Kirk Triplett’s career reaches its fifth decade

Kirk Triplett (second from left) was selected to represent Team Washington in the 1979 Junior Americas Cup. Some 50 years ago, the golf career of Kirk Triplett began in Pullman, Wash., over a conversation at the family dinner table. Contemplating…

Past Player of the Year Joe Highsmith earns first Tour victory

After making the cut on the number at the PGA TOUR’s Cognizant Classic, held this week at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Joe Highsmith blistered the course over the weekend, firing back-to-back 64s to win his first…

Player of the Year Highsmith loses in playoff in pro debut

Joe Highsmith Well, that was fast. In his first tournament as a professional, Joe Highsmith of Lakewood, Wash. shot rounds of 66-67-66-66 on the par-71 Edmonton (Alberta) Petroleum Golf and Country Club, tying for first place after 72 holes in…