In the fall of 1922, more than 80 golfers traveled to Yakima to play in one of two inaugural tournaments, or both – the Washington State Amateur and the Washington State Open – which together formed a newly created golf…
Fred Couples Seattle native and World Golf Hall of Famer Fred Couples spent a few minutes talking about his game, his goal of winning one more title, playing until he’s 70, the closing window of staying competitive, and all else…
In 1922, the Washington State Golf Association (now known as Washington Golf) was founded for one specific reason: to conduct an annual state amateur championship. In 1922, Bon Stein won the inaugural Washington Men’s Amateur Championship. He would win four…
Being completely biased and partisan, we see a direct link from Couples’ early success as an amateur player in the Pacific Northwest to his victory in the 1992 Masters. (more…)
by Tony Dear Golf in the Pacific Northwest has a rich history, full of characters, frontrunners, visionaries, boom-and-bust epics, and too-good-to-be-true (but mostly they really are true) tales. This is the sixth in a series of articles, highlighting the people…
As part of their 125th anniversary celebration, the USGA is highlighting the game of golf in all 50 states (more…)
In town for the week to compete in the Champions Tour's Boeing Classic, being held at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, Seattle native Fred Couples went out for a friendly round of golf at Broadmoor Golf Club, and ended up joining a select few. (more…)
Fred Couples in 1976, on his way to winning the PNGA Junior Amateur. The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum will enshrine Seattle native Fred Couples as the first member of the Class of 2013. Couples will be inducted…
Blaine, Wash. (Monday, July 5) – 72 players began the day competing at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club for two spots into the U.S. Senior Open in a unique year (more…)
Kingston, Wash. (Friday, June 25, 2010) – Jeremy Wendelken fired a final round of 2-under par 70 to capture the 84th Washington State Golf Association Men’s Amateur Championship (more…)