Washington Golf Names 2020 Players of the Year
Washington Golf (WA Golf) has announced the 2020 Player of the Year recipients. The category winners are as follows (more…)
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72nd Hudson Cup and 29th Senior Hudson Cup Being Held at Meadow Springs
The 72nd edition of the Hudson Cup will be held October 22-23 at Meadow Springs Country Club in Richland, Wash. The illustrious event, played in a format similar to the Ryder Cup (more…)
WA Golf conducts 11th Annual Champion of Champions
The first round of the 11th Annual WA Golf Champion of Champions will tee off on Thursday, October 1 at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. (more…)
Brandes three-peats at Washington Senior Men’s Amateur; McDonald claims Super Senior title
Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash. shot rounds of 71-68-74 to win the 34th Washington Senior Men’s Amateur; while John McDonald of Mill Creek, Wash. shot rounds of 74-75-74 to capture the 13th Super Senior Men’s Amateur. (more…)
Brandes goes low to take lead at Senior Men's Amateur; Herron remains atop Super Senior
Tom Brandes of Bellevue fired a 4-under par 68 to jump to the top of the leader board after two rounds at the 34th Washington Senior Men’s Amateur, while Bill Herron of College Place maintains a narrow one-shot lead entering the final round at the 13th Super Senior Men’s Amateur. (more…)
Hanson grabs early lead at Senior Men's Amateur; Herron leads Super Senior
Erik Hanson of Kirkland shot 3-under par 69 to grab the lead after today’s first round of the 34th Washington Senior Men’s Amateur, while Bill Herron of College Place fired an opening round 2-under par 70 to lead the 13th Super Senior Men’s Amateur. (more…)
Washington Senior and Super Senior Men's Amateur Championships held this week at Walla Walla Country Club
The 34th Washington Senior Men’s Amateur and 13th Super Senior Men’s Amateur Championships will be held concurrently this week at Walla Walla (Wash.) Country Club on September 22-24. (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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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 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…)
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…)
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…)
Sand, Huo, Brandes and Klein Claim Titles in 8th Annual WSGA Champion of Champions
The 8th Washington State Golf Association Champion of Champions concluded play today at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. (more…)
Video: 2017 WSGA Champion of Champions - Sr. Men's Winning Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlqSMVc8904
Amateurs Win Hudson Cup For Only Third Time in 38 Years; Professionals Take Senior Hudson Cup
For the first time since 2011, and only the second time since 1978, the Amateurs have won the Hudson Cup (more…)
68th Hudson Cup and 25th Senior Hudson Cup Held at Fircrest Golf Club
The 68th edition of the Hudson Cup will be held October 20-21 at Fircrest (Wash.) Golf Club (more…)
Tom Brandes, Reid Hatley and Erik Hanson Tie for Fifth at USGA Men's State Team Championship
The three-man team of Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash., Erik Hanson of Kirkland, Wash. and Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho, combined to finish tied for fifth (more…)
Tom Brandes, Reid Hatley and Erik Hanson to Represent Washington State in 12th USGA Men's State Team Championship
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) has announced the team that will represent Washington State (more…)
Koppenberg, Lawrence, Brandes, Smego Claim Titles in 7th WSGA Champion of Champions
The 7th Washington State Golf Association Champion of Champions concluded play today at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. (more…)
Video: Tom Brandes wins 7th WSGA Senior Champion of Champions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-B0uFp61Q4
Washington State Golf Association Names 2015 Players of the Year
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) has announced the 2015 Player of the Year recipients. The category winners are as follows: (more…)
Seattle's Broadmoor Golf Club Ready to Host 67th Hudson Cup, 24th Senior Hudson Cup
The 67th edition of the Hudson Cup will be held October 22-23 at Broadmoor Golf Club in Seattle, Wash. The illustrious event, played in a format similar to the Ryder Cup (more…)
Tom Brandes Finishes Runner-Up at 2015 U.S. Senior Amateur
Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash. made it to the final match of the 2015 U.S. Senior Amateur, which was held at Hidden Creek Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., before falling to Chip Lutz (more…)
Brandes Goes for Broke in Winning 21st Hole
(Reposted with permission of the USGA.) By Tom Mackin Click here for a transcript of the post-match media Q&A with Tom Brandes. By the third extra hole of his semifinal match in the 2015 U.S. Senior Amateur against Steve Liebler of Irmo, S.C., Tom Brandes thought the two might just play on forever. (more…)
Washington State Senior and Super Senior Men's Amateur Championships Being Held at Canterwood Golf & Country Club
The 29th Washington State Senior Men's and the 8th Super Senior Men's Amateur Championships are to be held concurrently (more…)
Brandes Earns Medalist Honors at U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifying at RMG Club at Oakbrook
Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash. shot 3-under-par 68 during the 18-hole qualifier (more…)
Video: Tom Brandes Survives to Win 6th WSGA Men's Mid-Amateur
Brandes Wins Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur Title; Jacobs Triumphs in Women's Mid-Amateur
Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash. held on in the final holes to win (more…)
Brandes, Jacobs Lead WSGA Mid-Amateurs Into Final Round
Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash., fired a two-under-par 69 to take a two-shot lead into the second and final round of the Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur Championship. The Championship, being played concurrently with the Women's Mid-Amateur Championship is hosted by…
Tualatin Country Club Hosts 66th Hudson Cup and 23nd Senior Hudson Cup Matches
The 66th Hudson Cup will pit 10 of the best Pacific Northwest Section PGA professionals against the top 10 amateur players (more…)
Washington State Golf Association Names 2014 Players of the Year
The Washington State Golf Association announced the 2014 Player of the Year recipients. The winners include Men's Player of the Year, Carl Jonson of Bainbridge Island, Wash.; Women's, Jordan Ferreira of University Place (more…)
Brandes Wins Fourth Consecutive Washington State Senior Amateur; Lindbjerg Runs Away With Washington State Super Senior Amateur
Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash. was the only player to finish under par (more…)
Video: Tom Brandes Claims His Fourth-Consecutive WSGA Senior Men's Amateur Championship
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Tom Brandes Looks to Seal His Fourth-Straight Senior Title
Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash., is once again in position to claim the Washington State Senior Men’s Amateur Championship. In Round Two today he carded a one-over-par 73, and jumped out to a healthy three-shot lead. He is two under…
The WSGA Senior & Super Senior Men’s Amateur Championship Tees Off at The Cedars at Dungeness
The 7th Annual Washington State Super Senior Men’s Amateur Championship and 28th Annual Washington State Senior Men’s Amateur Championship began today, Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 at The Cedars at Dungeness in Sequim, Wash. The three-day event will run through Thursday,…
Brandes, Haack and Hanson to Represent Washington State in 11th USGA Men's State Team Championship
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) has announced the team that will represent Washington State (more…)
Abbott and Guernsey Co-Medal at U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifying
Frank Abbott of Las Vegas, Nev. and Gregg Guernsey of Vancouver, Wash. both shot 1-over par 73s (more…)
Brandes and Coston Qualify for U.S. Senior Open
Jeff Coston of Blaine, Wash. shot a 5-under par 67 and earned medalist honors in leading the field of 70 players at today's U.S. Senior Open qualifying held at Canterwood Golf & Country Club in Gig Harbor, Wash. (more…)
WSGA Champion of Champions - Day 1 Recap
Play got underway for the 5th Annual Washington State Champion of Champions at the Home Course in DuPont, Washington. The Men’s, Senior Men’s, Women’s and Senior Women’s all competed in the first round of the two-day competition. Going into the…
Washington State Golf Association Names 2013 Players of the Year
The Washington State Golf Association announced the 2013 Player of the Year recipients. The winners include Men's Player of the Year, Cameron Peck of Olympia, Wash. (more…)
Video: Tom Brandes Captures 27th Washington State Senior Amateur Championship
Brandes Wins Third Consecutive Washington State Senior Men's Amateur; Remington Claims Super Senior Amateur
Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash. shot a 4-under par 68 in the final round (more…)
Brandes Has Eye on Three-Peat
Tom Brandes strung together an impressive 5-under par 67 in the second round of the 27th Washington State Senior Men's Amateur, and has put himself in position to win an unprecedented third consecutive victory in the championship. Others have won…
Brandes Finishes Second at British Senior Amateur
The 2012 WSGA Men's Senior and Mid-Amateur Player of the Year has had a pretty good 2013 as well by Al Munk (more…)
Brandes and Hale Earn Trip to U.S. Senior Open
Tom Brandes, an amateur from Bellevue, Wash., took medalist honors at the Rope Rider at Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, Wash. to earn one of two qualifying spots into the 2013 U.S. Senior Open Championship. Tom Hale of Lakewood, Wash.,…
Washington State Champion of Champions - Day 1 Recap
The first round of the WSGA Championship Season commenced today with the first round of the Champion of Champions being played at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. With the Men's, Women's, Senior Men's and Senior Women's Championships all being…
WSGA Names 2012 Players of the Year
The Washington State Golf Association has announced the 2012 Player of the Year recipients. The winners include Men's Player of the Year, Chris Williams of Moscow, Idaho; Women's Player of the Year, Erynne Lee of Silverdale; Senior Women's Player of…
WSGA Selects Players to Compete In Hudson Cup and Senior Hudson Cup Matches
Last year's winning, and grinning, amateurs are (starting in lower left and going clockwise) Erik Hanson, Sean Packer, Paul Peterson, Tyler Simpson, Stephen Lee, Jack Dukeminier, Kevin PomArleau, Tim O'Neal, Michael Haack, Bill Winter and Captain Randy Mahar.Federal Way, Wash.…
Defending Champs Repeat at WSGA Senior and Super Senior Men's Amateur Championships
Tom Brandes, Winner of the 26th WSGA Senior Men's Amateur Ron Petersen, Winner of the 5th WSGA Super Senior Amateur Tom Brandes SwingingDuPont, Wash. – Defending champion Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash. capped an outstanding championship season with a final…
Video: WSGA Senior Men's Amateur Champion Tom Brandes
Brandes, Haack and Packer Lead WA to Tie for 13th in USGA Men's State Team Championship
L-to-R: Mike Haack, Sean Packer, and Tom Brandes Federal Way, Wash. – Tom Brandes and Mike Haack, both of Bellevue, Wash., and Sean Packer of Seattle, Wash. combined to lead Team Washington to a tie for 13th at the 10th…
Brandes, Haack and Packer to Represent WA in USGA State Team Championship
L-to-R: Sean Packer, Mike Haack, and Tom Brandes Federal Way, Wash. – The Washington State Golf Association has announced the team that will represent Washington State in the 10th USGA Men's State Team Championship, to be held at Galloway National…
Video: Tom Brandes Wins 3rd Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur Championship
Brandes Claims Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship; Folsom Pulls Away to Win Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship
Moses Lake, Wash. –Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash. tamed the demanding layout at Moses Lake Golf Club to win the 3rd Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, and of Seattle, Wash. survived a stiff test from Sandra Turbide of Maple Ridge, B.C.…
Final Champion of Champions
DuPont, Washington (Wednesday, April 25, 2012) – Sean Packer of Seattle, Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Katie Lee of Silverdale, and Yasue Alkins of Lacey came out victorious in their respective divisions at the 3rd Annual Washington State Champion of Champions…
WSGA Names 2011 Players of the Year
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) has announced the 2011 Player of the Year recipients. The winners include Chris Williams of Moscow, Idaho in the Men’s category; Erynne Lee of Silverdale received the Women’s award; Andrew Whalen of Ephrata received…
Lee Wins WSGA Men's Mid-Amateur; Smego Wins Women's Mid-Amateur
The 2nd Annual WSGA Men’s and Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships concluded today at Loomis Trail Golf Club in Blaine, WA. Stephen Lee of Everett came from 3 shots back today to win the Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship with an even par two-day…
Brandes Wins Senior Men's Amateur; Petersen Takes Super Senior Men's Amateur
Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash. entered the final round 1-stroke behind Jim McNelis of Gig Harbor, Wash. and used a final round of 1-under par 71 to force a playoff. Brandes carded rounds of 72 and 70 earlier in the…
Washington State Golf Association Names 2010 Players of the Year
The Washington State Golf Association has announced the 2010 Player of the Year recipients. The winners include: Andrew Putnam of University Place who received the Men’s award; Erynne Lee of Silverdale received the Junior Girls’ award as well as the…
Thomsen and Brandes Qualify for the U.S. Senior Open Championship to be held at Sahalee CC
Blaine, Wash. (Monday, July 5) – 72 players began the day competing at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club for two spots into the U.S. Senior Open in a unique year (more…)