Announcing Your Chance to Own a Piece of Golf History!

Chaska, Minnesota – Richie Ramsay, 23 year old golfer from Scotland, won four of six holes with birdies to take a 3-up lead after 13 holes and then held on the rest of the way to beat John Kelly (a 21 year old from St. Louis, Missouri) 4 and 2, in an exciting 36-hole final of the 106^th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday August 27^th, 2006, at Hazeltine National Golf Club in beautiful Chaska Minnesota. With the win, Ramsay became the first Scotsman since 1898 to win the US Amateur championship.

The U.S. Amateur, the oldest USGA championship, was first played in 1895 at Newport Golf Club in Rhode Island . The event, which has no age restriction, is open to those with a Handicap Index of 2.4 or lower. It is one of 13 national championships conducted annually by the USGA.

The Chaska Lions Club is pleased to announce your chance to own a piece of golf history – a banner so beautiful you can proudly display it on the wall of your den or sports room, or anywhere in your home or office! (see photo's, below)

Each time one of the award-winning golf courses in the scenic river-valley town of Chaska hosts a major golf tournament, the city decorates their historic lamp posts throughout town with beautiful banners spotlighting of the upcoming event. Once the event is complete the banners are gathered, signed by the winner, and sold by the Chaska Lions Club with the proceeds going to help various needy families and local non-profit organizations from the area. Click here for details from the last PGA Championship held in Chaska in 2001, and to make plans for the next one in 2009!

The Chaska Lions Club is proud to offer for sale these beautiful 60” tall by 18” wide color banners from the 106^th U.S. Amateur Championship which was held on August 18-27, 2006 , in Chaska. Both the champion (Richie Ramsay) and runner up (John Kelly) have signed each and every one! At only $300 each, these banners are a great collectible that will make a wonderful gift for the golfer in your life!

Click here to send an email for more information on how you can purchase your limited edition 106^th Amateur Championship banner. Supplies are very limited, so act now! And, remember, all proceeds go to a good cause – helping the Chaska Lions Club serve our local community. These banners are made from a durable, yet nice looking material.  They are made to last!

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