Washington Golf Names 2020 Players of the Year
Washington Golf (WA Golf) has announced the 2020 Player of the Year recipients. The category winners are as follows (more…)
2020 U.S. Women’s Open at Champions Golf Club to be Conducted Without Spectators
Ongoing COVID-19 health and safety concerns guide decision for Dec. 10-13 championship LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Oct. 21, 2020) – The USGA announced today that due to ongoing health and safety concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 75th U.S. Women’s Open…
72nd Hudson Cup and 29th Senior Hudson Cup Being Held at Meadow Springs
The 72nd edition of the Hudson Cup will be held October 22-23 at Meadow Springs Country Club in Richland, Wash. The illustrious event, played in a format similar to the Ryder Cup (more…)
Research Confirms Environmental Value of Golf Courses
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Oct. 15, 2020) – Through funding provided by the United States Golf Association (USGA), researchers at the University of Minnesota and Michigan State University have reached a key milestone in the most comprehensive study ever conducted on the environmental impact that golf courses have on their communities. (more…)
Inactive Score Posting Season is Almost Here
Inactive Score Posting Season begins in Washington Golf territory on November 15th. (more…)
Bryan Pierce – Caddie Master at Chambers Bay talks Adam Scott, kids earning an Evans Caddie Scholarship, and his own love of the game
Since 2010, Bryan has worked at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. in a variety of capacities, and now is the director of on-course services at the municipal course on the shores of Puget Sound. Specifically, he is the facility’s…
Team of Evans and Herendeen qualify at Wine Valley for U.S. Amateur Four-Ball
The side of Ethan Evans of Mercer Island, Wash. and Max Herendeen of Bellevue, Wash. shot 9-under par 63 to qualify for the 2021 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball. Qualifying was held today at Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla, Wash. (more…)
Bjorke, Crimp, Fallgren and Folsom Claim Titles at 11th Washington Champion of Champions
DuPont, Wash. – The 11th Washington Golf Association Champion of Champions concluded play today at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. This year’s field consisted of champions from around the state of Washington and Northern Idaho, competing in four divisions…
Low scores after round one at 11th Annual Champion of Champions
Good players shot some low numbers during round one in the 11th Annual Washington Champion of Champions, being held this week at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. (more…)
Three sides qualify at Home Course for U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball
The side of Lauryn Nguyen of Seattle, Wash. and Suzie Tran of Poulsbo, Wash. shot 8-under par 64 to earn medalist honors in qualifying for the 2021 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball. Qualifying was held today at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. (more…)
WA Golf conducts 11th Annual Champion of Champions
The first round of the 11th Annual WA Golf Champion of Champions will tee off on Thursday, October 1 at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. (more…)
Team of Peterson and Sand qualify for U.S. Amateur Four-Ball
The side of Brandon Peterson of Ocean Shores, Wash. and John Sand of Hoquiam, Wash. shot 11-under par 61 to qualify for the 2021 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball. Qualifying was held today at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. John Sand…
The greatest 72 holes in Seattle history
In 1945, Byron Nelson had a preposterous year. But you already knew that. His 18 victories out of 30 events is legendary, to say nothing of his never-to-be-equaled 11 wins in a row. However, in that year of years Lord…
Brothers in Arms
The Largent brothers - Sam, Andy and Brian - bring you the Flatstick Pub. Growing the game from the inside out, one micro-brew at a time. by Tony Dear Tim Hughes sounds a lot like the rest of us. “I’ll…
Brandes three-peats at Washington Senior Men’s Amateur; McDonald claims Super Senior title
Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash. shot rounds of 71-68-74 to win the 34th Washington Senior Men’s Amateur; while John McDonald of Mill Creek, Wash. shot rounds of 74-75-74 to capture the 13th Super Senior Men’s Amateur. (more…)
Help Grow Their Passion for Golf
The numbers are in. The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred an interest in golf not seen in recent years. According to the National Golf Foundation golf participation among juniors, beginners, and returning golfers increased 20-25% in the 2nd quarter this year.…
Brandes goes low to take lead at Senior Men's Amateur; Herron remains atop Super Senior
Tom Brandes of Bellevue fired a 4-under par 68 to jump to the top of the leader board after two rounds at the 34th Washington Senior Men’s Amateur, while Bill Herron of College Place maintains a narrow one-shot lead entering the final round at the 13th Super Senior Men’s Amateur. (more…)
Hanson grabs early lead at Senior Men's Amateur; Herron leads Super Senior
Erik Hanson of Kirkland shot 3-under par 69 to grab the lead after today’s first round of the 34th Washington Senior Men’s Amateur, while Bill Herron of College Place fired an opening round 2-under par 70 to lead the 13th Super Senior Men’s Amateur. (more…)
USGA CEO Mike Davis Announces Departure in 2021
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Sept. 22, 2020) – The USGA today announced that CEO Mike Davis will leave the organization by the end of 2021 to pursue a life-long passion for golf course design and construction. (more…)
Washington Senior and Super Senior Men's Amateur Championships held this week at Walla Walla Country Club
The 34th Washington Senior Men’s Amateur and 13th Super Senior Men’s Amateur Championships will be held concurrently this week at Walla Walla (Wash.) Country Club on September 22-24. (more…)
The U.S. Open in September – because it’s 2020
So, let’s talk about the U.S. Open. It is being held this week on the West Course at famed Winged Foot Golf Club in New York. The course was designed by A.W. Tillinghast in 1923, and renovated by Gil Hanse…
Victoria Fallgren – Sharpening her own game while coaching others at Gonzaga University
Since 2013 Victoria has been the assistant coach for the women’s golf team at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. Prior to that she played four years on the Gonzaga team. (more…)
Renaissance Man
Durel Billy fell in love with the game and with its history, and found numerous ways to give back to it, even though it did not always give back to him (more…)
"Star to A" Putting Drill
LPGA Professionals Class A Instructor Cathy MacPherson shows us the "Star to A" putting drill to improve consistency.
USGA Announces Plans for Golf House Pinehurst
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Sept. 9, 2020) – In an effort to expand its impact in golf and extend its mission to champion and advance the game, the USGA will establish “Golf House Pinehurst” in North Carolina, to include a new…
Record Breaking Results For 2020 Women's Golf Day
(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., 04 September 2020) As women and men around the world united on Tuesday, September 1st, to celebrate the 5th annual Women’s Golf Day (WGD), they set new heights for the ground-breaking movement. Despite the pandemic WGD…
Josh Williams – the GM at Loomis Trail talks border closure
Josh Williams is the general manager of Loomis Trail Golf Club in Blaine, Wash. The course is located five miles south of the U.S.-Canada border, and since March 21, 2020 that border has been closed to “non-essential” travel because of…
Bjorke takes title at Washington Men’s Mid-Amateur
Bjorn Bjorke of Port Orchard, Wash. shot rounds of 72-70 to win the 11th Washington Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, held this week at McCormick Woods Golf Club in Port Orchard. (more…)
Hanson and Jonson share first-round lead at Men's Mid-Amateur
Defending champion Erik Hanson of Kirkland and Carl Jonson of Seattle shot each shot 1-under par 71 to grab a share of the lead after the opening round of the 11th Washington Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. (more…)
Gone and Gone
Over the span of a person’s life, so many other lives are touched – Mitch Black will be missed by Bart Potter Golf took up a lot of space on Mitch Black’s planet, and he left room for the rest…
Washington Men's Mid-Amateur held this week at McCormick Woods
The 11th Washington Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship is being held August 27-28 at McCormick Woods Golf Club in Port Orchard, Wash. The 36-hole stroke-play championship is being conducted by Washington Golf (WA Golf). (more…)
Herzog and Titus win Mixed Chapman in playoff
Andrew Herzog and Kim Titus, both of Fox Island defeated Irfan Yusoff of Anacortes and Sammie Pless of Seattle in a two-hole playoff to win the 3rd annual Washington Mixed Chapman championship. The 18-hole championship was held today at Lake…
Washington Mixed Chapman being held at Lake Spanaway
The 3rd annual Washington Mixed Chapman Championship will be held August 24, 2020 at Lake Spanaway Golf Course in Tacoma, Wash. The 18-hole championship, which will consist of a full field of 48 sides, is being conducted by Washington Golf…
First Tee of Central Washington receives grant from USGA
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Aug. 20, 2020) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has provided $200,000 in grants to be allocated across 51 First Tee chapters throughout the United States in its ongoing commitment to making the game more accessible…
Nathan Cogswell wins Northwest Open Invitational
Amateur Nathan Cogswell of Kent, Wash. shot rounds of 68-66 to win the Northwest Open Invitational by one stroke over PGA Professional David Phay of Oak Harbor, Wash. who finished second. Nathan Cogswell of Kent, Wash. wins Northwest Open Invitational.…
Rules Question of the Week – August 18, 2020
In stroke play, a player practices putting on the 18th putting green immediately after finishing the first round of a 54-hole event scheduled over consecutive days on a single course. What is the ruling? There is no penalty (CORRECT) The…
A Tale of Two Championships – or, 'Oh that's right, this is why we love golf'
By a quirk of fate, of timing, of necessary scheduling, of COVID-19 (for in this tumultuous year, everything seems shadowed and alchemically altered by this nefarious virus), the Washington Men’s Amateur (the premier championship in the state) and the U.S.…
Dustin White – WSU men’s golf coach talks recruitment and motivation in the era of COVID
A Cougar through and through, Dustin White returned to his alma mater as an assistant coach in the January of 2014 and was named the Washington State men’s golf head coach prior to the 2016-17 season. White was a standout player…
Tibbits’ run in U.S. Amateur ends in round of 32
Spencer Tibbits’ run in the 2020 U.S. Amateur ended this morning when he was defeated in the round of 32 by Stewart Hagestad, 3&1. Tibbits, the 21-year-old rising senior at Oregon State University, was the lone Northwest player who made…
Kato goes wire-to-wire in winning the Washington Men’s Amateur
Sean Kato of Redmond, Wash. shot rounds of 65-69-73 to win the 94th Washington Men’s Amateur Championship, held this week at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. Sean Kato Championship links: Final Results | Photos Kato had been alone at…
Sean Kato pads lead at 94th Washington Men's Amateur
Sean Kato of Redmond, Wash. shot 3-under par 69 in today’s second round to add to his lead in the 94th Washington Men’s Amateur Championship, being held this week at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. Sean Kato hits his…
Spencer Tibbits advances to Round of 32 at U.S. Amateur
Spencer Tibbits of Vancouver, Wash. defeated No. 17 seed Michael Brennan of Leesburg, Va. 2&1 in today’s round of 64 of the 2020 U.S. Amateur Championship, being held this week at Bandon (Ore.) Dunes Golf Resort. Tibbits got off to…
Spencer Tibbits advances to match play at U.S. Amateur
Spencer Tibbits of Vancouver, Wash. shot rounds of 70-74 in the two qualifying rounds to make it into the match-play portion of the 2020 U.S. Amateur Championship, which is being held this week at Bandon (Ore.) Dunes Golf Resort. Copyright:…
Sean Kato takes early lead at Washington Men's Amateur
Sean Kato of Redmond, Wash. shot 7-under par 65 to take the first-round lead in the 94th Washington Men’s Amateur Championship, being held this week at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. Sean Kato hits his tee shot on the…
Washington Golf Youth on Course program increases Junior Golf participation in 2020
Federal Way, Wash. – Washington Golf, in collaboration with Youth on Course, the non-profit organization dedicated to opening doors, supporting dreams and transforming the lives of young people through opportunities on and off the golf course, has experienced a significant…
Lauryn Nguyen and Ethan Evans Capture Girls and Boys Titles at 44th WJGA State Championship
Lauryn Nguyen of Seattle fired a final round 4-under par 68 to cap off a tremendous week to win the 44th Annual Washington Junior Golf Association (WJGA) State Girls’ Championship, while Ethan Evans of Mercer Island shot a final round…
94th Washington Men's Amateur to be held at Chambers Bay
The 94th Washington Men’s Amateur Championship is set to take place August 11-13 at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. The championship will consist of 54 holes of stroke play, with the field cut to the low 60 players and…
Local players set to compete at U.S. Amateur Championship
Several WA Golf players are set to compete at the 120th U.S. Amateur Championship, taking place next week, August 10-16, at the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore. (more…)
Therese Warner advances to match play at U.S. Women's Amateur
Therese Warner of Kennewick, Wash. shot rounds of 74-76 in stroke-play qualifying to advance to the match-play portion of the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, taking place this week at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md. (more…)
Rules Question of the Week – August 5, 2020
In stroke play, before making a stroke in the general area, a player lifts a rock lying next to their ball. The rock has broken away from a nearby wall. What is the ruling? There is no penalty (CORRECT) There…
Need a mask? NeoMask!
For the month of August, NeoMask will donate all proceeds to the Washington Junior Golf Association, and all funds raised will also be matched! Order your mask and make a difference for WJGA while also helping keep our community safe.…
Men's Amateur Qualifier No. 4 – Recap
Our fourth and final qualifier to determine the field for the 94th Washington Men’s Amateur Championship was held today at Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla, Wash. (more…)
Zac Keener – general manager of Chambers Bay talks Washington Amateur and future championships
Zac has been at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. since 2007. He served as their Assistant PGA Professional from 2007-2015, then as the facility’s sales and marketing manager for a year and a half, then director of marketing for…
Men's Amateur Qualifier No. 3 – Recap
The third of four qualifiers to determine the field for the 94th Washington Men’s Amateur Championship was held today at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. Qualifying results | Photos Carl Jonson of Seattle and Jack Holberg of Seattle both…
2020 U.S. Open to be Held Without Spectators
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (July 29, 2020) – In partnership with the state of New York, the USGA announced today that due to ongoing health and safety concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 120th U.S. Open Championship, scheduled Sept. 14-20 at…
Men's Amateur Qualifier No. 2 – Recap
The second of four qualifiers to determine the field for the 94th Washington Men’s Amateur Championship was held today at Kalispel Golf & Country Club in Spokane, Wash. Players prepare to tee off on the first hole at Kalispel G&CC.…
Randall Morris Celebrity Golf Invitational
Former Seattle Seahawks running back Randall Morris has always wanted to do more for the community, and this fall will host the 14th Annual Randall Morris Celebrity Golf Invitational on September 14 at Fairwood Golf and Country Club in Renton,…
Men's Amateur Qualifier No. 1 – Recap
The first of four qualifiers to determine the field for the 94th Washington Men’s Amateur Championship was held today on the Olympic Course at Gold Mountain Golf Club in Bremerton, Wash. Qualifying results | Photos Spencer Clapp of Federal Way,…
Rules Question of the Week - July 23, 2020
A player's ball lies off but near the putting green; the player is allowed relief from temporary water that exists on the putting green if it is on their line of play. True or false? True False (CORRECT) Explanation Rule:…
Past champion Gudmund Lindbjerg passes at age 71
by Brad Ziemer (courtesy British Columbia Golf) Gudmund Lindbjerg, who won four Pacific Northwest Golf Association titles and three Washington Golf titles, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 71. Lindbjerg produced a rather remarkable amateur golf career…
Roths win their fifth Washington Parent-Child Chapman
Craig and Cody Roth of Bellingham, Wash. combined to shoot 6-under-par 66 to win the 12th Washington Parent-Child Chapman Championship, held today at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. Championship Links: Final results | Photos Cody (left) and Craig Roth.…
Inspiration comes early from Marilyn Palmer O’Connor
In the late 1960s, my family moved next door to Club Green Meadows Golf Course in Vancouver, Wash. and my parents and siblings all caught the golfing bug. In the summer of 1970 I had the unique opportunity and pleasure…
Where is She Now – Linda Chen
Former professional golfer Linda Chen served as president of Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma, Wash. for nearly three years. She started the same week in June 2015 that the U.S. Open was being held at Chambers Bay in nearby…
Rounds 4 Research online auction scheduled for July 20-26
The Rounds 4 Research program is designed to address a critical shortage in turfgrass research funding by auctioning donated rounds of golf online to benefit local chapters of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). This year’s online auction…
Rules Question of the Week - July 16, 2020
In individual stroke play, a player leaves the course during the round, watches television in the clubhouse for an hour, and then returns to the course. What is the ruling? No penalty Two-stroke penalty Disqualification (CORRECT) Explanation Rule: 5.7a Have…
Erin Szekely – LPGA Life Member, golf coach, director of NW Women’s Open
Erin didn’t pick up the game of golf until age 35, but then she went all in. She became a six-time club champion at Snohomish (Wash.) GC, and turned pro in 1996, competing on mini-tours throughout the U.S., winning the…
Tyler Johnsen – re-starting the WJGA season
Tyler Johnsen, executive director of the Washington Junior Golf Association, talks about the re-start of the WJGA’s 2020 tournament season, the junior golfers’ enthusiasm for getting back out on the course, and the steps that he’s taking for making sure…
What Did You Miss About Golf?
Winner of From Her Tees' last issue drawing Kathleen Turner of Port Orchard, Wash. was the winner of a WA Golf prize pack. Here she is in her own words.... "What I missed most about golf during shelter in place?…
Rachel von Cluck joins Washington Golf staff
Please join us in welcoming Rachel von Cluck aboard as the new office administrator at Washington Golf. Rachel von Cluck Get to know a little bit about Rachel: I grew up in Black Diamond, Wash., a city surrounded by evergreen…
Hard Times for the Competitive Player
For the competitive player, 2020 has been an interesting year. While other activities for the amateur athlete – soccer, softball, flag football, basketball, etc. – are on the downswing as their fields of play have gone silent during this “Age…
PNWPGA President Sean Fredrickson tragically gone too soon
Sean Fredrickson, president of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA, was killed on Sunday, July 5, when two small planes collided in mid-air several hundred feet above Powderhorn Bay on Lake Coeur d’Alene in northern Idaho. Both planes then fell into…
Duan, Fallgren, Folsom and Adams Capture State Titles
Alice Duan of Seattle shot rounds of 75-69-70 to win the 27th Washington Women’s Amateur; Victoria Fallgren of Spokane won the 11th Washington Women’s Mid-Amateur; Leslie Folsom of Tukwila captured the 21st Washington Senior Women’s Amateur; and Kris Adams of…
Folsom wins Senior Women's Amateur; Adams takes Super Senior; Three tied atop Women's Am; Fallgren has lead in Mid-Am
Leslie Folsom of Tukwila, Wash. won the 21st Washington Senior Women’s Amateur by two shots over Jane Harris, also of Tukwila. This is the second title for Folsom in this championship, having also won in 2018. Kris Adams of Lake…
Exemptions Announced for 2020 U.S. Women's Open
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (July 1, 2020) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the exemption categories for the 75th U.S. Women’s Open Championship, which will be contested Dec. 10-13 at Champions Golf Club, in Houston, Texas. As previously announced,…
Washington Women's Amateur Championships: Round 1 Recap
The opening rounds of the 27th Washington Women’s Amateur Championship, 11th Washington Women’s Mid-Amateur, 21st Washington Senior Women’s Amateur and 7th Washington Super Senior Women’s Amateur championships were held today at Gold Mountain Golf Club in Bremerton, Wash. Players get…
Northwest Women's Open to be held July 20-22
The annual Northwest Women’s Open is set for July 20-22 at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club in Federal Way, Wash. The event is open to both professionals and amateurs. The tournament will feature a Pro-Am on Monday, July 20…
Washington Women's Amateur Championships Being Held at Gold Mountain
The 27th Washington Women’s Amateur Championship is being held concurrently with the 11th Washington Women’s Mid-Amateur, 21st Washington Senior Women’s Amateur and 7th Washington Super Senior Women’s Amateur championships at Gold Mountain Golf Club in Bremerton, Wash. on June 30-July…
PNGA Cancels Remainder of 2020 Championship Season
Federal Way, Wash. – With the recent spike in cases surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the concerns with contestants traveling from all parts of the Pacific Northwest and throughout the U.S. to compete, the Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) has…
Shane Prante looks to defend his title at Washington Open Invitational
With the 2020 Washington Open Invitational being delayed this year because of COVID, Shane Prante talks about keeping his game in shape to defend his title. (more…)
Exemptions Finalized for 2020 U.S. Open Championship
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (June 25, 2020) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the exemption categories for the 120th U.S. Open Championship, which will be contested Sept. 17-20 at Winged Foot Golf Club (West Course), in Mamaroneck, N.Y. As previously…
Rules Question of the Week - Week of June 24, 2020
In stroke play, a player's caddie practices on the competition course before play on the day that competition is scheduled to begin. What is the ruling? The player is disqualified General Penalty No penalty (CORRECT) Explanation: Rule 5.2 Have a…
Catching up with David McLay Kidd
The now-renowned golf course designer gives his take on the soon-to-open short course at Gamble Sands, his renovation of Sand Point CC, and this summer’s U.S. Amateur being held on his course at Bandon Dunes. Click here to view the…
Golf volunteer opportunities are limited in the era of COVID-19
In the fall of 2019, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort started to send out the call to recruit volunteers to assist in conducting the 2020 U.S. Amateur, which is scheduled to be held at the resort in August 2020. The staff…
Rules Question of the Week - Week of June 16, 2020
In match play, Player A sweeps away debris in their line of play on the putting green, and does not press anything down. Player B thinks this is not allowed and asks for a ruling. What is the correct ruling?…
Exemptions Finalized for 2020 U.S. Amateur Championships
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (June 17, 2020) – The USGA today announced the exemption categories for the 120th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, set to take place Aug. 3-9 at Woodmont Country Club, in Rockville, Md., and the 120th U.S. Amateur, which will be…
Kyle Drugge – new head golf coach at PLU
After serving three years as assistant coach for the men’s team at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Kyle Drugge has been elevated to head coach. Drugge helped the Lutes win three tournaments during the 2018-2019 season and helped the Lutes…
PGA Tour returns this week – interview with Mike Zinga
This week the PGA Tour returns with the Charles Schwab Challenge being held at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The tour was shut down (as was much of the world, sports and otherwise) in early March due to…
Tournament Play – And so it begins….again….
“If a tree falls in the forest and nobody is there to hear, does it still fall?” The answer to this pseudo-existential question is yes, of course it still falls. With the COVID-19 nightmare descending upon the global community like…
Boeing Classic Postponed Until 2021
SEATTLE – (June 11, 2020) – The 2020 Boeing Classic, the longstanding PGA TOUR Champions event benefitting Virginia Mason programs and services, will not be held this summer out of an abundance of caution for public health and safety amid…
Update to Phase 1.5 and Phase 2 for Golf
The Governor’s office has provided us with the following updates related to the guidelines and restrictions on golf in Washington state: Golf Restart, Phase 1.5 and Phase 2 Requirements have been revised to ALLOW people from different households to share…
Rules Question - Week of June 4, 2020
True or False: Player A marks their ball with a marker directly behind the golf ball. The caddie then replaces Player A's ball on the backside of the ball marker so Player A can read the putt from the other…
U.S. Women's Open to Celebrate 75th Anniversary with Months-Long Celebration Ahead of Rescheduled Championship
Three-time champion Annika Sorenstam named ambassador of milestone celebration LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (June 3, 2020) - The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced a number of exciting initiatives connected to the milestone 75th anniversary U.S. Women's Open Championship, which…
Mackenzie Tour Cancels 2020 Season
TORONTO, ONTARIO – Due to border restrictions, mandatory quarantines for those entering Canada and gathering restrictions in all provinces because of COVID-19, the Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada announced Friday that it is canceling its 2020 season. “With growing uncertainty…
Catching up with Jeff Wallach
We caught up with long-time writer Jeff Wallach from Portland, Ore. to talk about how his love for golf led him to write multiple books and stories related to the game during his 35-year writing career. Click here to read…
Precedent for U.S. Open Postponement Was Set by War
by Mike Trostel, USGA The specter of COVID-19 has permeated all aspects of our lives. From its devastating impact on lives and livelihoods to its disruption of everyday life, this virus has upended everything in its path, including the 2020…
Rules Question of the Week - Week of May 20, 2020
Question: While searching for his tee shot in the penalty area, Gary accidentally kicks his own ball, then proceeds to take relief under 17.1, after he knocks his next shot on the green, he holes out in 2 more strokes,…
The Real Meaning of 'No Qualifying'
Civilization is not a given. It does not exist, unless we build it. And, once built, it does not stay in existence unless we maintain it. How fragile it is. And how mighty our effort in creating it. A billion…
USGA GPS service can identify where golfers are not going
by Hunki Yun, USGA Director, Business Development, Regional Affairs The good news is that golf is back in all 50 states. The bad news is that many courses are operating with a reduced maintenance staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
USGA Finalizes 2020 Championship Schedule
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 18, 2020) – The USGA announced several updates to its 2020 championship schedule today, as the organization continues to reconfigure its season due to uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The 120th U.S. Women’s Amateur, scheduled for Aug. 3-9 at…
Update to Phase 1 and Phase 2 for Golf
The Golf Alliance of Washington is pleased to announce that effective immediately (May 15, 2020), foursomes will now be included in the Governor's order regarding the operation of golf courses that are currently in Phase I. Click here for Golf…
WJGA COVID-19 Update – May 15
As seen on the WJGA website. Given the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order made by Governor Inslee, the Washington Junior Golf Association will be closing its office through May 31st. The WJGA will continue to operate remotely, checking voicemails/emails. The…
Phase 1 Modifications for Golf
Many of our golf courses are asking for official documentation that proves some of the Phase 1 modifications. The Governor’s office was going to update the Phase 1 document, but we are now being told they cannot promise that they…
Catching up with Evan Johnsen
The Director of Programs and Development at The First Tee of Greater Seattle talks about how his journey led him to The First Tee, his past as a college golfer, and his love of providing opportunity for young people. Click…
Rules Question of the Week - Week of May 13, 2020
Question: Mary’s shot lands in the bunker and it takes her two shots to get out. Before she goes to hit her second shot, she rakes the area of the bunker where she played her first shot and other areas…
Update on golf from Governor's office
The Governor’s office has provided Washington Golf with the following updates related to the guidelines and restrictions on golf in Washington state: People from the same household can share a cart. Golf courses in counties that have been approved for…
PNGA Hall of Famer Edean Ihlanfeldt passes
Edean Ihlanfeldt, a Hall of Fame amateur golfer who played against LPGA legends Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Patty Berg before starting the women’s golf program at the University of Washington in 1974, passed away April 27 in Wenatchee, Wash. She…
2020 Boys and Girls Junior PGA Championships Canceled
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (May 6, 2020) - The PGA of America announced today that the 2020 Boys and Girls Junior PGA Championships have been canceled, (more…)
Who Drives You?
Winner of From Her Tees' last issue drawing Sally Bourgault of Olympia, Wash. was the winner of two Legends Cup Pro-Am spots. Here she is in her own words.... "I started playing golf in High School in 1975 with my…
PGA Jr. League 2020 postseason canceled; local leagues can still be held
PGA Jr. League’s commitment to player and coach safety necessitates the elimination of national and regional tournaments that require air travel. Accordingly, PGA Foundation, Inc. (dba PGA REACH) has announced that the 2020 PGA Jr. League Championship and Postseason have…
LISTEN: WA Golf CEO/Executive Director Troy Andrew joins 1080 The FAN
CEO/Executive Director of Washington Golf Troy Andrew joined Portland sports radio station 1080 The FAN over the weekend to talk about the reopening of golf courses in Washington state. (more…)
Virtual Women's Golf Day Unites The Industry For a Day of Entertainment, Celebration and Fundraising
(WEST PALM BEACH, FLA, 01 May 2020) On June 2nd, Women’s Golf Day will bring together some of the leading names in golf in a virtual celebration of the game, whilst raising essential funds for the global response to the…
Rules Question of the Week - Week of April 29, 2020
Question: Tanner is on the putting green, marks his ball with a coin behind where it lies, lifts the ball and carelessly replaces it, about two inches away from the ball's original spot. The player plays the ball. What is…
WA Golf Events Canceled through May 31
Due to the continued uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the Golf Restart COVID-19 Requirements and Regulations announced on Monday by Governor Jay Inslee (more…)
Governor Inslee announces the state’s golf courses can reopen on May 5
Governor Jay Inslee of Washington announced today that golf courses throughout the state of Washington will be allowed to reopen on May 5, 2020. (more…)
Trudi Inslee - For the First Lady of Washington, golf has been the constant in a busy life
by Tom Cade, Editor Golf has been in her blood since childhood. While growing up, Trudi’s father, Bob Tindall, was the longtime PGA head pro at Jackson Park Municipal Golf Course on the north end of Seattle. (Bob would later…
Anela Barber Saving Lives at Tacoma General
by Mark Albanese, PLU Director of Sports Communication Pacific Lutheran University women's golf alumna Anela Barber has traded in her clubs for scrubs. Barber, a member of the PLU women's golf squad from 2014-2017 and captain of her Gig Harbor…
USGA Cancels 2020 U.S. Girls' Junior and U.S. Junior Amateur Championships
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 24, 2020) – The USGA announced today that due to the continued uncertainty surrounding the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, several additional changes have been made to the 2020 championship season schedule (more…)
Hollins and Berning to Join Class of 2021 in World Golf Hall of Fame
Marion Hollins, one of the only female golf course developers in history, and Susie Maxwell Berning, a 3-time U.S. Women’s Open champion, will both be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2021.…
Washington Governor Jay Inslee interviewed on 950 KJR
Washington Governor Jay Inslee was recently interviewed on the Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain show on Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR to discuss the possibility of golf courses being allowed to re-open (more…)
PGA TOUR announces revised schedule for 2019-20 season
As seen on the PGA TOUR website. With additional time needed to ensure PGA TOUR tournaments are staged in the most safe and responsible manner possible given the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the PGA TOUR is announcing further schedule modifications for…
Fred Couples – 1992 Masters Champion
Being completely biased and partisan, we see a direct link from Couples’ early success as an amateur player in the Pacific Northwest to his victory in the 1992 Masters. (more…)
Top 3 collapses at the Masters
There are few things more challenging in sports than stringing together four quality rounds of golf against a field of the world’s best players to win the Masters Tournament. (more…)
Golf Alliance of Washington sends letter to Governor Inslee on behalf of golf community
The Golf Alliance of Washington has delivered a letter to the Governor's office this morning urging him to consider how golf can be part of the solution to bringing Washington and Washingtonians back to a good state of well-being once the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order is lifted. (more…)
Top 3 Masters Moments
Yes, we know. It’s a difficult choice. So many to choose from. So much history, so much minutiae, so much….pimento in the pimento-cheese sandwiches. (more…)
The Masters that wasn’t
The 2020 Masters would have been held this week. We are told the azaleas are currently in bloom at Augusta National, but this year history will be made not by any player – rather, this year will go down in…
The Open Championship canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
6 April 2020, St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has decided to cancel The Open in 2020 due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and the Championship will next be played at Royal St George’s in 2021. (more…)
U.S. Open Championship postponed, 2020 U.S. Senior Opens canceled
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 6, 2020) – The USGA announced today that due to the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and the continued uncertainty surrounding it, several additional changes have been made to the 2020 championship season (more…)
U.S. Women's Open postponed to December
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 3, 2020) – The USGA today announced that due to the evolving dynamics of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 75th U.S. Women’s Open, originally scheduled for June 4-7 at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas, has been postponed to Dec. 10-13. (more…)
Curtis Cup Match postponed to 2021
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J., and ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (April 1, 2020) – The USGA and The R&A today announced that due to the evolving dynamics of the global COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions to international travel, the 2020 Curtis Cup Match has been postponed. (more…)
Women’s Golf Day announces revised date and virtual celebration
(WEST PALM BEACH, FLA, 30 March 2020) In light of the escalated response to the global Coronavirus pandemic, the Women’s Golf Day leadership team is announcing a new approach to this year’s 5th anniversary event planned to take place worldwide…
Upcoming Drive, Chip and Putt Qualifying Season Canceled, 2020 National Finals Rescheduled
As seen on the Drive, Chip and Putt website. AUGUSTA, Ga. – On March 13, it was announced that the 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals had been postponed due to the impact of the Coronavirus COVID-19. (more…)
Governor's Clarification on Golf
The Governor’s office has sent the following response to our inquiry about whether golf courses can remain open during the current statewide “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” directive: Thank you for your inquiry. Under Proclamation 20-25, neither the operation nor enjoyment…
WGA Caddie Academy
The Western Golf Association Caddie Academy Seattle will begin in the summer of 2020. Up to eight female students from the state of Washington will caddie at two local golf clubs while living at the University of Washington Evans Scholarship…
WA Golf COVID-19 Update
Here is what Washington Golf and the Golf Alliance of Washington have learned from the current “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” proclamation by Governor Inslee. (more…)
Golf Alliance of Washington seeks clarity on Governor's order
The Golf Alliance of Washington is seeking clarity on the recent “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order announced by the Governor and how it affects the golf industry. (more…)
#WAGolfAtHome video contest
Have you found a way to get your golf fix while staying at home? We want to see your videos! (more…)
Rules and Handicapping Guidance During COVID-19 Era
As seen on the USGA site The USGA stands with our entire golf community during this time. We all love the game for the escape it provides, and it is our great hope that we will all be able to…
USGA cancels first two championships for 2020
Given the recent CDC guidance and the evolving dynamics of the Coronavirus pandemic, the USGA announced today that it has canceled its first two 2020 championships, the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball, originally scheduled for April 25-29 at Quail Creek Country…
Coronavirus update from Washington Golf
WA Golf is monitoring the current COVID-19 situation very closely from our state and local authorities as well as the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). We care deeply about the health, safety and well-being…
There is life after the PGA Tour, and Jeff Gove loves it
by Rob Lundgren (As seen in the pages of Pacific Northwest Golfer magazine) After spending nearly a quarter of century on the Nike, Web.com, Korn Ferry, and PGA tours, 48-year-old Jeff Gove is now the director of instruction at The…
Lauryn Nguyen selected to compete in ANA Junior Inspiration
The ANA Junior Inspiration and the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) announced Lauryn Nguyen of Seattle, who is a junior at West Seattle High School, as the 2020 Seattle Gateway City Qualifier for this year’s ANA Junior Inspiration. In Nguyen’s…
Calling All Golfers (Old and New)
The NLGA (Northwest Ladies Golf Association) was created over 25 years ago by women and for women, and all skill levels are welcome. Your annual membership fee of $60 provides you the opportunity to participate in planned outings and play…
FREE round of Mini Golf and unlimited Duffleboard at Flatstick Pub
New WA Golf members get one FREE round of Mini Golf and unlimited Duffleboard on their next visit to Flatstick Pub. Offer runs March 1st through April 15th, 2020. Must JOIN by April 15th! Need more reason to join? Check…
Score Posting Season Begins
Score posting season in WA Golf territory has officially begun. (more…)
USGA Announces $1.9M in Golf Course Sustainability Research Grants for 2020
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 25, 2020) – Continuing its 100-year commitment to providing scientific innovations for the golf industry, the USGA will fund 73 separate research grants totaling nearly $2 million in 2020 as part of its annual investment in…
A Matter of Priorities
Two-time Washington Golf Player of the Year Sam Warkentin walks away from the University of Washington golf team to learn and to grow – and has no regrets by Blaine Newnham He was, by most accounts, a natural. In his…
Where do you like to golf in the winter
Winner of From Her Tees' last issue drawing Shannon Traenkenschuh of Seattle, Wash. was the winner of the Cutter & Buck rain gear. Here she is in her own words.... L to R: Robin Nichol, Ashley Santos, Shannon Traenkenschuh, Bethany…
Jacob Leonard joins WA Golf Staff
Please join us in welcoming Jacob Leonard aboard as a new staff member at Washington Golf. (more…)
USGA and R&A Release Key Findings on Impacts of Distance in Golf
The USGA and The R&A have issued the Distance Insights Report, which provides comprehensive research and analysis on the contributors to, and long-term impacts of, hitting distance in golf. (more…)
Player of the Year Ian Siebers leads U.S. to Junior Presidents Cup win
Two-time WA Golf Junior Boys’ Player of the Year Ian Siebers (Bellevue, Wash.) won 2.5 points for the U.S. team en route to a 13-11 victory over the International Team (more…)
Hall of Famer Jo Ann Washam passes
Jo Ann Washam, who was inducted into the Pacific Northwest Golf Association Hall of Fame in 2011, passed away on December 6, 2019 from complications of diabetes. She was 69. A native of Auburn, Wash., Jo Ann won the club…
USGA and R&A to modernize Rules of Amateur Status
The USGA and the R&A are conducting a review of the Rules of Amateur Status to make them easier to understand and apply. (more…)
Northwest Influential – The Players
by Tony Dear Golf in the Pacific Northwest has a rich history, full of characters, frontrunners, visionaries, boom-and-bust epics, and too-good-to-be-true (but mostly they really are true) tales. This is the sixth in a series of articles, highlighting the people…
Doug Doxsie elected to PGA of America's board
Doug Doxsie, PGA Head Golf Professional at Seattle Golf Club in Shoreline, Wash., has joined the PGA Board of Directors as District 14 Director for the PGA of America. He was elected at the 103rd PGA Annual Meeting, held November…
2020 Golf Shows – Save the dates
Washington Golf has partnered with the state’s two premier Golf Shows for 2020 (more…)
USGA and R&A announce modifications to World Amateur Golf Ranking
The USGA and R&A announced the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) will be determined by a new system called the Power Method (more…)
Volunteer and Club of the Year Awards
The 2019 Washington Golf (WA Golf) Volunteer and Club of the Year Award recipients were announced earlier this month at the 98th WA Golf Annual Meeting (more…)
Score Posting Season Ends November 14th
Scores from rounds played within the boundaries of Washington Golf (WA Golf) between November 15th and the last day of February are never to be posted for handicap purposes. (more…)
World Handicap System to Roll Out in 2020
The World Handicap System (WHS) is ready to be launched in January 2020 and will provide golfers with a unified and more inclusive handicapping system for the first time. (more…)
I Accidentally Moved My Ball – What Do I Do Now?
Jamie Wallace, USGA Rules Department Accidental movement of your golf ball during a round is one of many areas in the Rules that underwent a lot of player-friendly change in the new 2019 Rules. (more…)
Washington Golf Names 2019 Players of the Year
Federal Way, Wash. – Washington Golf (WA Golf) has announced the 2019 Player of the Year recipients. The category winners are as follows: Men’s, Joe Highsmith of Lakewood; Women's, Emily Baumgart of Walla Walla; Men's Mid-Amateur (more…)
Senior Amateurs win Senior Hudson Cup for ninth time; Hudson Cup finishes in a draw
For just the ninth time in Senior Hudson Cup history, the Senior Amateurs defeated the Senior PGA Professionals this week in the 28th Senior Hudson Cup (more…)
71st Hudson Cup and 28th Senior Hudson Cup Being Held at Arrowhead
Federal Way, Wash. – The 71st edition of the Hudson Cup will be held October 17-18 at Arrowhead Golf Club in Molalla, Ore. (more…)
Women in Golf Charter
To date, 153 organizations have given their commitment to the Women in Golf Charter, pledging to build on current initiatives and develop new projects to increase the number of women, girls and families playing golf and becoming members of clubs,…
Swinging in the Rain
Essentials for Northwest winter golf Okay you intrepid golfers, it’s that time of year to begin digging through the back half of the closet and start laying out your winter golf gear. Here are some essential items you will need…
Share Your Golf Origin Story
Winner of From Her Tees last issue drawing Patti Smith of Longview, Wash. was the winner of the Cutter & Buck outfit. Here she is in her own words. Patti Smith Six decades ago my parents were avid golfers. On…
Why You Should Get Involved With The CP Women’s Leadership Summit
CP Women's Leadership Summit Written by Rob Gavarkovs/ Golf Canada On a sunny Tuesday afternoon at Magna Golf Club during CP Women's Open week (more…)
First Tee kids play in PGA TOUR Champions event
First Tee kids play in PGA TOUR Champions event (more…)
Washington Senior and Super Senior Men's Amateur: Final Round Recap
Brandes wins sixth Washington Senior Amateur title; Hunter rises to top at Super Senior (more…)
Washington Senior and Super Senior Men's Amateur: Round Two Recap
Brandes maintains lead at Washington Senior Amateur; Evenson still on top in Super Senior Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash. followed up yesterday’s 3-under 69 with a solid even-par 72 to maintain a four-shot lead after two rounds at the 33rd…
Washington Senior and Super Senior Men's Amateur: Round One Recap
Brandes sets pace in Washington Senior Amateur; Evenson holds slim lead in Super Senior (more…)
2019 Washington Senior and Super Senior Men's Amateur Championship Preview
Washington Senior Amateur and Super Senior Men's Amateur Championships to be held this week at Lake Spanaway Hole No. 10 at Lake Spanaway Golf Course Tacoma, Wash. – The 33rd Washington Senior Men’s Amateur and the 12th Super Senior Men’s…
Koppenberg bows out after quarterfinals at U.S. Mid-Amateur
Jacob Koppenberg of Bellingham, Wash. reached the quarterfinals of the 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship (more…)
Koppenberg reaches quarterfinals at U.S. Mid-Amateur
Jacob Koppenberg of Bellingham, Wash. has reached the quarterfinals of the 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship (more…)
WSGA Launches New Identity as Washington Golf
Federal Way, Wash. – The Washington State Golf Association has re-branded itself as Washington Golf, with the transition taking effect today. The most immediate and visible aspects of the re-branding are the Association’s new logo and new website. In 2015,…
Player of the Year Ian Siebers Selected for Junior Presidents Cup
Ian Siebers of Bellevue, Wash. is one of 12 golfers selected to represent the U.S. team in the 2019 Junior Presidents Cup (more…)
Sides qualify for U.S. Amateur Four-Ball and Women's Amateur Four-Ball
University Place, Wash. – The sides of Britten Barker (Gig Harbor, Wash.) and Luke Easterly (Sammamish, Wash.) (more…)
Hanson goes wire-to-wire to win Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur
Mill Creek, Wash. – Erik Hanson (Kirkland, Wash.) shot rounds of 68-73 to win the 10th Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur (more…)
Hanson takes early lead at Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur
Erik Hanson (Kirkland, Wash.) shot 4-under-par 68 to take the first round lead at the 10th Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship (more…)
Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur Championship Held This Week at Mill Creek
Mill Creek, Wash. – The 10th Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship is being held August 28-29 at Mill Creek (Wash.) Country Club. (more…)
Four players co-medal at U.S. Mid-Amateur qualifying at Rope Rider
Cle Elum, Wash. – Four players shot 2-under-par 70 to earn co-medalist honors at U.S. Mid-Amateur (more…)
Top Reasons to Post Your Scores and Get a Handicap
There are many good reasons to why you should post your scores (more…)
Peltier and Craven team up to win WSGA Mixed Chapman
Buddy Peltier of Bothell and Susan Craven of Snohomish teamed up to shoot 3-over par 75 to win the 2nd annual WSGA Mixed Chapman Championship (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: August 17, 2019
Now on the number one tee, it's Golf Talk Seattle! This week, Josh Kerns previews (more…)
Derek Barron wins the Players Cup
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — A new father as of nine-months ago, travelling to Comox, B.C. for Mackenzie Tour Q-School in April was the first time that Derek Barron (more…)
Proteau medals at U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur qualifying at Kitsap G&CC
Christina Proteau of Port Alberni, B.C. shot 5-over-par 78 to earn medalist honors at U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Sectional qualifying (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: August 10, 2019
Now on the number one tee, it's Golf Talk Seattle! This week, Josh Kerns visits (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: August 3, 2019
Now on the number one tee, it's Golf Talk Seattle! This week, Josh Kerns visits (more…)
Reid Hatley wins Washington State Amateur in Playoff
Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho defeated John Sand of Hoquaim, Wash. in a playoff to win the 93rd Washington State Men’s Amateur (more…)
John Sand seizes lead at Washington State Men's Amateur
John Sand of Hoquiam, Wash. shot 4-under-par 66 in today’s second round to jump to the top of the leaderboard (more…)
Eric Hagen sets early pace at Washington State Men's Amateur
Eric Hagen of Olympia, Wash. shot 5-under 65 today to take the first-round lead at the 93rd Washington State Men’s Amateur (more…)
Von Lossow medals at U.S. Senior Amateur qualifying at Sunland
John Von Lossow of Union, Wash. shot even-par today on the par-72 Sunland Golf and Country Club in Sequim, Wash. (more…)
Team Washington is co-champion of Girls Junior Americas Cup; Kim is co-individual champ
Cassie Kim of Yakima, Wash. shot rounds of 70-66-73 on the par-72 Bear Creek Golf Club in Murrieta, Calif. (more…)
93rd Washington State Men’s Amateur Championship to be held at Palouse Ridge
Pullman, Wash. – The 93rd Washington State Men’s Amateur Championship is set to take place August 6-8 at Palouse Ridge Golf Club (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: July 27, 2019
Now on the number one tee, it's Golf Talk Seattle! This week, Josh Kerns and friends take you to Maui (more…)
Roths Repeat at Washington State Parent-Child Championship
Craig and Cody Roth of Bellingham, Wash. combined to shoot 4-under-par 68 to win the 11th Washington State Parent-Child Championship (more…)
It’s Coming…… The World Handicap System is set to launch in January 2020
The vision to unify the six different handicap systems in use around the world into a single World Handicap System (more…)
Quade Cummins wins 53rd Pacific Coast Amateur Championship
News from the Final Round Quade Cummins of Weatherford, Okla. shot rounds of 67-66-65-66 to win the 53rd Pacific Coast Amateur Championship (more…)
WSGA Player of the Year Ian Siebers wins 2019 Junior Americas Cup
Ian Siebers of Bellevue, Wash. shot rounds of 65-67-75 to finish at 6-under-par in winning the individual title at the 47th Junior America’s Cup (more…)
Cummins keeps rolling after three rounds at Pacific Coast Amateur
News from Round Three Another day, another clean card for Quade Cummins. (more…)
Cummins tops crowded leaderboard after two rounds at Pacific Coast Amateur
News from Round Two Quade Cummins of Oklahoma City, Okla. shot a 5-under-par 66 (more…)
Crisologo and Windred share first round lead at Pacific Coast Amateur
News from Round One Chris Crisologo of British Columbia and Blake Windred of Australia (more…)
Championship Course at University of New Mexico set to host 53rd Pacific Coast Amateur
The 7,535-yard, par-72 Championship Course at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque will host the world’s most accomplished amateur golfers this week for the 53rd Pacific Coast Amateur Championship. (more…)
Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation donates $500,000 to First Green
The Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation has donated $500,000 to the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: July 20, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns travels to (more…)
Joe Highsmith medals at U.S. Amateur qualifying at Palouse Ridge
Pullman, Wash. – Joe Highsmith shot rounds of 67-66 today on the par-70 Palouse Ridge Golf Club in Pullman, Wash. (more…)
Kato, Hatley and Carlson selected for 2019 WSGA Morse Cup Team
Sean Kato of Redmond, Wash., Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho and Chase Carlson of Puyallup, Wash. have been selected (more…)
First Open Championship – Joel Dahmen and caddie Geno Bonnalie
by Garrett Johnston (Twitter: @JohnstonGarrett) Geno Bonnalie is the caddie for Joel Dahmen, the Clarkston, Wash. native, former University of Washington player and 2007 Washington State Amateur champion. (more…)
Joe Fowler medals at U.S. Amateur qualifying at Lake Spanaway
Joe Fowler shot rounds of 67-64 today on the par-70 Lake Spanaway Golf Course in Tacoma, Wash., to earn medalist honors (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: July 13, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: July 6, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with (more…)
Chambers Bay or bust – 72 holes in one day
by Larry Coffman, for Marketing NW This is the saga of four guys’ 33-mile trek over tough terrain that began at the crack of dawn (more…)
Ratzlaff goes extra holes to win SWGA City Championship
Tomoko (Tomo) Ratzlaff outlasted Kim Shek in the final match to win the Seattle Women’s Golf Association (SWGA) City Championship (more…)
Rino Sasaki medals at U.S. Women's Amateur qualifying at Home Course
Rino Sasaki of Japan shot 6-under-par 66 to earn medalist honors at U.S. Women’s Amateur Sectional qualifying (more…)
Highsmith goes wire-to-wire to win Sahalee Players Championship
Joe Highsmith of Lakewood, Wash. shot rounds of 70-68-69-74 to win the 25th Sahalee Players Championship (more…)
Highsmith still on top at Sahalee Players Championship
Joe Highsmith of Lakewood, Wash. shot 3-under-par 69 in today’s third round to maintain his lead (more…)
Highsmith takes lead at midpoint of 25th Sahalee Players Championship
Former PNGA and WSGA Player of the Year Joe Highsmith of Lakewood, Wash. shot rounds of 70-68 to take a two-stroke lead (more…)
Cassie Kim and Madison Wu co-medal at U.S. Girls' qualifying at Everett
Cassie Kim of Yakima, Wash. and Madison Wu of Dublin, Calif. both shot 1-over-par 73 to earn co-medalist honors (more…)
Elite field to compete in 25th Sahalee Players Championship
A pair of college standouts gunning for their second Sahalee Players Championship (SPC) (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: June, 29, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns previews the (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: June 22, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Sasaki claims Washington State Women's Amateur; Papatolis wins Mid-Amateur in playoff
Rino Sasaki of Seattle shot rounds of 71-72-77 to win the 26th Washington State Women’s (more…)
Turbide wins Senior Women’s Amateur in playoff; Skwarski takes Super Senior; Sasaki on top in Women’s Am; Papatolis has big lead in Mid-Am
Sandra Turbide of Maple Ridge, B.C. won (more…)
Tran leads in Washington State Women’s Amateur; Papatolis leads Mid-Amateur; Johnson leads in Senior; Monroe takes charge in Super Senior
Suzie Tran of Poulsbo, Wash. drained eight birdies (more…)
Washington State Women's Amateur Championships Being Held at Sudden Valley
The 26th Washington State Women’s Amateur Championship is being held concurrently (more…)
Hatley wins Oregon Open Invitational in playoff
Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho birdied the first hole of a playoff to win the 2019 Oregon Open Invitational (more…)
Washington State Golf Association donates $26,000 to support GCSAA’s First Green
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) has donated $26,000 to the Environmental Institute for Golf (more…)
Tommy Kimmel medals at U.S. Junior qualifying at Club at Rock Creek
Tommy Kimmel of Spokane, Wash. shot 2-over-par 74 to claim medalist honors and the only available spot (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: June 15, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Tiscareno and Kwak co-medal at U.S. Junior qualifying at Canterwood
Daniel Tiscareno of Seattle and Alvin Kwak of Mukilteo, Wash. both shot even-par 72 to earn co-medalist honors (more…)
News & Notes from the Final Round of the U.S. Open
by Tom Cade It is over. The 2019 U.S. Open is in the books. The greatest golf tournament on the planet delivered on every level. (more…)
News & Notes from Round 3 at the U.S. Open
by Tom Cade It is Saturday of the 2019 U.S. Open. The field was cut. Many players were sent home (some kicking and screaming (more…)
Round Two of the 2019 U.S. Open
by Tom Cade So much happened today that I had to write notes on my arm to keep track. (more…)
USGA continues support of GCSAA's First Green
The United States Golf Association has committed $20,000 in funding support to the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) (more…)
Round One of the 2019 U.S. Open
by Tom Cade So….what did we learn today? With it being Pebble Beach, and with it being the U.S. Open, we learned many things. (more…)
John Bodenhamer shoulders his first U.S. Open as the man in charge
by Bart Potter You can take a boy out of Washington, and sometimes he moves to New Jersey. (more…)
Local News & Notes from the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach
by Bart Potter The fog is back … A more typical weather pattern returned to Pebble Beach Golf Links after two days of sunny (more…)
Local Players will try to make their mark at Pebble
News & Notes from the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach by Bart Potter (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: June 8, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
RJ Manke dominates Mexican Amateur; Washington wins team competition
RJ Manke of Lakewood, Wash. shot rounds of 70-67-70-70 to run away from the international field in winning the Mexican Amateur (more…)
WSGA Member Savings
Take advantage of these exclusive WSGA member offers! (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: June 1, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Dietrich Medals at U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying at Wine Valley; Tibbits of Vancouver also qualifies
Eric Dietrich of Cheshire, Conn. shot rounds of 67-66 to claim (more…)
U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier: Storylines
The field of 55 players has been announced for the WSGA-hosted U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier (more…)
Gone too soon: Ron Stull passes, leaves his mark on golf community
Ron Stull, who served as PGA head professional at several courses in western Washington during his long career, passed away (more…)
First Tee Jitters – how to prepare for your first golf tournament
Year after year you’ve been saying you’ll do it. (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: May 25, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! (more…)
JoAnne Carner heads home to Washington for Legends Cup
Washington native JoAnne Carner will be one of four LPGA and World Golf Hall of Fame members in the field (more…)
Brady Hatfield – One of Northwest Golf's Nice Guys
by Jeff Shelley Over my 32 years as a golf writer I’ve met hundreds of interesting people, some notable for their accomplishments (more…)
WSGA Interns Attend Boatwright Summit at USGA Headquarters
As part of its continued investment in the game, the United States Golf Association (USGA) is helping to cultivate the next generation of golf industry talent (more…)
WSGA Player of the Year Brittany Kwon wins fourth high school state title
The high school golf season in Washington has come to a close as the WIAA boys’ and girls’ state golf championships (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: May 18, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Gardner and Titus storm back to win Washington State Women's Best-Ball
Kim Titus of Fox Island, Wash. and Kelly Gardner of Gig Harbor, Wash. teamed to shoot rounds of 73-66 (more…)
Papatolis and Jacobson hold slim lead at 20th Women’s Best-Ball
Tina Papatolis of Issaquah, Wash. and Carrie Jacobson of Bellevue, Wash. combined for an even-par 71 to grab the first-round (more…)
Fairwood G&CC Welcomes 20th Washington State Women's Best-Ball
Fairwood Golf and Country Club in Renton, Wash. is hosting the 20th Washington State Women's Best-Ball (more…)
Kelly and Kirkebo win Washington State Men's Best-Ball; McNelis and Smith rally to take Senior Men's Best-Ball title
Ryan Kelly of Gig Harbor and Tres Kirkebo of Lakewood, Wash. teamed up to win (more…)
Two teams tied after first round in 63rd Men's Best-Ball; Larson and Crimp lead at 26th Senior Men's Best-Ball
The duos of Tom Brandes of Bellevue and Erik Hanson of Kirkland (more…)
Q&A: Past Washington State Amateur Champion Joel Dahmen plays his first major
Prior to him teeing off this week at the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black, we sat down with (more…)
63rd Washington State Men's and 26th Senior Men's Best-Ball Championships Being Held at Canterwood G&CC
Canterwood Golf and Country Club in Gig Harbor, Wash. is the venue this week (more…)
Three from Washington to compete in U.S. Senior Women's Open
Three standouts from Washington will tee it up in the 2nd U.S. Senior Women’s Open (more…)
Scott Taylor Medals in U.S. Senior Open Qualifying at Sudden Valley
Scott Taylor of Monroe, Wash. shot 1-under 71 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 65 players who competed today in U.S. Senior Open Sectional qualifying (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: May 11, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Chris Crisologo Medals in U.S. Open Local Qualifying at Gamble Sands
Chris Crisologo of Richmond, B.C. shot 5-under 65 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 80 players who competed today (more…)
Spencer Tibbits Medals in U.S. Open Local Qualifying at Gold Mountain
Spencer Tibbits of Vancouver, Wash. shot 7-under 65 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 102 players (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: May 4, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: April 27, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Team WSGA Wins 14th Annual PNGA Cup
Team WSGA mounted a comeback in today’s Singles matches to win the 14th Annual PNGA Cup, held this week at the Crosswater Club in Sunriver, Ore. (more…)
New World Handicap System Prepares for Implementation Beginning in 2020
Golf’s new World Handicap System, which is designed to bring the game of golf under a single set of Rules for handicapping (more…)
Northwest's Top Amateurs Selected to Compete in LPGA Legends Cup
Four top senior women amateurs from the Pacific Northwest have received exemptions to compete alongside members of The Legends Tour (more…)
Washington State Golf Association Selects Team for 14th Annual PNGA Cup
The Washington State Golf Association’s (WSGA) Championship Selection Committee has announced its team to represent the Association (more…)
Cogswell, Fallgren, Stamey and Wrigley Claim Titles in 10th WSGA Champion of Champions
The 10th Washington State Golf Association Champion of Champions concluded play today at The Home Course (more…)
Defending Champs take lead in first round at WSGA Champion of Champions
In today’s first round at the 10th Annual WSGA Champion of Champions, Jon McCaslin of Olympia (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: April 20, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
WSGA Launches 2019 Championship Season with 10th Annual Champion of Champions
The first round of the 10th Annual WSGA Champion of Champions, conducted by (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: April 13, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: April 6, 2019
Now on the number one tee, it's the premier of Golf Talk Seattle. (more…)
National Golf Foundation Releases 2019 Golf Industry Report
The National Golf Foundation (NGF), the only trade organization that works with every sector within the golf industry (more…)
LPGA Legends Pro-Am – Single Golfer Special
Act now and play with an LPGA Legend in the Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup Pro-Am. (more…)
The USGA and The R&A Release Clarification to Rule 4.1b
The USGA and The R&A have provided a clarification that introduces a Local Rule (more…)
Angela Zhang wins national title at Drive, Chip and Putt Championships
Angela Zhang of Bellevue, Wash. may be a young star in the making after her dominant performance, winning the Girls 7-9 division (more…)
WATCH: Celebrating 125 Years of Golf in America: Washington
As part of their 125th anniversary celebration, the USGA is highlighting the game of golf in all 50 states (more…)
Catching up with Ryan Moore
At the recent Valspar Championship held on the Copperhead course at Innisbrook Resort in Florida, Garrett Johnston (more…)
USGA Golf Innovation Symposium demonstrates global opportunities for the game
Following a successful two-day summit in Tokyo that elevated the latest global research (more…)
Rules Ramblings: Episode 2
Tell us how you really feel! We hit the streets to get your thoughts on the new Rules of Golf. (more…)
Angela Bowers first female Evans Caddie Scholar from Victoria GC
by Brad Ziemer for British Columbia Golf In caddie parlance, they are called “loops” and Angela Bowers has made more than 140 of them at Victoria (B.C.) Golf Club. (more…)
Why I want my grandkids to play golf
by Jeff Tolman I am blessed to have four happy, healthy, wonderful grandchildren, ages nine, seven, three and one. (more…)
USGA holds 5th Golf Innovation Symposium
The 5th United States Golf Association Golf Innovation Symposium was held March 12-13, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (more…)
Rules Ramblings: Episode 1
With a new set of Rules now in effect, we took to the streets to get your opinions on the new Rules of Golf. (more…)
Player of the Year Brittany Kwon to compete for spot in LPGA's ANA Inspiration
The ANA Junior Inspiration and the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) announced Brittany Kwon of Bremerton, Wash. and Central Kitsap High School (more…)
Registration Now Open For Drive, Chip And Putt Qualifiers
The USGA, PGA of America and the Masters Tournament announced that qualifying registration for Drive, Chip, and Putt is now officially open (more…)
Northwest Influential: The Architects
by Tony Dear Golf in the Pacific Northwest has a rich history, full of characters, frontrunners, visionaries (more…)
Lee Elder Makes USGA History as Bob Jones Award Recipient
The USGA will honor Lee Elder with its highest honor, the Bob Jones Award (more…)
U.S. Amateur Returns to Oakmont, Ridgewood, Cherry Hills, Hazeltine National, The Olympic Club and Merion
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced sites for six U.S. Amateur Championships (more…)
Road To The 2019 Open Championships Begins February 20
Entry applications for the 119th U.S. Open, 74th U.S. Women's Open, 40th U.S. Senior Open, and 2nd U.S. Senior Women's Open will be available beginning Feb. 20 (more…)
USGA Statement Regarding Amateur Status of Highly Ranked Golfer Lucy Li
The USGA Amateur Status Committee has ruled that amateur golfer Lucy Li breached Rule 6-2 of the Rules of Amateur Status (more…)
Golf's New Rules: Relief for an Embedded Ball
Under the new rules of golf, players may take relief for an embedded ball anywhere in the “general area” (except in sand). (more…)
Former PNGA President and Dedicated Volunteer MG Davis Passes
In late January, the Pacific Northwest golf community lost one of its most dedicated and passionate volunteers. (more…)
USGA Announces Local Qualifying Sites for 119th U.S. Open Championship
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced local qualifying sites for the 119th U.S. Open Championship. (more…)
The USGA And The R&A Release Clarifications to Rule 10.2b(4): Restriction on Caddie Standing Behind Player
The USGA and The R&A have provided two clarifications to Rule 10.2b(4) regarding restrictions on caddies standing behind players, which take effect immediately. (more…)
Derek Bayley qualifies for PGA TOUR Latinoamérica
2017 WSGA Men’s Player of the Year Derek Bayley of Rathdrum, Idaho has qualified for the upcoming PGA TOUR Latinoamérica season. (more…)
WSGA takes you out to the ballgame
WSGA members receive exclusive discounted pricing on tickets to select Seattle Mariners home games throughout the 2019 season! (more…)
Rules of Golf – Equipment
By now you’ve probably heard, the new Rules of Golf are in effect. (more…)
USGA and The R&A Release 2018 Driving Distance Report
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Jan. 29, 2019) – The USGA and The R&A have released the 2018 Annual Driving Distance Report (more…)
Qualifying schedule announced for 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt
The USGA, Masters Tournament and the PGA of America have released the qualifying schedule for the 2019-2020 Drive, Chip and Putt season (more…)
Rules of Golf – Ball at Rest
New Year, new Rules. Golf’s new Rules are now in effect. (more…)
USGA Honors Michael T. Huck as 2019 Green Section Award Recipient
Celebrating golf’s leaders who innovate and demonstrate leadership in sustainability and water resource management (more…)
USGA expands Bodenhamer's role
John Bodenhamer's responsibilities have expanded to now direct both the fan and player experience at all 14 USGA championships. (more…)
Golf's New Rules: Ball Moved During Search
Under the new Rules of Golf, if a player accidentally moves his or her ball while searching for it: (more…)
Golf's New Rules: "Maximum Score" Form of Stroke Play
Under the new Rules of Golf, an alternative form of stroke play called “Maximum Score” allows for (more…)
Northwest Influential: The Teachers
by Tony Dear Golf in the Pacific Northwest has a rich history, full of characters, frontrunners, visionaries, boom-and-bust epics (more…)
Fitzsimons and Hill to Be Inducted into the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Hall of Fame
Pat Fitzsimons of LaQuinta, Calif. and Dan Hill of Broadmoor Golf Club in Seattle, Wash. will be formally inducted into the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Hall of Fame (more…)
Save the Dates: 2019 Golf Shows
The WSGA has partnered with Washington State’s two premier Golf Shows for 2019 (more…)
USGA Boatwright Internship Prepares Golf's Future Leaders
The USGA's P.J. Boatwright Jr. Internship program is a great way to get started in the golf industry. (more…)
Greg McLaughlin named World Golf Foundation CEO, President of the First Tee
The World Golf Foundation Board of Directors announced that Greg McLaughlin will assume the combined roles and responsibilities (more…)
Golf's New Rules: Replacing Ball When Original Spot Not Known
Under the new Rules of Golf, if your golf ball at rest is lifted or moved from it's original spot (more…)
WSGA Youth on Course Online Auction
Support WSGA Youth on Course – bid on a golf trip of a lifetime for two to Ireland! (more…)
Washington State Golf Association Developing New Brand and Website
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) – a non-profit organization representing over 675 clubs and nearly 70,000 golfers (more…)
Golf's New Rules: The Flagstick
Under the new Rules of Golf, there will be no penalty if a ball played from the putting green hits a flagstick left in the hole. (more…)
Global ranking for golfers with disabilities to launch in 2019
The USGA and R&A will administer a global ranking for golfers with disabilities, which will help to grow participation and competition around the world and to promote inclusivity (more…)
Team Washington among those competing in PGA Jr. League Championship
Twelve All-Star Teams of 10 junior golfers have won their respective Regional competitions to advance (more…)
USGA Names Tom Dudley as 2019 Joe Dey Award Recipient
The United States Golf Association has named Tom Dudley, of Jacksonville, Fla., as the recipient of its 2019 Joe Dey Award. (more…)
Golf's New Rules: Unplayable Ball in Bunker
Get familiar with the some of the changes in the new Rules of Golf, before they go into effect on January 1, 2019. (more…)
2018 George Holland Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient: Ernie Lockwood
The WSGA is proud to award Ernie Lockwood the 2018 WSGA George Holland Volunteer of the Year Award. (more…)
Keith Dawkins stepping down from The First Tee
The World Golf Foundation (WGF) Board of Directors announced today that Keith Dawkins, who joined The First Tee as incoming CEO last year, will be leaving the organization. (more…)
Washington State Golf Association Names 2018 Players of the Year
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) has announced the 2018 Player of the Year recipients. (more…)
Hudson Cup and Senior Hudson Cup both finish in a draw
The 70th edition of the Hudson Cup Matches concluded at Overlake Golf and Country Club in Medina, Wash. (more…)
70th Hudson Cup and 27th Senior Hudson Cup Being Held at Overlake
The 70th edition of the Hudson Cup will be held October 18-19 at Overlake Golf and Country Club in Medina, Wash. (more…)
USGA and R&A finalize limits on use of green-reading materials
The USGA and R&A have published the finalized interpretation on the use of green-reading materials in golf, which take effect on Jan. 1, 2019. (more…)
PNGA Player of the Year Lara Tennant captures U.S. Senior Women's Amateur
Lara Tennant arrived at Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club having won just one match in a USGA amateur championship in eight starts. (more…)
Northwest players advance at U.S. Senior Women's Amateur
Five players from the Northwest have advanced through to match play at the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship (more…)
What is Course Rating?
Get an inside look at the process of rating a golf course and how the numbers for Course Rating and Slope Rating are determined for each course. (more…)
Strong Northwest representation at U.S. Senior Women's Amateur
The field is set for the 2018 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, taking place October 6-11 at Orchid Island Golf (more…)
USGA announces U.S. Junior field increase in 2020
Aligning with ongoing initiatives to expand its support of junior golf, the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced (more…)
Brandes takes his fifth title at Washington State Senior Amateur; Lindbjerg wins third title in Super Senior
Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash. shot scores of 68-76-73 in going wire-to-wire to win the 32nd (more…)
Evans Scholars Foundation Opens Scholarship House at UW
The Evans Scholars Foundation celebrated the opening of its first Scholarship House at the University of Washington on Sept. 23. (more…)
Brandes maintains lead at WSGA Senior Amateur; Lindbjerg and Lundy tied in Super Senior
Tom Brandes of Bellevue followed up yesterday’s 4-under 68 with a 4-over 76 to stand at even-par (more…)
Local juniors to compete in PGA TOUR Champions event at Pebble Beach
The field of 81 PGA TOUR Champions players and 81 junior golfers is set for the 2018 PURE Insurance Championship Impacting The First Tee (more…)
Brandes sprints to first round lead at WSGA Senior; Lundy leads in Super Senior
Tom Brandes of Bellevue birdied all four par-5s in today’s first round of the 32nd Washington State Senior Men’s Amateur on his way to a 4-under-par 68. (more…)
Home Course to host PGA Jr. League Regional
The Home Course will host a PGA Jr. League Regional presented by National Car Rental Sept. 29-30. (more…)
WSGA Senior and Super Senior Men's Amateur Championships to be held this week at Port Ludlow
The 32nd Washington State Senior Men’s and the 11th Super Senior Men’s Amateur Championships (more…)
USGA and R&A Invite Global Golf Community to Share Perspectives and Relevant Data on Distance in Golf
A global online questionnaire and data-gathering exercise on distance in golf has been launched by the USGA and R&A as part of the Distance Insights project. (more…)
Hatley headlines strong Northwest showing at U.S. Mid-Amateur
The field of 264 golfers is set for the upcoming U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship (more…)
South Sound Sports Ambassador – Amy Walker
Amy Walker, a member of the WSGA Board of Directors was recently recognized as an ambassador for golf by the Tacoma South Sound Sports Commission. (more…)
Golf's modernized Rules and new Player's Edition published
Golf’s new Rules have been published by the USGA and The R&A ahead of their effective date of January 1, 2019. (more…)
#inviteHER – See The Power Of Invitation
Through the efforts of the WE ARE GOLF, Women’s Task Force and the LPGA Women’s Network, we are excited to announce the launch of the #inviteHER campaign. (more…)
Following the white ball across the country with the RGV Tour
Every new adventure begins with the crazy question, “What if….” For Patrick Koenig, that question came at the end of a round of golf (more…)
Seattle Basketball Legend Loves Golf
by Jeff Shelley Not many people know that another basketball coaching icon not named Bill Russell or Lenny Wilkens is a Seattle resident. (more…)
Drive, Chip and Putt regional qualifier held at Chambers Bay
Eight junior golfers were awarded spots in the 2019 Drive, Chip and Putt National Championship after a regional qualifier (more…)
Sides qualify for U.S. Amateur Four-Ball and Women’s Amateur Four-Ball
The sides of Ben Garrett of Seattle, Wash. and Erik Hanson of Kirkland, Wash. and Craig and Cody Roth of Bellingham, Wash. each teamed (more…)
Five Northwest players qualify for U.S. Senior Women's Amateur
Ginny Burkey of Eugene, Ore. shot 6-over 79 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 20 players who competed today in U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur sectional qualifying (more…)
Where Are They Now?: Catching up with PNGA Hall of Famer Peggy Conley
by Jeff Shelley Peggy Conley was coy when asked her age for this article. “Old enough to know better,” the Spokane native said with a chuckle. (more…)
Family Matters: The game helps keep the extended Mogg family close
by Josh Kerns For golf fanatic and Washington native Gary Mogg, a trip to Bandon Dunes last March was one of the highlights (more…)
Olivia Benzin qualifies for LPGA's Cambia Portland Classic
Olivia Benzin of Tacoma, Wash. has earned a spot in this week’s LPGA Cambia Portland Classic, hosted by Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Ore. (more…)
Reid Hatley wins Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur Championship
Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho shot rounds of 68-72 to win the 9th Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship (more…)
Koppenberg takes day one lead at Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur
Jacob Koppenberg of Bellingham, Wash., fired a bogey-free 5-under par 67 to grab a narrow lead (more…)
Top Northwest seniors ousted in U.S. Senior Amateur
by Ron Bellamy And then there were none. The last three Pacific Northwest golfers remaining in the U.S. Senior Amateur (more…)
Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur Championship Held this Week at Suncadia
The 9th Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship is being held August 28-29 on the Rope Rider course at Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, Wash. (more…)
Brandes, O'Donnell, McNelis advance at U.S. Senior Amateur
by Ron Bellamy Clearly, experience counts for something in an event like the U.S. Senior Amateur. (more…)
Northwest players in position after first day at U.S. Senior Amateur
by Ron Bellamy Two friends who happen to be icons in Pacific Northwest amateur golf had similar philosophies Saturday (more…)
Podcast: NW Golf Show 8/25/2018
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe discuss all the Northern Trust action with Rex Hoggard of the Golf Channel, and they discuss the Boeing Classic with Pro Golfer Brian Mogg. (more…)
Rohde, Koppenberg, Strickland and Hatley qualify for U.S. Mid-Amateur
Jacob Rohde of Everett, Wash. and Jacob Koppenberg of Bellingham, Wash. each shot even-par 71 to earn co-medalist honors in leading the field of 70 players (more…)
Hometown heroes created Harrington G&CC
by Bob Bostwick Driving 13 miles south of Davenport in Lincoln County outside of Spokane, on State Highway 28, a slight left turn puts you onto 3rd Street (more…)
Alex Prugh earns PGA TOUR card for 2018-19 season
Alex Prugh of Spokane, Wash. is headed back to the PGA TOUR. (more…)
Northwest golfers set to compete in U.S. Senior Amateur at Eugene CC
by Ron Bellamy Johnny Coppedge admits that he certainly won’t be the best golfer in the field in the 64th U.S. Senior Amateur (more…)
Podcast: NW Golf Show 8/18/2018
Jim and Shon preview the upcoming Boeing Classic with Tournament Director Brian Flajole, and they talk to Andrew Putnam, winner of the Barracuda Championship in Reno for his first PGA Tour victory. (more…)
First Green merges with GCSAA
by Jeff Shelley Initially announced at the Golf Industry Show in February, Bellevue, Wash.-based First Green Foundation is moving forward (more…)
16-year old Ian Siebers leads strong local showing at U.S. Amateur
The local flavor runs deep at the 118th U.S. Amateur Championship, being held this week at Pebble Beach Golf Links (more…)
The USGA and The R&A to Engage Global Golf Community in Distance Insights Project
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. AND ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND (Aug. 14, 2018) - In an effort to thoroughly inform the Distance Insights project through the lens of the global golf community (more…)
Nate Stember wins Hogan Cup Individual Title
Nate Stember of Portland, Ore. won the individual title of the 50th Hogan Cup, held Aug. 11-12 at Riverside Golf & Country Club in Portland. (more…)
50th Hogan Cup being held at Riverside G&CC
Forty-eight of the most talented junior golfers from the Western United States and Canada are gathering for the 50th playing of the Eddie Hogan Cup Team Matches (more…)
RJ Manke completes final round comeback to win Washington State Amateur
RJ Manke of Lakewood, Wash. shot rounds of 67-64-64 to win the 92nd Washington State Amateur Championship (more…)
Andrew Putnam earns spot in PGA Championship with first PGA Tour win
by Garrett Johnston After 49 starts on the PGA Tour and a long journey on the Web.com Tour, Andrew Putnam finally broke through (more…)
Brian Mogg seizes lead after second round in Washington State Amateur
Brian Mogg of Issaquah, Wash., fired a 5-under-par 65 in today’s second round of the 92nd Washington State Amateur (more…)
Butler, Almonte and Mogg tied for early lead in Washington State Amateur
Brian Mogg of Issaquah, Wash., Michael Butler of Bellingham, Wash. and Michael Almonte of Fircrest, Wash. (more…)
92nd Washington State Men's Amateur Championship being held this week at Gamble Sands
The 92nd Washington State Men’s Amateur Championship is set to take place August 7-9 at Gamble Sands (more…)
Herzog and Titus team up to win inaugural WSGA Mixed Chapman Championship
Andrew Herzog and Kim Titus, both of Fox Island, Wash., teamed up to shoot 4-under-par 68 to win the inaugural (more…)
Washington State Golf Association holds inaugural Mixed-Chapman Championship
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) will conduct the inaugural WSGA Mixed-Chapman Championship on August 3, 2018. (more…)
Rees Jones, Inc. design team discusses the home of the 2018 PGA Championship
ASGCA Past President Rees Jones (Rees Jones, Inc. Golf Course Design) and Bryce Swanson, ASGCA, responded to questions via Twitter July 31, discussing Bellerive Country Club, St. Louis, MO. (more…)
WSWGA Crowns New Champion
The 96th Washington State Women’s Golf Association (WSWGA) State Championship was held at Sahalee Country Club in late July. (more…)
WSWPLA holds 85th Championship
The Washington State Women’s Public Links Association (WSWPLA) held their 85th Championship in July at Allenmore GC in Tacoma. (more…)
USGA and R&A announce plans to limit use of green-reading materials beginning in 2019
The USGA and The R&A are proposing regulations regarding the use of green-reading materials, reaffirming the need for a player to read greens based on their own judgment (more…)
Jim McNelis Medals in U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifying at Tacoma
Jim McNelis of Gig Harbor, Wash. shot 1-under-par 71 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 64 players (more…)
Isaiah Salinda Breaks Through Star-Studded Field to Capture 2018 Pacific Coast Amateur Championship
Salinda followed up his record setting round-three performance with a comfortable one-over-par 73 (71-67-62-72-272) to win by a single stroke. (more…)
Local Golfer Isaiah Salinda Posts Competitive Course Record and Leads Pacific Coast Amateur Heading into Final Round
Salinda, a former junior member at The Olympic Club and current senior on the Stanford men's golf team, finished with five-straight birdies to post a new competitive course record. (more…)
Eckroat Continues to Roll at Pacific Coast Amateur
Eckroat, a sophomore on the Oklahoma State from Edmond, Okla., posted his second round under-par to take a three-stroke lead into the final 36-holes; Washington State Golf Association wins Morse Cup team competition by a single-stroke. (more…)
WSGA Wins Morse Cup Competition in 2018 Pacific Coast Amateur
Against one of the strongest fields in the history of the event, the three-man team from the Washington State Golf Association came from behind in today’s second round to win the Morse Cup (more…)
Austin Eckroat Jumps Out to One Stroke Lead at Pacific Coast Amateur
Eckroat, a sophomore on the Oklahoma State men's golf team from Edmond, Okla., posted six-under-par 65 early in the day to set the bar high for the afternoon pairings; Alberta Golf jumps to early Morse Cup lead in team competition. (more…)
Pacific Coast Amateur Heads to The Olympic Club
The Olympic Club’s Lake Course, rich in golf history, welcomes the 90-player field of elite amateurs from across the world; This marks the second year-in-a-row that the Dr. Ed Updegraff Trophy will be contested at a US Open Venue with The Olympic Club last hosting the USGA event in 2012. (more…)
Podcast: NW Golf Show 7/21/2018, Hour 2 (with WSGA Director of Membership Shari Jacobson!)
Jim and Shon break down the third round of the British Open. And Sean, from Club Champions Golf in Bellevue joins the show to talk about the benefits of getting fitted for your clubs. Then Shari Jacobson from The WSGA joins the program! (more…)
Podcast: NW Golf Show 7/21/2018, Hour 1
Jim and Shon sum up the third round of the British Open and the comeback of Tiger Woods. Then Michael McEwan from Bumkered Online and Sam Farmer from the LA Times join the program live from the course. (more…)
Craig and Cody Roth win Washington State Parent-Child Championship
Craig and Cody Roth of Bellingham, Wash. combined to shoot 5-under-par 66 to win the 10th Washington State Parent-Child Championship (more…)
Highsmith, Ansett and Hatley selected for 2018 WSGA Morse Cup Team
Joe Highsmith of Lakewood, Wash., Eric Ansett of Spokane, Wash. and Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho have been selected to represent (more…)
Yakima CC Hosting Washington State Parent-Child Championship
The 10th Annual Washington State Parent-Child Championship is taking place at Yakima (Wash.) Country Club on Friday, July 20 (more…)
Derek Bayley Medals in U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifying at Palouse Ridge
Derek Bayley of Rathdrum, Idaho shot rounds of 64-74 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 50 players who competed today in 36-hole U.S. Amateur Sectional qualifying (more…)
Jacob Koppenberg Medals in U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifying at Lake Spanaway
Jacob Koppenberg of Bellingham, Wash. shot rounds of 66-66 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 71 players who competed today in 36-hole U.S. Amateur Sectional qualifying (more…)
WSGA Player of the Year Derek Bayley wins Rosauers for second time
Derek Bayley of Rathdrum, Idaho won the 2018 Rosauers Open Invitational by three strokes after firing rounds of 72-62-66-200 (more…)
Volunteer for Special Olympics Washington this Summer!
Special Olympics Washington is getting ready for their summer season events and are looking for volunteers. Four golf tournaments across Washington will be held. (more…)
Ryan Moore returns to Scotland for his eighth Open Championship
by Garrett Johnston@JohnstonGarrett Cascade Christian grad Ryan Moore of Puyallup, Wash. heads to Scotland next week for the oldest championship in golf, The Open Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links. (more…)
Scott Rohrer from South Carolina Wins Third Straight Special Olympics USA Games Gold
by Steve Bruce Scott Rohrer of Team South Carolina added a third gold medal to his trophy case on (more…)
USGA Announces Revisions to Selection Process for International Team Competitions
The USGA announced today a series of revisions to the association’s selection process for international teams that will now provide for some automatic selections (more…)
Benzin leads wire-to-wire to win Washington State Women's Amateur, Fallgren defends Mid-Amateur title
Olivia Benzin of Tacoma shot rounds of 69-72-77 to win the 25th Washington State Women’s Amateur; Victoria Fallgren (more…)
Folsom wins Senior Women's Amateur in playoff; Ursino captures Super Senior; Benzin builds lead in Women's Am; Shek leads Mid-Am
Leslie Folsom of Tukwila, Wash. shot rounds of 78-75 to win (more…)
Benzin leads big in WSGA Women's Amateur; Fallgren, Shek lead Mid-Amateur; Herbert leads Senior Amateur; Madison leads in Super Senior
Olivia Benzin of Tacoma fired a 3-under par 69 to take a big early lead (more…)
WSGA Women's Amateur, Mid-Amateur, Senior and Super Senior Women's Championships Being Held at Lake Spanaway
The 25th Washington State Women’s Amateur Championship is being held concurrently (more…)
Drew Warford Medals at U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier at Gold Mountain
Drew Warford of Snoqualmie, Wash. shot 2-under-par 70 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 83 players (more…)
Chandler McDowell Medals at U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier at The Club at Rock Creek
Chandler McDowell of Springbrook, Alta. shot 1-under par 71 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 40 players (more…)
Lauryn Nguyen Medals at U.S. Girls' Junior Qualifier at Fircrest Golf Club
Lauryn Nguyen of Seattle shot 3-under-par 70 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 50 players (more…)
USGA's official statement on ruling of Phil Mickelson during third round of U.S. Open
There appears to be some continued uncertainty about the basis of the ruling with Phil Mickelson during the third round of the 118th U.S. Open (more…)
Podcast: NW Golf Show 6/17/2018
Shon and Jim talk to ESPN Senior Golf Writer Bob Harig about the crazy conditions at Shinnecock Hills for this year's US Open and they discuss Phil Mickelson's two-stroke Penalty for stopping a moving ball. (more…)
Podcast: NW Golf Show 6/16/2018
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe rundown all the excitment of this weekend's US Open with Sam Farmer ofthe LA Times and they talk to General Manager of Chambers Bay Matt Allen. (more…)
Debby King Medals in U.S. Senior Women's Open Qualifying at Fairwood
Debby King of Eugene, Ore. shot 3-over 74 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 14 players who competed today in U.S. Senior Women’s (more…)
Hatley and McCullough make good showing in Mexican Amateur
Drew McCullough of Richland, Wash. and Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho both finished high on the leaderboard (more…)
Philip Jonas Medals in U.S. Senior Open Qualifying at Cedars at Dungeness
Philip Jonas of Surrey, B.C. shot 3-under 69 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 43 players who competed today in U.S. Senior Open sectional qualifying at the par-72 Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course in Sequim, Wash. (more…)
Trish Johnson Wins Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup
Great Britain’s Trish Johnson woke up her putter and closed out the win in The Legends Tour’s inaugural Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup (more…)
USGA to Hold 2019 Golf Innovation Symposium in Tokyo
Furthering the organization’s commitment to invest in innovative research, invite broad discussion about the game and deliver impactful technological advances (more…)
WSGA selects McCullough and Hatley to represent Washington in Mexican Amateur
Drew McCullough of Richland, Wash. and Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho have been selected by the Washington State (more…)
Putnam and Babcock advance to U.S. Open through Sectional Qualifying
Michael Putnam of University Place, Wash. and Christopher Babcock of Shoreline, Wash. have advanced through 36-hole Sectional qualifying (more…)