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ForeWord
Press
Magazine of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA
Northwest
Open
Champion
Mike Schoner
Also Inside:
Player of the Year
Senior Player of the Year
Assistant Player of the Year
A Journal for the Golf Professionals
of the Pacific Northwest
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ForeWord Press Magazine October 2009
20.07
President
Dan Hill
Vice President
Steve Prugh
C O N T E N T S
Secretary
Marcus King
Directors
Matt Bunn
Tod Fitterer
Jeff Hendler
Greg Manley
David Owens
Dave Porter PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Steve Nelke
Gordon Tolbert
Dan Hill......................................................................................... 2
John Thorsnes
Tony Wilkins EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Jeff Ellison.................................................................................... 4
Honorary President
Pat Huffer Northwest Open
Executive Director/ Molly Cooper................................................................................ 6
Managing Editor
Jeff Ellison
senior PGA professional championship
Editor/Layout
Jared Stewart
Molly Cooper............................................................................ 15
CAREER SERVICES
Associate Editors
Lynda Adams Jeff Beaudry............................................................................. 16
Molly Cooper
Mike Coury 2010 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Jayme Fierro
Doug Gullikson Jeff Ellison................................................................................ 23
Heather Harrington-Perry
Angela Hinzpeter
Tanya Smith
ForeWord Press is published by the
Pacific Northwest Section, Professional
Golfers' Association of America.
Contributors should contact the
Section office at:
Dale Johnson Building
6989 Littlerock Road SW
Tumwater, WA 98512
(800) 688-4653
www.pnwpga.com
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
By Dan Hill, PGA
As I sit here in my room at Bandon Dunes at the 2009 1947. Here 60 years later we will honor his legacy with
Pacific Northwest PGA Pro-Am, I feel as though this great matches that bear his name. The cup that bears
installment should be like a letter home from summer Mr. Hudson name will go to the triumphant team. Good
camp. This is my first time here and hopefully not the Luck.
last. The minute we drove in and I saw the quaint housing
layout it reminded me of picking a spot for my tent at Coming up we have some other great opportunities that
Boy Scout Camp. Well, this is some camp!! Great golf our Section provides. The Annual Merchandise Show
in the Pacific Northwest Section. in Portland at the Expo Center will be on October 20
-21. This is a perfect chance to see many of our reps and
If you have not played in a section event lately I urge you prepare for 2010 merchandising and equipment needs we
too. I am no player but I am so proud to bring one of offer great education. Don't just come to get your MSR
my members down to experience one of our events. We points, but come to learn more about our great game and
really do it right and we need to share these events with how to play and teach it better. Thanks to Callaway for
our members. Thank you to Kelly Walker and Ash City providing our keynote speaker and for their commitment,
for the great tee gifts and to Jeff and Doug for running particpation, and support of our section members .
the event so well. Also a huge thank you to Jeff Simonds
and all of the Staff at Bandon Dunes for allowing us Finally at the Show you have the chance to attend
the privilege to play this event on two spectacular golf the annual meeting on the 21st where we conduct our
courses. business, honor our award winners, and induct a new
member into the hall of fame. I encourage you to be
The 2010 Calendar will offer you many great playing there. Much like being here at Bandon, the chances we
opportunities for both you and your members, so please have to get together so important as they allow us to
do like I have and try to get to at least a couple. You will share experiences, knowledge, and friendship.
not be sorry.
The schedule is on the web site where you can also pre
Congratulations to our Hudson Cup Captains. Jerry register. Plan to come to Portland this month and get a
Mowlds will captain the Juniors and both Bunny Mason lot done.
and Al Mundle will lead the Seniors. Thank you three for
saying yes and for being part of our historical matches Finally in parting, like a letter to Mom from camp, I will
with the amateurs. Congratulation to the teams that say…..
we will announce formally soon as well. You are all
commended for your great play this year and I know you Mom, sorry I forgot to write home last month. I was just
will represent the Section well against the amateurs. The too busy having fun here.
matches will be at the Portland Golf Club on October
22-23. Portland Golf Club is the perfect venue for these See you all in Portland.
matches as Robert Hudson saved the Ryder Cup there in
Employment
Services
Consultant
As part of the PGA of America’s commitment to employment, regional Career Service Consultants have been hired to
serve the needs of PGA Members and clubs. The Northwest Regional Employment Services Consultant who services
the Pacific Northwest is Jeff Beaudry. Jeff is an multi-year veteran of the Employment Services Department. He was
the Executive Director of the Utah Section PGA for 11 years and is a tremendous asset to the members and apprentices
in the Pacific Northwest. He works closely with the Section to improve employment situations, assist professionals in finding new
positions or negotiating their current position, and act as an adviser on career related topics. He is instrumental in the administration of
CareerLinks, and will help train our Career Services Committee in all aspects of their duties. He is available for individual consultation,
so if you have a question or concern regarding employment, please give Jeff a call. Jeff can be reached by calling (801) 568-3980 or
Email jbeaudry@pgahq.com.
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The following golf industry companies and their representatives drive financial support
to Pacific Northwest Section member events and programs.
Gold Sponsors - over $20,000 per year
Hole-In-One Honey Pot Callaway Golf Invitational - WA/OR
Washington Open
Oregon Open
Northwest Open
Holcomb-In-One Hudson Cup Matches
Las Vegas Pro-Am Championship Birdies for Charity
Member Handbook
Northwest Open
Senior Oregon Open
SeeMore
Putter Company Oregon Open Invitational
Oregon Open Invitational Pacific Northwest
Oregon Open Invitational Washington Open Pro-Amateur Championship
Invitational
Silver Sponsors - over $10,000 per year
Washington Open
Pacific Northwest Section Annual
Washington Open Invitational Hawaii Pro-Am
PGA Professional Championship
PNW Pro-Assistant
ASSISTANT CHAMPIONSHIP
PGA Professional
Oregon Open Invitational Championship
Partners - over $2,500 per year
Senior
Player of the Year Washington Open
Annual Meeting Breakfast Invitational Oregon Open Invitational Player of the Year
Senior PGA Championship Hudson Cup Matches
Pacific Northwest Pro-Amateur
Washington Open
Invitational Phoenix Fall Fousome
Hudson Cup Matches
GOLF
Senior Oregon
SCORECARDS
Merchandise Show Merchandise Show I N C O R P O R A T E D
Open Reception Reception
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
By Jeff Ellison, PGA
The Pacific Northwest Section Annual Meeting and McKee’s pub, Thanks for being so gracious to Bryan, it
Merchandise Show are just around the corner at the Portland meant a great deal.
Expo Center located just off I-5 on Marine Drive. Vendor
registrations are right on track and it will be great to see Thank you to everyone who has opened a Sterling Saving
all of you show your support for our vendors by coming Bank account. Your support of this important sponsor is
to writing a little business. We are all in this together and very important to the success of our programs. So far,
our vendors are our friends and help us look good to our we have four professionals splitting the $10,000 bonus
customers. Please pre-register and especially pre-register pool – Jerry Mowlds, Scott Erdmann, Pat Welch and just
your buyers and guests….if you do, we’ll have your badges this week, Chris Isaacson. Congratulations and I hope we
ready when you arrive. Forms are on the web site. have more winners before the checks are presented at the
Annual Meeting.
Demo Night will be at Redtail Golf Center and details on
our two education programs can be found on the web site Just a reminder, the delegates at the PGA Annual Meeting
as well. amended eligible employment for Apprentices back in
November of 2008. In a nutshell, apprentices need to be
Keep an eye on the web site, as we periodically update the working for and under the supervision of a PGA Professional
2010 schedule. The dates are set but you may see a few at a green grass facility. Apprentice employment prior
sites that peak your interest. I was at the Montana Chapter to July 1, 2009 is grandfathered; however, apprentices
meeting last night and had a chance to preview Canyon changing jobs will be governed by the same new regulations
River Golf Club in Missoula, site of the PGA Professional as new apprentices. Check PGALinks for complete details
Championship. Canyon River will be a fun and challenging or call Lynda in the office as you contemplate a move.
site for our championship. Located right on the Clark Fork
river, you have to love a place where PGA Professional Ed The PGA PGM program is headed for a facelift on January
Bezanson keeps a fly rod in his office! HINT. The annual 2010. Beginning with NEW apprentices in January a
horserace might be a fishing derby! registrant will pass three prerequisite courses prior to
registration and by July 2010, registrants in the new Level
A special thanks to Gary Mogg and Jeff Peden of Gear I will have seminar courses available at the PGA Learning
for Sports and Under Armour for stepping up at the last Center. Current registrants should watch PGALinks for
minute to supply the Hudson Cup uniforms. Together updated information on the eventual transition to the new
with Sally Schmitz of Richardson Caps the teams will be program that will occur. For now, complete your current
looking sharp. Good luck gentlemen as you take on the materials and become a member of the PGA…there is no
amateurs. reason to wait.
We are headed to Bandon Dunes for the Pacific Northwest That’s enough from me for now. Members, look for
Pro-Am. Contested since 1936 we are indebted to Kelly opportunities to grow the game - apprentices take advantage
Walker for his sponsorships with Ash City, Haas Jordan, of the weather to complete your books. Nothing positive
Geox and Golf Buddy. Bryan Vine of Ash City joined will come from delays.
us this year giving the players a chance to thank our long
term sponsor in person. Bryan met a number of you in I’ll see you in Portland.
Involve your Club in Pacific
Northwest Golf History
Join the 2009 Pacific Northwest Section PGA Annual. Highlight your 2009
club champions. The annual provides a summary of our regions professional
and amateur events, includes our Hall of Fame, and provides readers with
the history of golf within our section. Contact Jared at the Section Office at
(800) 688-4653.
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Player of the Year
September 30, 2009
1. Ryan Benzel 511.00
2. Jeff Coston 435.00
3. Brian Thornton 432.50
4. Brian Nosler 362.50
5. Corey Prugh 292.50
6. Tim Feenstra 270.00
7. Chris Griffin 262.50
8. Darren Black 257.50
9. Tom Sovay 232.50
10. Bob Rannow 225.00
11. Brandon Kearney 217.50
12. Ryan Malby 212.50
13. Mike Schoner 203.75
14. Rob Gibbons 185.00
15. Louie Runge 182.50
16. Brad Martin 170.00
17. Casey McCoy 160.00
Birk Nelson 160.00
19. Adrian Burtner 145.00
20. Jason Aichele 130.00
21. Chuck Milne 127.50
22. Scott Erdmann 122.50
23. Matthew MacConnell 120.00
24. Josh Immordino 96.00
25. Ryan Gilmour 90.00
26. Mark Gardner 70.00
27. Chris Van der Velde 65.00
Tyler Wong 65.00
Tim McElhinny 65.00
30. Jeff Fought 57.50
Scott Williams 57.50
32. Doug Doxsie 50.00
Mark Keating 50.00
34. Vance Lynch 47.50
35. Jeff Bender 45.00
Kyle Miller 45.00
37. Dan Ostrin 40.00
Mike Palen 40.00
Erik Olson 40.00
Brad Faller 40.00
41. Chris Mitchell 35.00
Fred Haney 35.00
43. Jerry Johnson 33.50
44. Brian Coury 32.50
Jon Larson 32.50
Bryan Tunstill 32.50
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USA Captures
24th PGA Cup
The United States
Loch Lomond, Scotland
found its stride in
the Sunday singles
- winning a record The Carrick --
eight matches and De Vere Deluxe Resort
halving another - on the way
to a 17½ to 8½ conquest of Great Britain & Loch Lomond,
Ireland in the 24th PGA Cup at The Carrick Scotland
on Loch Lomond, Scotland. 7,082 yards-Par 71
Photo Courtesy of the PGA
Sparked by Mark Sheftic of Ambler, Pa.,
Great Britian & Ireland United States
who posted a 6 & 5 victory over reigning Foursome Matches - AM Pts Pts
Glenmuir PGA Champion James Lee of Jamie Harris-Barry Taylor 0 Sonny Skinner-Kyle Flinton 6&5 1
South Wales for the decisive point, the U.S. Jon Bevan-Will Barnes 4&2 1 Ryan Benzel-Lee Rinker 0
registered the most points in singles in PGA Andrew Barnett-James Lee 0 Scott Hebert-Craig Thomas 3&2 1
Cup history and the second-most total points Paul Wesselingh-Jeremy Robinson 0 Mike Small-Mark Sheftic 2&1 1
since the biennial showcase event for PGA AM Total 1 3
Professionals began in 1973. Other U.S.
victors on Sunday included Ryan Benzel of Fourball Matches - PM Pts Pts
Jon Bevan-Craig Matheson 0 Sonny Skinner-Kyle Flinton 3&1 1
Bothell, Wash., with a 2-up decision over
Paul Wesselingh-Barry Taylor 0 Scott Hebert-Steve Schneiter 1 Up 1
Will Barnes of Lancashire, England; Lee Andrew Barnett-James Lee 4&3 1 Mike Small-Mark Sheftic 0
Rinker of Jupiter, Fla., by 3 and 1 win over Jamie Harris-Paul Simpson 0 Eric Lippert-Lee Rinker 2&1 1
Craig Matheson of Falkirk, Scotland; 1995 PM Total 1 3
PGA Professional National Champion Steve Day 1 Total 2 6
Schneiter of Sandy, Utah, with a 1-up win
over Andrew Barnett of Denbighshire, Wales; Fourball Matches - AM Pts Pts
and Eric Lippert of Marina, Calif., with a 2 Paul Wesselingh-Jeremy Robinson 2&1 1 Ryan Benzel-Mike Small 0
and 1 decision over Jamie Harris of Kent, Paul Simpson-Jamie Harris 1 Up 1 Craig Thomas-Kyle Flinton 0
Will Barnett-James Lee 1 Up 1 Eric Lippert-Mark Sheftic 0
England. (See Results)
Jon Bevan-Will Barnes 0 Steve Schneiter-Scott Hebert 4&3 1
AM Total 3 1
The U.S. returns home with the Llandudno
International Golf Trophy, owning a 16-5-3 Foursome Matches - PM Pts Pts
overall record and having won the PGA Cup Jamie Harris-Paul Simpson 0 Scott Hebert-Sonny Skinner 2&1 1
for the first time on Scottish soil. Barry Taylor-Craig Matheson 0 Steve Schneiter-Craig Thomas 7&6 1
Paul Wesselingh-Jeremy Robinson 5&4 1 Ryan Benzel-Eric Lippert 0
CordeValle, in Northern California, has been Will Barnett-Jon Bevan 2&1 1 Mike Small-Lee Rinker 0
selected to host the 2011 PGA Cup (Sept PM Total 2 2
Day 2 Total 5 3
16-18). The par-72, 7,169-yard layout will
become the second site on the West Coast for Singles Matches Pts Pts
a PGA Cup since the competition was held in Barry Taylor 0 Sonny Skinner 1 Up 1
1977 in Palm Springs. Jon Bevan 0 Scott Hebert 2 Up 1
Jeremy Robinson 2&1 1 Mike Small 0
Craig Matheson 0 Lee Rinker 3&1 1
Andrew Barnett 0 Steve Schneiter 1Up 1
Paul Wesselingh 0 Craig Thomas 1Up 1
Will Barnes 0 Ryan Benzel 2 Up 1
Jamie Harris 0 Eric Lippert 2&1 1
James Lee 0 Mark Sheftic 6&5 1
Paul Simpson ½ Kyle Flinton All Square ½
DAY 3 1 ½ 8 ½
OVERALL 8 ½ 17½
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Mike Schoner captures 105th
Northwest Open Invitational
What a tournament! The 105th jumped up the board after a six under par 66 for a 138, three
By Molly Cooper, PGA Northwest Open Invitational, strokes back of Kearney. With a mass of fierce players within
Director of Tournament Operations
one of the Pacific strokes of the Kearney, the title of Northwest Open Champion
Northwest Section PGA’s was still anyone’s game.
most historical events was a blast this year at the beautiful and
challenging Meadow Springs CC. In another historic finish of The 18th hole leaderboard kept our volunteers busy as they
this championship, Mike Schoner from Lakeview G&CC, won kept having to change the names on the top of the scoreboard.
his first Pacific Northwest PGA Section title after overcoming a At one point it looked like there might be a four person playoff
herd of strong players to have his name engraved on the 105th at eight under par. When the last score card was finally posted,
Northwest Open trophy. Mike Schoner and Brandon Kearney were the two remaining
at 8 under par.
Rosauers Open Champion, Corey Prugh of Manito G&CC
went low in the first round after firing a six under par 66. He The difficult 18th hole became the first hole of the playoff
took a two stroke lead over amateur Bill Winter of Columbia between Schoner and Kearney. They both finished the hole
Edgewater CC. Schoner, Tyler Wong of Sudden Valley G&CC with a par 4 to advance to the par 5, 555 yard tenth hole. After
and Scott Leritz of Royal Oaks were three back in a tie for third making an incredible birdie, Schoner won the 105th Northwest
place. Open Invitational.
The second round had a few changes at the top of the This was an incredibly fun event to run with sunny, 85-90
leaderboard with Brandon Kearney of Bend
temperatures. We had several outstanding sponsors including:
G&CC taking a one stroke lead over Sterling Savings Bank, Cutter & Buck, Terra Blanca and Carson
Schoner after posting rounds of Kolzig to name a few. We would also like to thank Head PGA
70-65-135. Bob Rannow of Professional Chris Peterson, Superintendent Mark Dalton,
Sandpines Golf Links Volunteer Chairman Bob Black, his army of volunteers and all
the Meadow Springs CC’s staff for another great tournament.
p 2009 Northwest Open Champion Mike Schoner
8 ForeWord PressMeadow Springs CC
Richland, WA
6,768 Yards, Par 72
1. Mike Schoner Lakeview G&CC 69-67-72--208 $3,000.00
2. Brandon Kearney Bend G&CC 70-65-73--208 $2,500.00
3. Ryan Gilmour Willamette Valley CC 71-68-70--209 $2,000.00 2010 PGA/USGA Rules of Golf
4. Bob Rannow Sandpines GL 71-67-72--210 $1,600.00
Jeff Coston Semiahmoo G&CC 74-69-67--210 $1,600.00 Workshop Schedule
6. Tim Feenstra Broadmoor GC 70-69-72--211 $1,250.00 Online Registration Begins:
Tyler Wong Sudden Valley G&CC 69-71-71--211 $1,250.00
Josh Immordino Riverbend GC 73-69-69--211 $1,250.00 10/7/2009 at 9 a.m. EDT
Chris Griffin Tacoma C&GC 72-68-71--211 $1,250.00
10. Corey Prugh Manito G&CC 66-73-73--212 $1,000.00 Phone-in Registration Begins:
11. Tom Sovay Trilogy at Redmond Ridge 74-69-71--214 $850.00
10/14/2009 at 9 a.m. EDT
Darren Black San Juan G&CC 73-70-71--214 $850.00
13. Craig Larson * Oakbrook G&CC 74-69-72--215 $500.00 (908) 234-2300
Casey McCoy Hood River G&CC 72-73-70--215 $700.00 ext. 5100
15. Brian Thornton Meridian Valley CC 71-74-71--216 $637.50
Scott Leritz Royal Oaks CC 69-73-74--216 $637.50 100 Question Exam
Jerry Johnson Ocean Shores, WA 72-71-73--216 $637.50
Rob Clark Wenatchee G&CC 70-74-72--216 $637.50 As in the past, an optional examination will
Paul Pavlos * The Golf Club at Echo Falls 73-70-73--216 $375.00 be given on the final morning of all Regular
20. Tom Brandes * Rainier G&CC 75-70-72--217 $275.00 Rules Workshops (8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.).
Kyle Miller Tam O’Shanter GC 74-71-72--217 $550.00 The examination consists of 100 questions
Jason Aichele Meadow Springs CC 72-70-75--217 $550.00 (multiple-choice). No reference materials
Bill Winter * Columbia Edgewater CC 68-73-76--217 $275.00 are allowed for Part I (50 questions); Part II
Steve Stull Meadow Springs CC 70-74-73--217 $550.00 is open-book, open-notes (50 questions). The
David Phay Whidbey G&CC 71-71-75--217 $550.00 examination is brought up to date and changed
26. Steve Bowen The Cedars on Salmon Creek 73-74-71--218 $452.50 annually. Although important in the training
Tyler McDougall * Wenatchee G&CC 73-72-73--218 $225.00 process, the exam is NOT the primary variable
Birk Nelson Diamond Woods GC 72-72-74--218 $452.50 for an invitation to officiate PGA of America,
Adam Syverson Indian Canyon GC 74-74-70--218 $452.50 USGA, PGA Tour, or LPGA events. Special
Brad Hansen Stoneridge GC 71-75-72--218 $452.50 ADA reader assistance is available. Attendees
Chuck Milne Vanco Driving Range 73-74-71--218 $452.50 must notify the USGA of this request at the
Ryan Malby Village Greens GC 76-70-72--218 $452.50 time of registration. There is no extra charge
33. Brad Martin Callaway Golf 72-71-76--219 $395.00 for ADA requests.
Adam Alldredge Tumble Creek Club 72-69-78--219 $395.00
35. Brandon Black * Canyon Lakes GC 72-77-71--220 $162.50 Exams will not be graded on site; however,
Dan Whitaker * Suncadia Resort 77-70-73--220 $162.50
instructors will review the exam following
Brent Murray Oswego Lake CC 74-73-73--220 $377.50
its conclusion. This review will start around
Brad Mombert * Bend G&CC 74-73-73--220 $162.50
noon and should conclude no later than 1:30
Michael Kloenne * Riverside G&CC 75-72-73--220 $162.50
Barry Walters Yakima Elks G&CC 73-76-71--220 $377.50 p.m. Test results will be mailed and will
41. Rob Gibbons Arrowhead GC 73-73-75--221 $370.00 include your score and the class distribution
42. Maxton Reinland Veterans Memorial GC 74-74-74--222 $355.00 of scores.
Mike Toll Maplewood GC 74-71-77--222 $355.00
Christopher Smith Pumpkin Ridge GC 75-73-74--222 $355.00 Rules of Golf Workshop
Vance Lynch Springfield, OR 73-74-75--222 $355.00 Portland, OR
Mark Gardner The Creek at Qualchan 73-75-74--222 $355.00
Alex Stamey * Everett G&CC 75-74-73--222 $100.00 February 14-17
48. Mike Force * Sahalee CC 80-70-73--223 $50.00 Sunday-Wednesday
49. Justin St. Clair Emerald Valley GC 78-72-74--224 $332.50
Jesse Van Schoiack * Meadow Springs CC 73-74-77--224 $50.00 USGA Instructor PGA Instructor
Scott Erdmann Oswego Lake CC 74-74-76--224 $332.50 Genger Fahleson Dean Alexander
Mark Lawrence Lake Chelan GC 72-77-75--224 $332.50
Colin Floyd Manito G&CC 73-76-75--224 $332.50
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BIRDIES FOR CHARITY
In addition to sponsoring three of our major championships and the Hole-In-One Challenge, our friends at Sterling Savings Bank
have created an exciting program that donates additional money to the official tournament charities. A bonus pool for those
professionals who help raise the most money for these great charities recognizes those who make the most birdies during the five
rounds of the Washington, Oregon and Northwest Opens.
$5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $2,000.00
Professional Club Birdies
1 Thornton, Brian Meridian Valley CC 54 $500.00
2 Malby, Ryan Village Greens GC 50 $400.00
3 Sovay, Tom Golf Club at Redmond Ridge 46 $325.00
Erdmann, Scott Oswego Lake CC 46 $325.00
5 Nelson, Birk Diamond Woods GC 45 $250.00
6 Runge, Louie Raymond, WA 44 $200.00
7 Lynch, Vance Springfield, OR 43 $175.00
8 Martin, Brad Callaway Golf 42 $150.00
9 Nosler, Brian Vanco Driving Range 40 $130.00
10 Gardner, Mark The Creek at Qualchan 38 $105.00
Gilmour, Ryan Corvallis, OR 38 $105.00
12 Coston, Jeff Semiahmoo G&CC 37 $95.00
13 Kearney, Brandon Bend G&CC 36 $48.00
Clark, Rob Wenatchee G&CC 36 $48.00
Syverson, Adam Indian Canyon GC 36 $48.00
McCoy, Casey Hood River GC 36 $48.00
Schoner, Mike Lakeview GC 36 $48.00
18 Stewart, Bruce Arrowhead GC 35
19 Miller, Kyle Tam O'Shanter GC 33
20 Griffin, Chris Tacoma, WA 32
Walters, Barry Yakima Elks G&CC 32
22 Rannow, Bob Sandpines GL 31
Johnson, Jerry Ocean Shores, WA 31
Immordino, Josh Riverbend GC 31
Prugh, Corey Manito G&CC 31
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12 ForeWord Press2009 Pacific Northwest PGA Merchandise Show
SAVE THE DATE!
Be sure to mark your calenders for the 2009 Pacific Northwest
PGA Merchandise Show. This year's show will be held at the
Exposition Center in Portland, OR on October 19-21. We have
education scheduled for Monday the 19th as well as Wednesday
the 21st. Schedule time for Demo Night held on Monday
Evening, October 19th where you can test the latest hard goods.
Registration, block hotels and more much more are available by
visiting our PGA website at: pnwpga.com/merch.htm.
Stay up to date. See you there!
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(503) 645-5595 office
(503) 539-4369 cell
(503) 690-2138 fax
golfholk@comcast.net
www.antigua.com
14 ForeWord PressJeff Coston Claims His 4th Pacific
Northwest Section PGA Senior
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Championship at Tumble Creek Club
By Molly Cooper, PGA
Director of Tournament Operations
ROSLYN, WA – Tumble Creek Club – 6,612 Yards, Par 71
Tumble Creek Club in Roslyn, Washington was the host of this
Championship Results
year’s Senior PGA Championship. The field was strong and 1. Jeff Coston Semiahmoo G&CC 71-73--144 1,000.00
in addition to the title of PNW Senior PGA Champion was the 2. Rob Gibbons Arrowhead GC 74-72--146 612.50
extra incentive of playing for six spots advancing to the 2009 Scott Williams Glendale CC 74-72--146 612.50
Senior PGA Professional Championship at PGA Golf Club in Division I
Port St. Lucie, Florida, October 27 – November 1 (plus Coston 1. Brent Murray Oswego Lake CC 66-81--147 500.00
and Gibbons). The venue, combined with all the opportunities to 2. Jeff Marsh Orchard Hills CC 70-78--148 450.00
make a check, brought out a very diverse group of competitors 3. Scott Krieger Broadmoor GC 72-78--150 400.00
Mark Gardner The Creek at Qualchan 78-72--150 400.00
from all over the Pacific Northwest Section.
Chris Mitchell Portland GC 76-74--150 400.00
6. Jim Pike Sahalee CC 75-76--151 362.50
Jeff Coston of Semiahmoo G&CC fired two rounds of 71-73- 7. Jerry Johnson Ocean Shores, WA 76-76--152 330.00
144 to win by two strokes over Scott Williams of Glendale CC 8. Bruce Stewart Arrowhead GC 77-76--153 310.00
and Rob Gibbons of Arrowhead GC. Coston has already had 9. Rich Friend Tacoma C&GC 76-79--155 280.00
an astonishing year after winning the Senior Washington Open Tom Carey Meriwether National 74-81--155 280.00
Invitational, the Senior Oregon Open Invitational, and the PGA Division I - Net
Professional Championship this summer before adding his fourth 1. Garth Mattson Pacific Northwest Golf 76-72--148 475.00
2. Craig Schuh Deer Park GC 70-79--149 425.00
Senior PGA Championship. This win cemented Jeff to capturing
3. Mike Gove Inglewood GC 77-74--151 362.50
the Senior Player of the Year honors. Congratulations Jeff! 4. John Bowen Heron Lakes GC 71-81--152 325.00
Division II
Winning Division I (players age 50-55) was Brent Murray of 1. Steve Stull Meadow Springs CC 74-73--147 450.00
Oswego Lake CC. He won after firing rounds of 66-81-147 Fred Haney The Reserve Vineyards 77-70--147 450.00
to beat Jeff Marsh of Orchard Hills CC by one stroke. Garth 3. Chuck Milne Vanco Driving Range 74-75--149 300.00
Mattson of Pacific Northwest Golf took net honors in Division 4. Kevin Bishop First Tee of Olympia 74-77--151 187.50
1 with net scores of 76-72-148 to edge out Craig Schuh of Deer Von Smith Bear Mountain Ranch GC 74-77--151 187.50
Division II - Net
Park GC by one stroke. 1. Bill Sproule Okanogan Valley GC 67-77--144 500.00
2. Gary Schopf Camaloch GC 73-72--145 400.00
Steve Stull of Meadow Springs CC and Fred Haney tied 3. Ron Lee Mount Si GC 76-71--147 300.00
for first in Division II (players age 56-64) with a two 4. J.D. Cline Bear Creek CC 70-78--148 200.00
day score of 147. Bill Sproule of Okanogan Valley GC 5. Ron Hagen The Home Course 75-74--149 87.50
earned low net honors in Division II with net scores of Mike Coury WWC PGA 75-74--149 87.50
67-77-144 to beat out Gary Schopf Division III
1. Jerry Mowlds Pumpkin Ridge GC 77-77--154 400.00
of Camaloch GC by one stroke.
2. Bill Tindall Tumble Creek Club 78-80--158 250.00
Division III - Net
Jerry Mowlds of Pumpkin Ridge GC 1. Rod Burruel Duvall, WA 72-76--148 400.00
won Division III (players age 65 & 2. Joe Clarizio Arrowhead GC 73-76--149 300.00
up) after posting rounds of 77-77- 3. Verne Perry Pumpkin Ridge GC 76-75--151 112.50
154 with host professional Bill Tindall Ron Hoetmer Overlake G&CC 72-79--151 112.50
four strokes back in second place. Rod
Burruel of Duvall, WA won low net
honors after posting net rounds of 72-76-148 to win The PNW PGA would also like to thank Head PGA Professional
by one stroke over Joe Clarizio of Arrowhead GC. Bill Tindall and the rest of the Tumble Creek Club staff for a
Fred Haney also captured the Hugh Starkweather wonderful job. We would also like to applaud Superintendent
award which goes to the low player for both Jared Jeffries for the pristine shape of his golf course. Thanks
rounds that is 60 years and older. also to Ken O’Neil, Paul Regali and Pete Trudeau with Farwest
Golf E-Z-GO for their sponsorship of our championship.
The six players (plus Coston and Gibbons)
advancing to the Senior PGA Professional
Championship are Scott Williams, Steve Stull,
Brent Murray, Jeff Marsh, Chuck Milne and Craig
Schuh. Good luck in Florida this November!
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By Jeff Beaudry, PGA
Employment Services
Jeff Beaudry is a PGA
member serving the 4 Beneficial Connections PGA Professionals Should
Aloha, Colorado,
Nebraska, Northern Make in 2010
California, Pacific
Remember the game “Connect 4?” As you can see from Tools such as:
Northwest, Rocky
the picture it is a vertical, more complex version of tic- • The PGA Blueprint
Mountain, Southern
California and Utah
tac-toe. To win a player must connect 4 of his/her colored • The PGA Professional Report
sections. He can be pieces in a row, vertically, horizontally or diagonally. • The Career Fitness Manual
reached at • The Job Hunters Tool Kit
(801) 568-3980 or With that as an example, let’s try to align 4 strategies • PGA Compensation Study
jbeaudry@pgahq.com that will allow PGA Professionals to survive and perhaps • PGAjobfinder
thrive in 2010 and beyond. • PGA PerformanceTrak
1 Connect/re-connect with your employer/supervisor 3 - Connect/re-connect to education and self improvement
Consider: Take advantage of:
• Providing business and marketing plans that stress • PGA of America, section and outside education
flexibility and creativity programs that are specific to your employer’s
• Focusing on maximizing rounds, revenues, goals and your personal and professional growth
participation and customer service • PGA Certified Professional Program
• Creating more communication opportunities • Books focused on improving business practices
• Daily/weekly 10 minute “speed meetings” and personal performance
• Weekly/monthly home and away golf outings • Industry publications – business as well as golf
• Weekly/monthly 1 page executive summaries related
outlining accomplishments and challenges • Articles and opportunities you find searching the
• Understand their stressors and goals web
• Seek more responsibility • PGA Best Practices
• Prepare contingency plans anticipating fluid and
corrective budgeting 4 - Connect/re-connect to your golfers and the golf
industry
2 - Connect with your PGA Employment Consultant Re-energize your customer service skills and be aware
Discuss your: of the world outside your facility
• CareerLinks Profile • Make a set number of networking connections
• Resume and cover letter per day – manufacturer’s representatives,
• Portfolio superintendents, allied association leaders and
• Short and long-term career goals fellow professionals
• Expanded career paths • Remain positive
• Job seeking skills • Be visible – personally connect with your
• Enhancing your value customers
• Stay active in your Association (attend meetings,
Your Consultant will help you locate and utilize the participate, volunteer, etc.)
tools the PGA of America provides • Stay active in your community (volunteer,
organize, etc.)
You still have a chance for a share of the
$10,000 Hole-In-One Challenge. Hole-In-
Ones this year with a Sterling Savings Bank
Accounts:
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$10,000 Scott Erdmann Oswego Lake CC
Pat Welch East Wentachee, WA
Hole-In-One Challenge Chris Isaacson Tri-City CC
16 ForeWord PressForeWord Press 17
Pacific Northwest Section Policy on the New
USGA Rule on Grooves – Effective 1/1/2010
The United States Golf Association has published new Condition of Competition is not in effect until at least 2024.
regulations governing the grooves on golf clubs that will begin The final decision regarding the ongoing status of these clubs
going into affect on January 1, 2010. We direct you to the will be reviewed no sooner than 2020. If it is determined at that
USGA web site for complete information on this regulation and time (or later) that the rule change should apply to all clubs,
the USGA’s recommended implementation of this Condition of there would be a minimum 4-year implementation period.
the Competition.
What does this mean for you?
In brief, the recommendation is as follows:
1. No change in Section or Chapter events in 2010.
1. These new groove rules become effective for all new clubs
covered by this rule change that are manufactured on or after 2. Initially, this will be an optional Condition of Competition
January 1, 2010. that the Committee must adopt.
2. A Condition of Competition requiring the use of clubs that 3. Those competing in the Section and National PGA
conform to the new groove rules for competitions conducted Professional Championship and Senior Professional
after January 1, 2010 will be added to the USGA Rules of Championship will not be subject to this condition –
Golf. The USGA recommends that this Condition initially HOWEVER, should you advance to the PGA Championship
apply only to competitions involving expert professional or Senior PGA Championship, this Condition of Competition
players at the highest level of competition. will apply. If you intend to qualify for the US Open, Senior
US Open, Women’s US Open or any PGA Tour/Champions
3. The U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, and the U.S. Senior Tour/Nationwide Tour event you should be prepared to
Open will adopt the new groove regulations for championships comply with this Condition of Competition at some point
conducted after January 1, 2010, per the expert Condition of during qualifying. Check with the Association in charge.
Competition. This includes all qualifying events for these
championships. You will note that in #4 above, this condition will apply to all
USGA championships beginning in 2014 and you can expect
4. All other USGA championships will apply the Condition the PGA of America to review their policy for our Professional
of Competition requiring the new groove regulations for Championships and PAT’s by 2014, or perhaps earlier. The
competitions beginning January 1, 2014. Section and Chapters will review our championships on the same
schedule as the PGA of America. I think it is safe to say you may
5. Currently conforming clubs manufactured prior to January see this condition in some form in our events at that time.
1, 2010 may continue to be used in all situations wherein the
Questions: Call Jeff Ellison at 800-688-4653.
For more information the following links
can be found on the www.usga.org
Questions & Answers: Implementation Of New
Rules Regarding Grooves
Additional information about the new regulations on
grooves, including technical specifications, may be found Local Qualifying For 2010 U.S. Open Exempt From
in the Equipment section of www.usga.org. Questions Condition Of Competition For New Groove Rules
regarding the groove regulations should be addressed to
Dick Rugge, USGA senior technical director, via e-mail at
drugge@usga.org.
Groove Measurement Procedure Outline
Questions regarding the condition of competition should be
addressed to Mike Davis, USGA senior director of Rules
Two major research reports on groove
and Competitions, via e-mail at mdavis@usga.org.
performance/characteristics
18 ForeWord PressSenior
Assistant
Player of the Year Player of the Year
September 30, 2009
September 30, 2009 1. Scott Erdmann 537.50
1. Jeff Coston 550.00 2. Corey Prugh 410.00
2. Rob Gibbons 293.13 3. Jason Aichele 385.00
3. Chuck Milne 285.00 4. Tim Feenstra 372.50
4. Jeff Marsh 247.50 5. Chris Lisk 307.50
5. Scott Williams 237.50
6. Josh Immordino 267.50
6. Fred Haney 202.50
7. Tom Carey 174.17 7. Adam Syverson 250.00
8. Louie Runge 167.50 8. Ryan Gilmour 240.00
9. Jerry Johnson 162.50 9. Bruce Stewart 185.00
10. Mike Early 157.50 10. Adam Alldredge 182.50
11. Brent Murray 140.00
11. Mike Fields 162.50
12. Steve Stull 130.00
13. Mike Gove 125.00 12. Barry Walters 159.50
14. Mark Gardner 112.50 13. Tyler Wong 152.50
Scott Krieger 112.50 14. Maxton Reinland 137.50
Craig Schuh 112.50 15. Justin St. Clair 125.00
17. Don Bies 90.00
16. Kris Swanson 122.50
Gary Lindeblad 90.00
19. Kevin Bishop 85.00 17. Adam Martin 120.00
20. Chris Repass 75.00 18. Luke Baker 100.00
21. Chris Mitchell 50.00 Kyle Miller 100.00
22. Pat Huffer 45.00 20. Dusty Brett 99.50
Steve Prugh 45.00
21. Brad Faller 97.50
Don Waller 45.00
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ForeWord PressPlayer of the Year
Benzel earns the Player of the Year honors for
the second consective year. His most memorable
highlight of the year was representing the USA
at the PGA Cup. He finished in the Top 10 in the
Oregon Open (5th) and Section Championship
(9th). He tied for 4th at the PGA Professional
National Championship and earned berth into Senior Player of
Assistant the 91th PGA Championship (3rd consective
appearance). q
the Year
Player p Jeff Coston earned
the honors to participate
Scott Erdmann earnedp
of this year’s Assistant Player of in the at The 70th Senior
PGA Championship Senior
the the Year. Scott leapt the top
of the point standing when he
US Open . He added to his
Section wins’ by winning
Year claimed the Pacifc Northwest
Section PGA Assistant
the Senior Washington
Open, Senior Oregon Open,
Championship and finished
and The Professional PGA
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Senior PGA Championship
other Assistant’s in the events
(4th consecutive).
throughout year
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Schedule
Jan 14-21 Maui Jim Winter Pro-Am Mauna Lani, Hawaii
March 7-11 Holcomb-In-One Las Vegas Pro-Am Monte Carlo Hotel, Bali Hai, Red Rock CC, Paiute
Mar 22-23 Pro-Assistant Championship Royal Oaks CC
Apr 19-20 Callaway Invitational – WA TBA
May 15-19 Washington Open Invitational Glendale CC
June 7-8 Callaway Invitational – OR Arrowhead GC
June 15-17 Oregon Open Invitational Juniper GC
July 14-18 Rosauers Open Invitational Indian Canyon GC
Aug 3-5 Wildhorse Resort Senior Oregon Open Invitational Wildhorse Resort & Casino
Aug 9 Callaway Golf Pacific Northwest Assistants Overlake
Aug 17 or 18 PGA McGladrey Team Championship – Sectional TBA
Aug 23-25 Northwest Open Invitaional Wine Valley GC
Sept 8-10 Senior PGA Championship TBA
Sept 19-23 PGA Professional Championship (PPC) Canyon River GC
Oct 7-8 Pacific Northwest Pro-Amateur Championship TBA
Oct 21-22 62nd Hudson Cup Matches Inglewood CC
Dec 1-5 PING Phoenix Fall Foursome Valley of the Sun
Jan 2011 Winter Pro-Am Hawaii
Hudson Cup Points Final Standings Senior Hudson Cup Points
1. Jeff Coston 473.75 1. Jeff Coston 925.00
2. Brian Thornton 427.50 2. Rob Gibbons 605.00
3. Mike Schoner 345.00 3. Chuck Milne 588.75
4. Ryan Malby 317.50 4. Jerry Johnson 505.00
5. Bob Rannow 308.75 5. Mark Gardner 501.25
6. Darren Black 301.25 6. Louie Runge 497.50
7. Tom Sovay 266.25 7. Jeff Marsh 482.50
8. Ryan Benzel 265.00 8. Scott Krieger 420.00
9. Casey McCoy 255.00 9. Fred Haney 417.50
10. Brad Martin 235.00 10. Tom Carey 360.00
11. Rob Gibbons 232.50 11. Steve Stull 320.00
12. Scott Erdmann 185.00 12. Gary Lindeblad 317.50
13. Mark Gardner 151.25 13. Bruce Stewart 305.00
14. Scott Leritz 112.50 14. Mike Gove 303.75
15. Rob Clark 107.50 15. Steve Bowen 256.25
16. Adrian Burtner 95.00 16. Scott Williams 252.50
17. Kyle Miller 82.50 17. David Bobillot 233.75
18. Chris Van der Velde 80.00 18. Brent Murray 227.50
Scott Williams 80.00 19. Mike Early 217.50
20. Matthew MacConnell 70.00 20. Chris Mitchell 215.00
Chris Mitchell 70.00 21. Kevin Bishop 200.00
22. Bart Turchin 67.50 22. Mike Toll 186.25
Steve Bowen 67.50 23. Steve Prugh 142.50
Brad Hansen 67.50 Portland Golf Club 24. Don Bies 140.00
Gary Lindeblad 67.50 Jim Pike 140.00
Portland, OR 26. Lon Hinkle 130.00
26. Jeff Fought 65.00
October 22-23, 2009 27. Chris Repass 125.00
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