Shelton, Wash. – Spencer Ellis (Wenatchee) and Jonas Kim (Puyallup) both shot 3-under par 69 to sit tied for the lead after the first round at the 17th Washington Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship being held this week at Salish Cliffs Golf Club in Shelton, Wash. The 54-hole stroke-play championship is conducted by Washington Golf (WA Golf).
One shot back are Kyle Kanda (Olympia), Reid Hatley (Hayden Lake, Idaho), and Dalton Conn (Seattle). Only eight players broke par in today’s opening round.
After Wednesday’s second round, there will be a cut to the low 60 players and ties.
Championship Links:
Ellis is a past champion, having won this championship in 2023, while Hatley is a two-time champion (2016, 2018).
To be eligible for the Washington Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, contestants must be 25 years of age or older by July 21, 2026. Competitors must have an active GHIN number and USGA Handicap Index issued by a WA Golf member club not exceeding 9.9 at the time of entry.
The Washington Men’s Mid-Amateur is one of 14 championships held annually by WA Golf.
