WJGA conducts inaugural Joel Dahmen Invitational

The inaugural Joel Dahmen Invitational was held June 23 at Apple Tree Golf Course in Yakima. Conducted by the Washington Junior Golf Association (WJGA), the one-day event featured junior players from across the state who have had success in the…

Andrew and Michael Putnam: Brothers in Arms at U.S. Open

Andrew Putnam had his older brother Michael caddying for him at this year’s U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. (USGA/Kathryn Riley) Playing in his fifth U.S. Open last week at Los Angeles Country Club, Andrew Putnam of University Place,…

Field Set for 102nd Washington Men’s Amateur 

With the completion of qualifying held this week at five different sites throughout the state, the field for the 102nd Washington Men’s Amateur Championship has been finalized. The championship proper will be held June 27-29, 2023 at Wine Valley Golf…

Rise, Then Shine 

Dana Kimble’s self-propelled entry into the game shows a way for others   by Tom Cade, Editor  Everyone has a story of how they got into the game. Here, then, is Dana Kimble’s story.   Kimble was not at all into golf…

Boatwright Intern Alex Gilley returns to WA Golf after USGA summit

A group photo of Boatwright interns as seen at the 2023 USGA Boatwright Intern Summit in Liberty Corner, N.J. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Copyright USGA/Jonathan Kolbe) The USGA welcomed its largest class of P.J. Boatwright Jr. interns to the…