Choi Tops Field in U.S. Women’s Open Qualifying at Meridian Valley

Kent, Wash. – Kylee Choi of Murrieta, Calif. shot rounds of 74-71 to earn medalist honors over the 40-player field who competed in U.S. Women’s Open qualifying today at Meridian Valley Country Club in Kent, Wash. Kylee Choi Choi, just…

Two Seattle-Area Caddies Awarded Full College Scholarships

Two caddies from the Seattle area have been awarded the Evans Scholarship, a prestigious full housing and tuition college grant offered to golf caddies, following a selection interview held Feb. 16. Each caddie has a unique story that reflects the…

Circling Raven Appoints New Director of Golf and Head Superintendent

The Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel and Circling Raven Golf Club have announced that Colin McMahon, PGA, and Kal Zaranec, GCSAA, have been appointed Director of Golf and Head Superintendent, respectively, at the award-winning property. Colin McMahon Most recently, McMahon…

The 'Golden Age' of Women's Golf in Washington

Beginning in 1955, there was a 13-year period during which there were only two years when a Washington golfer was not in the final of the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. L to R: Anne (Quast) Sander, JoAnne (Gunderson) Carner, Patricia…

Sharon Johnston – Past president of WA Golf and the WSWGA talks about her journey from the sideline to the headline

When Sharon Johnston started playing golf in 1975, she went all in, both on and off the course. A natural athlete, she began competing almost immediately. As a member of Fircrest Golf Club, she became involved with the Washington State…