Men’s Best-Ball Championship Final Results
Whitaker Brothers Withstand the Wind, Run Away with 56th Men’s Best-Ball Championship at Palouse Ridge Golf Club
Pullman, Wash. (Friday, May 25, 2012) – On a day when players battled a tough course layout and brutal winds, Dan and Ryan Whitaker of Ellensburg seemed unfazed as they cruised to victory in the 56th Washington State Men’s Best-Ball Championship at Palouse Ridge Golf Club. Only eight teams managed to shoot under par in the final round, as the scoring average was three strokes higher than the first round.
The Whitaker’s held a four-stroke cushion entering the final round and progressively added to their lead over the course of the day. After four straight pars on the front nine to start their round, Ryan Whitaker provided the fireworks on the par-5 5th hole. “Well, Dan carried me most of the week but he was in trouble so I needed to carry my weight,” he said. “I hit a six iron, into the wind, and it landed just short of the up slope, leaving me a 40-foot putt and I nailed it. That was the kick start we needed.”
From then on, the brothers simply went to work, carding another six birdies, and no bogeys, en route to a final round of 8-under 64, a two-day, bogey-free total of 18-under 126, and a convincing nine stroke victory. “We just tried to keep it loose out there,” said Dan about their approach this week. “We like the wind so we were comfortable playing in it.” “Dan encouraged me to be more aggressive than normally would be” Ryan added. Ryan also pointed to Dan’s putting as the key this week. “The biggest factor was his (Dan’s) putter. It really came alive this week.”
David Nuhn of Moscow and Drew Reinland of College Place finished alone in second after shooting 5-under 67 in the final round for a two-day total of 9-under 135. Finishing eleven shots off the lead, and in a tie for third, were Craig Larson of Tacoma and Chris Bae of Issaquah, and Christian Wilson and Carson Rasmussen of Seattle, each finishing at 7-under 137 for the championship. Defending champion Rob Matson of Wenatchee, playing with new partner Andrew Whalen of Ephrata, finished in a tie for fifth after posting a 5-under 67 in the final round to jump up the leaderboard.
Tom and Cameron Whittle from Moses Lake took home the net honors after finishing with a two-day net total of 14-under 130.
For final round results from the WSGA Men’s and Senior Men’s Best-Ball Championships, as well as information on the 14 amateur championships conducted by the WSGA this year, please visit www.thewsga.org.
The WSGA championship caravan now shifts back to western Washington for the Washington State Men’s and Women’s Member Club Team Championship, to be held at White Horse Golf Club in Kingston, Wash. from May 30-31. TPC Snoqualmie Ridge has won both the Men’s and Women’s Member Club Team Championship each of the last three years.
Palouse Ridge Golf Club was designed by the legendary John Harbottle III and officially opened its doors for play in 2006. Carved into the rolling hills of Pullman, Palouse Ridge has quickly gained nation-wide recognition as one of the finest public courses in the United States. This bold, Scottish-style track demands sound strategy in order to navigate the elevation changes, shaggy-edged bunkers, and undulating greens. Palouse Ridge is the home course of the Washington State University men’s and women’s golf teams and is therefore specifically designed to challenge top-tier collegiate talent, yet players of all skill levels will enjoy the firm yet fair challenge that the layout presents.
The WSGA is a 501(c)(4) non-profit, amateur golf association governed by men and women volunteers, for the benefit of amateur golfers. The 25-person WSGA Board of Directors employs a full-time staff of 14 individuals. WSGA members pay an annual membership fee, through their golf club, to belong to the Association. The WSGA also serves as a state-wide representative of the United States Golf Association (USGA) and works closely with a number of allied associations within the golf industry for the betterment of the game.
Washington State Men’s Best-Ball Championship
Palouse Ridge Golf Club
Round 1 – 6,667 yards, par 72
Round 2 – 6,627 yards, par 72
Men’s | Amateur Championship | ||||
Rank | Players | Overall | Rnd 1 | Rnd 2 | Total |
1 | Dan Whitaker, Ellensburg, WA | -18 | 62 | 64 | 126 |
Ryan Whitaker, Ellensburg, WA | |||||
2 | David Nuhn, Moscow, ID | -9 | 68 | 67 | 135 |
Drew Reinland, College Place, WA | |||||
T3 | Carson Rasmussen, Seattle, WA | -7 | 66 | 71 | 137 |
Christian Wilson, Seattle, WA | |||||
T3 | Chris Bae, Issaquah, WA | -7 | 68 | 69 | 137 |
Craig Larson, Tacoma, WA | |||||
T5 | Andrew Whalen, Ephrata, WA | -6 | 71 | 67 | 138 |
Rob Matson, Wenatchee, WA | |||||
T5 | Tyler Daniels, Walla Walla, WA | -6 | 66 | 72 | 138 |
Vince Jimenez, College Place , WA | |||||
T7 | Hank Chafin, Pasco, WA | -4 | 72 | 68 | 140 |
Mike Hodgins, Pasco, WA | |||||
T7 | Jack Mushallo, University Place, WA | -4 | 68 | 72 | 140 |
Timothy Gorden, Olympia, WA | |||||
9 | Britten Barker, Tacoma, WA | -3 | 71 | 70 | 141 |
Kevin Beavers, Mill Creek, WA | |||||
10 | Mike Vanwingerden, Sunnyside, WA | -2 | 68 | 74 | 142 |
Sota Nozaka, Richland, WA | |||||
T11 | Ray Gallipo, Yakima, WA | -1 | 70 | 73 | 143 |
Ward Jackson, Yakima, WA | |||||
T11 | Jake Easterly, Portland, OR | -1 | 72 | 71 | 143 |
Luke Easterly, Camarillo, CA | |||||
T11 | Cameron Whittle, Moses Lake, WA | -1 | 71 | 72 | 143 |
Tom Whittle, Moses Lake, WA | |||||
14 | Andrew Schutt, Sunnyside, WA | Even | 67 | 77 | 144 |
David Stokes, Grandview, WA | |||||
T15 | Phil Beste, Allyn, WA | +1 | 73 | 72 | 145 |
Tom Campbell, Port Orchard, WA | |||||
T15 | Keith Crimp, Ellensburg, WA | +1 | 72 | 73 | 145 |
Randy Crimp, Ellensburg, WA | |||||
17 | Kevin Stray, Bellingham, WA | +2 | 70 | 76 | 146 |
Robb Herrmann, Ferndale, WA | |||||
T18 | Dan J Thacker, Woodway, WA | +4 | 71 | 77 | 148 |
Jeff Howell, Woodinville, WA | |||||
T18 | Cody Roth, Bellingham, WA | +4 | 70 | 78 | 148 |
Craig Roth, Bellingham, WA | |||||
T18 | Dave Schrenk, Fox Island, WA | +4 | 74 | 74 | 148 |
Karl Smith, Gig Harbor, WA | |||||
21 | Michael Dolder, Snohomish, WA | +5 | 75 | 74 | 149 |
Rhett Brown, Everett, WA | |||||
22 | Doug Rich, Naches, WA | +11 | 75 | 80 | 155 |
Scott Newell, Pullman, WA | |||||
23 | Eric Knapp, Kenmore, WA | +12 | 77 | 79 | 156 |
Jess Beyers, Lake Forest Park, WA | |||||
T24 | Jeff Raulston, Kirkland, WA | +15 | 77 | 82 | 159 |
Josh Kechloian, Seattle, WA | |||||
T24 | Doug Pendry, Pullman, WA | +15 | 78 | 81 | 159 |
Rodger Robertson, Troy, ID | |||||
26 | Andrew Sharp, Vancouver, WA | +17 | 79 | 82 | 161 |
Todd Benzel, Wenatchee, WA | |||||
T27 | James Harvey Jr, Richland, WA | +19 | 78 | 85 | 163 |
Michael Wheeler, Everett, WA | |||||
T27 | Al Sorensen, Pullman, WA | +19 | 78 | 85 | 163 |
Ken Paulson, Pullman, WA | |||||
29 | Jeffery Day, Spokane, WA | +20 | 79 | 85 | 164 |
Mark Nielson, Cheney, WA | |||||
30 | Jeff St. Andre, Bellingham, WA | +31 | 91 | 84 | 175 |
Ralph St. Andre, Bellingham, WA | |||||
31 | John Keegan, Spokane, WA | +34 | 91 | 87 | 178 |
Read Smith, Spokane, WA | |||||
32 | Edward Im, Medina, WA | Even | 72 | WD | WD |
Mason Helms, Mercer Island, WA |
Men’s Senior Best-Ball Championship Final Results
Brown And O’Rourke Make Back Nine Charge, Outlast Defending Champions Indall And Galbraith To Earn Senior Men’s Best-Ball Championship
Pullman, Wash. (Friday, May 25, 2012) – Kent Brown of Colville and Jim O’Rourke of Spokane erased a two stroke deficit on the back nine in a thrilling comeback to overtake defending champions Chris Indall and Kirk Galbraith of Richland and win the 15th Washington State Senior Men’s Best-Ball Championship at Palouse Ridge Golf Club. The gusty winds on the John Harbottle III-designed, links-style course made play difficult for the competitors, and the results reflected the tough conditions as the scoring average increased nearly four strokes from the first round.
Brown and O’Rourke entered the final round tied at 8-under with defending champions Indall and Galbraith, and the final group did not disappoint as both teams battled from start to finish. An untimely bogey by Brown and O’Rourke on the par-5 10th hole gave Indall and Galbraith a two stroke lead, but the momentum shifted on the 11th hole when Indall and Galbraith made bogey and gave a shot back. Brown and O’Rourke seized the opportunity and played the final seven holes at 3-under, including a crucial par on the 18th hole, to secure the one stroke victory with a final round of 3-under 69 and a two-day total of 11-under 133.
“The golf course was excellent. It’s made for the wind. With 20-25 MPH winds, it was a good test out there”, said Brown, about the conditions today. “My partner (O’Rourke) played great.” As for Indall and Galbraith, Brown was quick to laud their play. “It was very close. They played very well,” he said.
Five-time champions Bruce Richards of Seattle and Dr. Jack Lamey of Bellevue made the biggest move of the day, posting a 6-under 66 to finish the championship at 7-under 137 and earn a solo third place finish. The 2009 Champions, Mike Hickok of Kirkland and Chris DeGrazia of Lynnwood, finished five shots back in a tie for fourth at 6-under 138 with another former champion, Terry Crockett of East Wenatchee (‘10) and his new partner, Lawson Abinanti, of Bellevue.
Richards and Lamey also earned the net title in the Senior Men’s Division, finishing the two-day championship at 17-under 127.
For final round results from the Washington State Senior Men’s Best-Ball Championship, as well as information on the 14 amateur championships conducted by the WSGA this year, please visit www.thewsga.org.
The WSGA championship caravan now shifts back to western Washington for the Washington State Men’s and Women’s Member Club Team Championship, to be held at White Horse Golf Club in Kingston, Wash. from May 30-31. TPC Snoqualmie Ridge has won both the Men’s and Women’s Member Club Team Championship each of the last three years.
Palouse Ridge Golf Club was designed by the legendary John Harbottle III and officially opened its doors for play in 2006. Carved into the rolling hills of Pullman, Palouse Ridge has quickly gained nation-wide recognition as one of the finest public courses in the United States. This bold, Scottish-style track demands sound strategy in order to navigate the elevation changes, shaggy-edged bunkers, and undulating greens. Palouse Ridge is the home course of the Washington State University men’s and women’s golf teams and is therefore specifically designed to challenge top-tier collegiate talent, yet players of all skill levels will enjoy the firm yet fair challenge that the layout presents.
The WSGA is a 501(c)(4) non-profit, amateur golf association governed by men and women volunteers, for the benefit of amateur golfers. The 25-person WSGA Board of Directors employs a full-time staff of 14 individuals. WSGA members pay an annual membership fee, through their golf club, to belong to the Association. The WSGA also serves as a state-wide representative of the United States Golf Association (USGA) and works closely with a number of allied associations within the golf industry for the betterment of the game.
Washington State Senior Men’s Best-Ball Championship
Palouse Ridge Golf Club
Round 1 – 6,256 yards, par 72
Round 2 – 6,206 yards, par 72
Senior | Amateur Championship | ||||
Rank | Players | Overall | Rnd 1 | Rnd 2 | Total |
1 | Jim O’Rourke, Spokane, WA | -11 | 64 | 69 | 133 |
Kent Brown, Colville, WA | |||||
2 | Chris Indall, Richland, WA | -10 | 64 | 70 | 134 |
Kirk Galbraith, Richland, WA | |||||
3 | Bruce Richards, Seattle, WA | -7 | 71 | 66 | 137 |
Dr. Jack Lamey, Bellevue, WA | |||||
T4 | Chris DeGrazia, Lynnwood, WA | -6 | 69 | 69 | 138 |
Mike Hickok, Kirkland, WA | |||||
T4 | Lawson Abinanti, Bellevue, WA | -6 | 70 | 68 | 138 |
Terry Crockett, East Wenatchee, WA | |||||
6 | Roger Bumps, Wenatchee, WA | -5 | 68 | 71 | 139 |
Russell Beckstead, Wenatchee, WA | |||||
7 | Ed Klein, Hoquiam, WA | -4 | 69 | 71 | 140 |
Mike Robb, Bothell, WA | |||||
T8 | John Waxham, Mill Creek, WA | -3 | 69 | 72 | 141 |
Pat Baraya, Kirkland, WA | |||||
T8 | Paul Reni, Shoreline, WA | -3 | 69 | 72 | 141 |
Steve MacGeorge, Shoreline, WA | |||||
10 | Kim Hubbart, Sammamish, WA | -2 | 69 | 73 | 142 |
Steve Zalewski, Liberty Lake, WA | |||||
T11 | Bill Adkison, Yakima, WA | -1 | 67 | 76 | 143 |
Bruce Steelman, Yakima, WA | |||||
T11 | Greg Tatham, Lewiston, ID | -1 | 69 | 74 | 143 |
Mike Welling, Asotin, WA | |||||
T11 | Shelton Washburn, Chimacum, WA | -1 | 68 | 75 | 143 |
Stan Pynch, Olympia, WA | |||||
T14 | Jerry L Curtis, Pullman, WA | Even | 69 | 75 | 144 |
Rick Schrader, Wenatchee, WA | |||||
T14 | John Poynor, Richland, WA | Even | 72 | 72 | 144 |
Mike Smart, Kennewick, WA | |||||
T14 | Bill Crisp, Kenmore, WA | Even | 71 | 73 | 144 |
Jim Ragsdale, Mill Creek, WA | |||||
T17 | Gregory Johnson, Bellevue, WA | +1 | 69 | 76 | 145 |
Michael Martin, Bellevue, WA | |||||
T17 | Jim Schott, Kennewick, WA | +1 | 71 | 74 | 145 |
Leo Solis, Richland, WA | |||||
T19 | George Jonson, Lake Forest Park, WA | +2 | 74 | 72 | 146 |
Harrison Jewell, Edmonds, WA | |||||
T19 | Don Price, Creston, BC | +2 | 70 | 76 | 146 |
Wes Deitz, Bonners Ferry, ID | |||||
21 | Barry Unger, Redmond, WA | +3 | 74 | 73 | 147 |
Pete Yagi, Bellevue, WA | |||||
22 | Bill Weitz, Seattle, WA | +4 | 72 | 76 | 148 |
Jeff Remington, Edmonds, WA | |||||
23 | Tim Drumhiller, Yakima, WA | +6 | 70 | 80 | 150 |
Tom Hohl, Bellevue, WA | |||||
T24 | Allen R Chenoweth, Grangeville, ID | +8 | 75 | 77 | 152 |
Allen Willis, Grangeville, ID | |||||
T24 | Akira Nozaka, Grandview, WA | +8 | 74 | 78 | 152 |
Wayne Banko, Kennewick, WA | |||||
26 | Brad Gunn, Bellevue, WA | +9 | 78 | 75 | 153 |
Mike Whims, Monroe, WA | |||||
27 | Del Herring, Wenatchee, WA | +10 | 74 | 80 | 154 |
Gary Holfeldt, East Wenatchee, WA | |||||
28 | Bob Materne, Spokane, WA | +11 | 79 | 76 | 155 |
Jack Strand, Spokane, WA | |||||
29 | Charles Brank, Sumner, WA | +12 | 74 | 82 | 156 |
George Waalen, Issaquah, WA | |||||
30 | Al Reinikka, Bellingham, WA | +18 | 78 | 84 | 162 |
Bill Roland, Weeki Wachee, FL | |||||
31 | Mike Cole, Ellensburg, WA | +19 | 82 | 81 | 163 |
Ron Nelson, Renton, WA | |||||
32 | Don Linkem, Puyallup, WA | +24 | 85 | 83 | 168 |
Tom Jacobs, Puyallup, WA | |||||
33 | William Ashley, Anacortes, WA | 3 | 75 | WD | WD |
Gary Groth, Goodyear, AZ |
Whitaker Brothers Fire A 62 To Set The Pace In The 56THMen’s Best-Ball Championship At Palouse Ridge Golf Club; Two Teams Tied Atop The Leaderboard At The 15th Senior Men’s Best-Ball Championship.
Pullman, Wash. (Thursday, May 24, 2012) – The competitors were treated to a break from the howling Pullman winds as the 56th Washington State Men’s and 15th Senior Men’s Best-Ball Championships got under way at Palouse Ridge Golf Club today. As the skies parted and the sun came out, the players took advantage. Seven players carded eagles on the day, including three on the par-5 9th hole, and 34 teams finished under par.
Dan and Ryan Whitaker of Ellensburg jumped out to a fast start on the back nine and birdied 6 of the first 9 holes en route to a blistering 10-under 62 and a four stroke lead entering the final round. Dan Whitaker, fresh off earning medalist honors at the U.S. Open Local Qualifier at Rope Rider Club in Cle Elum, maintained his fine form as he made 8 birdies on the day, an impressive feat considering the challenging layout at Palouse Ridge.
The race for the Men’s title, however, is far from over as several teams sit within striking distance after the first round. Tyler Daniels of Walla Walla and Vince Jimenez of College Place are tied in second place with Christian Wilson and Carson Rasmussen of Seattle after both teams fired a 6-under 66 to trail the leaders by four strokes. Daniels and Jimenez were cruising at 3-under through 14 holes before Daniels provided a huge boost with an eagle on the par-5 15th. David Stokes of Grandview and Andrew Schutt of Sunnyside are lurking five shots back after finishing at 5-under 67.
The leaders in the Men’s net division after the first round are Edward Im and Mason Helms, who fired a 9-under 63. The Men’s Championship final round will begin tomorrow at 12:00 p.m., with the leaders teeing off at 1:10 p.m.
In the Senior Championship, the leaderboard is considerably tighter at the top. Defending champions Kirk Galbraith and Chris Indall of Richland started their title defense off on the right foot with a score of 8-under 64 to share a three stroke lead with Kent Brown of Colville and Jim O’Rourke of Spokane. Galbraith and Indall picked apart the five par-5’s on the course, going 5-under on those holes. In contrast, Brown and O’Rourke took advantage of the five challenging par-3’s, playing them at 4-under for the day.
Bruce Steelman and Bill Adkison, both of Yakima, sit a mere three strokes behind the leaders, and well within striking distance, after posting a 5-under 67. Their round was highlighted by Adkison’s eagle on the par-4 12th. Two groups sit four shots off the lead at 4-under, while eight more groups posted 3-under 69’s to finish five shots back of the leaders.
Kirk Galbraith and Chris Indall also hold the first round lead in the Senior Men’s net division after posting a 13-under 59. The final round of the Senior Men’s Championship commences tomorrow morning, beginning at 7:30 a.m., with the leaders teeing off at 8:40 a.m.
For final round pairings and results from the WSGA Men’s and Senior Men’s Best-Ball Championships, as well as information on the 14 amateur championships conducted by the WSGA this year, please visit www.thewsga.org.
Palouse Ridge Golf Club was designed by the legendary John Harbottle III and officially opened its doors for play in 2006. Carved into the rolling hills of Pullman, Palouse Ridge has quickly gained nation-wide recognition as one of the finest public courses in the United States. This bold, Scottish-style track demands sound strategy in order to navigate the elevation changes, shaggy-edged bunkers, and undulating greens. Palouse Ridge is the home course of the Washington State University men’s and women’s golf teams and is therefore specifically designed to challenge top-tier collegiate talent, yet players of all skill levels will enjoy the firm yet fair challenge that the layout presents.
The WSGA is a 501(c)(4) non-profit, amateur golf association governed by men and women volunteers, for the benefit of amateur golfers. The 25-person WSGA Board of Directors employs a full-time staff of 14 individuals. WSGA members pay an annual membership fee, through their golf club, to belong to the Association. The WSGA also serves as a state-wide representative of the United States Golf Association (USGA) and works closely with a number of allied associations within the golf industry for the betterment of the game.
Washington State Men’s and Senior Men’s Best-Ball Championship
Palouse Ridge Golf Club
Men’s Amateur – 6,667 yards, par 72
Senior Men’s Amateur – 6,256 yards, par 72
Men’s | Amateur Championship | ||
Rank | Players | Overall | Rnd. 1 |
1 | Dan Whitaker, Ellensburg, WA | -10 | 62 |
Ryan Whitaker, Ellensburg, WA | |||
T2 | Carson Rasmussen, Seattle, WA | -6 | 66 |
Christian Wilson, Seattle, WA | |||
T2 | Tyler Daniels, Walla Walla, WA | -6 | 66 |
Vince Jimenez, College Place , WA | |||
4 | Andrew Schutt, Sunnyside, WA | -5 | 67 |
David Stokes, Grandview, WA | |||
T5 | Chris Bae, Issaquah, WA | -4 | 68 |
Craig Larson, Tacoma, WA | |||
T5 | Jack Mushallo, University Place, WA | -4 | 68 |
Timothy Gorden, Olympia, WA | |||
T5 | Mike Vanwingerden, Sunnyside, WA | -4 | 68 |
Sota Nozaka, Richland, WA | |||
T5 | David Nuhn, Moscow, ID | -4 | 68 |
Drew Reinland, College Place, WA | |||
T9 | Ray Gallipo, Yakima, WA | -2 | 70 |
Ward Jackson, Yakima, WA | |||
T9 | Kevin Stray, Bellingham, WA | -2 | 70 |
Robb Herrmann, Ferndale, WA | |||
T9 | Cody Roth, Bellingham, WA | -2 | 70 |
Craig Roth, Bellingham, WA | |||
T12 | Dan J Thacker, Woodway, WA | -1 | 71 |
Jeff Howell, Woodinville, WA | |||
T12 | Britten Barker, Tacoma, WA | -1 | 71 |
Kevin Beavers, Mill Creek, WA | |||
T12 | Andrew Whalen, Ephrata, WA | -1 | 71 |
Rob Matson, Wenatchee, WA | |||
T12 | Cameron Whittle, Moses Lake, WA | -1 | 71 |
Tom Whittle, Moses Lake, WA | |||
T16 | Edward Im, Medina, WA | Even | 72 |
Mason Helms, Mercer Island, WA | |||
T16 | Keith Crimp, Ellensburg, WA | Even | 72 |
Randy Crimp, Ellensburg, WA | |||
T16 | Hank Chafin, Pasco, WA | Even | 72 |
Mike Hodgins, Pasco, WA | |||
T16 | Jake Easterly, Portland, OR | Even | 72 |
Luke Easterly, Camarillo, CA | |||
20 | Phil Beste, Allyn, WA | +1 | 73 |
Tom Campbell, Port Orchard, WA | |||
21 | Dave Schrenk, Fox Island, WA | +2 | 74 |
Karl Smith, Gig Harbor, WA | |||
T22 | Doug Rich, Naches, WA | +3 | 75 |
Scott Newell, Pullman, WA | |||
T22 | Michael Dolder, Snohomish, WA | +3 | 75 |
Rhett Brown, Everett, WA | |||
T24 | Eric Knapp, Kenmore, WA | +5 | 77 |
Jess Beyers, Lake Forest Park, WA | |||
T24 | Jeff Raulston, Kirkland, WA | +5 | 77 |
Josh Kechloian, Seattle, WA | |||
T26 | James Harvey Jr, Richland, WA | +6 | 78 |
Michael Wheeler, Everett, WA | |||
T26 | Al Sorensen, Pullman, WA | +6 | 78 |
Ken Paulson, Pullman, WA | |||
T26 | Doug Pendry, Pullman, WA | +6 | 78 |
Rodger Robertson, Troy, ID | |||
T29 | Jeffery Day, Spokane, WA | +7 | 79 |
Mark Nielson, Cheney, WA | |||
T29 | Andrew Sharp, Vancouver, WA | +7 | 79 |
Todd Benzel, Wenatchee, WA | |||
T31 | John Keegan, Spokane, WA | +19 | 91 |
Read Smith, Spokane, WA | |||
T31 | Jeff St. Andre, Bellingham, WA | +19 | 91 |
Ralph St. Andre, Bellingham, WA | |||
Senior | Amateur Championship | ||
Rank | Players | Overall | Rnd. 1 |
T1 | Chris Indall, Richland, WA | -8 | 64 |
Kirk Galbraith, Richland, WA | |||
T1 | Jim O’Rourke, Spokane, WA | -8 | 64 |
Kent Brown, Colville, WA | |||
3 | Bill Adkison, Yakima, WA | -5 | 67 |
Bruce Steelman, Yakima, WA | |||
T4 | Shelton Washburn, Chimacum, WA | -4 | 68 |
Stan Pynch, Olympia, WA | |||
T4 | Roger Bumps, Wenatchee, WA | -4 | 68 |
Russell Beckstead, Wenatchee, WA | |||
T6 | John Waxham, Mill Creek, WA | -3 | 69 |
Pat Baraya, Kirkland, WA | |||
T6 | Chris DeGrazia, Lynnwood, WA | -3 | 69 |
Mike Hickok, Kirkland, WA | |||
T6 | Kim Hubbart, Sammamish, WA | -3 | 69 |
Steve Zalewski, Liberty Lake, WA | |||
T6 | Greg Tatham, Lewiston, ID | -3 | 69 |
Mike Welling, Asotin, WA | |||
T6 | Paul Reni, Shoreline, WA | -3 | 69 |
Steve MacGeorge, Shoreline, WA | |||
T6 | Jerry L Curtis, Pullman, WA | -3 | 69 |
Rick Schrader, Wenatchee, WA | |||
T6 | Gregory Johnson, Bellevue, WA | -3 | 69 |
Michael Martin, Bellevue, WA | |||
T6 | Ed Klein, Hoquiam, WA | -3 | 69 |
Mike Robb, Bothell, WA | |||
T14 | Tim Drumhiller, Yakima, WA | -2 | 70 |
Tom Hohl, Bellevue, WA | |||
T14 | Don Price, Creston, BC | -2 | 70 |
Wes Deitz, Bonners Ferry, ID | |||
T14 | Lawson Abinanti, Bellevue, WA | -2 | 70 |
Terry Crockett, East Wenatchee, WA | |||
T17 | Bruce Richards, Seattle, WA | -1 | 71 |
Dr. Jack Lamey, Bellevue, WA | |||
T17 | Jim Schott, Kennewick, WA | -1 | 71 |
Leo Solis, Richland, WA | |||
T17 | Bill Crisp, Kenmore, WA | -1 | 71 |
Jim Ragsdale, Mill Creek, WA | |||
T20 | Bill Weitz, Seattle, WA | Even | 72 |
Jeff Remington, Edmonds, WA | |||
T20 | John Poynor, Richland, WA | Even | 72 |
Mike Smart, Kennewick, WA | |||
T22 | Charles Brank, Sumner, WA | +2 | 74 |
George Waalen, Issaquah, WA | |||
T22 | George Jonson, Lake Forest Park, WA | +2 | 74 |
Harrison Jewell, Edmonds, WA | |||
T22 | Del Herring, Wenatchee, WA | +2 | 74 |
Gary Holfeldt, East Wenatchee, WA | |||
T22 | Akira Nozaka, Grandview, WA | +2 | 74 |
Wayne Banko, Kennewick, WA | |||
T22 | Barry Unger, Redmond, WA | +2 | 74 |
Pete Yagi, Bellevue, WA | |||
T27 | Gary Groth, Goodyear, AZ | +3 | 75 |
William Ashley, Anacortes, WA | |||
T27 | Allen R Chenoweth, Grangeville, ID | +3 | 75 |
Allen Willis, Grangeville, ID | |||
T29 | Al Reinikka, Bellingham, WA | +6 | 78 |
Bill Roland, Weeki Wachee, FL | |||
T29 | Brad Gunn, Bellevue, WA | +6 | 78 |
Mike Whims, Monroe, WA | |||
31 | Bob Materne, Spokane, WA | +7 | 79 |
Jack Strand, Spokane, WA | |||
32 | Mike Cole, Ellensburg, WA | +10 | 82 |
Ron Nelson, Renton, WA | |||
33 | Don Linkem, Puyallup, WA | +13 | 85 |
Tom Jacobs, Puyallup, WA |
56TH WASHINGTON STATE MEN’S BEST-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND 15TH SENIOR MEN’S BEST-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP KICK OFF TOMORROW AT PALOUSE RIDGE
Pullman, Wash. (Wednesday, May 23, 2012) – The winds continue to whip through the plains of Pullman, Wash. as Palouse Ridge Golf Club prepares to host the 56th Washington State Men’s and 15th Senior Men’s Best-Ball Championships on May 24-25. In all, 65 teams will compete, with 32 teams in the Amateur Championship and 33 teams in the Senior Championship.
Last year, Nick Ellis of East Wenatchee and Rob Matson of Wenatchee pulled away from the field to win the 55th Annual Washington State Men’s Best-Ball Championship held at Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla. Ellis and Matson went into the final round paired with their fellow co-leaders, Bob Conrad and Greg Richards, both of Bellevue, at 3-under par. Ellis and Matson quickly gained the lead with a birdie on the 1st hole and never looked back, posting a 3-under par 69 to bring their two-day winning total to 6-under par 138.
Matson will look to secure his third Washington State Men’s Best-Ball title (‘03, ‘12) with a new partner, the up and coming Andrew Whalen of Ephrata. Nick Ellis turned pro and is now playing on the Canadian Tour.
In the Senior Championship, defending champions Kirk Galbraith and Chris Indall, both of Richland, will be looking to repeat their impressive performance from 2011, when they made four birdies, two on the front and two on the back while only making two bogeys en route to a final round 2-under par 70, giving them a two- day total of 5-under par 139, and a three shot victory. This years’ field also includes five-time Senior Men’s Best-Ball champions Dr. Jack Lamey and Bruce Richards (‘94, ’96, ‘00, ‘06, ‘09), both from Bellevue, who hope to return to the top.
Pairings and results will be posted daily. For more information about the Washington State Men’s and Senior Men’s Best-Ball Championships and the rest of the 14 amateur championships conducted by the WSGA this year, please visit www.thewsga.org.
Palouse Ridge Golf Club was designed by the legendary John Harbottle III and officially opened its doors for play in 2006. Carved into the rolling hills of Pullman, Palouse Ridge has quickly gained nation-wide recognition as one of the finest public courses in the United States. This bold, Scottish-style track demands sound strategy in order to navigate the elevation changes, shaggy-edged bunkers, and undulating greens. Palouse Ridge is the home course of the Washington State University men’s and women’s golf teams and therefore specifically designed to challenge top-tier collegiate talent, yet players of all skill levels will enjoy the firm yet fair challenge that the layout presents.
The WSGA is a 501(c)(4) non-profit, amateur golf association governed by men and women volunteers, for the benefit of amateur golfers. The 25-person WSGA Board of Directors employs a full-time staff of 14 individuals. WSGA members pay an annual membership fee, through their golf club, to belong to the Association. The WSGA also serves as a state-wide representative of the United States Golf Association (USGA) and works closely with a number of allied associations within the golf industry for the betterment of the game.