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About Portland Golf Club
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Portland Golf Club began in the winter of 1913 when a group of nine businessmen assembled to form a new club. The present site was chosen due to its relation to the SP&S railroad's interurban line, that supplied frequent passenger service to the site as automobiles and roads were scarce in those days.
Members turned laborers and spent many a weary day burning brush, rubbing stumps, leveling fairways and forming greens. The first nine hole opened for play on May 30, 1914.
PGC has a long history of hosting international competitions. These include The 1947 Ryder Cup, Western Amateur, Women’s Western Open, Portland Open, 1946 PGA Championship Men’s Western Open, Alcan Open, US Senior Open, the LPGA Championship, US Senior Amateur, and the Fred Meyer Challenge.
Golf’s greats have graced the greens of Portland Golf Club. They include Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, Cary Middlecoff, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Greg Norman, Peter Jacobsen, Payne Stewart, Kathy Whitworth, Donna Caponi, Nancy Lopez, and more. Most recently PGA tour winner Ben Crane, who grew up learning the game of golf as a PGC junior golfer, is now a third-generation member.
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Today the course retains the integrity and flavor of its rich heritage. As the oldest member-owned golf club in Washington County, Portland Golf Club provides a center for social and leisure activities for its members, their families and friends.
PGC's membership is comprised of business, civic, athletic and social leaders who value the ability to congregate in this very unique setting.
In order to maintain a tradition of excellence and to assure alignment with its member-owners, PGC's Board of Directors and a number of specialized member committees guide the activities, governance, finances and capital investments of the club.
History and Tournaments
Golf's legendary players have graced the greens of Portland Golf Club. They include Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, Cary Middlecoff, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Greg Norman, Peter Jacobsen, Payne Stewart, Kathy Whitworth, Donna Caponi, Nancy Lopez and more. Most recently, PGA tour winner Ben Crane, who grew up learning the game of golf as a PGC junior golfer, is now a third-generation member.
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PGC also boasts the 1947 Ryder Cup roster in addition to Sam Snead and Ben Hogan, to include Lloyd Mangrum, Porky Oliver, Lew Worsham, Byron Nelson, Herman Carron and Jimmy Demaret. Nor the winners of Fred Meyer Challenges- players such as Curtis Strange, Greg Norman, Gary Player, Payne Stewart, Isao Aoki, Paul Azinger, Bob Tway and Peter Jacobsen.
Bobby Jones entertained the members with an exhibition in 1934. The legendary Ben Hogan shot 65-69-63-64 to win the 1945 Portland Open. The 63--tied by Dr. Cary Middlecoff at the Western Open--stand to this day as the course record. Ben Hogan captured the prestigious PGA Championship in 1946 and the following year led the American team to a near clean sweep of the British team in the 1947 Ryder Cup. PGC has hosted seven Portland Opens, five Portland Classics as well as the 1969 Alcan Championship, and the 1982 U.S. Senior Open.
The following is a list of national and major section tournaments held at Portland Golf Club:
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1931 Western Amateur
1934 Women's Western Open
Portland Opens of the 1940's: 1945, 1947 – 1948
1945 Portland Open
1945 Portland Open
1946 PGC
1947 Ryder Cup
1947 Ryder Cup
1947 American Ryder Cup Team
1955 Western Open
Portland Opens of the 1950's & 60's: 1950 - 1959 - 1964
1969 Alcan Open
1982 Senior Open
The LPGA at PGC: 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976 & 1979
1979 LPGA
OGA: 1921, 1924, 1933, 1937, 1947, 1956, 1965, 1977, 1988, , 1997 & 2006
PNGA Men: 1928 & 1959
PNGA Women:1976 & 1985
PNGA Women: 1976 & 1985
Fred Meyer Challenge: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 & 1991
History of the OGA Players Championship
The OGA Players Championship is the first championship of its kind in the nation. Created in 2009, this championship pits the top players in the region against each other regardless of their respective divisions.
A total of 25 players are invited to play in the event including the top 10 Men from the OGA Performance Points lists along with the top 5 players from the Senior Men’s, Women’s and Senior Women’s Points lists.
To make it equitable, each division plays from a different set of tees, with the course setup so that each the typical approach shot affording players from each division to play a similar club to the green.
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2011 Annual Meeting Recap
Portland, Ore. (Friday, October 14, 2011) -- The Oregon Golf Association held its Annual Meeting on Friday, October 14th at Riverside Golf & Country Club.
Each year, all OGA Directors, the representatives of all regular OGA Member Clubs, get together to review the business of the Golf Association. Directors from over 50 member clubs along with OGA invited guests gathered at Riverside Golf & Country Club for golf, followed by the annual business meeting and concluding with an awards dinner. 
The focus of this year’s business meeting included a forum centered around retention of membership, as many clubs have expressed frustration with a decline in numbers over the past few years. During the meeting, CEO Barb Trammell introduced three guest speakers on “best practices”, each of whom had implemented some new ideas at
their respective clubs to help grow membership: Ralph Marconi, Director and Handicap Chair at Willamette Valley Country Club; Kathy Wentworth, Golf Shop Manager at Claremont Golf Club, a public club; and Travis Schoen, Founder and President of NW Golf Guys, an OGA Associate Club.
All three shared interesting ways in which to engage members, create new programs and improve overall communications among members. Ralph Marconi discussed implementing new programs at his private club to engage and retain different types of golfers; Kathy Wentworth talked about creating a new public club and developing greater interaction between the golf shop and their best customers;and Travis Schoen commented on creating different tangible benefits for members beyond tournament play and the marketing communications programs they've developed including their website and Facebook. Attendees had relevant questions and provided positive feedback.
OGA Directors also re-elected officers for 2012 including President Cam Azari, Vice President Mark Reed and Treasurer Eric Schoenstein and ratified the previous year’s actions of the Executive Committee, one of which included a proposed dues increase of $1 for next year. PNGA President Dr. Jack Lamey as well as Executive Director Troy Andrew were on hand to give updates on our allied association and Ron Read, Regional Affairs Director of the USGA spoke about the recent re-structuring of our national governing body.
After the business meeting, the annual OGA awards were given out during dinner, recognizing the “best in class” for their achievements. Highlighting the evening was the recipient of the 2011 Club of the Year, the Veteran’s Club of White City, Oregon for its support in giving back to veterans who served their country. All donations and proceeds generated by this 30-member club go to helping inpatients at the rehabilitation center or to supporting the veteran’s community. In receiving their award, representatives of the club received a standing ovation. For more information on this year's awards, click here.
About Astoria Golf & Country Club
Astoria Golf and Country Club is considered one of the great golf courses in the state of Oregon and one of the best classic golf courses in the country. Designed by George Junor and Charles Haldeman and completed in 1924, Astoria offers a unique layout built between rolling sand dunes and using the natural lay of the land.
In 1937 Astoria first held the prestigious Oregon Coast Invitational Tournament, one of the northwest's top amateur golf events. Astoria became the tourament's permanent home in 1950. Every year players from around the northwest and other parts of the country converge on the Oregon Coast for this unique 7-day match play tournament.
In 1997 Astoria Golf and Country Club was ranked #89 in the Top 100 Classic Courses in the United States by GolfWeek Magazine. Olympia Fields, host of the 2003 US Open was ranked #86 that year, just 3 spots ahead of Astoria.
Astoria is a golf course that can be enjoyed by all levels and types of golfers. Its unique layout, wind and weather conditions, and small, quick greens, make Astoria fun yet challenging for all players. We hope you enjoy your next round at Astoria Golf and Country Club - "The St. Andrews of the Pacific".
About Salem Golf Course
Playing golf at Salem Golf Course becomes a nature walk with all its natural beauty. Trees line the fairways and numerous wildlife (deer, squirrels, geese and ducks with hawks and osprey flying overhead) can be seen. What’s the story behind this desirable place of relaxation?
Back in 1925 local businessmen started this venture by donating $250 each to purchase the John Hughes land grant to develop a first class golf course. One man, Ercel Kay, the grandson of the founder of Thomas Kay Woolen Mills of Salem, brought it all together. Two hundred acres were purchased at $160 per acre including the surrounding land to prevent any housing that would obstruct the beauty. The first nine holes were finished in 1927 and the second nine in 1928. On the 6th tee was a Chinese farm. A four-acre apple orchard occupies the center bordering on three fairways. When the golf course first opened to the public, the green fees were 25 cents for the nine holes and 40 cents for the full eighteen holes. In 1965, son of Ercel, and great grandson of the Mission Mill owner, Thomas Kay) bought the course from his father.
Over the last 75 years the original buildings have been remodeled and enlarged many times. The club has re-built most of the greens and tees and added extensively to its practice facilities. It remains today, virtually unchanged, a semi-private facility enjoyed by the public as well as its 250 members.
About Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills Golf & Country Club is a beautiful 18-hole golf course with two completely different nines. The front nine is fairly narrow and short (2,729 from the Blue Tees), guarded by homes along five fairways and has no water holes. Eight holes have sand traps. The back nine is wider, longer (playing 3,179 from the Blue Tees), and has water on five holes with sand traps on four. Although fairly short (5,908 from the Blue Tees), it is by no means an easy course. Out of bounds, lots of trees, and difficulty in reading the greens can test even the lowest handicapper, amateur and pro.
Men’s par is 70; women’s par is 71.
FRONT NINE:
Hole #1 is a pretty straight-a-way 347/317/304 yard Par 4 with sand traps on the left side of the fairway and surrounding the front left side and back right of the green. Stay away from the trees on either side of the fairway and you can reach this one in regulation.
Hole #2 is a big dog-leg right 225/216/205 yard Par 4. It is guarded on the right and left by trees. For the big hitters, you can try to reach this one with a fade right, but be careful, it can cost you. The grove of trees on the right can feel like prison if you miss. Sand traps on either side and back of the green make it a testy hole if you get in trouble off the tee.
Hole #3 is a straight 342/338/329 yard Par 4. It has a very narrow fairway with houses and trees on the left and trees on the right. A straight tee shot is an advantage on this hole. Sand bunkers on either side and back of the green can make it a little tricky if your second shot misses the green.
Hole #4 is a 392/387/382 yard hole with a big dog-leg left. It’s a Par 5 for the ladies and Par 4 for the men. There are sand bunkers on either side of the green and trees guard each side of the fairway. A good tee shot will put you left of center past the trees, that guard the dog leg. Miss this area and you will have a hard time making this one in regulation.
Hole #5 is a 134/129/117 Yard Par 3 with sand traps on either side of the elevated green. Some say it is better to be short in the sand on this one, than long over the green. You decide. Either way, accuracy is a must to make a birdie on this hole.
Hole #6 is a 389/381/374 Yard Par 4 with houses all the way down the fairway on the right and Trees on the left. Aim for the tall Cedar on the left off the tee. The sand traps in front and back along with a tall tree on the right protect this green. Par on this hole is a good score.
Hole #7 is a 136/130/123 Yard Par 3 with a fence on the right, trees on the left and a protective screen and trees guarding the 8th tee box straight ahead. This hole plays longer than it is because it is all up hill from here. The front of the green slopes back towards the tee so you want an accurate tee shot on this one.
Hole #8 is a 410/406/363 Yard Par 4 with a slight dog-leg left off the tee. This is the #1 handicap hole on the course. Trees guard the left and right sides of the fairway. A long tee shot from a slightly elevated tee is a good thing on this hole. Again, an accurate second shot is necessary on this hole. A sand trap on the left side of the green, trees and slope behind and to the right of the green make par a good score.
Hole #9 is a 358/355/333 uphill Par 4 with a slight dog-leg left. Trees and cart path on the left and trees and a building on the right make accuracy off the tee a plus on this hole. Aim slightly right of the large cedar on the left, affectionately known as "Willie", and you can reach this one in two.
BACK NINE:
Hole #10 is a fairly long 458/449/434 Yard Par 5. A well placed shot on the right side of the fairway will give you a look at the green as the tree lined fairway dog-legs to the left. It can tempt a long hitter into going for it in two. If you can make it, look for an Eagle opportunity but beware the creek that runs in front of the green and a greenside bunker that can turn what looks like a birdy or even eagle opportunity into a bogey or higher.
Hole #11 is a 394/384/331 Yard Par 4. Accuracy off the tee is a must with a creek that wanders through the fairway. Don't fade it here or the creek will eat your ball for breakfast. There are trees on both the right and left off the tee. A sand trap on the right side of the green makes it a challenging hole.
Hole #12 is a 138/132/118 Yard Par 3. Short but not easy. The creek in front of the green and challenging putting surface make par a good score on this hole.
Hole #13 is the longest hole on the course. A 579/547/464 Yard Par 5. From the white and red tees you have to carry over the pond. The creek may come into play off the tee for the ladies and the long ball hitters off the back tees. A tee shot that is past the creek is a great shot! The elevated and mounded fairway slopes to the right all the way to the green. This making staying left a really good idea. Birdie is a real good score on this hole.
Hole #14 is an uphill 180/174/159 Yard Par 3 with trees on both sides of the cart path and a sand bunker on the left front side of the green. A tricky green can make your knees knock if you have a downhill putt. Par is a good score on this hole.
Hole #15 is a 407/392/380 yard Par 4 with a blind shot off the tee. The tree-lined fairway slopes downhill off the ridge and has a slight dogleg left into the green. No sand on this hole! A well placed tee shot will put you in the right corner of the fairway with a view to the green. Otherwise you may find your second shot blind as well.
Hole #16 is a 372/363/345 yard par 4. The fairway undulates with the left side lower than the right. A well placed tee shot will leave you on the left or middle at the top of the center hump. A shot to the right makes the yardage to the green seem longer than measured from the top of the hill. The fairway slopes downhill into the grass-mounded green.
Hole #17 is our signature 199/186/97 Yard Par 3. Measuring 199 yards from the Blue Tees, the tee shot must carry over the pond and creek. There is an island between that saves many a golfer. In addition to the distance you must carry, the green is multi tier'd and slopes toward the creek. So many shots that look like they have carried can be found in the hazard. This is a very challenging hole and par is a very good score.
Hole #18 is a long 452/445/431 yard Par 5 and is pretty straight. Houses and trees line the left side of the fairway and trees are to the right off the tee. If you fade off this hole expect to end up in a small grove of trees on the wrong side of the cart path. A good shot is long and right-center on this hole. Trees come into play again on both sides of the fairway at the 150 yard marker. Both the right and left sides have small stands of very tall trees that not only penalize you for an errant shot but occasionally grab your ball and throw it down when you think you sailed a great one in the fairway. The sand on the right of the green can be a challenge to even the best golfer. Birdie is a bonus, but an Eagle is doable with all the right shots.
2010 Oregon Junior Golf Champions
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Click Here for the list of 2009 Junior Champions
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History of the Senior Amateur Championship
Top senior players along with competitive social players enjoyed this opportunity to compete so much that it had to be established as a separate event from the Oregon Amateur in 1984. No person under age 50 is allowed to enter, and with a USGA Handicap Index limit of 10.0 or less for Men and 22.4 or less for Women, the credentials for participants in this championship are impressive.
Click Here to see the impressive list of past champions.
About the Oregon Mid-Amateur Championship
Established in 1988, the Mid-Amateur Championship is a 36-hole stroke play event for competitors age 25 or older. The minimum qualification for entrants is a handicap index of 10.0 or less for men and 22.4 or less for women. Entrants are initially placed on a waiting list, and once entries close, the actual field is determined by selecting only the best 108 men and 48 women who enter the event.
Past Champions of the Oregon Junior Amateur
| YEAR | HOST SITE | BOYS CHAMPION | GIRLS CHAMPION |
| 2010 | Pumpkin Ridge - Witch Hollow | Marcus Potter | Monica Vaughn, Forest Hills CC |
| 2009 | Oswego Lake | Blake Jones, Camas Meadows | Sharon Shin, Langdon Farms |
| 2008 | Bandon Dunes | Bobby Monaco, Eugene | Seshia-Lei Telles, Langdon Farms |
| 2007 | Creekside | Philip Bagdade, Shadow Hills | Avery Collura, Columbia Edgewater |
| 2006 | OGA Golf Course | Robbie Ziegler, Willamette Valley | Erica Omlid, McKenzie River |
| 2005 | Willamette Valley | Jack Dukeminier, Eugene | Rebecca Kim, Langdon |
| 2004 | Emerald Valley | Dustin Andres, Langdon Farms | Justine Hix, Grants Pass |
| 2003 | Awbrey Glen | Alex Wiliams, Tri-Mountain | Jessica Black, Awbrey Glen |
| 2002 | Wildhorse Resort | Ryan Gilmour, Willamette Valley | Kristen Svicarovich, Reserve |
| 2001 | Tualatin | Ted Whitney, Riveridge | Johnna Nealy, Grants Pass |
| 2000 | Grants Pass | Chris Dukeminier, Eugene | Jill Ferrante, Royal Oaks |
| 1999 | Illahe Hills | Ian Hagen, Wildwood | Kailin Downs, Bend |
| 1998 | Michelbook | Brad Mombert, Bend | Julie Wells, Shadow Hills |
| 1997 | Portland | Brien Davis, Pumpkin Ridge | Brie DelBone, Emerald Valley |
| 1996 | Rogue Valley | Jason Allred, Rogue Valley | Lauren Robertson, Langdon |
| 1995 | Heron Lakes | Robert Garrigus, Pumpkin Ridge | Jerilyn White, McNary |
| 1994 | Astoria | Andrew Tredway, Oak Knoll | Taylor Ben Ben, Portland |
| 1993 | Bend | Eric Fiskum, Illahe | Kristen Berney, Bend |
| 1992 | Rock Creek | Ryan Chackel, Eugene | Darcy Cruikshank, Columbia |
| 1991 | Rose City | Andrew Hoff, Forest Hills | Molly Nealy, Grants Pass |
| 1990 | Grants Pass | Kevin Jordan, Roseburg | Christine Bennett, Rose City |
| 1989 | Willamette Valley | Dan Ostrin, Spring Hill | Amy Lawrence, Broadmoor |
| 1988 | Columbia-Edgewater | Kevin Miskimins, Grants Pass | Tracy Cone, Royal Oaks |
| 1987 | Waverley | Kevin Miskimins, Grants Pass | Julie Bartleson,Coos Bay |
| 1986 | Spring Hill | Bob Rannow, Salishan | Amanda Nealy, Grants Pass |
| 1985 | Eugene | Doug Baldwin, Royal Oaks | Donna Olexio, Portland |
| 1984 | Oswego Lake | Chris Holzgang, Oswego Lake | Nancy Kessler, Waverley |
| 1983 | Royal Oaks | Scott Shilling, Springfield | Nancy Kessler, Waverley |
| 1982 | Tualatin | David Yturri, Springfield | Renee Mack, Columbia |
| 1981 | Roseburg | Nick Atwood, Hidden Valley | Renee McDonald, Grants Pass |
| 1980 | Portland Golf Club | Mike Wilkerson, Pineway | Sharon Hadley, Shadow Hills |
| 1979 | Illahe Hills | Shell Joyner, Rogue Valley | Sharon Hadley, Shadow Hills |
| 1978 | Riverside | Scott Nash, Rock Creek | Susie Ashdown, Rogue Valley |
| 1977 | West Delta | Jeff Fought, Tualatin | Nancy Peck, Eugene |
| 1976 | Spring Hill | Larry Skreen, Gresham | Nancy Peck, Shadow Hills |
| 1975 | Astoria | Mitch Mooney, Astoria | Mary Lou Mulflur, Columbia |
| 1974 | Tualatin | Randy Mahar, Riverside | Mary Wilson, Rogue Valley |
| 1973 | Willamette Valley | Glen Luikart, Grants Pass | Robin Walton, Clarkston |
| 1972 | Corvallis | Jeff Sanders, Rock Creek | Kathy Young, Glendoveer |
| 1971 | Waverley | Mike Barr, California | Mary Budke, Riverwood |
| 1970 | Royal Oaks | Jeff McRae, McNary | Mary Budke, Riverwood |
| 1969 | Shadow Hills | Duke DeBernardi, Roseburg | Mary Budke, Riverwood |
| 1968 | Portland Golf Club | Gary Sater, Royal Oaks | Gail Williams, Rogue Valley |
| 1967 | Illahe Hills | Randy Bojanowski, Corvallis | Cathy Gaughan, Eugene |
| 1966 | Columbia-Edgewater | Jack True, Albany | Pam Fox, Corvallis |
| 1965 | Riverside | Doug Olson, Rogue Valley | Susan Boals, Rogue Valley |
| 1964 | Tualatin | John Krogh, Riverside | Peggy Conley, Spokane |
| 1963 | Eugene | Doug Olson, Rogue Valley | Peggy Conley, Spokane |
| 1962 | Oswego Lake | Mike O’Toole, Riverside | Wendy Moberry, La Grande |
| 1961 | Tualatin | Jay Gorman, Waverley | Wendy Moberry, La Grande |
| 1960 | Columbia-Edgewater | Gene Cinnera, Portland | Sue Jennett, Waverley |
| 1959 | Riverside | John Hedlund, Oswego Lake | Sue Jennett, Oswego Lake |
| 1958 | Riverside | Biff Lovett, Columbia | June Robinson, Tillamook |
| 1957 | Riverside | Jerry Mowlds, Royal Oaks | June Robinson, Tillamook |
| 1956 | Columbia-Edgewater | Jerry Cundari, Portland | Elaine Porritt, Eugene |
| 1955 | Columbia-Edgewater | Gary Hval, Rose City | Carole Jo Kabler, Sutherlin |
| 1954 | Riverside | Tim Thayer, Corvallis | Carole Jo Kabler, Sutherlin |
| 1953 | Riverside | Don Bick, Coos Bay | Sue DeVoe, Eastmoreland |
| 1952 | Alderwood | Robert Donnelly, Alderwood | Sue DeVoe, Eastmoreland |
| 1951 | Columbia-Edgewater | King Shanks Jr., Oswego Lake | Barbara Snook, Columbia |
| 1950 | Alderwood | Bruce Cudd, Rose City | Barbara Snook, Columbia |
| 1949 | Alderwood | Roy Strand, Corvallis | Lorraine Fowler, Coos Bay |
| 1948 | Eastmoreland | Richard Estey, Portland | Barbara Hand, Waverley |
| 1947 | Riverside | Richard Estey, Portland | Barbara Snook, Columbia |
| 1946 | Alderwood | Don Mozel, Tacoma | Sally Litchy, Alderwood |
| 1945 | NO CHAMPIONSHIPS | WORLD WAR II | |
| 1944 | NO CHAMPIONSHIPS | WORLD WAR II | |
| 1943 | NO CHAMPIONSHIPS | WORLD WAR II | |
| 1942 | NO CHAMPIONSHIPS | WORLD WAR II | |
| 1941 | Alderwood | Lou Stafford, Eastmoreland | Barbara Smith, Vancouver |
| 1940 | Alderwood | Dick Maier, The Dalles | Carol Freese, Riverside |
| 1939 | Alderwood | Ray Weston Jr., Peninsula | Dorothy Green, Waverley |
| 1938 | Alderwood | Dan Vaughan, Longview | Dorothy Green, Waverley |
| 1937 | Riverside | Richard Hanen, Coos Bay | Margaret Crosbie, Alderwood |
| 1936 | Alderwood | Louis Von Klein, Rose City | Betty M. Howe, Alderwood |
| 1935 | Alderwood | George Vann, Rose City | Nancy Hurst, Alderwood |
| 1934 | Alderwood | Don Coles, Rose City | June Bryant, Eastmoreland |
| 1933 | Alderwood | Kenneth Dougherty, Alderwood | Dorothy Sellars, Columbia |
| 1932 | Riverside | LeRue Smith, Portland | Ann Chapman, Multnomah |
| 1931 | Alderwood | Leslie Leal, Eugene | Marian McDougall, Waverley |
| 1930 | Oswego Lake | John Paulsen, Alderwood | Marian McDougall, Waverley |
| 1929 | Multnomah | Dick Near, Eugene | Florence Sellars, Riverside |
| 1928 | Tualatin | John Robbins, Eastmoreland | Francis Scott, Waverley |
| 1927 | Columbia-Edgewater | J.W. Johnston, Waverley | Francis Scott, Waverley |
Past Oregon Amateur Champions
| YEAR | HOST SITE | MENS CHAMPION | WOMENS CHAMPION |
| 2011 | Waverley | Jack Dujeminier | Jillian Ferrante Carlile |
| 2010 | Willamette Valley | Paul Peterson | Monica Vaughn |
| 2009 | Bandon Dunes | Andrew Vijarro | Amy Beth Simanton |
| 2008 | Bend | Blake Seabaugh | Kate Hildahl |
| 2007 | Columbia Edgewater | Adam Hagen | Kristen Svicarovich |
| 2006 | Portland Golf Club | Mitch Gillis | Tracy Broders |
| 2005 | Pumpkin Ridge - Witch | Alex Stamey | Kim McCready |
| 2004 | Oregon Golf Club | Chandler Cocco | Alexandra Lee |
| 2003 | OGA Golf Course | Brian Hughes | Allison Hanna |
| 2002 | Bandon Dunes | Greg LaVoie | Kailin Downs |
| 2001 | Royal Oaks | Jonathan Moore | Jerilyn White |
| 2000 | Eagle Point | Jeff Quinney | Marcia Fisher |
| 1999 | Eugene | Ryan LaVoie | Charisse Spada |
| 1998 | Willamette Valley | Jeff Quinney | Kathleen Takaishi |
| 1997 | Columbia Edgewater | Scott Hval | Kathleen Takaishi |
| 1996 | Shadow Hills | Casey Winters | Paula Patterson |
| 1995 | Tualatin | Dave Lebeck | Joan Edwards-Powell |
| 1994 | Riverside | Ted Snavely | Paula Patterson |
| 1993 | Pumpkin Ridge | Casey Martin | Karly Mills |
| 1992 | Oswego Lake | Cameron Martin | Marcia Fisher |
| 1991 | Waverley | Paul Hanson, Jr. | Julie Jesswien |
| 1990 | Illahe Hills | George Mack, Jr. | Amanda Nealy |
| 1989 | Michelbook | Chris Holzgang | Amanda Nealy |
| 1988 | Portland | Steve Rintoul | Amanda Nealy |
| 1987 | Rogue Valley | Tony Joyner | Amanda Nealy |
| 1986 | Royal Oaks | Ron Garland | Marcia Fisher |
| 1985 | Willamette Valley | Tim Hval | Marcia Fisher |
| 1984 | Columbia Edgewater | John DeLong | Marcia Fisher |
| 1983 | Eugene | Kent Myers | Julie Cross |
| 1982 | Riverside | Mike Warner | Charisse Spada |
| 1981 | Tualatin | Kent Myers | Marcia Fisher |
| 1980 | Oswego Lake | Gay Davis | Marcia Fisher |
| 1979 | Waverley | Joe Peccia | Mary Budke |
| 1978 | Bend | Brent Murray | Mary Budke |
| 1977 | Portland | Randy Mahar | Mary Budke |
| 1976 | Illahe Hills | Donnell Smith | Mary Budke |
| 1975 | Royal Oaks | Mitch Mooney | Judy Hoetmer |
| 1974 | Shadow Hills | Brent Murray | Mary Budke |
| 1973 | Columbia Edgewater | Dan Elliot | Mary Budke |
| 1972 | Riverside | Kent Myers | Mary Budke |
| 1971 | Willamette Valley | Jim Brady | Mary Budke |
| 1970 | Eugene | Mike Davis | Cathy Gaughn |
| 1969 | Tualatin | David Glenz | Cathy Gaughn |
| 1968 | Oswego Lake | Elwin Fanning | Cathy Gaughn |
| 1967 | Waverley | Don Krieger | Mrs. R. L. Borst |
| 1966 | Rogue Valley | Gay Davis | Helen Davies |
| 1965 | Portland | Kent Myers | Mrs. Mike Skala |
| 1964 | Illahe Hills | Bob Prall | Mary Wolfe |
| 1963 | Riverside | Bob Prall | Mrs. R. L. Borst |
| 1962 | Eugene | Dick Price | Mrs. Mike Skala |
| 1961 | Columbia Edgewater | Dick Price | Mrs. Mike Skala |
| 1960 | Royal Oaks | R. H Atkinson, Jr. | Sue Jennet |
| 1959 | Tualatin | Don Krieger | Shirley Englehorn |
| 1958 | Astoria | R. H Atkinson, Jr. | Grace DeMoss |
| 1957 | Oswego Lake | A. E. Huyckle | Grace DeMoss |
| 1956 | Portland | Don Krieger | Grace DeMoss |
| 1955 | Riverside | George Beechler | Carole Jo Kabler |
| 1954 | Rogue Valley | Eddie Simmons | Mrs. Francis Rowell |
| 1953 | Alderwood | Bruce Cudd | Mrs. Francis Rowell |
| 1952 | Columbia Edgewater | Bruce Cudd | Pat Lesser |
| 1951 | Tualatin | R. H Atkinson, Jr. | Grace DeMoss |
| 1950 | Eugene | Dick Yost | Mrs. Lyle Bowman |
| 1949 | Astoria | Ron Clark | Mrs. Lyle Bowman |
| 1948 | Rogue Valley | Lou Jennings | Helen Thompson |
| 1947 | Portland | Lou Jennings | Mrs. Lyle Bowman |
| 1946 | Waverley | Tom Marlowe | Carol Freese |
| 1945 | NO TOURNAMENT | World War II | |
| 1944 | NO TOURNAMENT | World War II | |
| 1943 | NO TOURNAMENT | World War II | |
| 1942 | NO TOURNAMENT | World War II | |
| 1941 | Oswego Lake | Roy Wiggins | Dorothy Green |
| 1940 | Riverside | Lou Jennings | Marion McDougall |
| 1939 | Alderwood | Lloyd Byerly | Marion McDougall |
| 1938 | Columbia Edgewater | Dr. O. F. Willing | Mrs. B. E. Eva |
| 1937 | Portland | Don Moe | Marion McDougall |
| 1936 | Waverley | Roy Wiggins | Marion McDougall |
| 1935 | NO TOURNAMENT | The Great Depression | |
| 1934 | Oswego Lake | John Robbins | Mrs. B. E. Eva |
| 1933 | Portland | John Robbins | Florence Sellars |
| 1932 | Waverley | Frank Dolp | Jean Plageman |
| 1931 | Multnomah | Frank Dolp | Mrs. K.S. Reed |
| 1930 | Portland | Frank Dolp | Florence Sellars |
| 1929 | Alderwood | Dr. O. F. Willing | Mrs. B. E. Eva |
| 1928 | Columbia Edgewater | Don Moe | Mrs. K.S. Reed |
| 1927 | Oswego Lake | Rudie Wilhelm | Mrs. C.C. Cary |
| 1926 | Waverley | Frank Dolp | Mrs. K.S. Reed |
| 1925 | Tualatin | Frank Dolp | Mrs. L. W. Palmer, Jr. |
| 1924 | Portland | Dr. O. F. Willing | Mrs. L. W. Palmer, Jr. |
| 1923 | Waverley | Claire Griswold | Mrs. L. W. Palmer, Jr. |
| 1922 | Tualatin | Dr. O. F. Willing | Mrs. Peter Kerr |
| 1921 | Portland | Dr. O. F. Willing | Mrs. Ercel Kay |
| 1920 | Waverley | Rudie Wilhelm | Phoebe Tidmarsh |
| 1919 | Waverley | Rudie Wilhelm | Mrs. Peter Kerr |
| 1918 | NO TOURNAMENT | World War I | |
| 1917 | Gearhart | Rudie Wilhelm | Mrs. C. H. Davis, Jr. |
| 1916 | Waverley | Russell Smith | Mrs. J. A. Daugherty |
| 1915 | Waverley | Rudie Wilhelm | Mrs. Peter Kerr |
| 1914 | Waverley | M. H. Hartwell | Mrs. Peter Kerr |
| 1913 | Waverley | Russell Smith | Mrs. James Gillison |
| 1912 | Waverley | Hal McCall | Mrs. W.C. Skinner |
| 1911 | Waverley | W. B. Mixter | No Record |
| 1910 | Waverley | J.J. Morrow | Mrs. Richard Koehler |
| 1909 | Waverley | R. L. Macleay | Violet Pooley |
| 1908 | Waverley | R. Spooner | Mrs. Richard Koehler |
| 1907 | Waverley | R. L. Macleay | Mrs. W. B. Ayer |
| 1906 | Waverley | A.S. Lippy | Mrs. Thomas Kerr |
| 1905 | Waverley | R. L. Macleay | Mabel Keyes |
| 1904 | Waverley | R. L. Macleay | Carrie Flanders |
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Have you scored a Hole-In-One, posted a Double Eagle, or maybe you've shot your age. If you have, we want to know. Register online, and we'll send you a certificate (suitable for framing)!
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How To Post Your Score Online
The OREGON GOLF ASSOCIATION encourages golfers to post their scores where they are played; however, this is a great option for returning scores, especially when you are on the road and don't find it convenient to post the score at the golf course.
If a golfer is a member of a club that allows it, scores can be posted directly to GHIN through this Web Site. The scores will immediately become part of the golfer’s scoring record and will be at the club’s handicap computer the next time it connects to the GHIN network. The USGA Handicap System allows clubs the option of allowing its members to post scores via the Internet. Click Here to Register your GHIN number on our website so that you can begin to post scores, lookup other player handicap information, see your score history and more.
Click Here to Register your GHIN number
Then visit the Member Home Page after you login with your username and password
to Post scores, update your GHIN record and view your score history.
You may also post scores directly on GHIN.com.
Other Achievements
Have you done something else that is noteworthy?
Each year the Oregon Golf Association recognizes achievements by members, OGA Member Clubs, PGA Professionals, Golf Course Superintendents and the golf courses within our region for achievements on and off the course that make significant contributions to the game of golf or our communities at large.
Let us help tell your story! Or maybe consider nominating someone for an award! All you need to do is tell us the details by writing us. Use the Contact Us form or email news@oga.org
What is the OGA Tour?
NOTICE: In 2010, the OGA Tour will provide gross and net competitions, casual days and women's only events. Currently, we are redesigning our website and plan to "go live" with the OGA Tour pages February 8, 2010. To see a preliminary competition schedule, CLICK HERE.
All posts within this page relate to the 2009 OGA Tour, please return on February 8 to access an updated 2010 OGA Tour homepage.
The inaugural OGA Tour promises to be a fantastic addition to the many current benefits of OGA Membership. It’s a new addition to the ever-growing list of OGA benefits, providing an opportunity for OGA Members to experience fun, non-competitive events at a selection of the region’s Private, Resort and Daily Fee courses – in some instances, there might be the chance to play a course not otherwise open to the general public. Courses throughout the region have partnered with the OGA to provide incredible playing opportunities throughout 2009.
Download a printable entry form for all OGA Tour events by clicking here
Online registration, fee and event information can be found by clicking here
NOTE: You will need your GHIN number to register. Please call the OGA office with questions, (503) 981-4653.
Click the video below to learn more about the OGA Tour.
Click Here for a schedule of confirmed events.
OGA Tour events will offer packaged discounts that, in addition to green fees, may also include cart, range balls, tee prizes, meals, lodging, or more!
For more information on all the benefits you receive when you join an OGA Member Club, click here.
The OGA Tour Schedule
Download a printable entry form for all OGA Tour events by clicking here
Online registration, fee and event information can be found by clicking here
NOTE: You will need your GHIN number to register. Please call the OGA office with questions, (503) 981-4653 .
The following OGA Tour events have been confirmed for our inaugural year. If an event is not listed, event details are still being determined with the host course and will appear when details are finalized.
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Tetherow Golf Club |
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Crosswater Golf Club |
Sunriver, OR |
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Medford, OR |
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| Oct 12 | Wine Valley Golf Club | Walla Walla, WA | closed |
Please direct questions and comments regarding the OGA Tour to Craig Winter, or (503) 981-4653 .
Etiquette with Animations
The first section in the Rules of Golf, the Etiquette Section, is frequetly passed over while searching for the definitions and the Rules of Play. The section is first because it is the most important section in the Rule Book. Etiquette lays the foundation for the Rules including the "Spirit of the Game." Click the image above to access an interactive guide to Etiquette complete with animations.
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Online Application for Amateur Reinstatement
Apply for Reinstatement to Amateur Status
Before beginning an application, it is important to note the following:
- Holding membership in an organization of professional golfers (including apprentice status membership in the PGA) is a breach of Rule 2-2. If you have held membership in such an organization, you must resign your membership before your application will be considered. If, after all other violations of the Rules ceased, you used your membership card to receive any benefit that would not otherwise have been available to you, then please identify the date that you last received any benefit from your membership. This will determine the date your period awaiting reinstatement will commence.
- If you participated on a tour or mini-tour, please include the approximate total number of events when asked under Rule 3-1.
The routine period awaiting reinstatement is one or two years from the date of the last act contrary to the Rules of Amateur Status. Please note that longer periods may be prescribed in the case of an applicant who has played extensively for prize money. This period can vary depending on the type and length of violation, and is retroactive to the date that you last worked or played as a professional.
The regulations governing reinstatement are set forth in Rule 9 of the Rules of Amateur Status.
Once completed, your application will first be submitted to the State or Regional Golf Association in your area for review, and then to the USGA for processing. After the USGA has reviewed your application, a letter will be sent to you by e-mail with the decision regarding your reinstatement date. Please make sure the spam blocker on your e-mail program will accept all e-mails from usga.org. Please note the application process may take 1-2 weeks.
Please contact the USGA Amateur Status Department at 908-234-2300 or the Oregon Golf Association at 503-981-4653 with any questions about the application process.
On-Line Reinstatement Application
About the Oregon Golf Association
The Oregon Golf Association (OGA) was formed in 1924 to conduct the Oregon Amateur golf championship which included both Men and Women. The OGA is a 501(c) 6 non-profit amateur golf association governed by volunteer, amateur golfers who employ a full-time, professional staff of nine people.
Today, the OGA has evolved into a non-profit entity of more than 270 public and private clubs numbering approximately 50,000 members throughout Oregon and SW Washington. The OGA is unique in that its membership is comprised of all demographics including Men, Women, Adults, Seniors, Juniors, Private and Public golfers.
Licensed by the United States Golf Association as guardian of the game of golf for this region, the OGA promotes enhancement and expansion of the game of golf by protecting the game’s integrity and valued traditions, as well as promoting opportunities for all that want to play by leading in the development of member and information services.
Subsidiary businesses include Oregon Junior Golf Fund, Inc. (OJGF), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable foundation and OGA Golf Course, Inc. (OGAGC).
OJGF oversees a nationally recognized junior golf program for over 1,100 youth in Oregon and SW Washington. Each year, the Oregon Golf Association presents more than 60 days of competition and more than 6,000 rounds of competitive golf for Junior Golfers ranging in age from 8 through 17. It also has developed one of the premiere regional junior golf competitions in the country, the Hogan Cup. Hogan Cup alumni include tour players such as Bobby Clampett, Fred Couples, Joe Rassett, Jack Renner, Lennie Clements, Scott Simpson, Rick Fehr, Robert Gamez, Bill Sanders, Kirk Triplett, Jim Nelford, John Fought, Peter Jacobsen, Jeff Quinney, Casey Martin, Michael Putnam, Ricky Barnes, Jason Gore and Tiger Woods.
The OGA is one of eight amateur golf associations in the country that owns and/or operates a for-profit public golf course. More than 40,000 rounds of golf are played annually at the OGA Golf Course, located in Woodburn, Ore.
Rules Education
The OGA's Rules Education programs are nationally recognized both for the expertise of our instruction and the dedication to learning shown by our staff who present to over 2000 golfers per year. We offer many different programs all aimed at providing a different level of instruction. These include many free services such as Rules of Golf Presentations at clubs and courses as well as outreach to high school and college golf teams. In 2011, we will add another free service, Public Rules Nights, to be held at golf clubs throughout the state open to both OGA members and non-members. More thorough instruction on the Rules of Golf is also available through our On-Course Rules of Golf Clinics and Rules of Golf Workshops. More detail of our programs can be found below.
Public Rules Nights provide OGA Members and non-members alike the opportunity to get their answers from the Rules experts of the OGA. They will include hosted light hors d'oeuvres and a no-host bar and include a 3 hour presentation designed to cover basic definitions and Rules. In addition, a short introduction to the golf association will begin prior to the start of Rules Instruction. All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the current Rules of Golf and have the opportunity to purchase other Rules Publications at a discounted rate. The 2011 schedule will be available in early January 2011. Attendees are required to RSVP for these events with free registration opening on January 15, 2011.
On Course Rules of Golf Clinics will take golfers out on the course for a full day of situational based Rules Education. Perfect for both the social and competitive golfer, the class will teach basic principles of the Rules through a variety of stations and situations. The instruction will translate directly into a better understanding and proper application of the Rules out on the course. The 2011 schedule will be available in early January. Registration is required and will open on January 15, 2011.
Rules of Golf Workshops are designed for those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the Rules of Golf. Workshops are held over 3 days and instruction balances classroom presentations, small group work and time out on the course. An optional test will be conducted at the conclusion of the workshop which will be used to identify and certify Rules Officials for volunteer work for the OGA, High School, College and Professional events and serves as a feeder program to PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshops and future national Rules of Golf officiating opportunities. The complete 2011 schedule will be available in early January. Registration is required and will open on January 15, 2011.
If you have any questions regarding the Oregon Golf Association's Rules Education Programs, e-mail Craig Winter or call the OGA at (503) 981-4653.
2009 OGA Net Series
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NOTICE: In 2010, the OGA will replace the Net Series with the OGA Tour. The OGA Tour will provide gross and net competitions, casual days and women's only events all administered by the OGA. Currently, we are redesigning our website and plan to "go live" with the OGA Tour pages February 8, 2010. To see a preliminary competition schedule, CLICK HERE. All posts within this page relate to the 2009 OGA Net Series, please return on February 8 to access an updated 2010 OGA Tour homepage. The OGA Net Series is a partnership between area golf courses and the OGA where we sanction events geared toward the average OGA member. The intent of the Net Series is to provide players of all skill levels the opportunity to play a series of events throughout the region. Each event will award Net Series points based on your overall net finish. The top 2 women and top 3 men at the end of the 2009 OGA Net Series Point List will earn free entry into the 26th Oregon Net Championship.
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History of the OGA
Today the OGA has developed into a non-profit entity of more than 270 public, private and associate clubs throughout Oregon and SW Washington with over 45,000 individual members. As guardian of the game in our region, our mission is to foster the enhancement and expansion of the game of golf by leading in the development of member and information services, the promotion of opportunities for all that want to play, and protection of the game’s integrity and valued traditions.
Although the OGA of today has many facets and areas of activity (even owning its own golf course), its only original purpose was the conduct of championship tournaments. The OGA was founded 80 years ago because one man, Ed Nuestadter of Tualatin CC thought the three clubs in Portland which had been conducting the Oregon Amateur championship (Tualatin CC, Waverley CC and the Portland Golf Club) needed some help.
The Oregon Amateur started in 1904 when 11 men and 13 ladies competed at Waverley CC. Waverley was the only course in the Portland area at the time and it continued to hold the event every year through 1916. It was played at Gearhart GL in 1917, cancelled in 1918 due to World War I and played at Waverley, Portland GC and Tualatin from 1919 through 1923. As the years passed and fields grew larger, and as new courses were built, it became evident that the clubs could use some help with the tournament; and so the Oregon Golf Association formed.
Many of the individuals who were involved with association activities are mentioned in the Four Part History of the Oregon Golf Association written by original Executive Director Dale Johnson. We greatly thank Dale for the many hours he took in researching, compiling and writing this history.
Become an OGA Volunteer
COURSE RATERS
Each year, course rating teams assist the OGA in measuring, compiling and analyzing the physical attributes of over 40 Oregon and SW Washington golf courses including (but not limited to) roll, elevation changes, doglegs and forced lay-ups, prevailing winds, altitude, topography, fairway width, green target size, recoverability and rough, bunkers, out of bounds and extreme rough, water and other hazards, trees, green surface and psychological reactions. These measurements provide each course with accurate measurements for each set of tees including yardages, course rating and slope and are essential to the OGA Handicap program ensuring that players of differing abilities are able to participate in enjoyable and competitive games.
TOURNAMENT ASSISTANCE GROUP (TAG) TEAM
Without the assistance of the TAG Team it would be impossible to provide an enjoyable experience to all competitors at OGA events. TAG Team members serve as Starters, Rules Officials, Marshals and Scoring Officials. The Starter sees to it that groups tee-off on the proper starting hole at the proper time and is also responsible for distributing the official scorecards, reviewing playing procedures, and answering any inquiries a contestant might have prior to play. Rules Officials assist players in the proper execution of the competition and acts to prevent players from breaching any rules. Scoreboard Officials are responsible for seeing to it that scorecards are properly turned in, maintained in their proper order and assisting in posting scores on the scoreboard or internet. Marshals are essential to the smooth operation of a championship round ensuring that a reasonable pace-of-play is maintained by and for all groups.
OFFICE ASSISTANCE
Whether its helping us maintain our historical library, answering phones, assisting with mailings or helping us maintain our databases, volunteers are necessary to help us keep on top of our projects so that our staff can deliver unparalleled service to our members.
COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE
We are always looking for support at our championships in areas of photography, videography, and news/story writing, and we are also looking for content contributors for our website.
Interested in becoming a Volunteer? Click Here to fill out an application form or contact the OGA at (503) 981-4653 for more information.
Establish An OGA Corporate Partnership
Golf is also the sport of business and now the Oregon Golf Association is willing to provide a select number of companies an ideal year-round platform for reaching the Pacific Northwest’s most avid golf audience. Those companies looking for the right vehicle to drive business should consider creating a meaningful and measurable partnership with the OGA and its 50,000+ passionnate golfing members in Oregon and Washington.
Image is everything and we’ve got it. As a partner, you’ll tap the equity of the regional governing bodies for the sport, along with our vision and our values. Our core values and beliefs include being community-spirited, forward thinking, proud of our heritage, and committed to serving our members by providing quality facilities, services and benefits that are welcoming, hospitable, are customer service oriented and provide an excellent value.
With our relationship you’ll be able to capitalize on close, relevant and appreciated connections with an affluent and influential audience. In golf, the Pacific Northwest has never looked better. Our courses are being recognized more and more on an international stage having hosted more than 10 major amateur and professional championships in just the past five years.
The OGA's goal is to be able to have the resources to expand direct tangible benefits to our members, as well as develop additional resources so that we may enhance the services we presently offer the golf community whether its programs such as Junior Golf, The First Tee, the
First Green, Evans Scholarship Funds or other opportunities to boost the game of golf at facilities across the region.
Companies interested in reaching golf’s enthusistic and diverse demographics are invited to contact the Oregon Golf Associations to see if a partnership program can be tailored to meet their needs. A limited number of Official Partner opportunities are available. Inquiries should be made by contacting Eric Yaillen at the OGA.
Did you know you can’t post scores made on most par-3 courses?
An 18-hole golf course must be at least 3,000 yards in length, or at least 1,500 yards per 9-holes in order to be posted to your scoring record for a USGA Handicap Index.
Read MoreIn Memorium: Don Kowitz (1931-2012)
Long time respected volunteer and OGA Rules Official, Donald Joe Kowitz, Sr. died suddenly January 30, 2012 at the age of 80.
Read MorePDX Golf Show Special! Who Wants to be a Rules Official?
Ever wondered what it feels like to play "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" Now's your chance to answer questions in our exciting and entertaining take on this game show with, "Who Wants to Be a Rules Official" at the Portland Golf Show on Friday, February 11 at 2:30pm. This post contains a short quiz and entry submission instructions - GOOD LUCK!
Read MoreHItting the Ball Farther with John Grothe
Alot of people think to hit the ball farther they need to swing harder. But what you really need to do is swing more economically.
Read MoreConfidence: the Foundation of Performance
Your golf game is affected by what you think. Thoughts about the situation at hand and your confidence in making a successful shot impact us emotionally, physiologically, and behaviorally.
Read MoreOGA Rules InDepth - McIlroy at Abu Dhabi
An in-depth look at what happened to Rory McIlroy on the 9th hole leading to a two-stroke penalty during the 2nd round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.
Read MoreINAUGURAL UMPQUA BANK CHALLENGE RAISES $100,000
The Umpqua Bank Challenge today announced that, in its inaugural year, the tournament raised $100,000 for non-profit partners “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Oregon and Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel.
Read MoreState warns contest sponsors about unlicensed golf ‘prize’ insurer
Oregonians are encouraged to report contact with Hole-In-Won.com which isn’t licensed to sell insurance in Oregon.
Read MoreSwanner Named Director of Tournament Operations
Barb Trammell, CEO of the Oregon Golf Association announced that Nate Swanner has been promoted to Director of Tournament Operations.
Read MoreCombo Tees—The Free And Easy Way to Update Your Course!
Keeping a golf course fresh and interesting for regular players doesn’t necessarily require investing in new tee boxes. The same result can be accomplished with “Combo Tees” -- using two or more sets of tees to add variety.
Read MoreEmployment Opportunity
The OGA is seeking a Manager of Event Operations. This position has the primary responsibility is to administer the OGA Tour as well as other Special Events as created. This position will also assist in the administration of some of the OGA’s Championships and USGA Qualifiers as well as serve as the OGA’s Volunteer Coordinator and provide support to other departments with regards to overall membership initiatives. Application deadline is February 8, 2012
Read More2012 OGA Championship Schedule Announced
It's time to get your schedules in order so that you can play for an Oregon title or qualify for a National Championship.
Read More2012 OGA Tour Schedule Announced
We've had lots of calls and emails inquiring about our popular OGA Tour schedule for 2012, so here it is!
Read MoreTaking Effective Practice Swings with John Grothe
I like to see full swing practice swings help you visualize your shot to help you be ready to make the best swing.
Read MoreHow Solid is Your Pre Shot Routine?
Most golfers have some sort of a pre-shot routine. All great players have a rock solid golf pre-shot routine. Many experts would go as far as to say the pre-shot routine is your 15th club and most important to any players success.
Read More2012 Oregon Junior Golf Preliminary Schedule
Juniors and Parents! Plan ahead for the coming Oregon Junior Golf Season with this preliminary list of Oregon Junior Golf Majors, Qualifiers, and Key Regional and National Events.
Read MoreDid You Know These Golf Related Numbers?
OGA Members play on average more than 50 rounds of golf and post more than 2 million rounds of golf on GHIN each year.
Read MoreDorothy Campbell Memorial Scholarship
The Dorothy Campbell Memorial Scholarship is reserved for graduating high school females who will be attending an Oregon College or University in the fall of 2012.
Read More2012 Umpqua Bank Challenge Moves to the Reserve
Peter Jacobsen SPORTS today announced that the 2012 Umpqua Bank Challenge will take place August 26-28 at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, Ore.
Read More2011 Oregon Amateur Video Recap
The 102nd Oregon Amateur was held at historic Waverley Country Club this past summer, prior to its undergoing extensive renovations to restore it to its layout from 100 years ago. Watch our recep as we crowned two new champions!
2011 Oregon Junior Amateur Video Recap
The 81st Oregon Junior Amateur was held at Reames Golf & Country Club in Klamath Falls this past summer. Watch these great kids in our video recap!
The Putting Gate Drill with John Grothe
One of my favorite drills -- The Putting Gate -- will help you control your speed and become more consistent on the putting green.
Read MoreAnalysis Paralysis Can Get the Best of Our Golf Game
Your unconscious mind is tremendously powerful and automates as much learned behavior as it possibly can. It does this so that we do not have to consciously think about behaviors such as your golf swing.
Read MorePortland Golf Show Returns Feb. 10 - 12
Just weeks after their unveiling at the PGA Merchandise Show in January you can be among the first golfers in the nation to lay hands on the hottest new products of the year at the Portland Golf Show, Feb. 10-12 at the Oregon Convention Center — — and save big on golf clubs, rounds of golf, travel packages and more! OGA MEMBERS ALSO SAVE ON TICKETS!
Read MoreMoore Shoots Even-Par 71 In Opening Round At Patriot Invitational
Oregon State senior Alex Moore shot an even-par 71 in the opening round of the Patriot All-America Invitational on Wednesday and is tied for 13th place at the three-day, 54-hole tournament being held at The Wigwam Golf Club in Litchfield, Ariz.
Read MoreSafeway Classic Generates $1 Million for Local Children’s Charities
The 2011 Safeway Classic presented by Coca-Cola was the 40th year of the LPGA tour event in Portland. This was the sixth consecutive year and seventh in total that the tournament has generated at least $1 million for charity.
Read MoreDate Confirmed for 2012 Hogan Cup
Riverside Golf & Country Club and Oregon Junior Golf have confirmed dates for the 44th Playing of the Eddie Hogan Cup Team Matches - August 10 - 12, 2012
Read MoreJoin Online - Participating Clubs
Pick From A List of Participating Clubs Near You!
Read MoreSafeway Classic Returns to Portland Aug. 13-19, 2012.
With its renewal, this will be the 17th year with Safeway as the title sponsor of the Classic, and the 41st year that TGF has brought the LPGA to Portland.
Read MoreAllred & Schutte Tied at PGA Tour Q-School
Former Oregon and US Junior Amateur Champion Jason Allred and Jesse Schutte, a three-time OSAA champion at Siuslaw High, are presently tied at 57th place after two rounds at the final stage of PGA Tour "Q-School."
Read MoreCourses Rated in 2011
The Oregon Golf Association is licensed by the United States Golf Association to exclusively be responsible for the measuring and rating of every regulation length golf course in Oregon & SW Washington. In 2011, we visited 33 golf courses and published new ratings.
Read MoreDID YOU KNOW? Beginning in 2012, Handicap Revision Dates Will be the Same Everywhere!
An important new policy in the upcoming revised USGA Handicap System Manual (2012-2015) will be a National Revision Schedule.
Read MoreOrder Your New Rules Books Today!
If you have not already ordered an updated Rules and/or Decisions book we will have both by the beginning of next week and are available to order online today at www.ogagolfshop.com.
Read MoreOregon Golfers Hope to Secure Tour Cards for 2013
Former Oregon Amateur Champions Allison Hanna and Mitch Gillis, and former Oregon Junior Amateur Champion Jason Allred are among several golfers with Oregon roots playing in the final stage of Q-School, hoping to play full time on the premiere professional tours.
Read More2011 Oregon Junior Amateur Video Recap
Read MoreDid You Know A Slope Rating Has Nothing To Do With Topography!
Slope actually indicates the mathematical slope of a line (rise over run) when graphing scores against a Handicap Index.
Read MorePutting Tip from OGA GC Head Pro John Grothe
When putting, amateur golfers gets overly technical with their stroke and loses site of the main objective of getting the ball in the hole!
Read MoreMindset for Peak Performance: Psychological Resilience
One of the things that contributed to Arnold Palmer’s success was his mental toughness or psychological resilience. As he once stated "Success in this game depends less on strength of body then strength of mind and character.” Strength of mind is a good description for a Peak Performance Mindset.
Read MoreLearning the Rules—A Cautionary Tale
Unfortunately, most golfers acquire Rules information by absorbing “knowledge” watching tournaments on TV and listening to their buddies who “know” the Rules - in 2012, why not find a better source?
Read More2012 Membership Opens April 1st
Oregon Junior Golf has closed registration for 2011.
2012 Membership opens on April 1st!
Read MoreOregon Juniors Sign National Letters of Intent
Every year hundreds of Oregon Junior Golf members reach for their dream to play NCAA or NAIA golf at a college or university and many will realize their dream by signing a national letter of intent. View a growing list of some of the more recent signings reported to our office.
Read MoreFirst Tee of Greater Portland Names New Executive Director
The non-profit organization that teaches children life values through the game of golf – announced the hiring of Robyn Lorain, PGA, as its executive director today.
Read MorePhipps Earns National Environmental Award
David Phipps, GCSAA Class A golf course superintendent at Stone Creek Golf Club in Oregon City, Ore., has been selected by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Board of Directors to receive the 2012 GCSAA President's Award for Environmental Stewardship.
Read MoreLocal Rules for Unpleasant Course Conditions
If you have lifted your ball in the rough, placed it within 6" and thought you were using preferred lies – please read on.
Read MoreUpcoming Rules Events
The 2012 Rules Education schedule is growing quickly. Continue on to to view upcoming Rules of Golf events open to the public.
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Read MoreWong Named Pac-12 Golfer of the Month
Eugene Wong, a University of Oregon senior from North Vancouver, B.C., had three top 3 finishes in as many events during the month of October, including his third career victory.
Read MoreOregon State Men’s Golf Wins Team Title in One-Hole Playoff
The Oregon State men’s golf team defeated Nevada on the first playoff hole to win the Pacific Invitational in Stockton, Calif., on Wednesday and senior Alex Moore finished in second place for his fifth career top-five finish.
Read MoreNo. 2 Ducks, Wong Both Third at UCLA Tourney
The University of Oregon men's golf team was never able to completely shake off a slow start, but were able to climb back to finish third at the Gifford Collegiate Championship at CordeValle.
Read MoreOver thinking Impedes Performance
“Staying Positive In A Negative Situation” and “Think Your Way to A Better Golf Game” pointed out how important it is to stay positive and take charge of your thinking. Having a conscious thought process at the right time will help your body perform the intended shot better.
Read MorePNGA Announces Player of the Year Recipients for 2011
The PNGA Player of the Year candidates are nominated by the various state and provincial golf associations that comprise the PNGA (Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington), and are selected by a vote of the PNGA Championship Committee and members of the Northwest Golf Media Association.
Read MoreTitles Abundant at 2nd OGA Tour Championship
Culminating another successful OGA Tour season, golfers representing point leaders in each of the three OGA Tour series’ (Individual, Partners, Senior) graced the 2nd OGA Tour Championship contested on Bandon Trails Golf Course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.
Read MoreDid You Know? The term “handicap” was first used in golf inthe 1870’s
.... and the first computation was based on the player’s best three scores.
Read More2012-2015 Rules of Golf - Summary of Changes
Last week the USGA and R&A released the revisions to the Rules of Golf that will come into effect on January 1, 2012 as part of their normal four year cycle. In general, these revisions continue the precedent set in 2008 (the last revision) where the Rules are becoming more player friendly and move to uniformity on all parts of the course. What follows is a brief synopsis of the more impactful changes.
Read MoreTaylor Is the OGA Players Champion
As one of only two players to post sub-70 rounds, first round co-leader Denny Taylor of Gladstone, Ore. was able to hold on to capture the 3rd OGA Players Championship.
Read More2011 OGA Players Champion
DENNY TAYLOR
Champion
Taylor and Guernsey Take First Round Lead at 3rd Players Championship
After the first round of play, Denny Taylor of Gladstone, Ore. and Greg Guernsey of Vancouver, Wash. lead the field at the 3rd OGA Players Championship, both shooting a 1-over par 73 at the venerable Portland Golf Club.
Read MoreNotice to Players - 3rd OGA Players Championship
(This information supplements the Local Rules and Conditions of Competition for OGA Championships)
Read MorePlayers Championship Player Memo
Welcome to the 3rd OGA Players Championship hosted by Portland Golf Club, one of the founding clubs of the Oregon Golf Association in 1924.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY!
Read MoreCourse Setup at the 3rd OGA Players Championship
Portland Golf Club will play to a par of 72 for Men and par 73 for Women.
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Read MorePartner Series Leaderboard
Bandon Dunes
October 22, 2011
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Individual Series and Senior Series Leaderboards
at the OGA Tour Championship at Bandon Dunes
Amateurs Claim 1st Hudson Cup Title Since ‘78
Depite taking a three point lead after the first days' four-ball and foursome matches, the necessary 10 ½ points required to win the cup came down to the last putt on the final hole.
Read MoreAmateurs Lead Professionals After Day One at Hudson Cup
After morning Foursome Matches the Amateur squad enjoyed their first lead since 1981 and finished the day with a three point lead at 6 1/2 points to 3 1/2 points. While in the senior contest the professionals have a 6 to 4 lead over the amateurs. The last time the amateurs won the event was 1978,
Read MoreNorthwest Golf Media Association to Honor Local Legends
John Bodenhamer, longtime head of the PNGA now with the USGA, will be honored with the orgnization's Distinguished Service Award on October 27 at Seattle Golf Club, while Kent Myers of Lake Oswego, Ore., Jerry Fehr and Loren Lippert will be recognized as "Local Legends."
Read MoreDid you know? You can’t compare a golf course’s difficulty from the Slope Rating alone!
It seems natural as golfers to want to note (and perhaps argue about) the similarities or differences regarding the difficulty of golf courses by looking at the Slope Ratings. Its really not that simple! Read more!
Read MoreOGA Announces 2011 Award Recipients
At its Annual Meeting, the Oregon Golf Association recognized many who support the game and handed out awards for Member of the Year, Handicap Chair of the Year, Member Club of the Year, Facility of the Year, Golf Professional and Superintendent of the Year, as well as Golfer of the Year.
Read MoreOGA Honors Its 2011 Volunteers
This years honorees include Bill Henke of Bend, Ore., Shawn Hoffman of West Linn, Ore., Jeanne Biggerstaff of Newberg, Ore., with the Bill Worden Volunteer of The Year bestowed upon Peter Pittock of Portland, Ore.
Read MoreDucks Claim Title at The Prestige at PGA West, Oregon State Finishes 11th
Paced by runner-up Eugene Wong, The Ducks, ranked No. 2 by GolfStat, held their first-place standing through all three rounds of the 54-hole, 16-team event.
Read MoreOGA Names Hudson Cup Team Members
The Hudson Cup is named in honor of Robert Hudson, a Portland-based businessman who is credited with resurrecting the Ryder Cup Matches between the U.S. and Great Britain after World War II. The Hudson Cup is a 54-hole Ryder-cup style contest featuring some of the most notable amateur golfers competing against PGA professionals representing Oregon and Washington.
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