Article: LaVoie among local hopefuls aiming for U.S. Amateur prize.(Sports)(Play begins today at Emerald Valley for 62 golfers shooting for two qualifying spots)

Byline: Adam Jude The Register-Guard

Gregg LaVoie had always been tagged as one of those "potential" guys.

He came to Oregon as a prep champion and the youngest golfer to ever qualify for a BUY.com Tour event, in addition to having the bloodlines of a former Duck standout.

After two up-and-down seasons, LaVoie finally turned his potential into production this year, garnering all-American honors while placing 24th at the NCAA Championships last month.

Today, LaVoie gets the chance to improve upon his career year during a U.S. Amateur sectional qualifying tournament at Emerald Valley Golf Club in Creswell.

LaVoie joins a ...

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