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. at the beginning of the tournament, with the shift hours decreasing as play continues — all to ensure top-notch care for the athletes. In addition, there are employees who are volunteering in other areas of the event, including CEO Raymond Hino.
Let’s cheer on these incredible athletes and celebrate our community’s role in this prestigious event!
Tournament Details:
156 of the game’s brightest stars will compete.
This marks Bandon Dunes’ ninth USGA Championship and first U.S. Women’s Amateur!
Stroke play qualifying begins Monday, August 4. Follow live scoring on USGA.org.
Match play coverage airs live on Golf Channel:
Aug. 6-8: 6-9 p.m. ET
Aug. 9: 3-6 p.m. ET
Aug. 10: 7-10 p.m. ET
Stay updated on Golf Channel’s social media at Golf Channel and at GolfChannel.com or at championships.usga.org.
The main lodge at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
A view of Bandon Dunes (and the SCHHC medical trailer) from the lookout. (Photo by Alden Forrester)
SCHHC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alden Forrester, right, with Jim Bourquin, RN, at the hospital’s emergency medical trailer parked at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort for the 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship Aug. 1-10.
SCHHC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alden Forrester, right, with Jim Bourquin, RN, inside the hospital’s emergency medical trailer.