PRESORT STD U.S. Postage JULY FREE PAID Port Townsend, WA 2010 Issue The source for northwest golf news COPY Permit 262 Central Washington is known for its great wine, weather and golf If you find yourself traveling around the Central Wash- ington area, you will see there are plenty of courses to take some swings at. From places like Columbia Point (right) in Richland, there is some outstanding golf to be had in the Tri-Cities. See special section for more.
WHAT’S NEW Shelton tribe gets back to IN NW GOLF work on Salish Cliffs course Development of the championship golf course at the new Salish Cliffs Golf Club - an amenity of the Squaxin Island Tribe’s Little Creek Casino Resort near Olympia in Shelton, Wash. - has entered its grow-in phase. The course will open next spring. Work began a few years ago on the course but construction Northwest junior stopped - until recently. Shaping and draining have concluded on the entire course, and construction is complete on 14 holes with grassing gets DQ’d from underway. Clearing and grading on the other four holes is progressing, and work has commenced on the expansive driving range. Created by U.S. Open qualifier award-winning golf-course architect Gene Bates (pictured right), Sal- Here are some highlights from ish Cliffs boasts 360-degree views of the Kamilche Valley. Utilizing the world of golf around the Pacific the area’s amazing natural attributes, Salish Cliffs will have 600 feet Northwest and what you can read of elevation changes and play to a par-72 and 7,300 yards. about in this month’s Inside Golf: • One of the top Pacific North- west juniors Erynne Lee of Sil- verdale won the lone spot for the U.S. Women’s Open in a playoff Oregon’s Creekside is a treat Amateur Berg at Suncadia. But a check of her grooves on her wedges found them to be non-conforming and she was takes care of disqualified. See inside for more. • Semiahmoo Resort Director of Instruction Jeff Coston contin- business at ued his domination at the Wash- ington Senior Open at the Cedars at Dungeness, winning for the fifth Oregon Open straight time. See inside. Derek Berg, an amateur who plays out of • The University of Oregon Glendale Country Club in Bellevue, fired a men’s golf team finished third at three-round total of 209 and held on to win the NCAA championships, beat- the 2010 Oregon Open Invitational by one ing the University of Washington shot over Casey McCoy at Juniper Golf men along the way at the Honors Club in Redmond, Ore. Course in Tennessee. See inside Berg is one of the top amateurs in the Pa- for more on the NCAA event. cific Northwest and attempted to get through PGA Tour Qualifying School last fall University of Oregon’s but came up short. This Wong Nicklaus winner win will go a long way to The Golf Coaches Association helping him of America Collegiate Players of get that pro- the Year are recognized annually fessional ca- with the Jack Nicklaus Award, and reer heading one of the five recipients for this in the right year’s awards was University of direction. Oregon’s Eugene Wong. Berg shot Wong, from Vancouver, B.C. rounds of was also named as a NCAA 72-65-72 for Division 1 All-American by Ping a 209 total Golf and also led the Ducks to while Mc- third-place at the NCAA Golf Coy tried to Derek Berg Championships. He was also the come back in Pac-10 co-Golfer of the Year the final round with a 69 but came up one Nicklaus, a former NCAA cham- shot short of forcing a playoff. pion at Ohio State, helped inspire Creekside Golf Club in Salem, Jeff Coston, the director of instruction at and create the award in 1988. Ore. is quickly getting a reputa- Semiahmoo Resort, tied for third place in the tion for playability throughout the tournament with Kyle Kelly of Tamarisk at year. After opening for play in 211 while amateur Casey King of Tokatee in Oregon was fifth at 212. 1993, Creekside Golf Club, de- Fred Haney of the Reserve was sixth at Rules Quiz signed by Peter Jacobsen, has 215 while Darek Franklin of Willamette A player’s ball lies through the green, and continued to improve through Valley Country Club tied for seventh with he plays the ball into a bunker. Before play- the years. For more on Creek- Corey Prugh of Manito Golf Club and ama- ing from the bunker, he smoothes footprints teur Alex More of Horn Rapids at 216. in a different bunker. As the player had not side and what the club has to Berg has been successful in professional played from the bunker he raked, Exception events in the Northwest before having won 2 to Rule 13-4 did not apply. Is the player offer, please see inside this sec- the Northwest Open Invitational in 2005 and in breach a rule for raking the bunker? Yes tion of Inside Golf. or No? See Page 2 for the answer to this 2006 as an amateur. month’s rules question. Berg also played college golf for the University of Washington.
Printed in U.S.A. • • • INSIDE GOLF NEWSPAPER • • • ©All Rights Reserved • Page 2 • • Inside Comments • • Inside Golf - July Issue 2010 • Plenty of anxious moments when watching your kid play in state golf I will admit, I was excited when my three straight pars. I couldn’t believe what daughter Rebecca decided to try out for I was seeing. the Sumner High School girls golf team As she stood on the 18th hole, a short last year as a sophomore. She made it. par-5, she needed a birdie to shoot 89 and Bob Marlatt She liked it so much, she kept at it and make the cut. She hit a long drive and then last fall she was second team all league sent a hybrid toward the green, but it took Publisher and narrowly missed out on a trip to the a funny bounce into a greenside bunker.
Class 3A state tournament. t e v e She couldn’t get up and down but still Steve Turcotte But she did good enough to earn an- finished with a 92 - her best score ever Editor-Advertising other shot at state at the spring district S - and tied for 45th out of 80 players. tournament. She finished 14th at the And she now likes the game so much spring tournament at Fort Lewis and Tu r c o t t e she is playing in just about any and every Kathy Marlatt punched her ticket to Horn Rapids in the tournament she can find. It’s exciting. Operations Manager Tri-Cities and a spot in the Class 3A state didn’t seem as nervous as the 48-year-old Who knows where it will take her, but golf tournament. guy who was following her and watching it sure exciting to see your kid enjoying The excitement on her face in the every shot. She made the turn with a 47 something as much as you enjoy it. Contributing Writers Daniel Johnson, Jeff Coston, clubhouse at Fort Lewis that day was and tripled bogeyed the 10th hole and Kathy DeNeui, Mike Peluso and undeniable. And when she learned she suddenly making the cut didn’t look good. Steve Turcotte is editor of Inside Golf Brett Wilkinson might have to go into a playoff for the But she turned it on, making pars and Newspaper. He can be reached at sdtur- Cartoonist: Harold Bluestein last playoff spot, she looked at me, held bogeys in fact, during one stretch made [email protected]. out her hand and it was shaking. “I don’t know if I can do a playoff,” Subscription rates: she said. “I’m shaking.” $17-one year and $30-two Turned out there was no playoff, she years (U.S. funds). finished 14th and was off to state. After a couple of practice rounds at Unsolicited articles and photos are wel- Horn Rapids, she stood on the first tee come, however we will accept no liability ready to take her first shot at state. She for their loss or damage, and will only might have been nervous, but I guarantee return them if prior arrangements have you I was more nervous. She knocked been made with the publisher. her driver 200 yards down the right side and off she went. Courier Address For a girl who couldn’t break 100 until a 460 Dennis Blvd few months ago, Rebecca was solid. Hit- Port Townsend, WA 98368 ting drives down the middle, making some Mailing Address putts and cutting down her mistakes. She P.O.Box 1890 did make some mistakes, coming up with Port Townsend, WA 98368 some three putts, a few muffed chips and a couple of triple bogeys that should have Phone been no worse than bogey. (360) 379-4080 But she walked on the fairways of Horn Rapids, she seemed at ease. She Rebecca Turcotte from Sumner High School takes a swing during the Class 3A tournament. E-mail Address [email protected] www.insidegolfonline.com
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Answer: Maybe. If attempting to follow golf course etiquette and clean up the bunker he is not in breach so long as it does not affect the lie, stance or swing for his next stroke or there is no reasonable chance of it affecting his subsequent play of the hole. If he should rake the bunker before making a stroke from that bunker he would be in breach of Rule 13-2. Loss of hole for match play or two strokes in stroke play. • Editor’s note: Thanks to Paul Lucien for his rules insights.
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Maletis wins second straight PNGA Coston wins Senior Men’s Amateur championship title at Senior Chris Maletis of Portland, Ore. captured the field at the age of 13, and her partner, Championship held at Apple Tree Resort in his second consecutive Pacific Northwest the reigning Broken Top Club Champion Yakima, Wash. Washington Senior Men’s Amateur Championship title played steady golf all day. Their two-day total of 9-under par 135 with a final round 1-over par 72 at Beach The team of Sharon Hadley and Mary was good enough to hold off Nick Ellis and Open - again Grove Golf Club in Tsawwassen, B.C. Budke from Shadow Hills Country Club in Rob Matson of Wenatchee, and brother’s Jeff Coston of Semiahmoo G&CC fired Maletis dominated the field this week Junction City, Ore. and the team of Sasha Ryan and Dan Whitaker of Ellensburg and with a six stroke victory and a three day Adams and Loree Mckay from Pumpkin Cle Elum by one shot. a final round 5-under par 67 for a three total of 3-under par 210. This is his third Ridge - Witch Hollow in North Plains, Ore. Jim Paulson and Tom Bonorden, both round total of 17-under par 199 to win the PNGA Senior Men’s Amateur title and fourth finished in at tie for second place. from Bothell, won the 17th Annual WSGA 2010 7 Cedars Senior Washington Open PNGA victory overall. Maletis is one of the Senior Men’s Best Ball title after beating Invitational. country’s top-ranked senior golfers and in Scott McDougall and Russ Beckstead, both Coston faced a stiff challenge from Stone Vaughn and Kadin win titles Creek GC professional Ted Westling who addition to his victory this week his season at Oregon Public Links event from Wenatchee, in a dramatic playoff. In the women’s division, Leslie Folsom carded rounds of 67-66-69 but couldn’t already includes a win at the Senior Masters Heavy storms and rain threatened the and Jane Harris, both of Seattle, Wash. quite overtake the four-time defending in April, and a semifinalist appearance at the final round of the 13th Oregon Public Links began the final round with a 3-stroke lead champion. Scott Williams of Glendale CC PNGA Master-40 last month. Championship at Wildhorse, but it wasn’t and cruised to a 7 stroke victory at Yakima and Don Bies of Seattle GC finished another Finishing in second place and making his sufficient to deter first rounds Monica Country Club in Yakima, Wash. after a final stroke back at 203. first appearance at the PNGA Senior Men’s Vaughn of Reedsport, Ore. and Justin Kadin round 2-under par 70, giving them a two day Williams was playing in his first Senior Amateur Championship was Richard Jonson of Corvallis, Ore. on their respective treks total of 6-under par 138. Washington Open since turning 50. Don of Seattle, Wash. with a three day total of to a title. 3-over par 216. One stroke behind him and Bies, the 72-year-old veteran of the PGA In the Women’s Division, the 15-year- and Champions Tours thrilled the gallery finishing in third place was Bob Burton of old Vaughn bested her prior day total with Seattle, Auburn golfers win Everett, Wash. by going 7-under par for the first 10 holes a 1-under par 36-35 - 71 on the 5,723-yard Northwest Junior PGA crowns of his final round and finishing with a 65 for In The Inaugural Pacific Northwest Golf course. Starting the day with a 5-stroke James Hall of Seattle, Wash. and Alexus Association Super Senior Men’s Amateur the day. Coston opened the tournament with lead, she distanced herself from the rest of Song of Auburn, Wash. won the 2010 Pacific his own 65 and held off every challenger Championship Ted King of Bellingham, her competitors winning by a commanding Northwest Junior PGA Championship at Wash. beat Kwan Choo of West Vancouver, after that. 12-stroke margin. Tumwater Valley GC in Tumwater. Tom Brandes of Rainier G&CC with a B.C. on their first playoff hole to win the In a similar fashion, Kadin also lapped By winning the boys’ and girls’ divisions title. 10-under par 206 total, won the Amateur his field shooting a 4-under par 33-35-68, respectively, the two qualified for the 35th Title for the second time. Four strokes finishing at 7-under par on the 6,620 Yard Junior PGA Championship, August 2-5, back at 210 were the trio of Larry Daniels Broken Top team wins OGA par 72 course. 2010, at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort of West Seattle GC, Tom Phillips of the Women’s Team Championship Wayne, Indiana. Members Club at Aldarra, and Chris Maletis The team of Madison Odiorne and Lucy Crockett, Baumann claim Hall posted a final-round 69 for a two-day of Langdon Farms GC. Stack, representing the host club, fired an crown at WSGA Best-Ball total of 137 and a six stroke victory over Professional Joe Peccia from Rock Creek Peter Gullickson of Spokane, Wash. Song, impressive final round score of 37-35-72 Terry Crockett of East Wenatchee and CC led his team of Tom Lewis of Riverbend had a final-round 69 for a two-day total of for a 145 total to win the 4th OGA Women’s Ken Baumann of Peshastin shot an impres- GC, Larry Pulver of The Cedars at Dunge- 144 and a one stroke victory over first round Team Championship by one stroke on the sive round of 2-under par 70 in high winds to ness, and Jim Wilson of Indian Summer leader, Savanna Bezdicek of Kent of Colbert, 5,625-yard layout at Broken Top Club in follow up their first round 65 to win the 54th G&CC to the 36 hole team championship. Wash. Bend, Ore. Odiorne, the youngest player in Annual WSGA Men’s Best-Ball Amateur
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• Page 6 • • In THE NEWS • • Inside Golf - July Issue 2010 • Oregon eliminates UW, NW players on the pro tours Events through June 20, 2010 PGA Tour finishes third at NCAA’s • Fred Couples • Seattle • 123rd on the list with $397,406 The University of Oregon’s historic run Nick Taylor earned first-team All-America • Ben Crane • Portland • 7th on the list with $2,379,776 came to an end on The Honors Course as the honors. Williams, a native of Moscow, • Robert Garrigus • Gresham • 93rd on the list with $573,255 Ducks bowed out against Oklahoma State Idaho, was been named recipient of the Phil • Jeff Gove • Seattle • 202nd on the list with $73,483 in the semifinals of the NCAA Men’s Golf Mickelson Award presented by the Phil and • Ryan Moore • Puyallup • 55th on the list with $917,523 Championships. Amy Mickelson Foundation as the most • Alex Prugh • Spokane • 64th on the list with $765,391 The Cowboys, seeded No. 1 in the match outstanding freshman in Division I golf. • Jeff Quinney • Eugene • 165th on the list with $193,030 play portion of the championships, defeated Williams tied for medalist honors twice • Kirk Triplett • Pullman • 191st on the list with $99,409 Nationwide Tour the fifth-seeded Ducks, 3-1-1 before losing this season - the Battle at the Beach and the • Jess Daley • Kent • 131st on the list with $8,853 to Augusta State in the championship. ASU Thunderbird Invitational. He also was • Troy Kelly • Bremerton • 71st on the list with $31,145 The NCAA Golf Championships were runner-up at both the NCAA West Regional • Michael Putnam • Tacoma • 43rd on the list with $51,810 set up with the top eight teams qualifying and the Washington National Individual • Kyle Stanley • Gig Harbor • 24th on the list with $77,729 for a match-play tournament to determine Championship. Williams also collected Champions Tour the champion. Washington finished fourth in top 10 finishes at the Pac-10 Golf Cham- • Fred Couples • Seattle • 1st on list with $1,260,852 the team qualifying while Oregon finished pionship (T-eighth) and Palouse Collegiate • Bob Gilder • Corvallis • 57th on the list with $97,463 fifth among the teams in the championship. (seventh). • Peter Jacobsen • Portland • 50th on the list with $116,645 They squared off in a first-round match. LPGA Tour • Louise Friberg • Univ. of Washington • 106th on the list with $12,370 Despite the loss, Oregon secured the pro- Snoqualmie Ridge teams • Allison Hanna-Williams • Portland • 93rd on the list with $17,635 gram’s top season in school history with a tie win titles at WSGA Cup • Jimin Kang • Seattle • 48th on the list with $60,734 for third place at the national tournament. Both the Men’s and Women’s teams from • Paige Mackenzie • Yakima • 80th on the list with $27,058 The University of Washington men’s golf TPC at Snoqualmie Ridge were victorious • Wendy Ward • Edwall, Wash. • 53rd on the list with $55,000 season came to an abrupt stop when Oregon at the 5th Annual WSGA Member Club • Kim Welch • Washington State University • No events yet out dueled the Huskies 3-2 in the quarterfinals Team Championship held on the Prospec- of match play at the NCAA Championship. tor Course at Suncadia Resort in Roslyn, The seesaw battle was tied at two matches Wash. apiece and came down to the final pairing In the Men’s Championship, team mem- Did you know…. of Ben Hogan Award winner Nick Taylor • This year you can purchase tickets to the LPGA bers Rob Bringardner, Mike Duckham, • As the regional representative of the and Eugene Wong -- who not only shared Safeway Classic at Pumpkin Ridge in North Plains, Hani Imam, and Larry Geist of TPC at Sno- USGA, the WSGA 2010 Co-Pac-10 Player of the Year honors Ore. August 16- qualmie Ridge came from behind in the final conducts the USGA 22) and 100% but grew up together playing junior golf in round to knock off returning champions and qualifiers in the state, of its proceeds British Columbia. first round leaders Chris Bae, Vince Caluori, including last month’s go towards the Wong held a one stroke lead entering the Fred Johnson, and Charles Schmidt also of U.S. Women’s Open charity of your final hole and both golfers carded a par on qualifier at Tumble choice! The TPC at Snoqualmie Ridge. Creek at Suncadia, 18 to clinch the match for the Ducks who In the Women’s Championship, the OGA hopes and the upcoming you’ll select Oregon Junior Golf Fund, our chari- then moved onto the semifinals. defending champions Diana Chow, Kim U.S. Amateur quali- table 501(c)(3) Foundation and support Junior Golf Ponti, Molly Grossi, and Roberta Smith of fier being held at The Awards just keep on coming programs throughout the region. TPC at Snoqualmie Ridge came from 11 Home Course in DuPont. For these and other You may purchase a season pass that is good for Northwest college golfers shots behind to win by one stroke over the events, the WSGA provides Rules Officials, for admission all days ($25) or a 10-pack for the National recognition keeps coming for team of Cathy Uptain, Julie Waxham, Sandy who volunteer their time and expertise for Safeway Classic and save even more. Washington men’s golfers as Chris Williams Weinhardt, and Tina Forster of Mill Creek the good of the game. was named the nation’s top freshman and Country Club.
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• Page 8 • • In THE NEWS • • July Issue 2010 - Inside Golf • Former UW women golfers earn spots at U.S. Open Former UW women’s golf standouts were still alive before darkness set in. She was Kendall Prince of Lake Oswego, Ore. and forcing a playoff with Wong. Paige Mackenzie and Louise Friberg each won the next morning on the first hole to after a 3-over par 74, and Kirby Dreher from Lee won the playoff on the second hole, recently qualified for the 2010 Women’s claim the last spot among 12 competitors Canada sat alone in third place after carding but it was then realized that she may have U.S. Open which will be held at Oakmont to advance. a 4-over par 75. In a tie for eighth place and inadvertently played the competition with (Pa.) Golf Club from July 8-11. sitting six shots behind Lee was Christine two wedges that did not meet the new Con- Mackenzie shot a two-round total of 1- Silverdale golfer DQ’d Wong of Canada who opened with a 7-over forming Grooves Condition of the Competi- under-par 143 (69-74) and finished third in after earning Open spot par 78. tion. WSGA Senior Director of Rules and her sectional qualifier at Pinnacle Peak CC The day began with 22 players compet- Wong shook things up in the afternoon Competition, Scott Crouthamel, contacted in Scottsdale, Ariz. The three-time college ing for one spot into the U.S. Women’s as she fired a very impressive 2-under par the USGA headquarters and was told that Lee All-American and 2006 UW graduate last Open Championship to be held at Oakmont 69, which included four birdies and only needed to send the wedges back to the USGA played in the U.S. Open in 2006. She missed Country Club, July 5-11; and the day ended two bogeys in the rainy and cold conditions. for a final decision. The wedges were sent the cut that year but did finish tied for 13th with only 14 players completing the 36 holes She posted a final 36-hole total of 5-over par back to USGA headquarters for testing and as an amateur at the 2005 U.S. Open. in very rainy and cold conditions at Tumble 147. it was ruled on June 3 that indeed they were Friberg needed to win a five-way play- Creek Club in Roslyn, Wash. Lee, who was in the final group of the non-conforming and Lee was unfortunately off in order to advance from the sectional Erynne Lee of Silverdale, Wash. shot the day unknowingly had a two shot cushion disqualified from the competition, making at Woodmont (North) Country Club in low score in the morning round with a very with two holes to play but made bogeys at Wong the competitor to advance to the U.S. Rockville, Md. According to her diary on impressive, 1-over par 72. In second place each for an afternoon round of 4-over par Women’s Open Championship next month LouiseFriberg.com she and another golfer 75, leaving her with a final 5-over par 147 at Oakmont Country Club, July 8-11.
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• Page 10 • • In THE NEWS • • Inside Golf - July Issue 2010 • Salem’s Creekside is one of most playable courses in the NW By Dan Johnson Special to Inside Golf Newspaper After opening for play in Salem, Oregon in 1993, Creekside Golf Club has provided its members with a year-round playable golf course while maintaining a country club feel with amenities that include a swimming pool and a restaurant. The golf course is the big- gest draw to Creekside, however, as it’s what the members are most proud of. “It’s one of the most playable golf courses in Oregon. Even in the winter months,” said Dennis Whitlock, the General Manager at Creekside. The course was designed by Peter Jacobsen and provides not only firm fairways, but also several challenges to even the best of golfers. With water hazards playing on 14 of its 18 holes and an abundance of bunkers, the course won’t give players any easy scoring chances, but the members at Creekside wouldn’t have it any other way. “Our members are very serious about their golf. We have everything that a country club has to offer, but we are not a country club. The social aspects of our club are secondary to the golf for our members,” Whitlock said. Whitlock said that no one hole is the same and that the greens can also make it tough on players. Reading greens is an important skill to have in order to put a good number on the scorecard at Creekside as well as avoiding the areas of the course that have deep rough. Although the course provides a multitude of challenges, it also gives all skill levels the chance to put up good scores. The course is shorter than some, playing at about 6800 yards from the back tees and has four different tees to choose from. Since Whitlock became the general manager in 2002, the course has undergone several changes and has improved dramatically in terms of its playability according to Whitlock. He said top dressing started five years ago and seven and a half acres of drainage have been added to give the course its life during Oregon’s cold and often rainy winters. Keeping good care of the golf course is a top priority at Creekside considering how the members love to be able to play all year long. “A golf course is a living breathing organism, so keeping it alive and well is very im- portant,” Whitlock said. Whitlock plans to continue his work to keep the course in excellent condition as one of his long-term goals is for Creekside to be recognized as one of Oregon’s top golf courses. With a diverse membership that is serious about the game and with a hard-working main- tenance and grounds crew, Whitlock and Creekside employees think they are on the right track. “I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else,” Whitlock said of his golf club. Creekside Golf Club in Salem opened in 1993 and was designed by Peter Jacobsen.
InsideGolfNewspaper.com • July Issue 2010 - Inside Golf • • In THE NEWS • • Page 11 • B.C. golfer repeats at Washington Women’s Am Defending champion, Pamela Burneski tory. Murdoch was very steady all day mak- plan to spend your Labor Day Weekend at 10 tees with a second wave going off from of Surrey, B.C. and a member of Homestead ing just two bogeys at holes 5 and 18 with a Emerald Valley. The football is a good idea 12:30 – 2 p.m. at Centennial Golf Club. After Farms Golf Resort successfully defended lone birdie on hole 7 and the rest pars. since Emerald Valley is the home course for Wednesday’s second round, the field will be her Washington Women’s Amateur cham- the Duck golf teams. cut to a minimum of 40 percent and ties. pionship title but it did not come easily. If you have any questions feel free to Burneski bogeyed holes 17 and 18 for a Emerald Valley will host call the Pro Shop at 541-895-2174 or the Tigard golfer wins title at final round of 3-over par 75 and a 54-hole big Labor Day tournament Tournament Committee Leaders Paul and Peter Jacobsen Junior event total of 4-over par 220 which forced a play- Emerald Valley is pleased to once again Linda Wilkins at 541-915-5856. Nigel Lett or Tigard, Ore. survived 4 off with Simone Strauss of Kirkland at the host the Beauty and the Beast Labor Day consecutive bogeys on the ninth through Cedars at Dungeness in Sequim. Couples Tournament. The tournament com- Medford’s Centennial set for twelfth holes but was still able to shoot a Burneski made a par on the first playoff mittee has secured more sponsorships and AJGA national golf tournament 2-under par round for the day and finish at this year’s tournament will be even bigger hole to repeat as champion of the Washing- The American Junior Golf Association 8-under par 66-70--136, just barely hold- and better. ton Women’s Amateur. has added a new Open event to its 85-tour- ing off both Sulman Raza of Eugene, Ore. You can download an entry form from Second-round leader, Lauren Sewell of nament schedule, allowing for more playing and Zach Foushee of West Linn, Ore. to the website www.emeraldvalleygolf.com Renton, Wash. struggled in the final round opportunities in the Pacific Northwest region take the Junior (16-17) Division title at the This year the event will feature a Putting with an 8-over par 80 leaving her alone in of the country. Centennial Golf Club in Peter Jacobsen Junior Challenge at Emerald Contest, Hole in One Prizes, Raffle Prizes 3rd place at 7-over par 223. Medford, Ore., will host 132 of the world’s Valley Golf Course. With his win, he also and a special Friday Night Horse Race. The In the Senior Amateur Championship, best junior golfers for the 54-hole AJGA qualified to compete in the prestigious 2010 Nike Pro Shop will be available on Sunday Alison Murdoch of Victoria, B.C. and a Junior at Centennial, Aug. 16-19. Callaway Junior World Championship, July afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00 to cash in your member of Homestead Farms Golf Resort The first round of play will begin Tuesday, 12-16 at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif. tee prize gift certificate. finished off a wire-to-wire win after a final Aug. 17. The first wave of tee times will In the Girls (15-17) Division, Ashlee The University of Oregon football team round of 1-over par 73 giving her a 54-hole run from 7:30 to 9 a.m. off the Nos. 1 and Pickerell of Salem, Ore. scored an even-par total of even par 216 and a three stroke vic- has its first home game on that weekend so 72 and finished at 76-72--148 to win. USGA offers ticket deal for Northwest championships The USGA is offering an exclusive, lim- 17 and under receive free admission when eight-night, four-round golf trip to Kaan- the Association’s highest honor. ited-time combination ticket package for the accompanied by a ticketed adult. mapali Golf resort on the Hawaiian island 2010 U.S. Senior Open, the 2010 U.S. Ama- The Ultimate USGA Packages of Maui. 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(July 24), the DiabloGolf.com Best Ball at The event will feature afternoon tee times Central Oregon has been ranked #23 in The Ultimate USGA Package is priced Kayak Point (Aug. 14) and the GolfNow. with BBQ and awards ceremony following the Top 50 Golf Destinations by Golf Digest at $165 and includes seven individual com Cascade Golfer Cup Championship at golf. Entry fees are $35 for 13-17 year-olds among all the destinations that golfers play daily tickets (Monday - Sunday) to both the Druids Glen (Sept. 11). and $25 for 6-12 year-olds. Deadline for around the country. 2010 U.S. Senior Open and the 2010 U.S. For more information see www.cascade- entry is August 23. Amateur. This package also includes com- golfercup.com. plimentary parking at both the U.S. Senior For more information or to sign up call Glenacres Country Club raises Open and the U.S. Amateur. Paul Bourgette, golf pro at 206-363-4747 money for First Tee of Seattle or Dan Puetz, men’s club at 206-245-0607. PNGA honors three NW golfers An upgraded version of the Ultimate Glenacres Country Club in Seattle raised Or you can stop by the pro shop at Jackson with distinguished service awards USGA Package is available and is priced more then $2,000 for the First Tee of Greater Park Golf Course. At its 111th Annual Meeting Banquet, at $275. This upgraded package includes Seattle with a recent celebrity golf event. held at Bellingham (Wash.) Golf & Country seven individual daily Trophy Club tick- The tournament featured amateur teams Club, the Pacific Northwest Golf Associa- ets (Monday - Sunday) to the U.S. Senior Cascade Golfer Cup has series as well as a celebrity. Celebrities who helped tion (PNGA) honored Derek Glazer, Judy Open, seven individual daily grounds tickets of tournaments set for 2010 raise money for the charity included Jordan Thompson and Sharon Johnston with its (Monday - Sunday) to the U.S. Amateur, and Marc Shannon and Ward Groves took Babineaux of the Seattle Seahawks and for- Distinguished Service Award. free parking at both events. The Trophy Club home first place at the SportsRadio 950 KJR mer Seahawks Alonzo Mitz, Randall Morris These three individuals have each given tent is located adjacent to the 18th fairway Scramble at McCormick Woods, the third and Paul Johns. In addition, Seattle Seahawk over 20 years of service to the game of golf at Sahalee and provides upscale food and event of the Cascade Golfer Cup series for cheerleaders were on hand as well. in the Northwest. Along with induction into beverage available for purchase. the 2010 season. Comedian Rod Long helped with the the Pacific Northwest Golf Hall of Fame, the Throughout the week of both the U.S. The first-place finish with a net score dinner after the event as well as raising even Distinguished Service Award is considered Senior Open and the U.S. Amateur, juniors of 60.4 was enough for the two to win an more money for charity.
InsideGolfNewspaper.com • Page 12 • • THE LESSON TEE • • Inside Golf - July Issue 2010 • The Lesson Tee: When you miss greens, Washington Junior Golf gets the kids you need to be able to come right back going on right track I am sure everyone is at the apex of their golf Since 1977, when the program was season. Whether your playing with friends; started by Joan Teats, WJGA has been a club championship; or the United States providing a competitive golf program in Open; patience and responding to adversity Washington and northern Idaho for boys are essential to success. Golf rounds are and girls from ages 8-17. The office staff seldom without some setbacks. If we realize includes Jerry Fehr, Executive Director, mistakes and semi wayward shots are part of Chris Curtiss (Joan Teat’s daughter) the game we will score lower. The goal is to as Director of Operations, and Jenn begin to eliminate many of the mistakes, be Jeff Milbourn as part time Administrative patient and respond mentally tough. This is Assistant. Only with the help of many so important when shots and holes do not go Coston loyal volunteers are we able to produce according to plan. this outstanding program, and we can I experienced this during the Washington never thank those volunteers enough to Senior Open. I was playing well, I was the and a solid strike. (photo 1) Most people recognize what they do. four-time defending champion and I wanted call their 60-degree a lob wedge. I do not. I While the WJGA does not teach kids to make it four. Each day I started out strong do not because I hit many low shots with my to play golf, we do provide the com- and then a crazy circumstance would happen 60-degree wedge. Obviously I hit high shots petitive environment and teach them life or I’d make a mistake. Some silly mistakes. also. For low shots the ball goes back in my skills such as personal responsibility, I had to persevere, be patient and be my own stance and my weight leans left. My chest good sportsmanship, integrity, facing best friend. It was difficult and definitely a is on top of the ball to assure a solid strike. adversity and to play by the Rules of choice. I had to keep my self-talk positive. The bottom of the club descends through the Golf. Our membership usually includes Fortunately the back nine in the final round roots of the grass, not the tops of the blades. about 1,000 to 1,100 juniors things paid off. I shot 30 the last nine and 65 Down and through it. I always lead with my The program operates in six districts, the final round to win my fourth Washington hands and the grip of the club. I hold the angle with each district holding four sub- Senior Open in a row. Wow, I must be old! of my hands through the finish. (photo 2) district tournaments. Performance in Let’s call it a young 54. My point is: patience, If I want a medium flight the ball is in the these events determines which players mental toughness, positive attitude and self center of my stance. For a higher shot the qualify to play in the two-day district talk pay off in any round of golf. ball is slightly forward with the face open. championship in July. At the district I’d like to talk about pitching, chipping and With any pitch and chip shot the grip and championships the field for the three-day wedge play. Few golfers spend enough time handle of the club is always pointed at my belt State Championship is determined. on this area of the game. I have learned from buckle. Some of the names that have played some great tour pro’s some keys around the The principles of the stroke are always or are playing on professional tours are green. Everyone misses greens. Chipping, the same. Weight left. Chest on the ball. Fred Couples, Rick Fehr, Jeff Gove, Kirk pitching and wedge play are a sure quick way Descending blow. Down through the roots of Triplett, Tracy Hanson, Brock Macken- to lower scores. the grass. Keep the hands and grip leading. zie, Paige Mackenzie, Troy Kelly, Ryan With a limited practice schedule, I find Moore, Kyle Stanley, Michael Putnam, myself using my 60-degree wedge because a Jeff Coston is an 11-time NW PGA Player Jess Daley and Alex Prugh. higher lofted club can be played back in your of the Year. He can be reached for appoint- See WJGA.net for more info. stance which assures a more descending blow ment by calling 360.201.4590.
InsideGolfNewspaper.com • July Issue 2010 - Inside Golf • • IN THE NEWS • • Page 13 • Ex-UW golfer Brock Mackenzie wins on Canadian Tour Former UW All-American Brock Mack- ment. He beat Canadian Adam Hadwin and and Bob Allard, 1969 each were honorable third with Eric McCardle at 140 while Tim enzie birdied three of the final four holes Aaron Goldberg of Carlsbad, Calif. by one mention All-Americans. Pilgrim was fifth at 141 and Michael Wog of the Times Colonist Open to win the first stroke. For his efforts, Mackenzie earned Wong, the co-Pac-10 Golfer of the Year, and Brandon Moore tied for sixth at 143. Canadian Tour event of his career in June. $40,000. was a two-time medalist this season, leading Mackenzie entered the final round at Oregon to a No. 1 national ranking at the Harvey-DeHaas win title the par-70 Upland Golf Club on Vancouver Northwest college golfers named conclusion of the regular season. at 2-Man at the Bend event Island with the lead, but spun his wheels on Ping All-Americans for 2010 year Justin Harvey and Curtis DeHaas fired a the front nine to fall behind by two strokes. Oregon State senior Diego Velasquez, Fircrest golfer wins title two-round total of 134 to win the title at the He bogeyed No. 2 and No. 3 -- his only two University of Oregon sophomore Eugene at Bremerton City Amateur 2-Man at the Bend, a best-ball event held at of the day -- before he began making his Wong and Washington senior Nick Taylor T.J. Bordeaux of Fircrest Golf Club in Riverbend Golf Course in Kent. move. were among those honored as PING First Tacoma put together a two-round total of Bryan Saxwold and Ryan Stephens fin- The Yakima native would go on to convert Team All-Americans for Division I an- 137 to win the championship of the Pepsi/ ished second at 135 while Tom Hinrichs and six birdies, four which came on the back nounced by the Golf Coaches Association Bremerton City Amateur at Gold Mountain’s Derek Berg were third at 138. Ron Robydek nine. He still trailed late but birdied No. 15 of America. Cascade and Olympic Golf Courses. and Stan DeNova were fourth at 139 while and 16 to draw even with the leaders and Velasquez, a senior from Bogota, Co- Bordeaux opened with a 68 and then fol- Brian Early and Brian Boyle finished fifth then capped off the win with a birdie on lombia, becomes Oregon State’s third All- lowed up with a 69 to win the tournament at 140. No. 18. He ended up with a 4-under 66 for American in men’s golf and first ever first by one shot over Jeremy Wendelken who Steve Franich and Dan Simmons won the day and was -14 overall for the tourna- team selection. Anthony Arvidson, 2001, shot 70-68. Sean Packer finished tied for low net with a 121 total.
InsideGolfNewspaper.com • Page 14 • • Instruction • • Inside Golf - July Issue 2010 • Brett Wilkinson: Extra work on reading White Horse continues to get greens should pay off in more made putts better after sale
We all tend to have trouble reading of the putter head. When you strike the White Horse Golf Club situated on the greens from time to time, especially when ball more solidly with the putter head, you picturesque Kitsap Peninsula in Kingston, we play on a new golf course. Here have a better idea of how far it will roll. Wash. continues to bounce back after being are some great ideas I suggest to my Key things to remember when put- sold to Port Madison Enterprises the owner students to promote reading the break ting: and operator of the gorgeous Suquamish and slope of greens: • Keep in mind, it doesn’t matter what Clearwater Casino and Resort which • After you hit your approach shot to caliber of a player you are because you’re resides only 10 miles from their new golf green, keep your eyes on the lay of the going to need to use your putter for close course. putting green. This will give you a sense Brett White Horse Golf Club continues to ilkinson to 40% of your strokes. of the tilt to the green, both around the • If you want to shave some strokes make a name for itself as one of the best hole and away from it. courses in the state as recognized by it’s W off your scores, the best place to start • Always look at your putts first from is with improving your putting. selection by Golf Digest Magazine which behind the ball, and then if you want a initially start its break toward the hole. • Work on not focusing on the putts placed it #8 best in the country in 2007. clearer image take a look at your putt So, make sure you are aiming your putter you have missed - focus on the putts This summer White Horse G.C. will again from behind the hole. head at your target if you see some break you’ve made and have a positive attitude be hosting one of the Washington State • Most players tend to miss breaking - not the hole! with putter in hand. If you’re negative Golf Associations Major tournaments; putts on the low side of the hole - usu- • Once you have committed to your with your putting thought process, im- the prestigious Washington State Ama- ally on mid to long distance putts. This intended line of putt, focus on your dis- prove it so you can become a better teur Championship. Along with being a should tell you that you are not playing tance control. If the pace on your ball is putter! magnificently maintained golf course, enough break for your putt. If there too aggressive, you will strike the putt • The best putters make better strokes some new changes internally have taken is ever a question, play a little more too strongly and putt right through your because their putting routine is consis- place such as lowering all green fees, new break. line. Conversely, strike it too softly, and tent and they are confident! annual memberships for sale along with • More often than not, the first impres- you will miss the putt on the low side of • Do not get caught up in the speed of the introduction of the new“ Players Club sion of how much a putt will break is your the hole. most of your putts - putt to make them. Card” which will save you money every best indication of how the ball will roll • If you want better distance control, time you tee it up. - trust your first read! get your putting fundamentals sound. Brett Wilkinson is the PGA Director These are just some of the exciting • The distance and line of every putt Players with poor distance control tend of Instruction at GolfTEC in Bellevue. changes taking place at White Horse. are related, so start visualizing the ball to strike the ball toward the toe and/or He can be reached at 425.454.7956 or Don’t delay it’s a definite must play! Call rolling towards the hole while trying to the heel. Players with good distance at [email protected]. them at 360-297-4468 or go online at pick out the apex of where the putt will control strike the ball solidly in the center whitehorsegolf.com.
InsideGolfNewspaper.com • Inside Golf - July Issue 2010 • • RULES OF THE GAME • • Page 15 • Rules of the game: So, just what kind of steps do you take if you want to become a rules official? As more and more golfers are asking us, “What would I have to do I have to do to become a Rules Official? I feel it would You need to be a person who has always tried to play by the help this month to recycle and update my Rules. The Rules of Golf are quite complicated and are broken January, 2005 article. We are always on fairly commonly, even by conscientious players trying to stay the lookout for people who are seriously interested in becoming a Rules Official. within the Rules. So, just what does it take to become a Rules Official? 3, etc. until you are finished with both the M ike Official. Each of these organizations has a The first thing is not to worry about Rules of Golf and Decisions on the Rules similar “checklist” of qualifications which Peluso your current skill level of Rules knowl- of Golf. You should follow this process includes attendance at a USGA/PGA edge. Some of our best Rules Officials slowly and deliberately, and it should Workshop, a satisfactory score on the started out fairly recently. We have take you several months to complete the USGA/PGA Rules Test (administered several officials with just a few years Rules of Golf. While neither of these entire Rules book and Decisions book. at the workshops), and some rules ex- experience – but with LOTS of dedication books will match a Robert Ludlum novel At this point your Rules knowledge will perience at your club. You would then to learning the Rules – who are working for fast-paced thrills and intrigue, they are have greatly increased. You should then spend the first year at tournaments with PNGA, WSGA, WJGA and even NCAA indispensable required reading for any consider attending a USGA/PGA Rules an experienced, top-notch Rules Official and USGA events. prospective Rules Official. The mantra of Workshop. These workshops are held riding in a golf cart with him or her – ba- The next thing is to find a good mentor, every good Rules Official is: “Learn the throughout the United States in January, sically an apprentice program. After that someone who is proficient in Rules and Definitions.” The Definitions are in the February and March. They cost $300 time both you and the organization will is willing to help you learn the Rules. The front part of the Rules book and provide and are four days long. They are taught decide if officiating is for you. Washington Junior Golf Association and an explanation for virtually every com- by the best USGA and PGA instructors Rules officiating is an extremely the Pacific Northwest Golf Association monly used term and situation in golf. and officials, and you will be amazed at satisfying endeavor, especially working can recommend officials who would be Memorizing the Definitions will help you how much you will learn and how much with junior golfers. Rules officiating also glad to help you on your journey toward to make an informed Rules decision on deeper your knowledge of the Rules will requires an even temperament, firm becoming an official. the majority of everyday Rules situations increase. Also, a willingness to attend decision-making skills, and an engaging You need to be a person who has that arise on the course. one (or more) of these workshops is a personality. Rules Officials are teachers always tried to play by the Rules. The Start reading the Rules, one by one. good indicator of your commitment to as well as enforcers and decision mak- Rules of Golf are quite complicated and After you are finished reading Rule 1 becoming a Rules Official. ers. are broken fairly commonly, even by con- (The Game) several times, read the cor- Your next step would be to offer your Hopefully this article may stir up the in- scientious players trying to stay within the responding section in Decisions on the Rules knowledge within your local Men’s terest of “a few good men” (and women, Rules. However, learning which Rules you Rules of Golf. While the Rules of Golf Club or Ladies’ Club. Several of our of- of course) to join the ranks of the many have been breaking inadvertently is a big sets down the Rules in black and white, ficials at WSGA, PNGA and WJGA also excellent and dedicated officials in or eye-opener and is a great boost in start- the Decisions book clarifies and rules on offer their services at their local clubs. state and local golf associations in your ing to learn the Rules of Golf correctly. the “yeah, buts” and “what ifs” of the After getting your feet wet at your local area. Assuming you are a reasonably profi- corresponding Rule. It is very similar to club, contact either the Pacific Northwest cient golfer who tries his best to play by a judge interpreting a legal question that Golf Association or the Washington Ju- Mike Peluso is a rules official with the the Rules, your next step is to purchase has some gray areas to it. Continue with nior Golf Association and indicate to them USGA, PNGA, WSGA, WJGA and other the Rules of Golf and Decisions on the the same process for Rule 2, then Rule your interest in volunteering as a Rules organizations. British Columbia golfer claims Washington Women’s Open Jennifer Greggain of Rosedale, British Stacy Blunt of Federal Way was the low Columbia fired a two-round total of 145 amateur with a 160 total. to win the title of the 2010 Washington Women’s Open at Twin Lakes Golf and Jon McCaslin wins title at Country Club in Federal Way. Capitol City Amateur event Greggain opened with a 70 and then Jon McCaslin of the host course Capitol followed up with a 75 to win the tourna- City put together rounds of 67 and 70 to win ment by one shot over Katy Jarochowicz the Capitol City Amateur. McCaslin took of Australia. Moah Chang of Los Angeles charge early and never let up in winning was third at 149 while Jennifer Wyatt of by eight shots over Jared Lindberg, who Richmond, British Columbia was fourth at finished at 145 in second place. 150. Wyatt was the defending champion for John Eisentrout was third at 146 while the tournament. Dan Ashlock, Mike Henslee and Tim Myers Amy Eneroth of Spokane rounded out the tied for fourth at 147. top five while Courtney Erdman of Calif. David Lloyd won low net with a 130 total and Sung Ea Lee of Tacoma tied for sixth. for two rounds.
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