Wednesday, March 14, 2012

No More Pro Career Plans For Top '91 Amateur Small

A year ago Mark Small was talking about turning professional.

But last week, after picking up the first Chicago Amateur of theYear Award from the Greater Chicago Golf Media Association for hisplay in 1991, Small declared his pro career a dead issue.

"It's looks like I'll stay amateur," said Small, from TinleyPark and Flossmoor Country Club. "I got married last September, andI couldn't find any money (for sponsorship). Plus I don't know thatI want to be away from home 40 weeks a year."

Small is not in position to repeat the top amateur award,though he could move among the leaders with a strong showing at theU.S. Amateur starting today at Muirfield …

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