by Mike Trostel, USGA The specter of COVID-19 has permeated all aspects of our lives. From its devastating impact on lives and livelihoods to its disruption of everyday life, this virus has upended everything in its path, including the 2020…
Question: While searching for his tee shot in the penalty area, Gary accidentally kicks his own ball, then proceeds to take relief under 17.1, after he knocks his next shot on the green, he holes out in 2 more strokes,…
Civilization is not a given. It does not exist, unless we build it. And, once built, it does not stay in existence unless we maintain it. How fragile it is. And how mighty our effort in creating it. A billion…
by Hunki Yun, USGA Director, Business Development, Regional Affairs The good news is that golf is back in all 50 states. The bad news is that many courses are operating with a reduced maintenance staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 18, 2020) – The USGA announced several updates to its 2020 championship schedule today, as the organization continues to reconfigure its season due to uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The 120th U.S. Women’s Amateur, scheduled for Aug. 3-9 at…
The Golf Alliance of Washington is pleased to announce that effective immediately (May 15, 2020), foursomes will now be included in the Governor's order regarding the operation of golf courses that are currently in Phase I. Click here for Golf…
As seen on the WJGA website. Given the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order made by Governor Inslee, the Washington Junior Golf Association will be closing its office through May 31st. The WJGA will continue to operate remotely, checking voicemails/emails. The…
Many of our golf courses are asking for official documentation that proves some of the Phase 1 modifications. The Governor’s office was going to update the Phase 1 document, but we are now being told they cannot promise that they…
The Director of Programs and Development at The First Tee of Greater Seattle talks about how his journey led him to The First Tee, his past as a college golfer, and his love of providing opportunity for young people. Click…
Question: Mary’s shot lands in the bunker and it takes her two shots to get out. Before she goes to hit her second shot, she rakes the area of the bunker where she played her first shot and other areas…
The Governor’s office has provided Washington Golf with the following updates related to the guidelines and restrictions on golf in Washington state: People from the same household can share a cart. Golf courses in counties that have been approved for…
Edean Ihlanfeldt, a Hall of Fame amateur golfer who played against LPGA legends Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Patty Berg before starting the women’s golf program at the University of Washington in 1974, passed away April 27 in Wenatchee, Wash. She…
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (May 6, 2020) - The PGA of America announced today that the 2020 Boys and Girls Junior PGA Championships have been canceled, (more…)
Winner of From Her Tees' last issue drawing Sally Bourgault of Olympia, Wash. was the winner of two Legends Cup Pro-Am spots. Here she is in her own words.... "I started playing golf in High School in 1975 with my…
PGA Jr. League’s commitment to player and coach safety necessitates the elimination of national and regional tournaments that require air travel. Accordingly, PGA Foundation, Inc. (dba PGA REACH) has announced that the 2020 PGA Jr. League Championship and Postseason have…
CEO/Executive Director of Washington Golf Troy Andrew joined Portland sports radio station 1080 The FAN over the weekend to talk about the reopening of golf courses in Washington state. (more…)
(WEST PALM BEACH, FLA, 01 May 2020) On June 2nd, Women’s Golf Day will bring together some of the leading names in golf in a virtual celebration of the game, whilst raising essential funds for the global response to the…
Question: Tanner is on the putting green, marks his ball with a coin behind where it lies, lifts the ball and carelessly replaces it, about two inches away from the ball's original spot. The player plays the ball. What is…
Due to the continued uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the Golf Restart COVID-19 Requirements and Regulations announced on Monday by Governor Jay Inslee (more…)
Governor Jay Inslee of Washington announced today that golf courses throughout the state of Washington will be allowed to reopen on May 5, 2020. (more…)
by Tom Cade, Editor Golf has been in her blood since childhood. While growing up, Trudi’s father, Bob Tindall, was the longtime PGA head pro at Jackson Park Municipal Golf Course on the north end of Seattle. (Bob would later…
by Mark Albanese, PLU Director of Sports Communication Pacific Lutheran University women's golf alumna Anela Barber has traded in her clubs for scrubs. Barber, a member of the PLU women's golf squad from 2014-2017 and captain of her Gig Harbor…
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 24, 2020) – The USGA announced today that due to the continued uncertainty surrounding the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, several additional changes have been made to the 2020 championship season schedule (more…)
Marion Hollins, one of the only female golf course developers in history, and Susie Maxwell Berning, a 3-time U.S. Women’s Open champion, will both be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2021.…
Washington Governor Jay Inslee was recently interviewed on the Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain show on Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR to discuss the possibility of golf courses being allowed to re-open (more…)
As seen on the PGA TOUR website. With additional time needed to ensure PGA TOUR tournaments are staged in the most safe and responsible manner possible given the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the PGA TOUR is announcing further schedule modifications for…
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…)
There are few things more challenging in sports than stringing together four quality rounds of golf against a field of the world’s best players to win the Masters Tournament. (more…)
The Golf Alliance of Washington has delivered a letter to the Governor's office this morning urging him to consider how golf can be part of the solution to bringing Washington and Washingtonians back to a good state of well-being once the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order is lifted. (more…)
Yes, we know. It’s a difficult choice. So many to choose from. So much history, so much minutiae, so much….pimento in the pimento-cheese sandwiches. (more…)
The 2020 Masters would have been held this week. We are told the azaleas are currently in bloom at Augusta National, but this year history will be made not by any player – rather, this year will go down in…
6 April 2020, St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has decided to cancel The Open in 2020 due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and the Championship will next be played at Royal St George’s in 2021. (more…)
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 6, 2020) – The USGA announced today that due to the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and the continued uncertainty surrounding it, several additional changes have been made to the 2020 championship season (more…)
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 3, 2020) – The USGA today announced that due to the evolving dynamics of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 75th U.S. Women’s Open, originally scheduled for June 4-7 at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas, has been postponed to Dec. 10-13. (more…)
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J., and ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (April 1, 2020) – The USGA and The R&A today announced that due to the evolving dynamics of the global COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions to international travel, the 2020 Curtis Cup Match has been postponed. (more…)
(WEST PALM BEACH, FLA, 30 March 2020) In light of the escalated response to the global Coronavirus pandemic, the Women’s Golf Day leadership team is announcing a new approach to this year’s 5th anniversary event planned to take place worldwide…
As seen on the Drive, Chip and Putt website. AUGUSTA, Ga. – On March 13, it was announced that the 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals had been postponed due to the impact of the Coronavirus COVID-19. (more…)
The Governor’s office has sent the following response to our inquiry about whether golf courses can remain open during the current statewide “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” directive: Thank you for your inquiry. Under Proclamation 20-25, neither the operation nor enjoyment…
The Western Golf Association Caddie Academy Seattle will begin in the summer of 2020. Up to eight female students from the state of Washington will caddie at two local golf clubs while living at the University of Washington Evans Scholarship…
Here is what Washington Golf and the Golf Alliance of Washington have learned from the current “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” proclamation by Governor Inslee. (more…)
The Golf Alliance of Washington is seeking clarity on the recent “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order announced by the Governor and how it affects the golf industry. (more…)
Have you found a way to get your golf fix while staying at home? We want to see your videos! (more…)
As seen on the USGA site The USGA stands with our entire golf community during this time. We all love the game for the escape it provides, and it is our great hope that we will all be able to…
Given the recent CDC guidance and the evolving dynamics of the Coronavirus pandemic, the USGA announced today that it has canceled its first two 2020 championships, the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball, originally scheduled for April 25-29 at Quail Creek Country…
WA Golf is monitoring the current COVID-19 situation very closely from our state and local authorities as well as the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). We care deeply about the health, safety and well-being…
by Rob Lundgren (As seen in the pages of Pacific Northwest Golfer magazine) After spending nearly a quarter of century on the Nike, Web.com, Korn Ferry, and PGA tours, 48-year-old Jeff Gove is now the director of instruction at The…
The ANA Junior Inspiration and the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) announced Lauryn Nguyen of Seattle, who is a junior at West Seattle High School, as the 2020 Seattle Gateway City Qualifier for this year’s ANA Junior Inspiration. In Nguyen’s…
The NLGA (Northwest Ladies Golf Association) was created over 25 years ago by women and for women, and all skill levels are welcome. Your annual membership fee of $60 provides you the opportunity to participate in planned outings and play…
New WA Golf members get one FREE round of Mini Golf and unlimited Duffleboard on their next visit to Flatstick Pub. Offer runs March 1st through April 15th, 2020. Must JOIN by April 15th! Need more reason to join? Check…
Score posting season in WA Golf territory has officially begun. (more…)
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Feb. 25, 2020) – Continuing its 100-year commitment to providing scientific innovations for the golf industry, the USGA will fund 73 separate research grants totaling nearly $2 million in 2020 as part of its annual investment in…
Two-time Washington Golf Player of the Year Sam Warkentin walks away from the University of Washington golf team to learn and to grow – and has no regrets by Blaine Newnham He was, by most accounts, a natural. In his…
Winner of From Her Tees' last issue drawing Shannon Traenkenschuh of Seattle, Wash. was the winner of the Cutter & Buck rain gear. Here she is in her own words.... L to R: Robin Nichol, Ashley Santos, Shannon Traenkenschuh, Bethany…
Please join us in welcoming Jacob Leonard aboard as a new staff member at Washington Golf. (more…)
The USGA and The R&A have issued the Distance Insights Report, which provides comprehensive research and analysis on the contributors to, and long-term impacts of, hitting distance in golf. (more…)
Two-time WA Golf Junior Boys’ Player of the Year Ian Siebers (Bellevue, Wash.) won 2.5 points for the U.S. team en route to a 13-11 victory over the International Team (more…)
Jo Ann Washam, who was inducted into the Pacific Northwest Golf Association Hall of Fame in 2011, passed away on December 6, 2019 from complications of diabetes. She was 69. A native of Auburn, Wash., Jo Ann won the club…
The USGA and the R&A are conducting a review of the Rules of Amateur Status to make them easier to understand and apply. (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…
Doug Doxsie, PGA Head Golf Professional at Seattle Golf Club in Shoreline, Wash., has joined the PGA Board of Directors as District 14 Director for the PGA of America. He was elected at the 103rd PGA Annual Meeting, held November…
Washington Golf has partnered with the state’s two premier Golf Shows for 2020 (more…)
The USGA and R&A announced the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) will be determined by a new system called the Power Method (more…)
The 2019 Washington Golf (WA Golf) Volunteer and Club of the Year Award recipients were announced earlier this month at the 98th WA Golf Annual Meeting (more…)
Scores from rounds played within the boundaries of Washington Golf (WA Golf) between November 15th and the last day of February are never to be posted for handicap purposes. (more…)
The World Handicap System (WHS) is ready to be launched in January 2020 and will provide golfers with a unified and more inclusive handicapping system for the first time. (more…)
Jamie Wallace, USGA Rules Department Accidental movement of your golf ball during a round is one of many areas in the Rules that underwent a lot of player-friendly change in the new 2019 Rules. (more…)
Federal Way, Wash. – Washington Golf (WA Golf) has announced the 2019 Player of the Year recipients. The category winners are as follows: Men’s, Joe Highsmith of Lakewood; Women's, Emily Baumgart of Walla Walla; Men's Mid-Amateur (more…)
For just the ninth time in Senior Hudson Cup history, the Senior Amateurs defeated the Senior PGA Professionals this week in the 28th Senior Hudson Cup (more…)
Federal Way, Wash. – The 71st edition of the Hudson Cup will be held October 17-18 at Arrowhead Golf Club in Molalla, Ore. (more…)
To date, 153 organizations have given their commitment to the Women in Golf Charter, pledging to build on current initiatives and develop new projects to increase the number of women, girls and families playing golf and becoming members of clubs,…
Essentials for Northwest winter golf Okay you intrepid golfers, it’s that time of year to begin digging through the back half of the closet and start laying out your winter golf gear. Here are some essential items you will need…
Winner of From Her Tees last issue drawing Patti Smith of Longview, Wash. was the winner of the Cutter & Buck outfit. Here she is in her own words. Patti Smith Six decades ago my parents were avid golfers. On…
CP Women's Leadership Summit Written by Rob Gavarkovs/ Golf Canada On a sunny Tuesday afternoon at Magna Golf Club during CP Women's Open week (more…)
First Tee kids play in PGA TOUR Champions event (more…)
Brandes wins sixth Washington Senior Amateur title; Hunter rises to top at Super Senior (more…)
Brandes maintains lead at Washington Senior Amateur; Evenson still on top in Super Senior Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash. followed up yesterday’s 3-under 69 with a solid even-par 72 to maintain a four-shot lead after two rounds at the 33rd…
Brandes sets pace in Washington Senior Amateur; Evenson holds slim lead in Super Senior (more…)
Washington Senior Amateur and Super Senior Men's Amateur Championships to be held this week at Lake Spanaway Hole No. 10 at Lake Spanaway Golf Course Tacoma, Wash. – The 33rd Washington Senior Men’s Amateur and the 12th Super Senior Men’s…
Jacob Koppenberg of Bellingham, Wash. reached the quarterfinals of the 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship (more…)
Jacob Koppenberg of Bellingham, Wash. has reached the quarterfinals of the 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship (more…)
Federal Way, Wash. – The Washington State Golf Association has re-branded itself as Washington Golf, with the transition taking effect today. The most immediate and visible aspects of the re-branding are the Association’s new logo and new website. In 2015,…
Ian Siebers of Bellevue, Wash. is one of 12 golfers selected to represent the U.S. team in the 2019 Junior Presidents Cup (more…)
University Place, Wash. – The sides of Britten Barker (Gig Harbor, Wash.) and Luke Easterly (Sammamish, Wash.) (more…)
Mill Creek, Wash. – Erik Hanson (Kirkland, Wash.) shot rounds of 68-73 to win the 10th Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur (more…)
Erik Hanson (Kirkland, Wash.) shot 4-under-par 68 to take the first round lead at the 10th Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship (more…)
Mill Creek, Wash. – The 10th Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship is being held August 28-29 at Mill Creek (Wash.) Country Club. (more…)
Cle Elum, Wash. – Four players shot 2-under-par 70 to earn co-medalist honors at U.S. Mid-Amateur (more…)
There are many good reasons to why you should post your scores. (more…)
Buddy Peltier of Bothell and Susan Craven of Snohomish teamed up to shoot 3-over par 75 to win the 2nd annual WSGA Mixed Chapman Championship (more…)
Now on the number one tee, it's Golf Talk Seattle! This week, Josh Kerns previews (more…)
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — A new father as of nine-months ago, travelling to Comox, B.C. for Mackenzie Tour Q-School in April was the first time that Derek Barron (more…)
Christina Proteau of Port Alberni, B.C. shot 5-over-par 78 to earn medalist honors at U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Sectional qualifying (more…)
Now on the number one tee, it's Golf Talk Seattle! This week, Josh Kerns visits (more…)
Now on the number one tee, it's Golf Talk Seattle! This week, Josh Kerns visits (more…)
Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho defeated John Sand of Hoquaim, Wash. in a playoff to win the 93rd Washington State Men’s Amateur (more…)
John Sand of Hoquiam, Wash. shot 4-under-par 66 in today’s second round to jump to the top of the leaderboard (more…)
Eric Hagen of Olympia, Wash. shot 5-under 65 today to take the first-round lead at the 93rd Washington State Men’s Amateur (more…)
John Von Lossow of Union, Wash. shot even-par today on the par-72 Sunland Golf and Country Club in Sequim, Wash. (more…)
Cassie Kim of Yakima, Wash. shot rounds of 70-66-73 on the par-72 Bear Creek Golf Club in Murrieta, Calif. (more…)
Pullman, Wash. – The 93rd Washington State Men’s Amateur Championship is set to take place August 6-8 at Palouse Ridge Golf Club (more…)
Now on the number one tee, it's Golf Talk Seattle! This week, Josh Kerns and friends take you to Maui (more…)
Craig and Cody Roth of Bellingham, Wash. combined to shoot 4-under-par 68 to win the 11th Washington State Parent-Child Championship (more…)
The vision to unify the six different handicap systems in use around the world into a single World Handicap System (more…)
News from the Final Round Quade Cummins of Weatherford, Okla. shot rounds of 67-66-65-66 to win the 53rd Pacific Coast Amateur Championship (more…)
Ian Siebers of Bellevue, Wash. shot rounds of 65-67-75 to finish at 6-under-par in winning the individual title at the 47th Junior America’s Cup (more…)
News from Round Three Another day, another clean card for Quade Cummins. (more…)
News from Round Two Quade Cummins of Oklahoma City, Okla. shot a 5-under-par 66 (more…)
News from Round One Chris Crisologo of British Columbia and Blake Windred of Australia (more…)
The 7,535-yard, par-72 Championship Course at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque will host the world’s most accomplished amateur golfers this week for the 53rd Pacific Coast Amateur Championship. (more…)
The Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation has donated $500,000 to the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) (more…)
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns travels to (more…)
Pullman, Wash. – Joe Highsmith shot rounds of 67-66 today on the par-70 Palouse Ridge Golf Club in Pullman, Wash. (more…)
Sean Kato of Redmond, Wash., Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho and Chase Carlson of Puyallup, Wash. have been selected (more…)
by Garrett Johnston (Twitter: @JohnstonGarrett) Geno Bonnalie is the caddie for Joel Dahmen, the Clarkston, Wash. native, former University of Washington player and 2007 Washington State Amateur champion. (more…)
Joe Fowler shot rounds of 67-64 today on the par-70 Lake Spanaway Golf Course in Tacoma, Wash., to earn medalist honors (more…)
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with (more…)
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with (more…)
by Larry Coffman, for Marketing NW This is the saga of four guys’ 33-mile trek over tough terrain that began at the crack of dawn (more…)
Tomoko (Tomo) Ratzlaff outlasted Kim Shek in the final match to win the Seattle Women’s Golf Association (SWGA) City Championship (more…)
Rino Sasaki of Japan shot 6-under-par 66 to earn medalist honors at U.S. Women’s Amateur Sectional qualifying (more…)
Joe Highsmith of Lakewood, Wash. shot rounds of 70-68-69-74 to win the 25th Sahalee Players Championship (more…)
Joe Highsmith of Lakewood, Wash. shot 3-under-par 69 in today’s third round to maintain his lead (more…)
Former PNGA and WSGA Player of the Year Joe Highsmith of Lakewood, Wash. shot rounds of 70-68 to take a two-stroke lead (more…)
Cassie Kim of Yakima, Wash. and Madison Wu of Dublin, Calif. both shot 1-over-par 73 to earn co-medalist honors (more…)
A pair of college standouts gunning for their second Sahalee Players Championship (SPC) (more…)
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns previews the (more…)
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Rino Sasaki of Seattle shot rounds of 71-72-77 to win the 26th Washington State Women’s (more…)
Sandra Turbide of Maple Ridge, B.C. won (more…)
Suzie Tran of Poulsbo, Wash. drained eight birdies (more…)
The 26th Washington State Women’s Amateur Championship is being held concurrently (more…)
Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho birdied the first hole of a playoff to win the 2019 Oregon Open Invitational (more…)
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) has donated $26,000 to the Environmental Institute for Golf (more…)
Tommy Kimmel of Spokane, Wash. shot 2-over-par 74 to claim medalist honors and the only available spot (more…)
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Daniel Tiscareno of Seattle and Alvin Kwak of Mukilteo, Wash. both shot even-par 72 to earn co-medalist honors (more…)
by Tom Cade It is over. The 2019 U.S. Open is in the books. The greatest golf tournament on the planet delivered on every level. (more…)
by Tom Cade It is Saturday of the 2019 U.S. Open. The field was cut. Many players were sent home (some kicking and screaming (more…)
by Tom Cade So much happened today that I had to write notes on my arm to keep track. (more…)
The United States Golf Association has committed $20,000 in funding support to the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) (more…)
by Tom Cade So….what did we learn today? With it being Pebble Beach, and with it being the U.S. Open, we learned many things. (more…)
by Bart Potter You can take a boy out of Washington, and sometimes he moves to New Jersey. (more…)
by Bart Potter The fog is back … A more typical weather pattern returned to Pebble Beach Golf Links after two days of sunny (more…)
News & Notes from the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach by Bart Potter (more…)
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
RJ Manke of Lakewood, Wash. shot rounds of 70-67-70-70 to run away from the international field in winning the Mexican Amateur (more…)
Take advantage of these exclusive WSGA member offers! (more…)
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Eric Dietrich of Cheshire, Conn. shot rounds of 67-66 to claim (more…)
The field of 55 players has been announced for the WSGA-hosted U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier (more…)
Ron Stull, who served as PGA head professional at several courses in western Washington during his long career, passed away (more…)
Year after year you’ve been saying you’ll do it. (more…)
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! (more…)
Washington native JoAnne Carner will be one of four LPGA and World Golf Hall of Fame members in the field (more…)
by Jeff Shelley Over my 32 years as a golf writer I’ve met hundreds of interesting people, some notable for their accomplishments (more…)
As part of its continued investment in the game, the United States Golf Association (USGA) is helping to cultivate the next generation of golf industry talent (more…)
The high school golf season in Washington has come to a close as the WIAA boys’ and girls’ state golf championships (more…)
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Kim Titus of Fox Island, Wash. and Kelly Gardner of Gig Harbor, Wash. teamed to shoot rounds of 73-66 (more…)
Tina Papatolis of Issaquah, Wash. and Carrie Jacobson of Bellevue, Wash. combined for an even-par 71 to grab the first-round (more…)
Fairwood Golf and Country Club in Renton, Wash. is hosting the 20th Washington State Women's Best-Ball (more…)
Ryan Kelly of Gig Harbor and Tres Kirkebo of Lakewood, Wash. teamed up to win (more…)
The duos of Tom Brandes of Bellevue and Erik Hanson of Kirkland (more…)
Prior to him teeing off this week at the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black, we sat down with (more…)
Canterwood Golf and Country Club in Gig Harbor, Wash. is the venue this week (more…)
Three standouts from Washington will tee it up in the 2nd U.S. Senior Women’s Open (more…)
Scott Taylor of Monroe, Wash. shot 1-under 71 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 65 players who competed today in U.S. Senior Open Sectional qualifying (more…)
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Chris Crisologo of Richmond, B.C. shot 5-under 65 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 80 players who competed today (more…)
Spencer Tibbits of Vancouver, Wash. shot 7-under 65 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 102 players (more…)
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Team WSGA mounted a comeback in today’s Singles matches to win the 14th Annual PNGA Cup, held this week at the Crosswater Club in Sunriver, Ore. (more…)
Golf’s new World Handicap System, which is designed to bring the game of golf under a single set of Rules for handicapping (more…)
Four top senior women amateurs from the Pacific Northwest have received exemptions to compete alongside members of The Legends Tour (more…)
The Washington State Golf Association’s (WSGA) Championship Selection Committee has announced its team to represent the Association (more…)
The 10th Washington State Golf Association Champion of Champions concluded play today at The Home Course (more…)
In today’s first round at the 10th Annual WSGA Champion of Champions, Jon McCaslin of Olympia (more…)
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
The first round of the 10th Annual WSGA Champion of Champions, conducted by (more…)
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Now on the number one tee, it's the premier of Golf Talk Seattle. (more…)
The National Golf Foundation (NGF), the only trade organization that works with every sector within the golf industry (more…)
Act now and play with an LPGA Legend in the Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup Pro-Am. (more…)
The USGA and The R&A have provided a clarification that introduces a Local Rule (more…)
Angela Zhang of Bellevue, Wash. may be a young star in the making after her dominant performance, winning the Girls 7-9 division (more…)
As part of their 125th anniversary celebration, the USGA is highlighting the game of golf in all 50 states (more…)
At the recent Valspar Championship held on the Copperhead course at Innisbrook Resort in Florida, Garrett Johnston (more…)
Following a successful two-day summit in Tokyo that elevated the latest global research (more…)
Tell us how you really feel! We hit the streets to get your thoughts on the new Rules of Golf. (more…)
by Brad Ziemer for British Columbia Golf In caddie parlance, they are called “loops” and Angela Bowers has made more than 140 of them at Victoria (B.C.) Golf Club. (more…)
by Jeff Tolman I am blessed to have four happy, healthy, wonderful grandchildren, ages nine, seven, three and one. (more…)
The 5th United States Golf Association Golf Innovation Symposium was held March 12-13, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (more…)
With a new set of Rules now in effect, we took to the streets to get your opinions on the new Rules of Golf. (more…)
The ANA Junior Inspiration and the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) announced Brittany Kwon of Bremerton, Wash. and Central Kitsap High School (more…)
The USGA, PGA of America and the Masters Tournament announced that qualifying registration for Drive, Chip, and Putt is now officially open (more…)
by Tony Dear Golf in the Pacific Northwest has a rich history, full of characters, frontrunners, visionaries (more…)
The USGA will honor Lee Elder with its highest honor, the Bob Jones Award (more…)
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced sites for six U.S. Amateur Championships (more…)
Entry applications for the 119th U.S. Open, 74th U.S. Women's Open, 40th U.S. Senior Open, and 2nd U.S. Senior Women's Open will be available beginning Feb. 20 (more…)
The USGA Amateur Status Committee has ruled that amateur golfer Lucy Li breached Rule 6-2 of the Rules of Amateur Status (more…)
Under the new rules of golf, players may take relief for an embedded ball anywhere in the “general area” (except in sand). (more…)
In late January, the Pacific Northwest golf community lost one of its most dedicated and passionate volunteers. (more…)
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced local qualifying sites for the 119th U.S. Open Championship. (more…)
The USGA and The R&A have provided two clarifications to Rule 10.2b(4) regarding restrictions on caddies standing behind players, which take effect immediately. (more…)
2017 WSGA Men’s Player of the Year Derek Bayley of Rathdrum, Idaho has qualified for the upcoming PGA TOUR Latinoamérica season. (more…)
WSGA members receive exclusive discounted pricing on tickets to select Seattle Mariners home games throughout the 2019 season! (more…)
By now you’ve probably heard, the new Rules of Golf are in effect. (more…)
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Jan. 29, 2019) – The USGA and The R&A have released the 2018 Annual Driving Distance Report (more…)
The USGA, Masters Tournament and the PGA of America have released the qualifying schedule for the 2019-2020 Drive, Chip and Putt season (more…)
New Year, new Rules. Golf’s new Rules are now in effect. (more…)
Celebrating golf’s leaders who innovate and demonstrate leadership in sustainability and water resource management (more…)
John Bodenhamer's responsibilities have expanded to now direct both the fan and player experience at all 14 USGA championships. (more…)
Under the new Rules of Golf, if a player accidentally moves his or her ball while searching for it: (more…)
Under the new Rules of Golf, an alternative form of stroke play called “Maximum Score” allows for (more…)
by Tony Dear Golf in the Pacific Northwest has a rich history, full of characters, frontrunners, visionaries, boom-and-bust epics (more…)
Pat Fitzsimons of LaQuinta, Calif. and Dan Hill of Broadmoor Golf Club in Seattle, Wash. will be formally inducted into the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Hall of Fame (more…)
The WSGA has partnered with Washington State’s two premier Golf Shows for 2019 (more…)
The USGA's P.J. Boatwright Jr. Internship program is a great way to get started in the golf industry. (more…)
The World Golf Foundation Board of Directors announced that Greg McLaughlin will assume the combined roles and responsibilities (more…)
Under the new Rules of Golf, if your golf ball at rest is lifted or moved from it's original spot (more…)
Support WSGA Youth on Course – bid on a golf trip of a lifetime for two to Ireland! (more…)
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) – a non-profit organization representing over 675 clubs and nearly 70,000 golfers (more…)
Under the new Rules of Golf, there will be no penalty if a ball played from the putting green hits a flagstick left in the hole. (more…)
The USGA and R&A will administer a global ranking for golfers with disabilities, which will help to grow participation and competition around the world and to promote inclusivity (more…)
Twelve All-Star Teams of 10 junior golfers have won their respective Regional competitions to advance (more…)
The United States Golf Association has named Tom Dudley, of Jacksonville, Fla., as the recipient of its 2019 Joe Dey Award. (more…)
Get familiar with the some of the changes in the new Rules of Golf, before they go into effect on January 1, 2019. (more…)
The WSGA is proud to award Ernie Lockwood the 2018 WSGA George Holland Volunteer of the Year Award. (more…)
The World Golf Foundation (WGF) Board of Directors announced today that Keith Dawkins, who joined The First Tee as incoming CEO last year, will be leaving the organization. (more…)
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) has announced the 2018 Player of the Year recipients. (more…)
The 70th edition of the Hudson Cup Matches concluded at Overlake Golf and Country Club in Medina, Wash. (more…)
The 70th edition of the Hudson Cup will be held October 18-19 at Overlake Golf and Country Club in Medina, Wash. (more…)
The USGA and R&A have published the finalized interpretation on the use of green-reading materials in golf, which take effect on Jan. 1, 2019. (more…)
Lara Tennant arrived at Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club having won just one match in a USGA amateur championship in eight starts. (more…)
Five players from the Northwest have advanced through to match play at the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship (more…)
Get an inside look at the process of rating a golf course and how the numbers for Course Rating and Slope Rating are determined for each course. (more…)
The field is set for the 2018 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, taking place October 6-11 at Orchid Island Golf (more…)
Aligning with ongoing initiatives to expand its support of junior golf, the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced (more…)
Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash. shot scores of 68-76-73 in going wire-to-wire to win the 32nd (more…)
The Evans Scholars Foundation celebrated the opening of its first Scholarship House at the University of Washington on Sept. 23. (more…)
Tom Brandes of Bellevue followed up yesterday’s 4-under 68 with a 4-over 76 to stand at even-par (more…)
The field of 81 PGA TOUR Champions players and 81 junior golfers is set for the 2018 PURE Insurance Championship Impacting The First Tee (more…)
Tom Brandes of Bellevue birdied all four par-5s in today’s first round of the 32nd Washington State Senior Men’s Amateur on his way to a 4-under-par 68. (more…)
The Home Course will host a PGA Jr. League Regional presented by National Car Rental Sept. 29-30. (more…)
The 32nd Washington State Senior Men’s and the 11th Super Senior Men’s Amateur Championships (more…)
A global online questionnaire and data-gathering exercise on distance in golf has been launched by the USGA and R&A as part of the Distance Insights project. (more…)
The field of 264 golfers is set for the upcoming U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship (more…)
Amy Walker, a member of the WSGA Board of Directors was recently recognized as an ambassador for golf by the Tacoma South Sound Sports Commission. (more…)
Golf’s new Rules have been published by the USGA and The R&A ahead of their effective date of January 1, 2019. (more…)
Through the efforts of the WE ARE GOLF, Women’s Task Force and the LPGA Women’s Network, we are excited to announce the launch of the #inviteHER campaign. (more…)
Every new adventure begins with the crazy question, “What if….” For Patrick Koenig, that question came at the end of a round of golf (more…)
by Jeff Shelley Not many people know that another basketball coaching icon not named Bill Russell or Lenny Wilkens is a Seattle resident. (more…)
Eight junior golfers were awarded spots in the 2019 Drive, Chip and Putt National Championship after a regional qualifier (more…)
The sides of Ben Garrett of Seattle, Wash. and Erik Hanson of Kirkland, Wash. and Craig and Cody Roth of Bellingham, Wash. each teamed (more…)
Ginny Burkey of Eugene, Ore. shot 6-over 79 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 20 players who competed today in U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur sectional qualifying (more…)
by Jeff Shelley Peggy Conley was coy when asked her age for this article. “Old enough to know better,” the Spokane native said with a chuckle. (more…)
by Josh Kerns For golf fanatic and Washington native Gary Mogg, a trip to Bandon Dunes last March was one of the highlights (more…)
Olivia Benzin of Tacoma, Wash. has earned a spot in this week’s LPGA Cambia Portland Classic, hosted by Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Ore. (more…)
Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho shot rounds of 68-72 to win the 9th Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship (more…)
Jacob Koppenberg of Bellingham, Wash., fired a bogey-free 5-under par 67 to grab a narrow lead (more…)
by Ron Bellamy And then there were none. The last three Pacific Northwest golfers remaining in the U.S. Senior Amateur (more…)
The 9th Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship is being held August 28-29 on the Rope Rider course at Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, Wash. (more…)
by Ron Bellamy Clearly, experience counts for something in an event like the U.S. Senior Amateur. (more…)
by Ron Bellamy Two friends who happen to be icons in Pacific Northwest amateur golf had similar philosophies Saturday (more…)
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe discuss all the Northern Trust action with Rex Hoggard of the Golf Channel, and they discuss the Boeing Classic with Pro Golfer Brian Mogg. (more…)
Jacob Rohde of Everett, Wash. and Jacob Koppenberg of Bellingham, Wash. each shot even-par 71 to earn co-medalist honors in leading the field of 70 players (more…)
by Bob Bostwick Driving 13 miles south of Davenport in Lincoln County outside of Spokane, on State Highway 28, a slight left turn puts you onto 3rd Street (more…)
Alex Prugh of Spokane, Wash. is headed back to the PGA TOUR. (more…)
by Ron Bellamy Johnny Coppedge admits that he certainly won’t be the best golfer in the field in the 64th U.S. Senior Amateur (more…)
Jim and Shon preview the upcoming Boeing Classic with Tournament Director Brian Flajole, and they talk to Andrew Putnam, winner of the Barracuda Championship in Reno for his first PGA Tour victory. (more…)
by Jeff Shelley Initially announced at the Golf Industry Show in February, Bellevue, Wash.-based First Green Foundation is moving forward (more…)
The local flavor runs deep at the 118th U.S. Amateur Championship, being held this week at Pebble Beach Golf Links (more…)
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. AND ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND (Aug. 14, 2018) - In an effort to thoroughly inform the Distance Insights project through the lens of the global golf community (more…)
Nate Stember of Portland, Ore. won the individual title of the 50th Hogan Cup, held Aug. 11-12 at Riverside Golf & Country Club in Portland. (more…)
Forty-eight of the most talented junior golfers from the Western United States and Canada are gathering for the 50th playing of the Eddie Hogan Cup Team Matches (more…)
RJ Manke of Lakewood, Wash. shot rounds of 67-64-64 to win the 92nd Washington State Amateur Championship (more…)
by Garrett Johnston After 49 starts on the PGA Tour and a long journey on the Web.com Tour, Andrew Putnam finally broke through (more…)
Brian Mogg of Issaquah, Wash., fired a 5-under-par 65 in today’s second round of the 92nd Washington State Amateur (more…)
Brian Mogg of Issaquah, Wash., Michael Butler of Bellingham, Wash. and Michael Almonte of Fircrest, Wash. (more…)
The 92nd Washington State Men’s Amateur Championship is set to take place August 7-9 at Gamble Sands (more…)
Andrew Herzog and Kim Titus, both of Fox Island, Wash., teamed up to shoot 4-under-par 68 to win the inaugural (more…)
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) will conduct the inaugural WSGA Mixed-Chapman Championship on August 3, 2018. (more…)
ASGCA Past President Rees Jones (Rees Jones, Inc. Golf Course Design) and Bryce Swanson, ASGCA, responded to questions via Twitter July 31, discussing Bellerive Country Club, St. Louis, MO. (more…)
The 96th Washington State Women’s Golf Association (WSWGA) State Championship was held at Sahalee Country Club in late July. (more…)
The Washington State Women’s Public Links Association (WSWPLA) held their 85th Championship in July at Allenmore GC in Tacoma. (more…)
The USGA and The R&A are proposing regulations regarding the use of green-reading materials, reaffirming the need for a player to read greens based on their own judgment (more…)
Jim McNelis of Gig Harbor, Wash. shot 1-under-par 71 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 64 players (more…)
Salinda followed up his record setting round-three performance with a comfortable one-over-par 73 (71-67-62-72-272) to win by a single stroke. (more…)
Salinda, a former junior member at The Olympic Club and current senior on the Stanford men's golf team, finished with five-straight birdies to post a new competitive course record. (more…)
Eckroat, a sophomore on the Oklahoma State from Edmond, Okla., posted his second round under-par to take a three-stroke lead into the final 36-holes; Washington State Golf Association wins Morse Cup team competition by a single-stroke. (more…)
Against one of the strongest fields in the history of the event, the three-man team from the Washington State Golf Association came from behind in today’s second round to win the Morse Cup (more…)
Eckroat, a sophomore on the Oklahoma State men's golf team from Edmond, Okla., posted six-under-par 65 early in the day to set the bar high for the afternoon pairings; Alberta Golf jumps to early Morse Cup lead in team competition. (more…)
The Olympic Club’s Lake Course, rich in golf history, welcomes the 90-player field of elite amateurs from across the world; This marks the second year-in-a-row that the Dr. Ed Updegraff Trophy will be contested at a US Open Venue with The Olympic Club last hosting the USGA event in 2012. (more…)
Jim and Shon break down the third round of the British Open. And Sean, from Club Champions Golf in Bellevue joins the show to talk about the benefits of getting fitted for your clubs. Then Shari Jacobson from The WSGA joins the program! (more…)
Jim and Shon sum up the third round of the British Open and the comeback of Tiger Woods. Then Michael McEwan from Bumkered Online and Sam Farmer from the LA Times join the program live from the course. (more…)
Craig and Cody Roth of Bellingham, Wash. combined to shoot 5-under-par 66 to win the 10th Washington State Parent-Child Championship (more…)
Joe Highsmith of Lakewood, Wash., Eric Ansett of Spokane, Wash. and Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho have been selected to represent (more…)
The 10th Annual Washington State Parent-Child Championship is taking place at Yakima (Wash.) Country Club on Friday, July 20 (more…)
Derek Bayley of Rathdrum, Idaho shot rounds of 64-74 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 50 players who competed today in 36-hole U.S. Amateur Sectional qualifying (more…)
Jacob Koppenberg of Bellingham, Wash. shot rounds of 66-66 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 71 players who competed today in 36-hole U.S. Amateur Sectional qualifying (more…)
Derek Bayley of Rathdrum, Idaho won the 2018 Rosauers Open Invitational by three strokes after firing rounds of 72-62-66-200 (more…)
Special Olympics Washington is getting ready for their summer season events and are looking for volunteers. Four golf tournaments across Washington will be held. (more…)
by Garrett Johnston@JohnstonGarrett Cascade Christian grad Ryan Moore of Puyallup, Wash. heads to Scotland next week for the oldest championship in golf, The Open Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links. (more…)
by Steve Bruce Scott Rohrer of Team South Carolina added a third gold medal to his trophy case on (more…)
The USGA announced today a series of revisions to the association’s selection process for international teams that will now provide for some automatic selections (more…)
Olivia Benzin of Tacoma shot rounds of 69-72-77 to win the 25th Washington State Women’s Amateur; Victoria Fallgren (more…)
Leslie Folsom of Tukwila, Wash. shot rounds of 78-75 to win (more…)
Olivia Benzin of Tacoma fired a 3-under par 69 to take a big early lead (more…)
The 25th Washington State Women’s Amateur Championship is being held concurrently (more…)
Drew Warford of Snoqualmie, Wash. shot 2-under-par 70 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 83 players (more…)
Chandler McDowell of Springbrook, Alta. shot 1-under par 71 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 40 players (more…)
Lauryn Nguyen of Seattle shot 3-under-par 70 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 50 players (more…)
There appears to be some continued uncertainty about the basis of the ruling with Phil Mickelson during the third round of the 118th U.S. Open (more…)
Shon and Jim talk to ESPN Senior Golf Writer Bob Harig about the crazy conditions at Shinnecock Hills for this year's US Open and they discuss Phil Mickelson's two-stroke Penalty for stopping a moving ball. (more…)
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe rundown all the excitment of this weekend's US Open with Sam Farmer ofthe LA Times and they talk to General Manager of Chambers Bay Matt Allen. (more…)
Debby King of Eugene, Ore. shot 3-over 74 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 14 players who competed today in U.S. Senior Women’s (more…)
Drew McCullough of Richland, Wash. and Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho both finished high on the leaderboard (more…)
Philip Jonas of Surrey, B.C. shot 3-under 69 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 43 players who competed today in U.S. Senior Open sectional qualifying at the par-72 Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course in Sequim, Wash. (more…)
Great Britain’s Trish Johnson woke up her putter and closed out the win in The Legends Tour’s inaugural Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup (more…)
Furthering the organization’s commitment to invest in innovative research, invite broad discussion about the game and deliver impactful technological advances (more…)
Drew McCullough of Richland, Wash. and Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho have been selected by the Washington State (more…)
Michael Putnam of University Place, Wash. and Christopher Babcock of Shoreline, Wash. have advanced through 36-hole Sectional qualifying (more…)
On this special extended edition of the Golf Show Jim Moore and Shon Crewe talk to Randall Mell of the Golf Channel, CEO OF Legends Tour Jane Blalock, LPGA Player Wendy Ward and former Governor of Washington State Christine Gregoire. (more…)
Jim and Shon discuss the upcoming LPGA Legends tour with former pro golfer Jane Blalock, and they discuss all the news in the world of Golf in Sweeping the Dial Golf Style (more…)
Nick Bivins, who coaches the boys’ golf team at Charles Wright Academy in Tacoma, was named “Coach of the Year” for the 1A Nisqually League. (more…)
The Legends Tour has announced its 30-player tournament field for the inaugural Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup (more…)
Brittany Kwon of Bremerton, Wash. has won the 2018 3A High School Girls’ State Golf Championship (more…)
The teams of Kyle Cornett of Seattle and Patrick Sato of Bellevue, and of Carson Barry of Eagle, Idaho and Sam Tidd of Meridian, Idaho both fell in their semifinal matches (more…)
Leslie Folsom of Tukwila, Wash. and Victoria Fallgren of Spokane teamed to shoot rounds of 68-69 to win the 19th Washington State Women's Best-Ball Championship (more…)
The Western Washington Golf Course Superintendents Association (WWGCSA) has announced the hiring of Bill Ackerley as its new executive director. (more…)
Moses Lake (Wash.) Golf Club is hosting the 19th Washington State Women's Best-Ball Championship, conducted by the Washington State Golf Association (WSGA). (more…)
Austin Beatty of Mill Creek, Wash. and Luke Bakke of Seattle pulled away from the field with rounds of 68-61 to win (more…)
The duo of Nate Hair of Edwall, Wash. and Scott Johnson of Richland blistered their second nine today to take control (more…)
Featuring the top women amateurs and PGA and teaching club professionals from around the country. (more…)
Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla, Wash. is the venue this week (more…)
The USGA and the R&A have launched a comprehensive project to analyze distance in golf and gather perspectives from the worldwide golf community. (more…)
Becky Morgan of Wales shot rounds of 72-71 to take medalist honors at U.S. Women’s Open Sectional qualifying held today at Rainier Golf & Country Club in Seattle, Wash. (more…)
WSGA Executive Director Troy Andrew joined Q13 Sports Director Aaron Levine on "Q It Up Sports" Sunday night to promote the WA Golf Pass (more…)
By Troy Andrew, PNGA/WSGA CEO/Executive Director (This article can be seen in the May 2018 issue of Pacific Northwest Golfer magazine) (more…)
Joel Skarbo of Seattle, Wash. shot 2-under 70 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 75 players who competed today in U.S. Open Local qualifying at the par-72 Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla, Wash. Joel Skarbo…
by Todd Milles Sure, like any NCAA Division I golf standout, Drew McCullough wished his University of Wyoming squad had gone further in last spring’s postseason. (more…)
As part of its ongoing efforts to grow the game within local golf communities, the United States Golf Association (USGA) announced plans to celebrate the fifth year (more…)
Noah Woolsey of Pleasanton, Calif. shot 6-under 66 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 96 players who competed today in U.S. Open Local qualifying at the par-72 Meridian Valley Country Club in Kent, Wash. (more…)
Four-time LPGA champion Wendy Ward may get a chance to repeat some history in June when The Legends Tour comes to the Greater Seattle area. (more…)
The 2018 Washington Open Invitational takes place May 21-23 at Meridian Valley Country Club in Kent, Wash. (more…)
by Garrett Johnston Wednesday, April 25, marked the 11th annual National Golf Day. Many of us celebrated at our office desks (more…)
The 9th Washington State Golf Association Champion of Champions concluded play today at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. (more…)
After today’s first round at the 9th Annual WSGA Champion of Champions, Rylee Iacolucci of Renton, Wash. led the pack in the Men’s division by shooting a 5-under 67 (more…)
The first round of the 9th Annual WSGA Champion of Champions, conducted by the Washington State Golf Association, will tee off on Tuesday, April 24 at The Home Course (more…)
Two basic premises underlie the USGA Handicap System, specifically that every player will try to make the best score at every hole in every round, regardless of where the round is played, and the player will post every acceptable score for peer review. (more…)
Justin Gravatt brings all the best qualities, and for all the right reasons, to his position as PGA head pro at The Home Course by Bart Potter (more…)
by Rob Lundgren Player-friendly. Modern. Sensible. These are the most common responses one hears (more…)
by Garrett Johnston Kyle Stanley enters his second Masters this week playing some very good golf. (more…)
Taighan Chea of Bothell, Wash. took home the title in the Boys 7-9 age division at the National Finals (more…)
It is the responsibility of each golfer to post all acceptable scores as soon as practicable. The preferred posting method is through a handicap computer located at the club where the round was played but you may also post the…
The Washington State Golf Association’s (WSGA) Championship Selection Committee has announced its team to represent the Association at the 13th PNGA Cup (more…)
Tee it up in the White Horse Women's Team Scramble on June 6, 2018 and if your group posts the lowest gross or net team score your two-woman team (more…)
BOURBON, MO. - Imperial Headwear, the No. 1 headwear brand for private and resort golf facilities as reported by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) (more…)
Fast approaching Year 3, Women’s Golf Day is a one-day event celebrating girls and women playing golf and learning the skills that last a lifetime. (more…)
Brooks K. Whittle of Seattle passed away on February 24, 2018. He was 89. (more…)
Eighty junior golfers representing 30 U.S. states and one Canadian province have earned an invitation to Augusta National Golf Club (more…)
WSGA Senior Director of Handicapping & Course Rating John Saegner Jr. and WSGA Director of Handicapping & Course Rating Kevin Jones took the stage (more…)
The United States Golf Association and The Royal & Ancient have unveiled the new Rules of Golf, to be implemented January 1, 2019. (more…)
WSGA CEO and Executive Director Troy Andrew recently joined Justin Morrison and Brandon Wilhelm from Pro Golf Seattle on the Pro Golf Podcast (more…)
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (March 6, 2018) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced sectional qualifying sites for the 118th U.S. Open Championship (more…)
The Royal & Ancient and the United States Golf Association have completed the annual review of driving distance in golf (more…)
Montgomery Ferreira of University Place, Wash. has been selected to compete in the (more…)
Just a quick reminder that the 2018 score posting season begins on Thursday, March 1st. You may begin recording scores for rounds played within the boundaries of the Washington State Golf Association. In the February 15, 2018 eRevision, we passed…
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced a revised playoff format for all four of its Open Championships (more…)
A committee has formed to raise funds to permanently honor Ken Still for his contribution as Tacoma’s greatest golf ambassador and one of the top athletes (more…)
The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Royal & Ancient (R&A) have announced key features of the (more…)
Seattle, Washington will play host to the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, the national games for Special Olympics in the United States. (more…)
Just a quick reminder that the 2018 score posting season will begin on Thursday, March 1st. You may begin recording scores for rounds played on that date going forward. In addition, if you have/had a score from a round played…
The 2018 LPGA Foundation scholarships are now available for application. These scholarship opportunities are available for all female junior golfers, and are not limited to LPGA-USGA Girls Golf participants. (more…)
The USGA unveiled the U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship Trophy at its Annual Meeting in Miami, Fla., held Feb 2-4, 2018. (more…)
Mark Newell of McLean, Va. has been elected to serve a one-year term as the 65th (more…)
On February 1, 2018, the Washington State Golf Association launched a brand new benefit for WSGA members. (more…)
In recognition of outstanding contributions to the game of golf, the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced its annual Service Awards winners. (more…)
Joel Belsvik of Bellevue, Wash. passed away on January 19. He was 95. Joel spent his career as a Civil Servant, and in retirement he became a devoted volunteer (more…)
George Egge, a longtime volunteer for the WSGA, passed away on January 13 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 88. (more…)
Seattle native Zach Huang, a finalist at the 2017 Drive, Chip & Putt Championship held at August National last April, was featured by the Golf Channel on their Morning Drive (more…)
Andy Soden, a member of the Western Washington Golf Course Superintendents Association and a leader among superintendents for decades, passed away earlier this month (more…)
Shane Prante is the new Lead Golf Instructor at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. He began his new role at the course on January 3, 2018. He will oversee the facility's lessons, clinics, and junior programs, which are held throughout the year. (more…)
Trying to post a score via the Internet or on your mobile device, but you cannot complete the score posting process? Are you not receiving your bi-monthly handicap update? This could be because your club has inactivated your membership. All…
New USGA regional golf association alliance created to support and stimulate grassroots community golf programs (more…)
The United States Golf Association, Masters Tournament and PGA of America have officially launched the sixth year of the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship (more…)
The very first executive board of the University of Washington Evans Scholars was announced on January 7, following elections that were held on the Seattle campus. (more…)
By Jeff Shelley (This article first appeared in The Golf Trades magazine.) Although it’s an entirely voluntary position, the person leading (more…)
Mike Zisman has a background in enterprise software and a long career in building and managing successful businesses - Soft‑Switch, Lotus Development Corporation, and IBM among them. (more…)
SentryWorld Golf Course in Stevens Point, Wis., has been selected by the USGA as the host site for the 71st U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship. (more…)
Previewing the 2018 WSGA Championship schedule. (more…)
The First Tee of Greater Seattle will host a three week Winter Clinic Series for juniors ages 7-18 at five different locations across King County. (more…)
A working group led by the USGA and R&A has unanimously agreed to adopt a new set of protocols for video review when applying the Rules of Golf. (more…)
The United States Golf Association has announced that the 2019 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship will be relocated from Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. (more…)
Each year, the Washington State Golf Association observes a period of time (November 15th to the last day of February) when scores from rounds played within the boundaries of the WSGA are never acceptable for handicap purposes. If you however…
The WSGA would like to welcome Nicole Bivins aboard as the new office administrator for the Association. (more…)
The 51st Annual Conference of the International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA) was held November 5-8, 2017 at the We-Ko-Pa Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz. (more…)
The 51st Annual Conference of the International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA) was held November 5-8, 2017 at the We-Ko-Pa Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz. (more…)
Former Washington State Women’s Mid-Amateur Player of the Year Amanda Jacobs of Portland, Ore. was defeated in 19 holes by Marissa Mar of San Francisco, Calif. in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship (more…)
George Holland, a quintessential gentleman and great friend of the game whose impact on the region’s golf community will be felt for many years to come (more…)
PGA Assistant Professional Derek Berg of Sahalee Country Club finished a solo second in the 41st Assistant PGA Professional Championship. (more…)
At the 96th Annual Meeting of the Washington State Golf Association, Doug Rohner of Fircrest, Wash. was elected the association’s president. (more…)
At the 96th WSGA Annual Meeting, held Oct. 28 at Bear Creek Country Club in Woodinville, Wash., Bill Best was honored as the 2017 George Holland Volunteer of the Year. (more…)
With just two weeks until our Inactive Score Posting Period we would like to pass along important information regarding the posting of scores during our Inactive Score Posting Period: You must post scores from rounds played within the boundaries of…
Ryan Kallenberger has been named the new executive director of The First Tee of South Puget Sound, an organization that introduces young people to the established Nine Core Values (more…)
Enter to win Two VIP Tickets for Feherty Off Tour, November 15, 2017 at the Pantages Theater in Tacoma, Wash. (more…)
Joe Highsmith of Lakewood, Wash. was named First Team Rolex Junior All-American for 2017 by the American Junior Golf Association (more…)
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) has announced the 2017 Player of the Year recipients. (more…)
Daisy Dickenson, 11, a patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Spokane, will have the experience of a lifetime when she represents the local hospital (more…)
For just the eighth time in Senior Hudson Cup history, the Senior Amateurs defeated the Senior PGA Professionals this week in the 26th Senior Hudson Cup, 11 to 9. (more…)
I just wanted to let you know that Joe Stevens passed away on Thursday evening, October 5, 2017. He was 71. (more…)
Dan Wartelle has been named the new executive director of The First Tee of Greater Seattle, an international youth development organization that introduces the game of golf (more…)
The 69th edition of the Hudson Cup will be held October 19-20 at Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Ore. The illustrious event, played in a format similar to the Ryder Cup (more…)
by Craig Smith As Wayne Golf Course in Bothell, Wash. closes, so closes a chapter in so many lives, now giving way to memories. (more…)
The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced that the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open will increase the number of exemption categories from qualifying, effective with the 2018 championships. (more…)
Join the First Tee of Greater Seattle and the Western Washington PGA Chapter on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Jefferson Park GC for an educational session featuring guest speaker Mark Broadie (more…)
The field is set for the 37th U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, taking place this week October 7-12, 2017 at Atlanta National Golf Club in Milton, Ga. (more…)
The WSGA has partnered with David Feherty in bringing his one-man show to the Pantages Theater in Tacoma on November 15, 2017. WSGA members receive a (more…)
Erynne Lee of Silverdale, Wash. has earned her way onto the LPGA Tour for the upcoming 2018 season. With two wins in 2017 on the Symetra Tour, the LPGA’s developmental tour, Lee finished fifth in the tour’s Volvik Race to the Card (more…)
Betty Jean (Rucker) Hulteng passed peacefully on September 22, 2017 in Hayden Lake, Idaho. She was 93. Betty Jean has been an inspiration to generations and will be missed in immeasurable ways. (more…)
Jim McNelis of Gig Harbor, Wash. made a par on the seventh playoff hole to take the titleat the 31st Washington State (more…)
