August 2012

Magazine of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA ForeWordForeWord Aug 31 - Sept 3 Press

PHAY WINS 25TH ROSAUERS OPEN INVITATIONAL

The Candidates for Secretary Rosauers Open & Pro-Am Results Plan for the PNW Pro-Am Championship

A Journal for the Professionals of the Pacific Northwest ForeWord Press Magazine August 2012

President Steve Prugh

Vice President Marcus King C O N T E N T S Secretary Bryan Tunstill

Directors Matt Bunn President’s Report Mark Keating Steve Prugh...... 2 Greg Manley Greg Morris Executive Director’s Report Todd Nacke David Owens Jeff Ellison...... 4 David Porter Bill Rosholt Candidate for Secretary Steve Stensland David Owens & Greg Manley...... John Thorsnes 6

Honorary President Tournament News Dan Hill PNW Pro-Am Championship...... 11 Executive Director/ Managing Editor Phay Captures Title at 25th Rosauers Open Jeff Ellison Kyle Neilan...... 12 Editor/Layout Marlena Cannon Holk’s Highlights: David Phay...... 18

Associate Editors Molly Cooper ros on the ove emoriam...... Angela Hinzpeter P M , M 23 Kyle Neilan Barbara Perdue ur ssociation nthem Dana Rutledge O A “A ” Rebekah Woods Monte Koch...... 24

Sponsor Communication: Merrill Lynch ForeWord Press is published Blake Parrish...... 26 by the Pacific Northwest Section, Professional Golfers' Tournament Results Association of America. Contributors should contact Rosauers Open Invitational...... 13 :the Section office at Bank of America Pro-Am...... 14 Dale Johnson Building PO Box 14819 Tumwater, WA 98511 (800) 688-4653 www.pnwpga.com

ForeWord Press On the cover: David Phay 1 President’s Report Sponsors

By Steve Prugh, PGA The following golf industry companies and their representatives drive financial support to Pacific Northwest Section member events and programs. We are all in the heat of the the next Section Secretary this fall — it is important battle. And on the east side of the that you attend your Chapter’s fall meeting or the mountains we have had some heat, Section fall meeting in Puyallup on October 24 to do Gold Sponsors - over $20,000 per year thank god. I hope all your courses so. You may learn more about both candidates by are busy and that operations are reading ForeWord Press for the next few months. going well. I make a point to ask every golf professional I see, “How is On a tournament note, congratulations to Brian Thornton for winning the Open and David Washington Open Hole-In-One Honey Pot business?” And I am happy to report Oregon Open Hudson Cup Matches I have many more positive responses this year than Phay for his victory at the Rosauers Open. And on a Northwest Open Birdies for Charity last. personal note, congrats to Jeff Coston and my son Corey for qualifying for the PGA Championship. I truly would like to hear from each of you Best of luck to both of them at Kiawah!

regarding our candidates for office. Dan Hill and Pat Senior Oregon Open Washington Open Invitational Huffer are running for District 14 Director — I would Keep promoting Golf, teaching Golf and playing Holcomb-In-One Las Vegas Pro-Am Championship Northwest Open Invitational appreciate any input you might have on these two Golf, fine gentlemen. The Section Board of Directors Steve Prugh will make the decision on who is your next district Oregon Open Invitational director this fall. Greg Manley and David Owens are running for Section Secretary — hopefully you have been reading Greg’s and David’s answers in Washington Open Invitational Pacific Northwest ForeWord Press to questions posed. You will vote for Oregon Open Invitational Northwest Open Invitational Oregon Open Invitational Pro-Amateur Championship  Silver Sponsors - over $10,000 per year

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ForeWord Press ForeWord Press 2 3 E.D.’s Report

Jeff Ellison, PGA 2012 Merchandise show As we roll into August, it’s it’s a two-step process – 1) Enter your information; and time to look ahead to a very busy 2) submit your payment. PGA Professionals, get your MSR credits and governance season. In addition to We have just finished our tax return. Once again enjoy the Pacific Northwest Section PGA’s annual our Chapter and Section Annual we hit very near the $4 Million dollar mark on our Meetings, your officers will head merchandise show! Vendors, please contact Dana filing. As you can imagine, we work hard to respect to the Fall Conference of Leaders these numbers and follow the strict procedures this Rutledge at 800-688-4653 for more information. in September and the PGA Annual kind of volume demands. Thanks for your help when Meeting in November. During these we ask for a little detail! two meetings Steve, Marcus and Bryan will be interviewing the candidates for National We are happy to welcome back Caitlin Lopez to SHOWPLEX Secretary and trying to support the best person who the staff. Caitlin left this spring when her husband will best represent the values that the members of deployed but has come back to the area and we are the Pacific Northwest Section feel are important. It’s a fortunate to have her back on the phones. Puyallup Fairgrounds tough job and one your officers take very seriously. The We lost a true Hall of Famer last month when Jim Meridian & Highway 512 Officers will also be pushing the Section’s resolution Bourne passed away on July 16. The 21st President of Puyallup, WA to bring back the meeting requirement to the MSR the Pacific Northwest Section and a member of our program. Our Section worked hard for the return of Hall of Fame, Jim was best known for his 50+ years as meetings during the last revision and has drafted a the principal at North Shore and his many years as the very flexible alternative for the National delegation to sales representative. It was my pleasure to work OCTOBER consider. Our resolution is pretty simple, attend two for Jim for four years before joining the Section staff. meetings (Section or Chapter) in a three year cycle. He was always ahead of his time. 23 - 24 In addition to the National Election, you will be As tournaments wind down, our focus shifts to the electing new Secretaries for your Chapter and a new Pacific Northwest Section PGA Merchandise Show. Set Section Secretary. Greg Manley and David Owens for October 22-24, we have three days packed with have been nominated by their Chapters and have valuable programs for you. The flagship of course is Special Events been answering questions in ForeWord Press for your the Show where all our important vendors will be consideration. You will be able to vote at your Chapter on hand to show you the latest and greatest from Demo Night at Tacoma Firs Golf Center Pacific Northwest Section PGA Meeting or the Section Meeting this fall. their companies. They are there to support you and Monday, October 22 Annual Meeting at the ShowPlex Pavilion We have a great slate of tournaments remaining to help you make money….please plan to ORDER AT be played. First up is the Northwest Open Invitational THE SHOW! In addition to the Show, you’ll enjoy the 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Wednesday, October 24 at Wine Valley GC. John Thorsnes really rolls out the always fun Demo Night, two education sessions, our Hosted Breakfast: 6:30 am – 7:30 am red carpet for this event; it’s a great venue and our very popular vendor receptions and of course our oldest championship. Please join us. The Central Annual Meeting. In addition to being a valuable three Reception at the ShowPlex Meeting: 7:30 am – 10:00 am Washington Chapter also hosts the Winemakers Pro- days for your career, there are 15 MSR credits available. Tuesday, October 23 Attire: Coat & Tie For more information, visit http://www.pnwpga.com/ Am the weekend before the Northwest Open; it’s a 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm great deal and very well done. Entry forms available merchandise-show. here…only $400 per amateur! We are here at Wildhorse Resort and Mike Hegarty The Senior PGA Championship returns to has done a great job promoting Tee It Forward. Mike Hotel Information - 3 Choices for a Special Rate Arrowhead GC in Molalla in September. Open to PGA reports a noticeable improvement in his pace of play Members who’ve passed that magic 50th birthday, as a result, even with a busier tee sheet! This program Best Western Park Plaza Fairfield Inn & Suites Holiday Inn Express come play in an event where you know everyone. is definitely worth the effort if it a can improve your 620 South Hill Park Drive 202 15th Avenue SW 812 South Hill Park Drive pace regardless of what else happens in regards to Entries are available by clicking here. Puyallup, WA 98373 Puyallup, WA 98371 Puyallup, WA 98373 customer satisfaction. Your chapter is putting on a great schedule of 253-848-1500 888-236-2427 253-848-4900 events over the next couple of months, check you web Group Code: PGA Group Code: PGA Group Code: PGA site and pick something close to play in. Have a great August, Our new online entry tool has been working pretty Jeff smoothly. Feel free to give it a try. Don’t forget that  Book by October 15, 2012 to receive a special rate of $89.00/night (+ tax) at any of these three hotels. For Directions to the ShowPlex, visit: www.thefair.com/utility/visitor-info/directions.php ForeWord Press ForeWord Press 4 5 Candidate for Secretary Upcoming Events

What is one thing you are most proud of in the Pacific Northwest Section?

David Owens: Greg Manley: Golf Cruise Of the many things that I I have been asked to explain Western Caribbean am proud of being a PGA what it is that I am most proud The Pacific Northwest Section is pleased to announce Professional in the northwest, at of in our PNW Section. Wow, our second annual golf cruise, November 11-18, 2012 in the top of the list are the quality a pretty open ended question men and women that serve and I am sure you don’t want to partnership with Cruise Specialists and Holland America Line. here. I have not been around hear everything I am proud of Join us as we cruise aboard the ms Nieuw Amsterdam from a more bright and dedicated so I will keep it short and to just Fort Lauderdale, FL to the Bahamas, Jamaica and the Cayman group of people anywhere. In one thing. Islands. You’ll enjoy all the ms Nieuw Amsterdam has to offer as all my years as a professional, I For the size and number of Professionals have called on many fellow professionals for help or in our Section I am most proud of how we all well as have the option to play two rounds of golf. The Sandals advice. Not once have I been told “no” or that they work together. Can we do a better job of this? Championship Jamaica G&CC (formerly the Upton GC) in didn’t have the time. They have done their best to Absolutely, but considering we cover all or parts of Ocho Rios, Jamaica stretches out over a rolling landscape help me or steer me in the right direction. 5 states we do a pretty good job of working as one. with views of the sea and mountains, featuring narrow fairways Serving as the President of the Western This difficult task starts with the leadership of the Montana Chapter, I have even been impressed with Section. Our Staff, Officers and Board do a great and miniscule dropoff greens. The North Sound GC in Grand the criticism I have received. I have never claimed job of working together to make this Section what Cayman, Cayman Islands offers “links style” championship to have all the answers, I have just tried to do the it is. Being a member of the Board is rewarding play and panoramic ocean views. best job I can. But when criticism was warranted, work and sometimes very difficult as very hard it was always done in a professional and respectful decisions sometimes have to be made. I am proud of the leadership of this Section and I want to be manner. It blows me away how much people truly Visit www.pnwpga.com for entry form. care about the well-being of our organization, our able to continue to help as the Secretary to further Section and our Chapter. the leadership, provide support for the Staff and Call Mary Ellsworth at Cruise Specialists to book: make the PNW Section the best in the country. For me, the greatest thing about being a PGA 855-MADE-PAR (855-623-3727) Professional is the people I work and play with every I can only hope that all of you feel the same as Call Jon Schrader with tournament questions: day. I do about the continuity of the Section and that it starts from the top and with the leadership that you 360-303-0493 as a member put in place by voting for the Officers. Thank you, I welcome your comments and feedback about this topic. Please send me your comments via e-mail at Itinerary: [email protected] or call me at 253-350- • Nov 11: Depart Fort Lauderdale, FL You will David Owens, PGA 3209. • Nov 12: Arrive at Half Moon Cay, get the best Head Golf Professional Thanks for reading and I hope you are all Bahamas pricing, best value and enjoying a prosperous summer. I will hopefully see Double Arrow Golf Course best service - but book soon so many of you soon at the NW Open or maybe the • Nov 13: At sea PPC in September! • Nov 14: Arrive at Ocho Rios, Jamaica. you can get the best rates! The lead rate for the cruise is $739pp. Play Sandals G&CC (optional) • Nov 15: Arrive at Thank you, Optional Golf Package: Georgetown, Cayman Islands. • Two rounds of golf Play North Sound GC (optional) Greg Manley, PGA • Round-trip transfers • Nov 16: Arrive at Mahogany Bay, Head Professional • Shared golf cart Honduras • Tee gifts from TaylorMade-adidas- Meridian Valley Country Club  • Nov 17: At sea Ashworth ForeWord Press ForeWord Press 6 • Nov 18: Arrive at Fort Lauderdale, FL • Cost: $350pp 7 Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

Northwest Open Invitational The history of the Northwest Open PNW PGA Professional Championship (PPC) PNW Senior PGA Professional Championship Championship: August 20-22, 2012 is as significant as the history of golf September 18-20, 2012 September 6-7, 2012 Pro-Am: August 18-19, 2012 in the Pacific Northwest. The list of Circling Raven GC, Worley, ID Arrowhead GC, Molalla, OR Wine Valley GC, Walla Walla, WA past champions reads like a who’s who in Pacific Northwest Golf. In fact, fifteen members of the Pacific Northwest Section’s Hall of Fame are Northwest Open Champions. Enter the Northwest Open today and become part of Northwest golf history! Also plan on playing in the Basel Cellars Winemakers Pro-Am preceeding the championship.

Tournament format: Championship – Stroke Play Format (54 holes). Based on full professional field, the field will be cut to the low 65 professionals and ties plus amateurs with scores in that range after 36 holes. Contact Molly Cooper for details: 360-456-6496. We gained approval We are now accepting from National to accept entries for our Senior post entries for the PGA Professional Pacific Northwest PGA Championship at Professional Championship on September 18-20. Arrowhead in Molalla, Oregon. The If you already entered through the PGA, thank event will be held Thursday-Friday, September you! We’ll see you at Circling Raven GC. Post entry 6-7 with an Optional Pro-Am on Wednesday, deadline is Wednesday, September 5th at 5:00 PM. September 5th. Click here for entry form. We can accept post entries from: If you signed up for the Senior PGA Professional 1. Life Member Retired. Championship Qualifier already with National 2. New Members elected after the deadline. for a chance to advance to the 2012 Senior PGA 3. Members who had a schedule change. Professional National Championship at Creighton what are 4. New Members to the Section who DID NOT Farms, Aldie, Virginia and River Creek Club, enter the PPC in their original Section. Leesburg, Virginia on October 11-14, 2012 - this you Except for Life Members Retired, you must is a different entry. The first entry, which was be eligibly employed in one of the following to play for a spot to advance, has now closed. classifications to play in the PGA Professional This additional separate entry is to play for the waiting Championship: MP, A-1, A-2, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7, A-8, championship title, purse money, Senior Player of A-9, A-10, A-11, A-12, A-13, A-14, A-15, A-16, A-17, the Year Points and Senior Hudson Cup Points. A-18, A-19, A-20, A-21, A-22, A-23, A-24, LMA and fore? Contact Molly Cooper for details: 360-456-6496. LMMA. Late entrants are not eligible to advance to 18 Spectacular Holes. Casino. Hotel. the 46th PGA Professional National Championship at Sunriver Resort on June 23-26, 2013. Cineplex. rV. Museum. Dining. This is the last Section major to gain Hudson Cup New Hotel Now Open! points and all points are worth 1.5 points. Contact Molly Cooper for details: 360-456-6496.

46510 Wildhorse Blvd, Pendleton, or \\ wildhorseresort.com ForeWord Press ForeWord Press 8 9 Upcoming Events Tournament News

Hawai’i Winter Pro-Am PNW Pro-Am Championship GLENDEN BEACH, OR – Salishan Golf Links 6,362 Yards, Par 71 The Champions October 2-5, 2012

The Field: Last year, PGA Professional Brian Thornton and amateur Defending Team Champions Todd Densley won by seven PGA Professional Brian Thornton of strokes over first round leaders Meridian Valley CC and his amateur PGA Professional Mike DeLong Join us in January! Todd Densley are expected to The Pacific Northwest Section is pleased to of Coeur d’Alene Resort with return to try and defend their title announce our 38th annual Hawai’i Winter Pro-Am, his amateur Bob Christensen. this October against a very strong Thornton and Densley fired a final ‘11 - Brian Thornton & Todd Densley January 10-17, 2013. Join us for a week of surf, sun field of PNW PGA professionals and golf at the Mauna Lani Resort on the Big Island. round team score of 9-under par and amateurs at Salishan Golf 63 at the new Rope Rider course You’ll play three rounds of golf and have plenty of Links in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. at Suncadia Resort after playing time to explore the resort and surrounding island, The Pacific Northwest Pro-Am is a the first round at Tumble Creek including beautiful beaches, shopping and fishing. two-man team competition with Club. one professional and one amateur We use a fun format with daily prizes for amateurs, playing a four-ball format and is Salishan Golf Links: professionals and teams. Overall tournament one of the most popular events Originally every year. ‘10 - Josh Immordino & Derek Berg winners are based on the best 2 of 3 rounds. built in 1964, History of the Championship: Salishan’s Contact Bruce Cudd with questions: 503-288-6321 design of woodlands and links or call the Section office: 800-688-4653 It all started when a young is a test of skill on the Oregon head professional named John coast. With a renovation in Junor and his amateur partner 2003 by PGA Pro / won back-to-back titles at the Hardy Golf Design, the links magnificent Golf Club in have been transformed to 1924 and 1926 (no championship take further advantage of the ‘09 - Justin St. Clair & Chris Polski in 1925). Professional Walter location on the Pacific Ocean. Pursey and amateur Harry Givan topped Junor in the late 30’s with Participants are invited a three-peat victory at Seattle GC to a catered reception after twice and Alderwood GC once. Round One at Salishan Resort. As the years went on, many great players etched their names into We suggest you stay at the record books as champions of the Resort during your stay Tournament to be held: Each Pro-Am Entry Includes: Cost: – it’s just a par 5 away from (based on double occupancy) this event. Long time professional January 12, 14 and 15, 2013 • Round-trip economy airfare from the course! Check out the ‘08 - Tom Sovay & Derek Berg Golfer: $3,327.00 Don Bies and his partners have seen Seattle or Portland. ammenities at: Mauna Lani North & South Courses Non-golfer: $2,209.00 numerous championships winning • 7 nights ocean view room, inluding tax three of them in 1961 at Glendale Single room, add: $1,152.00 http://www.salishan.com. and porterage. CC, 1964 at Seattle GC, and in 1966 We hope to see your team • Greens fees and shared golf cart for 3 at Yakima CC. Other greats such rounds of golf. as Bunny Mason (1963) and Jerry in October at Salishan Spa & Mowlds (1969, 1978) have all had Golf Resort! • Round-trip transfers between Kona their share of the title. airport and Mauna Lani. ‘07 - Reid Hatley & Darren Titus • Cocktails & dinner on Jan. 10 & Jan. 16. • Breakfast on morning of Jan. 11. ForeWord Press ForeWord Press 10 11 Rosauers Open Tournament Results

Phay Captures Title at 25th Rosauers Open Invitational Rosauers Open Invitational By Kyle Neilan, Tournament Intern July 13-15, 2012

SPOKANE, WA - Indian Canyon GC 6,255 Yards, Par 72 Player Facility Score Award Player Facility Score Award * denotes amateur PGA Professional David with a 62 which included A special note goes to 1 David Phay Whidbey G&CC 62-64-68--194 $11,000.00 42 Mike Toll Maplewood GC 71-70-68--209 $947.86 Phay of Whidbey G&CC a stunning front 9 score the Vanessa Behan Crisis 2 Corey Prugh Manito G&CC 65-65-65--195 $7,250.00 Travis Johnsen * Tualatin CC 70-71-68--209 $95.00 crafted a final round of 8-under par 27. Phay Nursery, who is the prime 3 Brandon Kearney Bend G&CC 69-62-68--199 $4,700.00 Jason Lehtola Hamilton GC 73-68-68--209 $947.86 3-under par 68 to hold posted another low score beneficiary for this event. Kyle Kelly Tamarisk CC 69-64-66--199 $4,700.00 Tom Lewis * Riverbend GC 69-68-72--209 $95.00 off the pack and win the of 64 to take a three stroke The Nursery serves as a safe Rob Seibly * Manito G&CC 67-65-67--199 $750.00 Mike Schoner Lakeview G&CC 68-71-70--209 $947.86 title at the 2012 Rosauers clubhouse lead into the place for neglected and 6 Ryan Benzel Pro Golf Disc. - Lyn. 65-64-71--200 $3,510.00 Craig Schuh Deer Park GC 69-72-68--209 $947.86 Open Invitational, the 25th final day. abused children to go and Jeff Coston Semiahmoo G&CC 62-71-67--200 $3,510.00 Mike Roters Gateway Golf Disc. 71-67-71--209 $947.86 playing of the event at be taken care of in times of Ryan Porch * Big Mountain GC 64-66-70--200 $450.00 Brian Thornton Meridian Valley CC 70-71-68--209 $947.86 Spokane’s Indian Canyon Sunday saw a familiar need, and is solely funded by Chris Griffin Pro Golf Disc. - Tac. 70-66-64--200 $3,510.00 Todd Pence The Fairways GC 71-71-67--209 $947.86 GC. Phay claimed his first face make a charge up the donation. A special thanks 10 Ryan Malby Village Greens GC 65-68-68--201 $2,812.50 51 Josh Immordino Riverbend GC 75-69-66--210 $840.00 PNW section major title, leaderboard. With Phay goes to the dedicated and the $11,000 top prize. leading by five stokes at the sponsors, volunteers, and Russell Grove Avondale GC 63-68-70--201 $2,812.50 Tim McElhinny Painted Hills GC 68-71-71--210 $840.00 “To say it felt great may turn, defending champion host professional Gary 12 Michael Combs * Canyon Lakes GC 69-63-70--202 $300.00 Chris Bae * TPC Snoqualmie Ridge 74-68-68--210 $70.00 be an understatement. and Spokane native Corey Lindeblad and his staff Rob Gibbons Arrowhead GC 70-68-64--202 $2,507.50 54 Chris Myrvold Rock Creek CC 70-71-70--211 $805.00 My main goal was to give Prugh of Manito G&CC at Indian Canyon for Luke Bennett Lake Padden GC 65-69-68--202 $2,507.50 Matt Cowell Lake Padden GC 67-71-73--211 $805.00 myself a chance to win in posted a five-under par 31 their commitment to this 15 Brian Nosler Vanco Driving Range 65-70-68--203 $2,265.00 56 Kelly DeShaw Yakima Elks G&CC 69-68-75--212 $705.00 the majors this year. To on the back, including a memorable event. Tim Feenstra Broadmoor GC 67-70-66--203 $2,265.00 Brian Coury Tam O'Shanter GC 70-74-68--212 $705.00 actually win was beyond birdie on the par 5 18th, to 17 Casey McCoy The Dalles CC 65-69-70--204 $2,010.00 Tim Fraley Awbrey Glen GC 70-71-71--212 $705.00 my expectations,” Phay momentarily take a share Robert Selland The Fairways GC 65-66-73--204 $2,010.00 Ben Weyland GolfTEC 67-69-76--212 $705.00 remarked. of the lead. Phay, however, John D'Amelio Inglewood GC 67-68-69--204 $2,010.00 Mark Poirier The Highlands GC 71-72-69--212 $705.00 would not be rattled, and Jim Bob Coleman * Yellowstone CC 71-67-66--204 $250.00 David Bobillot Eaglemont GC 68-73-71--212 $705.00 A challenging but short matched Prugh on the final 21 Brad Faller The Reserve Vineyards 66-70-69--205 $1,718.75 Randy Buckenberger The Creek at Qualchan 69-70-73--212 $705.00 setup, Indian Canyon gave hole to finish one stroke Chuck Milne Vanco Driving Range 70-69-66--205 $1,718.75 Brad Hansen Stoneridge GC 70-68-74--212 $705.00 players the opportunity to ahead, and cap a fantastic Issac Henry-Cano Twin Lakes G&CC 64-71-70--205 $1,718.75 Jess Wingett * Esmeralda GC 71-70-71--212 $50.00 take aim and go low from week with a three day total Luke Baker Deer Park GC 68-71-66--205 $1,718.75 65 Taylor Ferris Allenmore GC 70-72-71--213 $595.00 the gate. Phay, along with of 19-under par 194. J. M. Larson * Manito G&CC 67-71-67--205 $212.50 Sean McMullen * Fairwood G&CC 70-70-73--213 $40.00 3-time champion and perennial contender Jeff David Fern * Hangman Valley GC 66-69-70--205 $212.50 Derek Siesser The Creek at Qualchan 68-70-75--213 $595.00 Coston of Semiahmoo 27 Darek Franklin Willamette Valley CC 70-69-67--206 $1,435.00 Adam Syverson Indian Canyon GC 71-69-73--213 $595.00 G&CC, set the opening Erik Hanson * Sahalee CC 70-68-68--206 $162.50 69 Tom Clary Big Mountain GC 71-74-69--214 $525.00 round pace of 9-under Scott Krieger Broadmoor GC 67-67-72--206 $1,435.00 Paul Knue Avalon Golf Links 70-73-71--214 $525.00 par 62, with several other Craig Larson * Tacoma Firs GC 66-67-73--206 $162.50 Bob Scott MeadowWood GC 69-73-72--214 $525.00 players following close. Derek Barron Tacoma Firs GC 71-69-66--206 $1,435.00 Tyler McQuilkin * Spokane CC 67-75-72--214 $30.00 Bryan Stevens Bear Creek CC 69-68-69--206 $1,435.00 Jeff Marsh Orchard Hills CC 73-71-70--214 $525.00 Save for an afternoon Steve Prugh Manito G&CC 71-66-69--206 $1,435.00 74 Craig Moore Sahalee CC 74-70-71--215 $435.00 lightning delay, day two 34 Ronnie Espedal Ocean Shores GC 69-75-63--207 $1,235.00 Andy Rodby * Juniper GC 73-68-74--215 $25.00 conditions remained Jason Aichele Meadow Springs CC 70-68-69--207 $1,235.00 Adam Alldredge Overlake G&CC 73-72-70--215 $435.00 excellent, and scores Tom Carey Meriwether National 68-70-69--207 $1,235.00 Bruce Stewart Arrowhead GC 66-77-72--215 $435.00 followed closely in Lon Hinkle Eagle Bend GC 72-69-66--207 $1,235.00 Matt Anderson Bellevue Municipal GC 73-71-71--215 $435.00 suit. PGA Professional 38 Preston Matchett * Yellowstone CC 70-69-69--208 $125.00 Brandon Kearney of Al Patterson Kitsap G&CC 73-71-71--215 $435.00 Darin Vaughan Twin Lakes Village GC 68-68-72--208 $1,098.33 Bend G&CC posted the Tom Sovay GC at Redmond Ridge 69-70-69--208 $1,098.33 low round of the day Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery received $135,000 Derek Cheney Meadow Springs CC 76-64-68--208 $1,098.33 ForeWord Press ForeWord Press 12 13 Tournament Results

Bank of America Pro-Am Spokane, WA - Indian Canyon GC 6,255 Yards, Par 72 July 11-12, 2012

Pro-Am Champions Sponsor Players Rd1 Rd2 Total Award 1 Dejarnet Ric Larson, Mike Bartell, Steve Hauke, Doug Titus, Casey McCoy 114 111 225 $2,312.50

Wednesday Team Results Wednesday Pro Individual Results Sponsor Players Score Award Player Score Award Jeff Hansen, Patrick McLaughlin, 1 Corey Prugh 64 $250.00 1 King/ Chad O’Donnell, Peter Rusnak, 112 $1,250.00 Kokanee Chris Curran 2 Casey McCoy 65 $212.50 Russell Grove 65 $212.50 Rosauers John Glesk, Bob Bowman, 2 Dave Greco, Bob Fah, 114 $1,062.50 4 Chris Griffin 66 $170.00 #3 Craig Schuh Steve Prugh 66 $170.00 Ric Larson, Mike Bartell, Dejarnet Steve Hauke, Doug Titus, 114 $1,062.50 Casey McCoy Wednesday Pro Team Results Jim Mason, Mitch Wood, 4 Southern Ronald Dodge, Jim Reiter, 115 $800.00 Player Score Award Bryan Stevens 1 Brad Hansen 112 $250.00 Phil Haugen, Jim Becker, 2 Craig Schuh 114 $212.50 NQ Doug Miller, Scott Pyle, 115 $800.00 Casino Adam Syverson Casey McCoy 114 $212.50 Bud Nameck, Tom Sullivan, 4 Bryan Stevens 115 $160.00 Rosauers Paul Van Gordon, Bill Haraldson, 115 $800.00 #1 Ryan Malby Adam Syverson 115 $160.00 Ryan Malby 115 $160.00

Thursday Team Results Thursday Pro Individual Results Sponsor Players Score Award Player Score Award Ric Larson, Mike Bartell, 1 Derek Barron 64 $250.00 1 Dejarnet Steve Hauke, Doug Titus, 111 $1,250.00 Casey McCoy 2 Ryan Benzel 66 $225.00 3 Ryan Malby 67 $160.00 Meadow Rob Adamson, Rich Lorenz, Joe 2 Bengoechea, Jackie Bengoechea, 113 $1,125.00 Matt Cowell 67 $160.00 Gold Ronnie Espedal Chris Griffin 67 $160.00 Jay Guthrie, Jamie Johnson, 3 Unilever Dave Crenshaw, Dave Choate, 115 $1,000.00 Tom Sovay 67 $160.00 Derek Barron Gordon Corder 67 $160.00 Bank of Brett Smith, Dave Onzay, 4 America David Austin, Kevin Noland, 116 $900.00 #3 Taylor Ferris Thursday Pro Team Results Steve Stockton, Jeff Condill, King/ Player Score Award 5 Bud Light Jerry Karstetter, Kevin McDonald, 118 $800.00 John Shelden 1 Casey McCoy 111 $250.00 Kelly Walker 2 Ronnie Espedal 113 $225.00 GolfBuddy Sales Rep (OR, WA, N.ID, AK) 3 Derek Barron 115 $200.00 Tel. 253.318.4932 [email protected] 4 Taylor Ferris 116 $180.00 5 John Shelden 118 $160.00

ForeWord Press ForeWord Press 14 15 Points Standings Points Standings

as of as of 7/20/12 7/20/12 Player of the Year 1 Corey Prugh 445.00 22 Mark Keating 57.50 1 Corey Prugh 290.00 64th Hudson 2 Jeff Coston 380.00 Glen Griffith 57.50 2 Jeff Coston 265.00 Cup Matches 3 Brian Thornton 255.00 Casey McCoy 57.50 3 Brian Thornton 223.50 4 Tim Feenstra 247.50 25 Chris Van der Velde 50.00 4 Chris Griffin 182.50 October 25-26, 5 Darren Black 240.00 Bob Rannow 50.00 5 Darren Black 170.00 2012 David Phay 240.00 27 Mike Schoner 45.00 6 Tim Feenstra 160.00 7 Brandon Kearney 215.00 Rob Clark 45.00 7 Ryan Benzel 152.50 Inglewood GC 8 Luke Bennett 205.00 29 John D'Amelio 42.50 8 Luke Bennett 145.00 Kenmore, WA 9 Brian Nosler 152.50 30 David LeBeck 40.00 9 Greg Manley 117.50 10 Brady Sharp 150.00 31 Jason Aichele 38.75 10 Ryan Malby 97.50 11 Ryan Benzel 146.25 32 Keith Coleman 37.50 11 Casey McCoy 95.00 12 Chris Griffin 145.00 33 Lon Hinkle 35.00 Rob Gibbons 95.00 13 Tim Hval 142.50 34 Darek Franklin 30.00 13 Scott Erdmann 90.00 14 Rob Gibbons 116.25 Matt Mandell 30.00 14 Glen Griffith 87.50 15 Greg Manley 97.50 36 Luke Baker 27.50 15 Brady Sharp 80.00 16 Scott Erdmann 90.00 Issac Henry-Cano 27.50 16 Darek Franklin 77.50 17 Josh Immordino 72.50 Mitch Runge 27.50 17 Tim Hval 72.50 18 Ryan Malby 71.25 39 Brian Coury 25.00 Adam Alldredge 72.50 19 Adam Alldredge 67.50 40 Jeff Bender 22.50 19 Mark Keating 65.00 20 Chuck Milne 60.00 Mark Gardner 22.50 20 Ronnie Espedal 60.00 Brad Faller 60.00 Mike Kasch 22.50 21 Chris Van der Velde 60.00 Bob Rannow 60.00 23 Josh Immordino 57.50 24 Luke Baker 52.50 Brad Faller 52.50 26 Jason Aichele 47.50 Assistant Player of the Year 27 Scott Krieger 42.50 28 Mark Gardner 35.00 1 Corey Prugh 352.50 16 Chris Myrvold 107.50 Steve Prugh 35.00 2 Brandon Kearney 297.50 17 Mark Keating 105.00 30 Tom Carey 25.00 3 Tim Feenstra 262.50 18 Mitch Runge 95.00 Chris Lisk 25.00 4 Darek Franklin 180.00 19 Derek Siesser 92.50 32 Sean Arey 22.50 5 Issac Henry-Cano 172.50 20 John D'Amelio 85.00 Jason Pitt 22.50 6 Brady Sharp 165.00 21 Adam Syverson 82.50 34 Darin Vaughan 12.50 7 Luke Baker 152.50 22 David LeBeck 75.00 Tom Sovay 12.50 8 Josh Immordino 150.00 Gordon Corder 75.00 Joe Carranza 12.50 9 Chris Lisk 145.00 Steve Stull 75.00 Chase Minnick 12.50 10 Scott Erdmann 142.50 25 Clayton Moe 62.50 38 Steve Stull 5.00 11 Adam Alldredge 137.50 Bryan Stevens 62.50 Cameron Fife 5.00 12 Jason Aichele 132.50 27 Barry Walters 60.00 40 Mike Schoner 1.00 13 Brad Faller 125.00 28 Randy Buckenberger 55.00 Mike Toll 1.00 14 Bruce Stewart 122.50 29 Caleb Hung 50.00 Jason Lehtola 1.00 15 Ronnie Espedal 115.00 Mark Lawrence 50.00 Craig Schuh 1.00 ForeWord Press ForeWord Press 16 17 Holk’s Highlights

Spotlight on David Phay David Phay won his first Section major in July at the Rosauers Open Invitational. As an apprentice, he is quickly making a reputation as a great player.

Facility: Whidbey G&CC

Hometown: Oak Harbor, WA

Turned Professional: 2006

University: Washington State Phay describes his game plan at the University - although he did not play final round of the Rosauers, which collegiate golf. he went into with a 3-shot lead: “I just wanted to make as few How he decided on a career in golf: mistakes as possible and play my game, not worrying about where I “Halfway through college I finally was on the leader board until later decided it was going to be my career in the back nine. path.” “I actually forgot to look at the leader board on hole #10 so I did Phay appreciates his members: not know what the lead was until I “I actually had one of my members was on hole #12. Our walking scorer following me the whole way on informed of the 5 stroke lead then, Sunday [at the Rosauers Open]. It but I assume that it was only 4 at was good to have someone from my most by that time.” home club watching when we are so far away. My club has been so Phay also supportive of my goals as a player won the 2010 and I have to thank them for all the Callaway Golf allowing me to play in such events.“ Invitational at Gold Mountain GC. On winning a Section major: “My main goal was to give myself a chance to win in the majors this year. To actually win was beyond my expectations.”

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as of 7/20/12 Senior Player of the Year HOW COME THERE’S

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Our Association “Anthem” By Monte Koch, PGA PNW PGA Regional Player Development Manager

As I’ve been watching the At the center of Golf 2.0 is GET GOLF READY (GGR). in the past two decades. GGR is also one of the as of Summer Olympics, along with 40 best ways to bring back the F-U-N we thought we Birdies for Charity 6/26/12 million other people this week, I Like the Summer Olympics, it’s time we signed up for when we got into this business... ALL, as PGA members, get on the GET GOLF must admit I experience an upswell in a clearer sense, it’s the only way I know that In addition to Player Birdies READY BANDWAGON. Our future employment sponsoring three of our of patriotic pride (and even some a Class A PGA pro can be out teaching, making 1 Brian Thornton 38 collectively, is dependent on the success of GGR. major championships emotion) when I see one of our money and be applauded by his owner, employer 2 Mike Roters 30 We can all think of a PGA member we respect is and the Hole-In-One own, like Missy Franklin of the U.S. or manager (if applicable.) Corey Prugh 30 Swim Team, get her gold medal and now considered “underemployed,” or worse yet, Challenge, our friends 4 Derek Barron 29 hear our National Anthem. actually unemployed. Please push back that small The golf season of 2012 is not yet past, and we at Sterling Bank have voice saying, “I don’t think it’s that serious?” In my are getting very close to the best time to plan for created an exciting Darren Black 29 When there are two worthy athletes from the travels around our Section, I have seen it firsthand. success in 2013. If you’d like more help creating program that donates 6 Greg Manley 28 U.S. competing in the same event, I often find Good, hard-working, high performing professionals your own GGR classes to take advantage of the additional money to Ryan Benzel 28 myself torn between rooting for the favorite or the feeling the pain. Here in the PNW Section, we are opportunity and to re-establish yourself as the the official tournament 8 Brandon Kearney 27 underdog (if I’m not rooting for an American, there truly insulated from much of the pain others are traffic builder at your facility, please contact me charities. A bonus pool Jeff Coston 27 isn’t one to root for!). Clearly, no matter what else feeling in warmer climates like Hawaii, , Las to set up a meeting. I would love to learn more for those professionals 10 David Phay 26 making the most is going on, I’m caught up in the bandwagon of Vegas and parts of California... for how long? about your goals and objectives, and then help 11 Luke Bennett 25 birdies during these the Olympic Games and what they mean on many you reach them using Golf 2.0 and GGR as tools 12 Glen Griffith 24 levels. In the next 30-45 days, thanks to fresh, new for your success. three events will be TV commercials running on a variety of venues, paid at the end of the Ryan Malby 24 With that said, we in the golf industry, especially including Wal-Mart stores, GETGOLFREADY.COM season. 14 Mitch Runge 23 the PGA, now have our own “anthem” of sorts. It’s will receive the most hits it ever has—perhaps a Bryan Stevens 23 the sound of joy exclaimed after 500% increase over prior years. Casey McCoy 23 a new golfers best shot of their Why not be ready to take 17 Chris Griffin 21 The Summer Olympics only life. It’s the high five when a sixty- advantage of this opportunity? occurs every four years and Chris Lisk 21 something woman is given the Why not take advantage of the Monte Koch is the greatest collection of 19 Matt Cowell 20 “key understanding” of how to branding and marketing already sporting events in one place. Phone: 206-335-5260 Russell Grove 20 elevate her fairway wood shots done for you, versus doing the 21 Issac Henry- 19 over and over. It’s the “Oh, I get We have GOLF 2.0 year-round. marketing yourself (perhaps with E-mail: [email protected] Cano it,” moment that bridges the It is the single most important no budget?) If you’re already on $2,000.00 Scott Erdmann 19 gap for a would-be golfer that initiative with the greatest board with GGR and have classes Rob Gibbons 19 helps them become a core golfer. collection of new ideas, new posted, I would also remind you 24 Bob Rannow 18 It’s the soundtrack of the wow attitudes and new operating to make sure your front line staff Lon Hinkle 18 experience we put into play mode systems for all of us in the know what’s going on so new 26 Jeff Gove 17 as the teacher in a new golfer class golf industry. customers won’t be missed. 27 Brian Nosler 16 like GET GOLF READY. The best For the next decade and Jason Aichele 16 part of this “anthem” is found $2,500.00 beyond, GGR is our brand, our collective “anthem,” Chris Van der in the unique stories that make up each class we Velde 16 so let’s embrace it and get behind it for the sake teach and how we, as the teachers, get to mold into 30 Tim Feenstra 14 of all involved. It’s our stage to shine, and most sweeter, more meaningful stories. John D'Amelio 14 importantly, GGR is the most effective, proven way 32 Mark Keating 13 The Summer Olympics only occurs every four to create new “ideal customers” for our public years and is the greatest collection of sporting events AND private facilities...GGR is the best way to re- Jason Pitt 13 Darek Franklin 13 in one place; we have GOLF 2.0 year-round. It is, I establish the PGA professional as the source for $2,500.00 daresay in the 95-year history of our Association, the financial and operational success because we can single most important initiative with the greatest create customers (resulting in better employment collection of new ideas, new attitudes and new opportunities), versus the cheaper, less experienced operating systems for all of us in the golf industry. alternatives we have seen come to the forefront  ForeWord Press ForeWord Press 24 25 Sponsor Communication 2012 Section Schedule

Playing Smart “Golf is a game that is played on a five-inch By Blake Parrish, Financial Advisor course - the distance between your ears.” Merrill Lynch - Global Wealth Management -BOBBY JONES Tournaments

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