Defending Western Amateur Champion David Chung and Western Golf Association Vice President of Tournaments Vince Pellegrino at Media Day for the Western Amateur at Northshore CC in Glenview IL on Thursday July 21, 2011. Photographs by Charles Cherney

Western Golf Association Vice President of Tournaments Vince Pellegrino speaks about the tournament field, the championship and its history.

Defending Western Amateur Champion David Chung fields questions from local sports reporters.

Defending Champion David Chung at the 2011 Western Amateur Media Day.

David Chung stands between the two Western Amateur trophies.

2011 Western Amateur Media Day was held at North Shore Country Club on July 21.

David Chung with Western Amateur Committee Chairman Dr. Philp FitzSimmons from North Shore Country Club.

Amateur golfer David Chung fields questions from WGN sports reporter Dan Roan after the press conference.

WGA VP of Tournaments Vince Pellegrino fields further questions about the 2011 Western Amateur.

David Chung tees off after his press conference at 2011 Media Day for the Western Amateur.