BOISE, Idaho — This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press .

For 36 years, the Albertsons Boise Open has provided a training ground for future PGA Tour players.

During that time, a litany of competitors have taken the course in Boise only to wind up being household names on the PGA Tour. Players such as Ernie Els, Jim Furyk, Bubba Watson, John Daly, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, Bryson DeChambeau and Xander Schauffele have all competed in the Albertsons Boise Open.

In 2019, Scottie Scheffler, currently the world’s No. 1-ranked golfer, played in the local tournament.

Similar talent will be on display again this week, when play tees off at Hillcrest Country Club, Thursday through Sunday.

Jeff Sanders, who has been executive director of the Albertsons Boise Open for all 3

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