Tina Papatolis, an always-passionate competitor of the game
Tina Papatolis doesn’t need to go far to find motivation that keeps her golf game sharp and her ever-competitive spirit aflame.
Gretchen Klein continues to spread positivity, share special bonds through competition
There aren’t many forces that would dare deter Gretchen Klein or diminish her status as a winner.
Paul Mitzel takes match-ending ruling at U.S. Mid-Amateur
One of Seattle’s best amateur golfers suffered a crushing defeat after a hard-fought Round of 64 match at this year’s U.S. Mid-Amateur.
Remembering Jeff Tachell, PGA Professional
Jeff Tachell of Snoqualmie, Washington -- a PGA golf professional and mentor to countless players -- passed away on August 23, 2025. He was 65.
Emerson Speas selected for PGA WORKS Fellowship
Emerson (Emme) Speas of Camas, Wash. is one of 23 recent college graduates who have been selected for a 2025-2026 PGA WORKS Fellowship by the PGA of America’s REACH Foundation, the 501c3 charitable foundation of the PGA of America.
Washington Golf Foundation offers three new programs to support youth golf
The Foundation is proud to offer three additional scholarship and grant opportunities for 2026 – The Andrew Putnam Scholarship, Future Fairways Scholarship and Junior Golf Opportunity Grant – all aiming to provide financial support to some of the region’s most passionate and committed young players.
Former World No. 1 Chris Williams has found himself again
Coaching golf has been Chris Williams’ gig since 2019, when he started his role as assistant coach of the men’s golf team at Marquette University. In 2021, he went to Auburn University to serve as its assistant coach, and was instrumental in building the team that would win the 2024 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship, the Tigers’ first ever.
Kim Titus wins Senior Women's Amateur; LoriAnne Johns claims Super Senior
Kim Titus of Fox Island, Wash. shot rounds of 79-78 to win the 26th Washington Senior Women’s Amateur, while LoriAnne Johns of Tacoma shot rounds of 79-83 to claim the 12th Washington Super Senior Women’s Amateur title.
Luke Roque receives PGA WORKS Scholarship
The PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the Association, has awarded scholarships for the 2025-26 academic school year to 15 students at nine colleges through the PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program.
Kieffer, Klein share Senior Women’s Amateur lead; Johns leads Super Senior outright
Denise Kieffer of University Place, Wash. and Gretchen Klein of Hoquiam, Wash. both shot 4-over par rounds of 76 to tie for the 26th Washington Senior Women’s Amateur lead, while Lorianne Johns of Tacoma shot a 7-over par 79 to lead the 12th Washington Super Senior Women’s Amateur.