USGA and R&A Announce Changes to "Decisions on the Rules of Golf"
Revised Every Two Years, the Decisions Provide Greater Clarity for Golfers (more…)
Category: WA Golf News
Johnsen Named New WJGA Executive Director
The Washington Junior Golf Association (WJGA) has named Tyler Johnsen as the organization's new Executive Director. Johnsen succeeds Jerry Fehr, who will retire at the end of the year (more…)
Pacific Northwest Evans Cups Generate Star Power and Raise Over $275,000 for Evans Scholars
Federal Way, Wash. - The 16th annual Evans Cup of Oregon, held Monday, September 9 (more…)
Nicklaus Answers the Call at American Lake
Jack Nicklaus was on hand on August 30 for the official groundbreaking ceremony of what will become the new "Nicklaus Nine" at American Lake Veterans Golf Course in Lakewood, Wash. (more…)
The First Tee to Host Dennis Walters Golf Show at Jefferson Park Golf Course
The First Tee of Greater Seattle will be hosting a complimentary clinic and lunch on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at Jefferson Park Golf Course (more…)
First Green Receives $100,000 Grant from USGA
Dr. Kimberly Erusha (right), Managing Director of the USGA Green Section, watches a recent First Green event at Glendale CC in Bellevue, Wash. First Green has just been awarded a $100,000 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) grant by the…
USGA to Retire APL and WAPL, Add Two New Championships
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced the retirement of the U.S. Amateur Public Links (APL) and U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links (WAPL) championships, following the completion of the 2014 competitions. The decision follows an internal review which determined…
WSGA Elects Frank Horton as President, Honors Volunteers at 91st Annual Meeting
Frank Horton, New President of the WSGAAt the 91st WSGA Annual Meeting held October 27 at Meridian Valley Country Club in Kent, Wash., Frank Horton of Bremerton, Wash. was elected President of the Washington State Golf Association (WSGA). At the…
Pacific Northwest Evans Cups Generate Over $250,000 for Evans Scholars
WGA Director Brooks Whittle with Evans ScholarsFederal Way, Wash. - The 15th annual Evans Cup of Oregon, held Monday, September 17 at Waverley Country Club in Portland, and the 21st annual Evans Cup of Washington, held September 24 at Sand…
Northwest Golf Community Loses One of Its Giants With the Passing of Bill Mays
William H. "Bill" Mays, a longstanding and extraordinary volunteer of the PNGA, WSGA, PCGA, USGA, and The Home Course passed away on Tuesday, August 21st. He was 79. Since 1979 – for more than three decades – Bill Mays made…