The Masters that wasn’t
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…
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The Open Championship canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
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…)
U.S. Open Championship postponed, 2020 U.S. Senior Opens canceled
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…)
U.S. Women's Open postponed to December
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…)
Curtis Cup Match postponed to 2021
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…)
Women’s Golf Day announces revised date and virtual celebration
(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…
Upcoming Drive, Chip and Putt Qualifying Season Canceled, 2020 National Finals Rescheduled
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…)
Governor's Clarification on Golf
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…
WGA Caddie Academy
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…
WA Golf COVID-19 Update
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…)
Golf Alliance of Washington seeks clarity on Governor's order
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…)
#WAGolfAtHome video contest
Have you found a way to get your golf fix while staying at home? We want to see your videos! (more…)
Rules and Handicapping Guidance During COVID-19 Era
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…
USGA cancels first two championships for 2020
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…
Coronavirus update from Washington Golf
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…
There is life after the PGA Tour, and Jeff Gove loves it
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…
Lauryn Nguyen selected to compete in ANA Junior Inspiration
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…
Calling All Golfers (Old and New)
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…
FREE round of Mini Golf and unlimited Duffleboard at Flatstick Pub
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 Begins
Score posting season in WA Golf territory has officially begun. (more…)
USGA Announces $1.9M in Golf Course Sustainability Research Grants for 2020
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…
A Matter of Priorities
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…
Where do you like to golf in the winter
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…
Jacob Leonard joins WA Golf Staff
Please join us in welcoming Jacob Leonard aboard as a new staff member at Washington Golf. (more…)
USGA and R&A Release Key Findings on Impacts of Distance in Golf
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…)
Player of the Year Ian Siebers leads U.S. to Junior Presidents Cup win
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…)
Hall of Famer Jo Ann Washam passes
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…
USGA and R&A to modernize Rules of Amateur Status
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…)
Northwest Influential – The Players
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 elected to PGA of America's board
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…
2020 Golf Shows – Save the dates
Washington Golf has partnered with the state’s two premier Golf Shows for 2020 (more…)
USGA and R&A announce modifications to World Amateur Golf Ranking
The USGA and R&A announced the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) will be determined by a new system called the Power Method (more…)
Volunteer and Club of the Year Awards
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…)
Score Posting Season Ends November 14th
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…)
World Handicap System to Roll Out in 2020
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…)
I Accidentally Moved My Ball – What Do I Do Now?
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…)
Washington Golf Names 2019 Players of the Year
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…)
Senior Amateurs win Senior Hudson Cup for ninth time; Hudson Cup finishes in a draw
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…)
71st Hudson Cup and 28th Senior Hudson Cup Being Held at Arrowhead
Federal Way, Wash. – The 71st edition of the Hudson Cup will be held October 17-18 at Arrowhead Golf Club in Molalla, Ore. (more…)
Women in Golf Charter
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,…
Swinging in the Rain
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…
Share Your Golf Origin Story
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…
Why You Should Get Involved With The CP Women’s Leadership Summit
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
First Tee kids play in PGA TOUR Champions event (more…)
Washington Senior and Super Senior Men's Amateur: Final Round Recap
Brandes wins sixth Washington Senior Amateur title; Hunter rises to top at Super Senior (more…)
Washington Senior and Super Senior Men's Amateur: Round Two Recap
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…
Washington Senior and Super Senior Men's Amateur: Round One Recap
Brandes sets pace in Washington Senior Amateur; Evenson holds slim lead in Super Senior (more…)
2019 Washington Senior and Super Senior Men's Amateur Championship Preview
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…
Koppenberg bows out after quarterfinals at U.S. Mid-Amateur
Jacob Koppenberg of Bellingham, Wash. reached the quarterfinals of the 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship (more…)
Koppenberg reaches quarterfinals at U.S. Mid-Amateur
Jacob Koppenberg of Bellingham, Wash. has reached the quarterfinals of the 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship (more…)
WSGA Launches New Identity as Washington Golf
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,…
Player of the Year Ian Siebers Selected for Junior Presidents Cup
Ian Siebers of Bellevue, Wash. is one of 12 golfers selected to represent the U.S. team in the 2019 Junior Presidents Cup (more…)
Sides qualify for U.S. Amateur Four-Ball and Women's Amateur Four-Ball
University Place, Wash. – The sides of Britten Barker (Gig Harbor, Wash.) and Luke Easterly (Sammamish, Wash.) (more…)
Hanson goes wire-to-wire to win Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur
Mill Creek, Wash. – Erik Hanson (Kirkland, Wash.) shot rounds of 68-73 to win the 10th Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur (more…)
Hanson takes early lead at Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur
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…)
Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur Championship Held This Week at Mill Creek
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…)
Four players co-medal at U.S. Mid-Amateur qualifying at Rope Rider
Cle Elum, Wash. – Four players shot 2-under-par 70 to earn co-medalist honors at U.S. Mid-Amateur (more…)
Top Reasons to Post Your Scores
There are many good reasons to why you should post your scores. (more…)
Peltier and Craven team up to win WSGA Mixed Chapman
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…)
Golf Talk Seattle: August 17, 2019
Now on the number one tee, it's Golf Talk Seattle! This week, Josh Kerns previews (more…)
Derek Barron wins the Players Cup
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…)
Proteau medals at U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur qualifying at Kitsap G&CC
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…)
Golf Talk Seattle: August 10, 2019
Now on the number one tee, it's Golf Talk Seattle! This week, Josh Kerns visits (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: August 3, 2019
Now on the number one tee, it's Golf Talk Seattle! This week, Josh Kerns visits (more…)
Reid Hatley wins Washington State Amateur in Playoff
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 seizes lead at Washington State Men's Amateur
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 sets early pace at Washington State Men's Amateur
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…)
Von Lossow medals at U.S. Senior Amateur qualifying at Sunland
John Von Lossow of Union, Wash. shot even-par today on the par-72 Sunland Golf and Country Club in Sequim, Wash. (more…)
Team Washington is co-champion of Girls Junior Americas Cup; Kim is co-individual champ
Cassie Kim of Yakima, Wash. shot rounds of 70-66-73 on the par-72 Bear Creek Golf Club in Murrieta, Calif. (more…)
93rd Washington State Men’s Amateur Championship to be held at Palouse Ridge
Pullman, Wash. – The 93rd Washington State Men’s Amateur Championship is set to take place August 6-8 at Palouse Ridge Golf Club (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: July 27, 2019
Now on the number one tee, it's Golf Talk Seattle! This week, Josh Kerns and friends take you to Maui (more…)
Roths Repeat at Washington State Parent-Child Championship
Craig and Cody Roth of Bellingham, Wash. combined to shoot 4-under-par 68 to win the 11th Washington State Parent-Child Championship (more…)
It’s Coming…… The World Handicap System is set to launch in January 2020
The vision to unify the six different handicap systems in use around the world into a single World Handicap System (more…)
Quade Cummins wins 53rd Pacific Coast Amateur Championship
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…)
WSGA Player of the Year Ian Siebers wins 2019 Junior Americas Cup
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…)
Cummins keeps rolling after three rounds at Pacific Coast Amateur
News from Round Three Another day, another clean card for Quade Cummins. (more…)
Cummins tops crowded leaderboard after two rounds at Pacific Coast Amateur
News from Round Two Quade Cummins of Oklahoma City, Okla. shot a 5-under-par 66 (more…)
Crisologo and Windred share first round lead at Pacific Coast Amateur
News from Round One Chris Crisologo of British Columbia and Blake Windred of Australia (more…)
Championship Course at University of New Mexico set to host 53rd Pacific Coast Amateur
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…)
Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation donates $500,000 to First Green
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…)
Golf Talk Seattle: July 20, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns travels to (more…)
Joe Highsmith medals at U.S. Amateur qualifying at Palouse Ridge
Pullman, Wash. – Joe Highsmith shot rounds of 67-66 today on the par-70 Palouse Ridge Golf Club in Pullman, Wash. (more…)
Kato, Hatley and Carlson selected for 2019 WSGA Morse Cup Team
Sean Kato of Redmond, Wash., Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho and Chase Carlson of Puyallup, Wash. have been selected (more…)
First Open Championship – Joel Dahmen and caddie Geno Bonnalie
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 medals at U.S. Amateur qualifying at Lake Spanaway
Joe Fowler shot rounds of 67-64 today on the par-70 Lake Spanaway Golf Course in Tacoma, Wash., to earn medalist honors (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: July 13, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: July 6, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with (more…)
Chambers Bay or bust – 72 holes in one day
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…)
Ratzlaff goes extra holes to win SWGA City Championship
Tomoko (Tomo) Ratzlaff outlasted Kim Shek in the final match to win the Seattle Women’s Golf Association (SWGA) City Championship (more…)
Rino Sasaki medals at U.S. Women's Amateur qualifying at Home Course
Rino Sasaki of Japan shot 6-under-par 66 to earn medalist honors at U.S. Women’s Amateur Sectional qualifying (more…)
Highsmith goes wire-to-wire to win Sahalee Players Championship
Joe Highsmith of Lakewood, Wash. shot rounds of 70-68-69-74 to win the 25th Sahalee Players Championship (more…)
Highsmith still on top at Sahalee Players Championship
Joe Highsmith of Lakewood, Wash. shot 3-under-par 69 in today’s third round to maintain his lead (more…)
Highsmith takes lead at midpoint of 25th Sahalee Players Championship
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 and Madison Wu co-medal at U.S. Girls' qualifying at Everett
Cassie Kim of Yakima, Wash. and Madison Wu of Dublin, Calif. both shot 1-over-par 73 to earn co-medalist honors (more…)
Elite field to compete in 25th Sahalee Players Championship
A pair of college standouts gunning for their second Sahalee Players Championship (SPC) (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: June, 29, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns previews the (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: June 22, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Sasaki claims Washington State Women's Amateur; Papatolis wins Mid-Amateur in playoff
Rino Sasaki of Seattle shot rounds of 71-72-77 to win the 26th Washington State Women’s (more…)
Turbide wins Senior Women’s Amateur in playoff; Skwarski takes Super Senior; Sasaki on top in Women’s Am; Papatolis has big lead in Mid-Am
Sandra Turbide of Maple Ridge, B.C. won (more…)
Tran leads in Washington State Women’s Amateur; Papatolis leads Mid-Amateur; Johnson leads in Senior; Monroe takes charge in Super Senior
Suzie Tran of Poulsbo, Wash. drained eight birdies (more…)
Washington State Women's Amateur Championships Being Held at Sudden Valley
The 26th Washington State Women’s Amateur Championship is being held concurrently (more…)
Hatley wins Oregon Open Invitational in playoff
Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho birdied the first hole of a playoff to win the 2019 Oregon Open Invitational (more…)
Washington State Golf Association donates $26,000 to support GCSAA’s First Green
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) has donated $26,000 to the Environmental Institute for Golf (more…)
Tommy Kimmel medals at U.S. Junior qualifying at Club at Rock Creek
Tommy Kimmel of Spokane, Wash. shot 2-over-par 74 to claim medalist honors and the only available spot (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: June 15, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Tiscareno and Kwak co-medal at U.S. Junior qualifying at Canterwood
Daniel Tiscareno of Seattle and Alvin Kwak of Mukilteo, Wash. both shot even-par 72 to earn co-medalist honors (more…)
News & Notes from the Final Round of the U.S. Open
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…)
News & Notes from Round 3 at the U.S. Open
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…)
Round Two of the 2019 U.S. Open
by Tom Cade So much happened today that I had to write notes on my arm to keep track. (more…)
USGA continues support of GCSAA's First Green
The United States Golf Association has committed $20,000 in funding support to the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) (more…)
Round One of the 2019 U.S. Open
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…)
John Bodenhamer shoulders his first U.S. Open as the man in charge
by Bart Potter You can take a boy out of Washington, and sometimes he moves to New Jersey. (more…)
Local News & Notes from the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach
by Bart Potter The fog is back … A more typical weather pattern returned to Pebble Beach Golf Links after two days of sunny (more…)
Local Players will try to make their mark at Pebble
News & Notes from the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach by Bart Potter (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: June 8, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
RJ Manke dominates Mexican Amateur; Washington wins team competition
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…)
WSGA Member Savings
Take advantage of these exclusive WSGA member offers! (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: June 1, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Dietrich Medals at U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying at Wine Valley; Tibbits of Vancouver also qualifies
Eric Dietrich of Cheshire, Conn. shot rounds of 67-66 to claim (more…)
U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier: Storylines
The field of 55 players has been announced for the WSGA-hosted U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier (more…)
Gone too soon: Ron Stull passes, leaves his mark on golf community
Ron Stull, who served as PGA head professional at several courses in western Washington during his long career, passed away (more…)
First Tee Jitters – how to prepare for your first golf tournament
Year after year you’ve been saying you’ll do it. (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: May 25, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! (more…)
JoAnne Carner heads home to Washington for Legends Cup
Washington native JoAnne Carner will be one of four LPGA and World Golf Hall of Fame members in the field (more…)
Brady Hatfield – One of Northwest Golf's Nice Guys
by Jeff Shelley Over my 32 years as a golf writer I’ve met hundreds of interesting people, some notable for their accomplishments (more…)
WSGA Interns Attend Boatwright Summit at USGA Headquarters
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…)
WSGA Player of the Year Brittany Kwon wins fourth high school state title
The high school golf season in Washington has come to a close as the WIAA boys’ and girls’ state golf championships (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: May 18, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Gardner and Titus storm back to win Washington State Women's Best-Ball
Kim Titus of Fox Island, Wash. and Kelly Gardner of Gig Harbor, Wash. teamed to shoot rounds of 73-66 (more…)
Papatolis and Jacobson hold slim lead at 20th Women’s Best-Ball
Tina Papatolis of Issaquah, Wash. and Carrie Jacobson of Bellevue, Wash. combined for an even-par 71 to grab the first-round (more…)
Fairwood G&CC Welcomes 20th Washington State Women's Best-Ball
Fairwood Golf and Country Club in Renton, Wash. is hosting the 20th Washington State Women's Best-Ball (more…)
Kelly and Kirkebo win Washington State Men's Best-Ball; McNelis and Smith rally to take Senior Men's Best-Ball title
Ryan Kelly of Gig Harbor and Tres Kirkebo of Lakewood, Wash. teamed up to win (more…)
Two teams tied after first round in 63rd Men's Best-Ball; Larson and Crimp lead at 26th Senior Men's Best-Ball
The duos of Tom Brandes of Bellevue and Erik Hanson of Kirkland (more…)
Q&A: Past Washington State Amateur Champion Joel Dahmen plays his first major
Prior to him teeing off this week at the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black, we sat down with (more…)
63rd Washington State Men's and 26th Senior Men's Best-Ball Championships Being Held at Canterwood G&CC
Canterwood Golf and Country Club in Gig Harbor, Wash. is the venue this week (more…)
Three from Washington to compete in U.S. Senior Women's Open
Three standouts from Washington will tee it up in the 2nd U.S. Senior Women’s Open (more…)
Scott Taylor Medals in U.S. Senior Open Qualifying at Sudden Valley
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…)
Golf Talk Seattle: May 11, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Chris Crisologo Medals in U.S. Open Local Qualifying at Gamble Sands
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 Medals in U.S. Open Local Qualifying at Gold Mountain
Spencer Tibbits of Vancouver, Wash. shot 7-under 65 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 102 players (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: May 4, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: April 27, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Team WSGA Wins 14th Annual PNGA Cup
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…)
New World Handicap System Prepares for Implementation Beginning in 2020
Golf’s new World Handicap System, which is designed to bring the game of golf under a single set of Rules for handicapping (more…)
Northwest's Top Amateurs Selected to Compete in LPGA Legends Cup
Four top senior women amateurs from the Pacific Northwest have received exemptions to compete alongside members of The Legends Tour (more…)
Washington State Golf Association Selects Team for 14th Annual PNGA Cup
The Washington State Golf Association’s (WSGA) Championship Selection Committee has announced its team to represent the Association (more…)
Cogswell, Fallgren, Stamey and Wrigley Claim Titles in 10th WSGA Champion of Champions
The 10th Washington State Golf Association Champion of Champions concluded play today at The Home Course (more…)
Defending Champs take lead in first round at WSGA Champion of Champions
In today’s first round at the 10th Annual WSGA Champion of Champions, Jon McCaslin of Olympia (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: April 20, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
WSGA Launches 2019 Championship Season with 10th Annual Champion of Champions
The first round of the 10th Annual WSGA Champion of Champions, conducted by (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: April 13, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: April 6, 2019
Now on the number one tee, it's the premier of Golf Talk Seattle. (more…)
National Golf Foundation Releases 2019 Golf Industry Report
The National Golf Foundation (NGF), the only trade organization that works with every sector within the golf industry (more…)
LPGA Legends Pro-Am – Single Golfer Special
Act now and play with an LPGA Legend in the Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup Pro-Am. (more…)
The USGA and The R&A Release Clarification to Rule 4.1b
The USGA and The R&A have provided a clarification that introduces a Local Rule (more…)
Angela Zhang wins national title at Drive, Chip and Putt Championships
Angela Zhang of Bellevue, Wash. may be a young star in the making after her dominant performance, winning the Girls 7-9 division (more…)
WATCH: Celebrating 125 Years of Golf in America: Washington
As part of their 125th anniversary celebration, the USGA is highlighting the game of golf in all 50 states (more…)
Catching up with Ryan Moore
At the recent Valspar Championship held on the Copperhead course at Innisbrook Resort in Florida, Garrett Johnston (more…)
USGA Golf Innovation Symposium demonstrates global opportunities for the game
Following a successful two-day summit in Tokyo that elevated the latest global research (more…)
Rules Ramblings: Episode 2
Tell us how you really feel! We hit the streets to get your thoughts on the new Rules of Golf. (more…)
Angela Bowers first female Evans Caddie Scholar from Victoria GC
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…)
Why I want my grandkids to play golf
by Jeff Tolman I am blessed to have four happy, healthy, wonderful grandchildren, ages nine, seven, three and one. (more…)
USGA holds 5th Golf Innovation Symposium
The 5th United States Golf Association Golf Innovation Symposium was held March 12-13, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (more…)
Rules Ramblings: Episode 1
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…)
Player of the Year Brittany Kwon to compete for spot in LPGA's ANA Inspiration
The ANA Junior Inspiration and the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) announced Brittany Kwon of Bremerton, Wash. and Central Kitsap High School (more…)
Registration Now Open For Drive, Chip And Putt Qualifiers
The USGA, PGA of America and the Masters Tournament announced that qualifying registration for Drive, Chip, and Putt is now officially open (more…)
Northwest Influential: The Architects
by Tony Dear Golf in the Pacific Northwest has a rich history, full of characters, frontrunners, visionaries (more…)
Lee Elder Makes USGA History as Bob Jones Award Recipient
The USGA will honor Lee Elder with its highest honor, the Bob Jones Award (more…)
U.S. Amateur Returns to Oakmont, Ridgewood, Cherry Hills, Hazeltine National, The Olympic Club and Merion
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced sites for six U.S. Amateur Championships (more…)
Road To The 2019 Open Championships Begins February 20
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…)
USGA Statement Regarding Amateur Status of Highly Ranked Golfer Lucy Li
The USGA Amateur Status Committee has ruled that amateur golfer Lucy Li breached Rule 6-2 of the Rules of Amateur Status (more…)
Golf's New Rules: Relief for an Embedded Ball
Under the new rules of golf, players may take relief for an embedded ball anywhere in the “general area” (except in sand). (more…)
Former PNGA President and Dedicated Volunteer MG Davis Passes
In late January, the Pacific Northwest golf community lost one of its most dedicated and passionate volunteers. (more…)
USGA Announces Local Qualifying Sites for 119th U.S. Open Championship
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 Release Clarifications to Rule 10.2b(4): Restriction on Caddie Standing Behind Player
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…)
Derek Bayley qualifies for PGA TOUR Latinoamérica
2017 WSGA Men’s Player of the Year Derek Bayley of Rathdrum, Idaho has qualified for the upcoming PGA TOUR Latinoamérica season. (more…)
WSGA takes you out to the ballgame
WSGA members receive exclusive discounted pricing on tickets to select Seattle Mariners home games throughout the 2019 season! (more…)
Rules of Golf – Equipment
By now you’ve probably heard, the new Rules of Golf are in effect. (more…)
USGA and The R&A Release 2018 Driving Distance Report
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…)
Qualifying schedule announced for 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt
The USGA, Masters Tournament and the PGA of America have released the qualifying schedule for the 2019-2020 Drive, Chip and Putt season (more…)
Rules of Golf – Ball at Rest
New Year, new Rules. Golf’s new Rules are now in effect. (more…)
USGA Honors Michael T. Huck as 2019 Green Section Award Recipient
Celebrating golf’s leaders who innovate and demonstrate leadership in sustainability and water resource management (more…)
USGA expands Bodenhamer's role
John Bodenhamer's responsibilities have expanded to now direct both the fan and player experience at all 14 USGA championships. (more…)
Golf's New Rules: Ball Moved During Search
Under the new Rules of Golf, if a player accidentally moves his or her ball while searching for it: (more…)
Golf's New Rules: "Maximum Score" Form of Stroke Play
Under the new Rules of Golf, an alternative form of stroke play called “Maximum Score” allows for (more…)
Northwest Influential: The Teachers
by Tony Dear Golf in the Pacific Northwest has a rich history, full of characters, frontrunners, visionaries, boom-and-bust epics (more…)
Fitzsimons and Hill to Be Inducted into the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Hall of Fame
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…)
Save the Dates: 2019 Golf Shows
The WSGA has partnered with Washington State’s two premier Golf Shows for 2019 (more…)
USGA Boatwright Internship Prepares Golf's Future Leaders
The USGA's P.J. Boatwright Jr. Internship program is a great way to get started in the golf industry. (more…)
Greg McLaughlin named World Golf Foundation CEO, President of the First Tee
The World Golf Foundation Board of Directors announced that Greg McLaughlin will assume the combined roles and responsibilities (more…)
Golf's New Rules: Replacing Ball When Original Spot Not Known
Under the new Rules of Golf, if your golf ball at rest is lifted or moved from it's original spot (more…)
WSGA Youth on Course Online Auction
Support WSGA Youth on Course – bid on a golf trip of a lifetime for two to Ireland! (more…)
Washington State Golf Association Developing New Brand and Website
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) – a non-profit organization representing over 675 clubs and nearly 70,000 golfers (more…)
Golf's New Rules: The Flagstick
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…)
Global ranking for golfers with disabilities to launch in 2019
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…)
Team Washington among those competing in PGA Jr. League Championship
Twelve All-Star Teams of 10 junior golfers have won their respective Regional competitions to advance (more…)
USGA Names Tom Dudley as 2019 Joe Dey Award Recipient
The United States Golf Association has named Tom Dudley, of Jacksonville, Fla., as the recipient of its 2019 Joe Dey Award. (more…)
Golf's New Rules: Unplayable Ball in Bunker
Get familiar with the some of the changes in the new Rules of Golf, before they go into effect on January 1, 2019. (more…)
2018 George Holland Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient: Ernie Lockwood
The WSGA is proud to award Ernie Lockwood the 2018 WSGA George Holland Volunteer of the Year Award. (more…)
Keith Dawkins stepping down from The First Tee
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…)
Washington State Golf Association Names 2018 Players of the Year
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) has announced the 2018 Player of the Year recipients. (more…)
Hudson Cup and Senior Hudson Cup both finish in a draw
The 70th edition of the Hudson Cup Matches concluded at Overlake Golf and Country Club in Medina, Wash. (more…)
70th Hudson Cup and 27th Senior Hudson Cup Being Held at Overlake
The 70th edition of the Hudson Cup will be held October 18-19 at Overlake Golf and Country Club in Medina, Wash. (more…)
USGA and R&A finalize limits on use of green-reading materials
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…)
PNGA Player of the Year Lara Tennant captures U.S. Senior Women's Amateur
Lara Tennant arrived at Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club having won just one match in a USGA amateur championship in eight starts. (more…)
Northwest players advance at U.S. Senior Women's Amateur
Five players from the Northwest have advanced through to match play at the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship (more…)
What is Course Rating?
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…)
Strong Northwest representation at U.S. Senior Women's Amateur
The field is set for the 2018 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, taking place October 6-11 at Orchid Island Golf (more…)
USGA announces U.S. Junior field increase in 2020
Aligning with ongoing initiatives to expand its support of junior golf, the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced (more…)
Brandes takes his fifth title at Washington State Senior Amateur; Lindbjerg wins third title in Super Senior
Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash. shot scores of 68-76-73 in going wire-to-wire to win the 32nd (more…)
Evans Scholars Foundation Opens Scholarship House at UW
The Evans Scholars Foundation celebrated the opening of its first Scholarship House at the University of Washington on Sept. 23. (more…)
Brandes maintains lead at WSGA Senior Amateur; Lindbjerg and Lundy tied in Super Senior
Tom Brandes of Bellevue followed up yesterday’s 4-under 68 with a 4-over 76 to stand at even-par (more…)
Local juniors to compete in PGA TOUR Champions event at Pebble Beach
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…)
Brandes sprints to first round lead at WSGA Senior; Lundy leads in Super Senior
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…)
Home Course to host PGA Jr. League Regional
The Home Course will host a PGA Jr. League Regional presented by National Car Rental Sept. 29-30. (more…)
WSGA Senior and Super Senior Men's Amateur Championships to be held this week at Port Ludlow
The 32nd Washington State Senior Men’s and the 11th Super Senior Men’s Amateur Championships (more…)
USGA and R&A Invite Global Golf Community to Share Perspectives and Relevant Data on Distance in Golf
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…)
Hatley headlines strong Northwest showing at U.S. Mid-Amateur
The field of 264 golfers is set for the upcoming U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship (more…)
South Sound Sports Ambassador – Amy Walker
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 modernized Rules and new Player's Edition published
Golf’s new Rules have been published by the USGA and The R&A ahead of their effective date of January 1, 2019. (more…)
#inviteHER – See The Power Of Invitation
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…)
Following the white ball across the country with the RGV Tour
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…)
Seattle Basketball Legend Loves Golf
by Jeff Shelley Not many people know that another basketball coaching icon not named Bill Russell or Lenny Wilkens is a Seattle resident. (more…)
Drive, Chip and Putt regional qualifier held at Chambers Bay
Eight junior golfers were awarded spots in the 2019 Drive, Chip and Putt National Championship after a regional qualifier (more…)
Sides qualify for U.S. Amateur Four-Ball and Women’s Amateur Four-Ball
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…)
Five Northwest players qualify for U.S. Senior Women's Amateur
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…)
Where Are They Now?: Catching up with PNGA Hall of Famer Peggy Conley
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…)
Family Matters: The game helps keep the extended Mogg family close
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 qualifies for LPGA's Cambia Portland Classic
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 wins Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur Championship
Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho shot rounds of 68-72 to win the 9th Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship (more…)
Koppenberg takes day one lead at Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur
Jacob Koppenberg of Bellingham, Wash., fired a bogey-free 5-under par 67 to grab a narrow lead (more…)
Top Northwest seniors ousted in U.S. Senior Amateur
by Ron Bellamy And then there were none. The last three Pacific Northwest golfers remaining in the U.S. Senior Amateur (more…)
Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur Championship Held this Week at Suncadia
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…)
Brandes, O'Donnell, McNelis advance at U.S. Senior Amateur
by Ron Bellamy Clearly, experience counts for something in an event like the U.S. Senior Amateur. (more…)
Northwest players in position after first day at U.S. Senior Amateur
by Ron Bellamy Two friends who happen to be icons in Pacific Northwest amateur golf had similar philosophies Saturday (more…)
Podcast: NW Golf Show 8/25/2018
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…)
Rohde, Koppenberg, Strickland and Hatley qualify for U.S. Mid-Amateur
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…)
Hometown heroes created Harrington G&CC
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 earns PGA TOUR card for 2018-19 season
Alex Prugh of Spokane, Wash. is headed back to the PGA TOUR. (more…)
Northwest golfers set to compete in U.S. Senior Amateur at Eugene CC
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…)
Podcast: NW Golf Show 8/18/2018
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…)
First Green merges with GCSAA
by Jeff Shelley Initially announced at the Golf Industry Show in February, Bellevue, Wash.-based First Green Foundation is moving forward (more…)
16-year old Ian Siebers leads strong local showing at U.S. Amateur
The local flavor runs deep at the 118th U.S. Amateur Championship, being held this week at Pebble Beach Golf Links (more…)
The USGA and The R&A to Engage Global Golf Community in Distance Insights Project
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 wins Hogan Cup Individual Title
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…)
50th Hogan Cup being held at Riverside G&CC
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 completes final round comeback to win Washington State Amateur
RJ Manke of Lakewood, Wash. shot rounds of 67-64-64 to win the 92nd Washington State Amateur Championship (more…)
Andrew Putnam earns spot in PGA Championship with first PGA Tour win
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 seizes lead after second round in Washington State Amateur
Brian Mogg of Issaquah, Wash., fired a 5-under-par 65 in today’s second round of the 92nd Washington State Amateur (more…)
Butler, Almonte and Mogg tied for early lead in Washington State Amateur
Brian Mogg of Issaquah, Wash., Michael Butler of Bellingham, Wash. and Michael Almonte of Fircrest, Wash. (more…)
92nd Washington State Men's Amateur Championship being held this week at Gamble Sands
The 92nd Washington State Men’s Amateur Championship is set to take place August 7-9 at Gamble Sands (more…)
Herzog and Titus team up to win inaugural WSGA Mixed Chapman Championship
Andrew Herzog and Kim Titus, both of Fox Island, Wash., teamed up to shoot 4-under-par 68 to win the inaugural (more…)
Washington State Golf Association holds inaugural Mixed-Chapman Championship
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) will conduct the inaugural WSGA Mixed-Chapman Championship on August 3, 2018. (more…)
Rees Jones, Inc. design team discusses the home of the 2018 PGA Championship
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…)
WSWGA Crowns New Champion
The 96th Washington State Women’s Golf Association (WSWGA) State Championship was held at Sahalee Country Club in late July. (more…)
WSWPLA holds 85th Championship
The Washington State Women’s Public Links Association (WSWPLA) held their 85th Championship in July at Allenmore GC in Tacoma. (more…)
USGA and R&A announce plans to limit use of green-reading materials beginning in 2019
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 Medals in U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifying at Tacoma
Jim McNelis of Gig Harbor, Wash. shot 1-under-par 71 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 64 players (more…)
Isaiah Salinda Breaks Through Star-Studded Field to Capture 2018 Pacific Coast Amateur Championship
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…)
Local Golfer Isaiah Salinda Posts Competitive Course Record and Leads Pacific Coast Amateur Heading into Final Round
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 Continues to Roll at Pacific Coast Amateur
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…)
WSGA Wins Morse Cup Competition in 2018 Pacific Coast Amateur
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…)
Austin Eckroat Jumps Out to One Stroke Lead at Pacific Coast Amateur
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…)
Pacific Coast Amateur Heads to The Olympic Club
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…)
Podcast: NW Golf Show 7/21/2018, Hour 2 (with WSGA Director of Membership Shari Jacobson!)
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…)
Podcast: NW Golf Show 7/21/2018, Hour 1
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 win Washington State Parent-Child Championship
Craig and Cody Roth of Bellingham, Wash. combined to shoot 5-under-par 66 to win the 10th Washington State Parent-Child Championship (more…)
Highsmith, Ansett and Hatley selected for 2018 WSGA Morse Cup Team
Joe Highsmith of Lakewood, Wash., Eric Ansett of Spokane, Wash. and Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho have been selected to represent (more…)
Yakima CC Hosting Washington State Parent-Child Championship
The 10th Annual Washington State Parent-Child Championship is taking place at Yakima (Wash.) Country Club on Friday, July 20 (more…)
Derek Bayley Medals in U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifying at Palouse Ridge
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 Medals in U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifying at Lake Spanaway
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…)
WSGA Player of the Year Derek Bayley wins Rosauers for second time
Derek Bayley of Rathdrum, Idaho won the 2018 Rosauers Open Invitational by three strokes after firing rounds of 72-62-66-200 (more…)
Volunteer for Special Olympics Washington this Summer!
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…)
Ryan Moore returns to Scotland for his eighth Open Championship
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…)
Scott Rohrer from South Carolina Wins Third Straight Special Olympics USA Games Gold
by Steve Bruce Scott Rohrer of Team South Carolina added a third gold medal to his trophy case on (more…)
USGA Announces Revisions to Selection Process for International Team Competitions
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…)
Benzin leads wire-to-wire to win Washington State Women's Amateur, Fallgren defends Mid-Amateur title
Olivia Benzin of Tacoma shot rounds of 69-72-77 to win the 25th Washington State Women’s Amateur; Victoria Fallgren (more…)
Folsom wins Senior Women's Amateur in playoff; Ursino captures Super Senior; Benzin builds lead in Women's Am; Shek leads Mid-Am
Leslie Folsom of Tukwila, Wash. shot rounds of 78-75 to win (more…)
Benzin leads big in WSGA Women's Amateur; Fallgren, Shek lead Mid-Amateur; Herbert leads Senior Amateur; Madison leads in Super Senior
Olivia Benzin of Tacoma fired a 3-under par 69 to take a big early lead (more…)
WSGA Women's Amateur, Mid-Amateur, Senior and Super Senior Women's Championships Being Held at Lake Spanaway
The 25th Washington State Women’s Amateur Championship is being held concurrently (more…)
Drew Warford Medals at U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier at Gold Mountain
Drew Warford of Snoqualmie, Wash. shot 2-under-par 70 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 83 players (more…)
Chandler McDowell Medals at U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier at The Club at Rock Creek
Chandler McDowell of Springbrook, Alta. shot 1-under par 71 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 40 players (more…)
Lauryn Nguyen Medals at U.S. Girls' Junior Qualifier at Fircrest Golf Club
Lauryn Nguyen of Seattle shot 3-under-par 70 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 50 players (more…)
USGA's official statement on ruling of Phil Mickelson during third round of U.S. Open
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…)
Podcast: NW Golf Show 6/17/2018
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…)
Podcast: NW Golf Show 6/16/2018
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 Medals in U.S. Senior Women's Open Qualifying at Fairwood
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…)
Hatley and McCullough make good showing in Mexican Amateur
Drew McCullough of Richland, Wash. and Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho both finished high on the leaderboard (more…)
Philip Jonas Medals in U.S. Senior Open Qualifying at Cedars at Dungeness
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…)
Trish Johnson Wins Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup
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…)
USGA to Hold 2019 Golf Innovation Symposium in Tokyo
Furthering the organization’s commitment to invest in innovative research, invite broad discussion about the game and deliver impactful technological advances (more…)
WSGA selects McCullough and Hatley to represent Washington in Mexican Amateur
Drew McCullough of Richland, Wash. and Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho have been selected by the Washington State (more…)
Putnam and Babcock advance to U.S. Open through Sectional Qualifying
Michael Putnam of University Place, Wash. and Christopher Babcock of Shoreline, Wash. have advanced through 36-hole Sectional qualifying (more…)
Podcast: NW Golf Show 6/4/2018
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…)
Podcast: NW Golf Show 6/2/2018
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 named 1A high school Coach of the Year
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…)
Field set for Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup; WSGA members receive ticket discounts
The Legends Tour has announced its 30-player tournament field for the inaugural Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup (more…)
WSGA Players of the Year Kwon and Peters win high school state titles
Brittany Kwon of Bremerton, Wash. has won the 2018 3A High School Girls’ State Golf Championship (more…)
Two Northwest teams fall in semis at U.S. Amateur Four-Ball
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…)
Folsom and Fallgren win Washington State Women's Best-Ball
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…)
Bill Ackerley hired as new WWGCSA executive director
The Western Washington Golf Course Superintendents Association (WWGCSA) has announced the hiring of Bill Ackerley as its new executive director. (more…)
Moses Lake GC Welcomes 19th Washington State Women's Best-Ball
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…)
Beatty and Bakke capture Washington State Men's Best-Ball; Shanks and Blade win Senior Men's Best-Ball
Austin Beatty of Mill Creek, Wash. and Luke Bakke of Seattle pulled away from the field with rounds of 68-61 to win (more…)
Hair and Johnson seize lead in 62nd Men's Best-Ball; Shanks and Blade go low to lead 25th Senior Men's Best-Ball
The duo of Nate Hair of Edwall, Wash. and Scott Johnson of Richland blistered their second nine today to take control (more…)
Northwest Women's Open
Featuring the top women amateurs and PGA and teaching club professionals from around the country. (more…)
62nd Washington State Men's Best-Ball and 25th Senior Men's Best-Ball Championship Being Held at Wine Valley
Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla, Wash. is the venue this week (more…)
USGA and R&A Launch Golf's Global Distance Insights Project
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 Medals in U.S. Women's Open Qualifying at Rainier G&CC
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/CEO Troy Andrew joins "Q it up Sports" on Q13FOX
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…)
An Icon of the Golf Industry Retires
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 Medals in U.S. Open Local Qualifying at Wine Valley
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…
Drew McCullough looks to defend title at Washington Open Invitational
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…)
USGA Increases Commitment to Growing the Game Through PLAY9 Program
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…)
Woolsey Medals in U.S. Open Local Qualifying at Meridian Valley
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…)
Washington's Wendy Ward Makes Legends Debut in Kingston
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…)
2018 Washington Open Invitational Media Day
The 2018 Washington Open Invitational takes place May 21-23 at Meridian Valley Country Club in Kent, Wash. (more…)
Golf's economic impact on display at 2018 National Golf Day on Capitol Hill
by Garrett Johnston Wednesday, April 25, marked the 11th annual National Golf Day. Many of us celebrated at our office desks (more…)
McCaslin, Lawrence, Brandes and Folsom Claim Titles in 9th WSGA Champion of Champions
The 9th Washington State Golf Association Champion of Champions concluded play today at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. (more…)
Low numbers after first round at WSGA Champion of Champions
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…)
WSGA Launches Championship Season with 9th Annual Champion of Champions
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…)
The USGA Handicap System
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…)
The Right Stuff
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…)
New Golf Rules are Player-Friendly
by Rob Lundgren Player-friendly. Modern. Sensible. These are the most common responses one hears (more…)
WSGA Storm Tickets
Former WSGA Player of the Year Kyle Stanley makes second trip to Masters
by Garrett Johnston Kyle Stanley enters his second Masters this week playing some very good golf. (more…)
Taighan Chea wins Boys 7-9 title in Drive, Chip & Putt Finals at Augusta
Taighan Chea of Bothell, Wash. took home the title in the Boys 7-9 age division at the National Finals (more…)
Score Posting Responsibilities
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…
WSGA Selects Team for 13th Annual PNGA Cup
The Washington State Golf Association’s (WSGA) Championship Selection Committee has announced its team to represent the Association at the 13th PNGA Cup (more…)
Win a spot in LPGA Legends Pro-Am
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…)
Imperial partners with Washington State Golf Association
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…)
2018 Women's Golf Day happens June 5
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…)
The Lasting Impact of Brooks Whittle
Brooks K. Whittle of Seattle passed away on February 24, 2018. He was 89. (more…)
Four local juniors head to Augusta for the 2018 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals
Eighty junior golfers representing 30 U.S. states and one Canadian province have earned an invitation to Augusta National Golf Club (more…)
Video: Course Rating Overview
WSGA Senior Director of Handicapping & Course Rating John Saegner Jr. and WSGA Director of Handicapping & Course Rating Kevin Jones took the stage (more…)
Golf's Modernized Rules Released
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 Troy Andrew joins Pro Golf Podcast to discuss the Washington Golf Pass
WSGA CEO and Executive Director Troy Andrew recently joined Justin Morrison and Brandon Wilhelm from Pro Golf Seattle on the Pro Golf Podcast (more…)
USGA Announces 2018 U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying Sites
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…)
USGA and R&A Release 2017 Distance Report
The Royal & Ancient and the United States Golf Association have completed the annual review of driving distance in golf (more…)
Local junior Montgomery Ferreira earns invitation to LPGA Major Championship qualifier
Montgomery Ferreira of University Place, Wash. has been selected to compete in the (more…)
Score Posting Season Has Begun
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…
USGA Announces Revised Playoff Format Across All Open Championships
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced a revised playoff format for all four of its Open Championships (more…)
Fund started for Ken Still Memorial
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…)
Golf's new World Handicap System designed to welcome more golfers; feedback period begins
The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Royal & Ancient (R&A) have announced key features of the (more…)
Seattle to host 2018 USA Special Olympic Games; golf included as one of the sports
Seattle, Washington will play host to the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, the national games for Special Olympics in the United States. (more…)
Score Posting Season to Begin on March 1st
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…
LPGA Foundation offers scholarships to young female golfers
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…)
U.S. Senior Women's Open Championship Trophy Unveiled
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 elected as 65th USGA president; past PNGA president Cliff Shahbaz, former IGA board of director Stephen Beebe remain on Executive Comittee
Mark Newell of McLean, Va. has been elected to serve a one-year term as the 65th (more…)
WSGA launches free Washington Golf Pass
On February 1, 2018, the Washington State Golf Association launched a brand new benefit for WSGA members. (more…)
USGA Announces Winners of 2018 Service Awards
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 passes; former PNGA Distinguished Service Award recipient
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…)
Longtime WSGA volunteer George Egge passes
George Egge, a longtime volunteer for the WSGA, passed away on January 13 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 88. (more…)
Washington junior Zach Huang featured on Golf Channel's Morning Drive
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…)
WWGCSA Loses a Friend in Andy Soden
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 joins staff at The Home Course
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…)
Status of Membership
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…
WSGA Strengthens Partnership with USGA
New USGA regional golf association alliance created to support and stimulate grassroots community golf programs (more…)
Qualifying schedule announced for 2019 Drive, Chip & Putt Championship
The United States Golf Association, Masters Tournament and PGA of America have officially launched the sixth year of the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship (more…)
UW Evans Scholars select their Executive Board
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…)
Green Committee Chairs Must Perform a Balancing Act
By Jeff Shelley (This article first appeared in The Golf Trades magazine.) Although it’s an entirely voluntary position, the person leading (more…)
Five questions with Golf Genius President and CEO Mike Zisman
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 to Host 2019 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship
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…)
Video: 2018 WSGA Championships Preview
Previewing the 2018 WSGA Championship schedule. (more…)
Winter youth golf clinics with The First Tee of Greater Seattle
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…)
USGA and R&A to adopt new protocol for video review; will eliminate scorecard penalty
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…)
Bandon Dunes to host 2019 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball, replacing Chambers Bay
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…)
Posting of Scores and Handicap Updates
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…
Meet the team: Nicole Bivins
The WSGA would like to welcome Nicole Bivins aboard as the new office administrator for the Association. (more…)
USGA's Mike Davis gives closing address at IAGA conference
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…)
USGA's Thomas Pagel gives update of Rules modernization at IAGA conference
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 WSGA Player of the Year Jacobs falls in quarterfinals at U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur
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…)
PNGA Hall of Famer and former WSGA President George Holland Passes
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…)
Former WSGA Player of the Year Berg finishes second at PGA Asst Championship
PGA Assistant Professional Derek Berg of Sahalee Country Club finished a solo second in the 41st Assistant PGA Professional Championship. (more…)
WSGA Elects Doug Rohner as President at 96th Annual Meeting
At the 96th Annual Meeting of the Washington State Golf Association, Doug Rohner of Fircrest, Wash. was elected the association’s president. (more…)
2017 Volunteer of the Year: Bill Best
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…)
Inactive Score Posting Period Coming Up Soon
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 named executive director of First Tee of South Puget Sound
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
Enter to win Two VIP Tickets for Feherty Off Tour, November 15, 2017 at the Pantages Theater in Tacoma, Wash. (more…)
WSGA Player of the Year Joe Highsmith named First Team Junior All-American
Joe Highsmith of Lakewood, Wash. was named First Team Rolex Junior All-American for 2017 by the American Junior Golf Association (more…)
Washington State Golf Association Names 2017 Players of the Year
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) has announced the 2017 Player of the Year recipients. (more…)
Spokane's Daisy Dickenson selected to represent hospital at PGA TOUR event
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…)
Senior Amateurs win Senior Hudson Cup for eighth time; PGA Professionals win Hudson Cup
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…)
Goodbye to you, Joe Stevens
I just wanted to let you know that Joe Stevens passed away on Thursday evening, October 5, 2017. He was 71. (more…)
The First Tee of Greater Seattle selects Dan Wartelle as new executive director
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…)
69th Hudson Cup and 26th Senior Hudson Cup Held at Columbia Edgewater
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…)
Closing of a lifelong friend
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…)
USGA announces additional exemptions to U.S. Open and U.S.Women's Open
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…)
Every Shot Counts with Mark Broadie
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…)
Four golfers from Washington to compete in 37th U.S. Mid-Amateur
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…)
David Feherty Brings His Comedic Chops to WSGA Territory
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…)
WSGA Player of the Year Erynne Lee earns way onto LPGA Tour
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…)
PNGA Hall of Famer Betty Jean (Rucker) Hulteng passes
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…)
McNelis wins WSGA Senior Men's Amateur in epic seven-hole playoff; Gallacher completes comeback to win Super Senior
Jim McNelis of Gig Harbor, Wash. made a par on the seventh playoff hole to take the titleat the 31st Washington State (more…)
Video: Jim McNelis wins 31st Washington State Senior Men's Amateur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMWRRPSwYVk Jim McNelis of Gig Harbor, Wash. wins the 31st Washington State Senior Men's Amateur Championship.
Video: John Gallacher wins 10th Washington State Super Senior Men's Amateur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NjFE1kUqkM John Gallacher of Burnaby, B.C. wins the 10th Washington State Super Senior Men's Amateur Championship.
New CEO appointed to lead The First Tee as it reaches 20-year milestone
Jersey City, New Jersey (September 29, 2017) – Keith Dawkins, an executive for Viacom’s Nickelodeon, will become The First Tee’s next CEO, it was announced today by the World Golf Foundation Board of Directors. (more…)
End of Season Score Posting and Handicap Updates
As the year winds down, we would like to remind you of the score posting and handicap update policies of the Washington State Golf Association. Much like most of the Golf Associations located in the northern part of the country,…
Karns increases lead at WSGA Senior Men's Amateur; Gallacher vaults to top at Super Senior
Brad Karns of Vancouver, Wash. followed up his opening round of 2-under 70 with a 71 in today’s second round, to build his lead in the 31st Washington State Senior (more…)
Strong Finish for Team Washington at Final Women's State Team Championship
SANTA FE, N.M. (Sept. 27, 2017) - Thanks to three birdies over the last four holes from Marianna Monaco, New York retained its lead through two rounds of the 12th USGA Women’s State Team Championship (more…)
Karns making strong bid to repeat at WSGA Senior Men's Amateur; Kubisa out in front at Super Senior
Brad Karns of Vancouver, Wash. opened the 31st Washington State Senior Men’s Amateur with a first round of 2-under 70 (more…)
U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Successfully Relocated, Champions Golf Club Steps Up to Host
FAR HILLS, N.J. (Sept. 26, 2017) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that the 31st U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, originally slated for Oct. 7-12 at Quail Creek Country Club in Naples, Fla. (more…)
Washington State Senior and Super Senior Men's Amateur Championships to be held this week at Sunland G&CC
The 31st Washington State Senior Men’s and the 10th Super Senior Men’s Amateur Championships are to be held concurrently at Sunland (more…)
USGA to Relocate 31st U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur from Quail Creek Country Club in Naples, Fla.
FAR HILLS, N.J. (Sept. 19, 2017) – The 31st U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, originally slated for Oct. 7-12 at Quail Creek Country Club in Naples, Fla., will be relocated to a new venue to be identified at a later date (more…)
Farmer-Sese, Folsom and Huo to represent Washington in 12th USGA Women's State Team Championship
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) has announced the team that will represent Washington (more…)
Changing from TPP to TM
As of January 1, 2018 TPP Online and TPP on the club's computer will not be supported by the USGA or WSGA. (more…)
USGA and R&A Receive Extensive Feedback in Global Program to Modernize Golf's Rules
FAR HILLS, N.J., USA and ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND (September 7, 2017) -The USGA and The R&A have received comments on the proposed new Rules (more…)
Sato and Cornett Medal at U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Qualifying at The Home Course
Patrick Sato of Bellevue, Wash. and Kyle Cornett of Mill Creek, Wash. teamed for an 8-under 64 to earn medalist honors at U.S. Amateur Four-Ball qualifying held today at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. (more…)
Cole Buchanan makes first ace of the state's Special Olympics program
At the Special Olympics Regional Tournament held July 23 at Snohomish (Wash.) GC, Special Olympian Cole Buchanan took out an 8-iron on the 130-yard par-3 fifth hole and knocked it in the hole for an ace, the first hole-in-one in the history of the state's Special Olympic program (more…)
Ciez wins Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur in playoff
Michael Ciez of Walla Walla defeated Brian Barton of Pasco, Wash. in a playoff to capture the 8th Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. (more…)
Video: Michael Ciez wins 8th WSGA Men's Mid-Amateur Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqYDvjnwluQ Post-round interview with Michael Ciez of Walla Walla, Wash., winner of the 8th Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur Championship. (more…)
Crowded Leaderboard at Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur
It’s a little difficult to get any elbow room at the top of the leaderboard after today’s first round in the 8th Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. (more…)
Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur Championship Held This Week at Wine Valley
The 8th Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship is being held August 29-30 at Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla, Wash. (more…)
Tacoma native Andrew Yun qualifies for PGA TOUR
Former PNGA Junior Boys’ Amateur champion Andrew Yun has played his way onto the 2017-18 PGA TOUR season. The Tacoma native and Stanford graduate, who won the PNGA title in 2005, was ranked No. 13 on this year’s (more…)
Gretchen Johnson medals in U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Qualifier at High Cedars
Gretchen Johnson of Portland, Ore. shot 2-under 70 today to earn medalist honors at U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur qualifying at High Cedars Golf Club in Orting, Wash. (more…)
'Family Day' at Boeing Classic is Saturday, Aug. 26
On Saturday, Aug. 26, the Boeing Classic – the region’s premier annual PGA TOUR Champions event – will provide families an up-close opportunity to watch golf legends compete (more…)
Conrad and Rohde co-medal in U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifier at Port Ludlow
Bob Conrad of Clyde Hill, Wash. and Jacob Rohde of Everett, Wash. each shot 1-under 71 to earn co-medalist honors at U.S. Mid-Amateur qualifying at Port Ludlow (Wash.) Golf Club. (more…)
Local First Tee chapters participate in inaugural Gearhart Cup
This past weekend nine participants from The First Tee of South Puget Sound and ten from The First Tee of Greater Seattle (more…)
Two more planned screenings of 'The Founders'
In case you missed the first one in Seattle last month, there are two more planned screenings in September of The Founders, the groundbreaking film about the 13 women who founded the LPGA. In 1950, 13 amateur women golfers battled…
Southern California wins 49th Hogan Cup; Arasu earns medalist honors
The team from Southern California pulled away on Sunday to win the 49th Eddie Hogan Cup Team Matches, held Saturday and Sunday, August 12-13 at Riverside Golf & Country Club in Portland, Ore. (more…)
Podcast: NW Golf Show 8/12/2017
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe discuss the PGA Championship with Rex Hoggard of the Golf Channel, and they run down the Top 10 local Golf Courses (more…)
Joe Highsmith wins Washington State Men's Amateur
Joe Highsmith of Lakewood, Wash. shot 1-under 70 in today’s final round to win the 91st Washington State Men’s Amateur, held on the par-71 Tumble Creek Club in Cle Elum, Wash. (more…)