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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1947 Ryder Cup U.S. Team |
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.
Click Here for a list of past champions.
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 |
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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?
The USGA has determined that “regulation” length golf courses must be at least 3,000 yards for 18 holes (1,500 yards for nine holes) to be rated under the USGA Course Rating System. Courses that are shorter in length than this do not normally require the use of a full set of golf clubs. It wouldn’t be fair and equitable to handicap players on shorter courses on the same basis as players on standard courses.
Since the USGA has determined that a score on such a course is analogous to a score made in a competition that limits types of clubs, it is one of only seven “Unacceptable Scores” listed in Section 5 of the USGA Handicap System Manual 2012-2015.
However, scores made on par-3 courses may be used to produce equitable handicaps for use ONLY at such courses.
Several years ago, the USGA developed a procedure for a “Short Course Handicap”, which will measure a player’s potential ability on a defined Short Course. This type of potential ability is measured by a player’s best scores and is expressed as a whole number – unlike a USGA Handicap Index, which is expressed as a number taken to one decimal place.
For a Short Course to administer this type of handicapping, the golf association must rate the course as per specific guidelines within the Course Rating System (this rating is not termed a ‘USGA Course Rating and Slope Rating’). A Short Course Handicap is not portable to any other golf course, and can’t be used other than where the Short Course Handicap was produced.
In Memorium: Don Kowitz (1931-2012)
Long time respected volunteer and OGA Rules Official, Donald Joe Kowitz, Sr. died suddenly January 30, 2012 at the Salem hospital at the age of 80.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Saturday, February 4th at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Sublimity. Reception will follow at Anthony Hall on Sublimity Rd.,, west of the Harvest Festival grounds across the highway from Santiam GC at 11am.
The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to Oregon Junior Golf (2840 Hazelnut Drive, Woodburn, OR 97071)
Don was actively involved in the game of golf, starting out as a volunteer with the Oregon Golf Association. He touched almost every aspect of Golf in the Pacific Northwest over the past 25 years. He served on the OGA Executive Committee (1982-1990), as OGA Director at Salem Golf Club (1990-1993), and working as OGA Course Rating Coordinator and Rules Official since 1994.
Kowitz earned a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and trusted professional officials in the country, consistently scoring in the high 90s on the USGA Rules test. But he was quick to point out that simply knowing the rules doesn’t make a good rules official.
“Scoring high isn’t all there is to it,” he said in a 2007 interview with the Salem Statesman Journal. “It’s how you apply it.”
“If you’re playing in one of the events and need help, he’s the guy you want to see coming around the corner,” said Matt Allen, a former OGA Director of Competitions who is now the General Manager at Chambers Bay.
Terry McEvilly, an OGA Volunteer and Rules Official noted, "If it wasn't for a chance encounter I had with Don while playing in the Oregon Net Championship at Trysting Tree in 1999, I would not be a Rules Official today. In total ignorance I had breached a Rule on the 8th hole and Don penalized me for it. But what really impressed me was that after the round he took the time to fully explain everything to me. It was while driving home afterwards I decided I really needed to learn the Rules of Golf."
“He brought a tremendous amount of credibility to our organization,” said Jamie Sumner, another former OGA Director of Competitions.
That credibility took a lot of time to maintain, but Kowitz never considered it a chore. Reading the Rule book was a favorite hobby. He’d get up by 4:30am each day to read the newspaper and the Decisions on the Rules of Golf for an hour or two.
When with friends, it was common for him to point out the correct way to play a ball or how to avoid a penalty. He once commented, “You shoot 60 and you’re happy, but you’re not playing the game. The integrity of the game is to play the ball as it lies.” He’d even refer to a 19th century Scottish rule book to show the basic tenants of the game hadn’t changed.
Don Kowitz (lef) assists Kristina Merkle make a drop at the 30th Girls Junior Americas Cup
on the 18th hole at Waverely Country Club in 2007. Merkle now plays on the LPGA.
He also loved being able to watch the growth in skill of the OGA tournament golfers from the junior level up through senior events, and he became respected and known to all. His passion for both the game and the Rules of Golf made him a mentor among several volunteers who were motivated to follow in his footsteps and are now regarded among the Rules elite in the country.
Don was also actively involved in Junior Golf, serving as Captain of Hogan Cup teams and the Boys Junior Americas Cup teams for several years.
“I admired Don so much for his integrity and his respect for the game of golf,” said Jim Gibbons, former OGA Executive Director. “He was dependable, reliable and so much fun to be around. At times we would have tears rolling down our cheeks from his telling a new joke or limerick or his recanting some funny experiences from the past. He gave us a continuing memory that overshadows how much he will be missed.”
Don was a proud and happy Grandpa and great Grandpa to nearly 60 children. Each one was very special to him, they brought him much joy, as he watched them participate in sports, or just sharing stories of their antics. He took great pride in his grandchildren’s successful lives/careers.
PDX Golf Show Special! Who Wants to be a Rules Official?
"Who Want to Be a Rules Official" at the Portland Golf Show!
In over 20 games, only one contestant has been able to use their knowledge of the Rules and their 4 lifelines to get past question number 6. Can you do any better? This year's prizes include Nike merchandise, golf and lessons at area facilities, and free entries into OGA Events!
If you are interested in becoming a contestant just submit 3 correct answers and contact information (including a phone number) to the four questions below via e-mail to Craig Winter, OGA Director of Rules Education. Those that are selected as contestants will receive 2 free Friday tickets to the Portland Golf Show and will be on stage with us at 2:30pm
All Questions below are based on the 2012-2015 Rules of Golf and Decisions. To access the current Rules of Golf, click here.
Good Luck!
Question 1
A player's ball comes to rest on a steep slope. The player addresses his ball, then steps away because he is distracted by a player yelling on a neighboring hole. Before he addressed the ball again, wind caused it to move and it rolls down the slope further from the hole. What penalty, if any, does the competitor incur?
(A) No penalty, and the player must play the ball as it lies.
(B) One stroke, and the player must replace the ball.
(C) One stroke, and the player must play the ball as it lies.
(D) Two strokes, and the player must replace the ball.
Question 2
Which of the following is a hole made by a greenkeeper within the meaning of the term in the Rules of Golf?
(A) A hole left by a removed water hazard stake.
(B) Multiple deep unrepaired divots left by a player in a previous group.
(C) Cracks in the earth which occur in hot and dry conditions.
(D) An aeration hole.
Question 3
On the last hole of a round, a player makes his first stroke from the teeing ground and the ball comes to rest near an out of bounds fence. The player does not play a provisional and after learning the original ball is out of bounds, hurrys back to the tee and, by mistake, tees and plays a ball from within the wrong teeing ground (this teeing gives the player a significant advantage [added for clarification after initial publication]). The player quickly realizes the error and plays again from the correct teeing ground and this ball, the third ball, comes to rest in the middle of the fairway. The player takes three more strokes with the third ball to hole out. What is the player's score for the final hole?
(A) 6
(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) If the player fails to announce an intention to correct mistake before leaving the putting green, the player is disqualified.
Question 4
In match play, a player skulls a chip over the green and the ball accidentally strikes the opponent's golf cart, which had been parked out of bounds by the opponent's caddie. The ball comes to rest in the cart, out of bounds. What is the ruling?
(A) The player may replay the stroke without penalty.
(B) The player incurs the stroke and distance penalty, with no penalty to the opponent.
(C) The opponent incurs a one-stroke penalty and the stroke may be replayed.
(D) The opponent loses the hole.
HItting the Ball Farther with John Grothe
For more information on lessons with John Grothe, click here.
John Grothe, a member of the Titleist Leadership Staff, is the PGA Head Professional at the OGA Golf Course in Woodburn, Ore.
Confidence: the Foundation of Performance
By Debbie Bensching, President and owner of Mind Empowered Sport Performance
(MSW, ACSW, LCSW, MSWAC, CHT)
In general most sport coaches and many sport psychologists focus on cognitive behavioral approaches. They are attempting to teach athletes performance supportive thinking- the use of positive thoughts during competition. “Have a positive swing thought” is something I hear all the time. Thinking positive routinely, regardless of your performance, is easier said then done. Staying Positive in a Negative situation is even harder. Holding positive thoughts when you don’t feel confident is impossible.
Athletic performance, our golf performance, is affected by how we think. Our thoughts about our performance, the situation and variables involved, and how we think about ourselves impact us emotionally, physiologically, and behaviorally. The ratio of positive to negative thoughts directly reveals our level of confidence.
What ratio of positive to negative thoughts do you have about your game?
There are two general types of confidence. We can have situational confidence where positive thoughts are easier to come by. Our confidence, the ratio of positive to negative thoughts is higher or lower depending on the conditions, setting, surroundings, etc such as going over water or not, the weather, where our ball lands, etc. I hear many golfers talk about a favorite club and dreaded clubs. All of these thoughts reveal confidence or doubt.
True confidence or confidence that is based in self-belief and a deep trust in our own abilities connects to a high ratio of positive thoughts. It runs deep enough to be stable across situations and provides resilience in the face of adversity. It allows us to easily shake off an unintended shot and view more challenging shots as a way to demonstrate our ability.
Write a list of all the beliefs or thoughts you have about your golf game. Just write them without thinking much or concern about spelling or grammar. This will give you a good idea of the psychic foundation of your self-belief in your game. There may be some work to do on self-beliefs to support the ability to have a strong positive ratio of thoughts to support confident play across situations.
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Mind Empowered Sport Performance (MESP) helps athletes unleash the power of the mind and learn how to let the mental side of their game enhance the physical side of performance rather than trip it up. Services include mental game assessment, performance improvement goals & plans, mental skills & relaxation training, mental strategy and performance enhancement techniques, distraction control & focusing.
About Debbie Bensching
MESP President and owner, Debbie Bensching, as a Mental Performance Coach to help golfers achieve their peak performance. She has over 24 years of clinical psychotherapy experience and training and carries a variety of clinical licenses and certifications in areas including Behavior Management Training, Hypnosis, Addictions, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her training allows for a variety of sub-specialties, one of which is Mental Performance Coaching. She has played a variety of sports, recreationally and competitively.
OGA Rules InDepth - McIlroy at Abu Dhabi
On the 9th hole of round 2 at the Abu Dhabi Championships, Rory McIlroy found himself adding a two-stroke penalty to his score for a breach of Rule 13-2. Before understating any Ruling, you must know the facts of the situation. If you perform a quick web search, unfortunately, most articles will state that McIlroy incurred the penalty because he removed sand from the putting green when his ball was not on the putting surface – not only is this not what happened but this action is permitted under the Rules of Golf!
So what actually happened? McIlroy’s ball was a couple of yards off the putting surface. In the Rules of Golf, his ball was through the green. The Rules were breached when he moved sand, on his line of play, off the green. Rule 13-2 prohibits improving your line of play by moving sand, unless the sand is located on the putting green. It is irrelevant where the ball is located; however, paramount is the location of the sand. Sand (and loose soil) is defined as a loose impediment only when located on the putting green (see definition of loose impediment).
Sand on the putting green is OK to move.
Sand off the putting green – not OK to move if it will improve your lie, stance, swing, line of play or where you will drop or place a ball (also see Rule 13-4 - ball in hazard; prohibitted actions).
As the sand was not on the putting surface, and the sand that was moved was located on his line of play, he incurred the two-stroke penalty under Rule 13-2.
Though I did not see the telecast, Barry Rhodes (www.barryrhodes.com) mentioned that the commentator thought the sand may have come from a recent bunker shot of Tiger Woods, his fellow-competitor. If this was the case, in equity McIlroy would be entitled to his line of play and would have been permitted to remove the sand (see Decision 13-2/8.5). However, this does not appear to be the case as I am certain that the Committee would have reviewed the tapes to ensure the correct Ruling was made.
The OGA is a national leader in Rules of Golf Education. Our 2012 offerings include the traditional Club Presentations as well as more thorough On-Course Rules Clinics, 2 and 4 day Rules Workshops and ride-a-longs at tournament sites for individuals aspiring to become officials. The OGA’s current 2012 Rules Education schedule can be viewed by clicking here.
Craig Winter serves as the Director of Junior Golf and Rules Education for the Oregon Golf Association and achieved perfect scores on both the 2010 and 2011 PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Exams.
INAUGURAL UMPQUA BANK CHALLENGE RAISES $100,000
PORTLAND, Ore. (January 23, 2012) – 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.
On-hand to award the monies raised were Tournament Host Peter Jacobsen and Umpqua Bank President and CEO Ray Davis. The two presented the funds at Alder Elementary, “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Oregon’s “Dreamer School,” in Portland’s Reynolds School District.
Peter Jacobsen (far left) and Ray Davis (far right) presented the funds raised by the 2011 Umpqua Bank Challenge to
Nancy Horton, Diane Boly and Julie Ball, members of the “I Have A Dream” Foundation’s Board of Directors, Tamara Uppendahl,
Director of Donor Relations for Legacy Health and Liz MacDonell, Executive Director of the Randall Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Photo courtesy of Peter Jacobsen SPORTS.
“To be able to use the game of golf as a means to unite people in the spirit of giving back, and having fun, is very special,” said Jacobsen. “This community means a lot to me, and I’m proud to be a part of supporting the great work that these two non-profit organizations do for our children and their families.”
Funds raised by the inaugural Umpqua Bank Challenge helped “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Oregon implement key efforts at their Dreamer School, such us providing 60 academic tutors in reading and writing for their Kindergarten through Second graders. Funds contributed to Randall Children’s Hospital will be used to support a Family Conference & Resource Room on the 3rd floor of their new state-of-the-art facility, set to open February 2012.
“The Umpqua Bank Challenge is an opportunity to give back to the City of Portland and to organizations that are doing such important work to support the health and well-being of our community's children and families,” said Ray Davis, Umpqua Bank president and CEO. “The positive impact of our work in year one is significant and I look forward to seeing that grow as the Challenge does.”
As announced earlier this month, the Umpqua Bank Challenge has a new host venue, The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha. During the presentation, Jacobsen discussed his excitement over the move and teased 2012 tournament information, including the identity of the 2012 Honoree (2011’s was Arnold Palmer) and a possible format change for the main field portion of the event.
Registration for the 2012 volunteer program, which sold out early last year, will open March 1. For the most up-to-date tournament information and news, including details on volunteering, ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.umpquabankchallenge.com or call (866) 503-2003.
About The Umpqua Bank Challenge
The Umpqua Bank Challenge, is a three-day exhibition-style golf tournament set for August 26-28, 2012 at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, Ore. The Umpqua Bank Challenge will include The Regence Pro-am on Sunday and the main field competition on Monday and Tuesday, where PGA TOUR and Champions Tour professionals will play a best-ball format while paired into two-person teams. Hosted by PGA TOUR professional and Portland-native Peter Jacobsen, proceeds from The Umpqua Bank Challenge will benefit the tournament’s two partner charities; Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel and the “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Oregon.
About Peter Jacobsen SPORTS
Founded in 1988, Peter Jacobsen SPORTS, LLC, is a full-service sports and entertainment marketing firm that specializes in event sales, management and operations, sponsorship consulting and player/talent relations. The company is independently owned and has more than 20 full-time employees across two offices in Portland, Ore. and Providence, R.I. Since its inception, PJS has managed more than 250 events around the United States.
About Umpqua Bank
Umpqua Bank, headquartered in Roseburg, Ore., is a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ) and has locations between San Francisco and Seattle, along the Oregon and Northern California Coast, and in Central Oregon and Northern Nevada. Umpqua Bank has been recognized for its innovative customer experience and banking strategy by national publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, BusinessWeek, Fast Company and CNBC. The company has been recognized for the past five years in a row on FORTUNE magazine’s list of the country’s “100 Best Companies To Work For.” Umpqua Holdings also owns a retail brokerage subsidiary, Umpqua Investments Inc., which offers services through Umpqua Bank stores and in dedicated offices throughout Oregon. Umpqua's Private Bank Division serves high net worth individuals and non-profits providing customized financial solutions and offerings. Umpqua Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Ore.
State warns contest sponsors about unlicensed golf ‘prize’ insurer
(Salem) — Last fall, a charity that sponsored a golf contest bought insurance to cover the $10,000 prize in case a golfer beat the odds at Heron Lakes Golf Course in Portland.
Sure enough, Matt Ramsay, a casual golfer from Vancouver, Wash., made the 67-foot putt. You don’t have to imagine his excitement; you can see it here. Now, however, collecting the prize money seems like the long shot. The insurer, Hole-In-Won.com, still hasn’t paid.
“I hate being taken advantage of and really feel bad for Matt," said Evan Denhart. His foundation, the Prostate Awareness Research Foundation (PAR for Life), was raising money through the putting contest for prostate cancer education and research.
Hole-In-Won.com isn’t licensed to sell insurance in Oregon and neither is its president, Kevin Kolenda of Rye, N.Y. Nonetheless, Oregon consumers have reported receiving fax blasts with Hole-In-Won’s name. The marketing material directs people to a website that promotes event coverage, including “hole-in-one insurance.” However, the site fails to mention the business is not licensed in Oregon.
“With Hole-In-Won still selling insurance online, we are warning Oregonians not to do business with this company,” said Lou Savage, acting administrator of the Insurance Division. “The company is currently under investigation by the state.”
Organizations in Oregon that have been approached by Hole-In-Won are asked to contact Insurance Division Investigator Stephanie Noren at 503-947-7233 or stephanie.j.noren@state.or.us.
In the meantime, other states have ordered Hole-In-Won.com and its employees to stop selling insurance. Insurance regulators in Connecticut fined Kolenda $5.9 million, although that state has yet to collect any money. Kolenda is also accused of failing to pay claims on prizes he covered.
Ramsay thought his prize money would have come in handy with a newborn.
“I was going to pay for about eight months of his day care,” he said.
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Swanner Named Director of Tournament Operations
January 20, 2012 - Barb Trammell, CEO of the Oregon Golf Association announced that Nate Swanner has been promoted to Director of Tournament Operations. “We had an outstanding pool of candidates from which to choose,” said Trammell. “I’m confident that Nate is the perfect person to build upon the strong foundation that has already been established of administering the premiere amateur championships in our region.”
Swanner's background includes experience in all facets of golf association administration. Last season, upon joining the OGA staff as Manager of Event Operations and Program Development, he oversaw the association’s popular OGA Tour Series. He also helped create and implement new outreach programs specifically for OGA Directors who are appointed by each of more than 300 OGA Member Clubs to represent their interests and who serve as the primary liaison between the association and their club.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to continue the tradition of wonderful championship events we operate at OGA,” said Swanner. “With the help of our corps of volunteers and the incredible staff here, we can look forward to a stellar 2012 season!”
Trammell added, “We’ll now begin the process of finding someone to fill the position of Manager of Event Operations. Nate did an excellent job handling the OGA Tour last year and had laid the groundwork for expanding to more events this year.”
Prior to joining the OGA last year, he worked as Director of Rules and Competitions for the Public Links Golf Association of Southern California. When that association merged with the Southern California Golf Association, he worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Handicapping and Membership department. Swanner began his career in golf administration as a P.J. Boatwright Intern.
Trammell added, "along with having managed a corps of volunteers, his experience also includes developing membership initiatives and promoting programs and competitions for players of all skill levels. His pleasant demeanor and personable nature coupled with his “go-getter” attitude makes him the perfect person to fill this important role in our association."
Swanner, who has a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Cuesta University in San Luis Obispo, Calif., officially takes over in his new role on January 23.
Combo 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 by blending tees. The idea of “Combo Tees” -- using two or more sets of tees to add variety to a course’s setup -- is probably the easiest way to update a course. And it’s not something that requires waiting for a special “Red, White, Blue” event or construction project, either!
There are many ways to choose which combination of teeing areas to use. Some possibilities include switching tees on every other hole, using a different set of tees on short par 3’s, less difficult par 5’s,and/or longer par 4’s. Survey your players and find out what they want and how they would like to play the course, and we can help you give them what they want!
Creating a USGA Course and Slope Rating are a fairly simple update for OGA to generate, as we already have the information we need on hand. It’s a quick process that involves just a few minutes with the computer to pull up all information and make any adjustments. This is not something we’ll do for golfers, directly. We’ll only do it by request of the golf course, but often the request is initiated by golfers to course management first.
There’s no need for the course to purchase new tee markers. If the combo is listed on the scorecard, the player can easily see which tee they are supposed to use. Temporary, or plain paper, scorecards may be used until the next time you need to print scorecards. Once we create the combo tees, they’ll automatically be available in GHIN for correct score posting, too.
Here is how Awbrey Glen marked their scorecard to indicate which tees to play on which hole.
Note the arrow which points to the color tee box that is in play for the proper Combo.
If you wish to have Course and Slope Ratings for combo tees at your course, here’s what we need (just remember the request can only come from course management):
- What is the name for the combo tee?
- What is the yardage for each hole?
- Is this combo set of tees permanent or temporary?
- What date do you need the rating?
Naming your new Combo Tee is up to you. If there’s only one combo set on the course, you could simply call it “Combo.” If it’s between the White and Red tees, White/Red works. Honestly, you could call the combo ‘Bob’ if you’d like -- we just need to know what to call it in the National Course Rating Database and GHIN. We do have one course that tried some cute names for the combos, (Red Fox, Gray Squirrel and the like) but that didn’t last very long. They went back to the ‘White/Red’ system after just one season.
For yardages, you could send me a copy of your scorecard with the proper tee box circled, a list of which distances will be used or an Excel spreadsheet with the yardage of each hole.
Is this Combo one that you are going to use for a month, season, year, or is it one you plan to add to the scorecard permanently?
If it’s temporary or a special course setup that is going to be used for one weekend such as Red/White/Blue combo for July 4th, we’ll calculate the Course and Slope Ratings. And if it’s permanent, we’ll also add it to GHIN to make it easier for your customers to post scores as well as send new Course and Slope Rating certificates and Slope charts (Course Handicap Slope Conversion Charts) to reflect the addition of the combo tees.
All we ask is for the courtesy of time and as much advance notice as possible. Like you, the height of the golf season is our busiest time, so waiting to the last minute stating “I needing the rating tomorrow!” might be very difficult if not impossible to get done.
Employment Opportunity
Employment Opportunity -- Application deadline is February 8, 2012
The Oregon Golf Association (OGA) – 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 that employs a full-time professional staff of nine people. Today, the OGA has grown into an entity of more than 270 public and private clubs numbering approximately 45,000 members throughout Oregon and SW Washington and is unique in that its membership is comprised of all demographics including men, women, adults, seniors, juniors, private and public golfers. With a vast array of programs for its members the OGA provides a USGA Handicap Index for each member through its licensed Member Clubs, provides education on the Rules of Golf and runs an assortment of competitions, which includes the running of 13 state
championship USGA qualifiers and other events for all ages and skill levels.
Position:
Job Title: Manager of Event Operations
Status: Full Time Position
Reports To: Director of Tournament Operations (direct supervisor) and Chief Executive Officer
Job Summary: Primary responsibility is to administer the OGA Tour (a collection of one day competitions of
individual, senior and partner series) 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.
Primary Responsibilities:
Organize and manage the OGA Tour.
Be the main point person for the OGA Tour Series
Encourage and actively promote the OGA Tour
Creatively grow these OGA sponsored one-day competitions
Find marketing avenues to promote the OGA Tour
Recruit host courses for OGA Tour events
Work closely with host courses regarding their specific OGA Tour event
Complete all clerical and administrative tasks required for the OGA Tour
- Update and fulfill all information regarding the OGA Tour on the OGA’s website
- Create pairings, scorecards, score sheets, notice to players
- Create and organize players for each OGA Tour event
- Work with specific volunteer assigned to running OGA Tour Event
Maintain points list for season ending OGA Tour Championship
Ensure that all OGA Tour events are run in accordance with USGA Rules of Golf
Develop New Membership Programs/Events:
Work closely with other OGA departments in creating new initiatives
Implement new programs as developed
Help create and Initiate additional services for specific groups such as women and families
Serve as liaison to OGA Golf Course staff in scheduling member programs on home golf course
Provide communication to overall membership about new programs
Serve as OGA Volunteer Coordinator:
Schedule and organize annual spring Volunteer Training Day and fall Volunteer Appreciation Day
Oversee volunteer recruitment
Create and update Volunteer Manual
Manage frequent communications/newsletters with volunteers
Work closely with Championship, Junior Golf and Course Rating/Handicapping departments
Additional Responsibilities:
Provide assistance to the Championships
Clerical and administrative support for all Championships
Work closely with and assist in training USGA PJ Boatwright Intern
Put together and help maintain information for website regarding Championships
Help to input and approve entries for Championships
Help to maintain inventory for Championship department
Create/run/maintain the tournament administration software
Organize tournament support for Championship department
Officiate at select tournaments – OGA Championships, Junior Golf, and College events
Attend USGA/PGA Rules of Golf Workshop
Provide assistance to other OGA departments:
Provide support answering phones and directing calls to appropriate person
Provide support to each department as needed
Help to promote and maintain all of the OGA activities
Help to create new programs within the OGA’s Vision of improved membership service and growth
Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO or Director of Tournament Operations
Qualifications/ Skill Sets Required:
A background in golf (recommended)
Self motivated individual with a strong work ethic and that is an enthusiastic team player
Excellent written and verbal skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Computer literacy with a working knowledge of TPP (Tournament Pairings Program)
Good knowledge of the Rules of Golf and its Decisions (recommended)
Ability to multi task
Diplomacy and negotiating skills
Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting when setting up and dismantling at tournament sites
Long periods of time standing/walking both indoors and outdoors
Use of hands with computer data entry, collating materials, etc.
Ability to hear and see both short distances and long distances
Must be able to drive
Other:
Weekend work required
Overnight travel required, over several days
Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience
Qualified retirement plan, simple IRA
Health Insurance
Paid vacations and holidays
Company cell phone
Golf privileges
Interested Candidates should send resume and cover letter with salary requirements via mail or email to the following:
Nate Swanner,
Director of Tournament Operations
Oregon Golf Association
2840 Hazelnut Dr.
Woodburn, OR 97071
nswanner@oga.org
Application deadline is February 8, 2012.
2012 OGA Championship Schedule Announced
This is a preliminary schedule only (as of January 15, 2012). Dates and/or locations are subject to change. Events listed in italics are Not Confirmed.
| DATES |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
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| May 2 | - | 4 | PNGA Cup Team Matches | Gorge Vale Golf Club |
| May 7 | U.S. Open Local Qualifier | Royal Oaks Country Club | ||
| May 9 | - | 10 | 7th Oregon Super Senior Championship | Langdon Farms Golf Club |
| May 19 | - | 20 | 6th OGA Women's Team Championship | Rock Creek Country Club |
| May 26 | Oregon Amateur Qualifier #1 | Centennial Golf Course | ||
| Jun 4 | U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier | Emerald Valley Golf Club | ||
| Jun 5 | Oregon Amateur Qualifier #2 | Stone Creek Golf Club | ||
| Jun 10 | Oregon Amateur Qualifier #3 | OGA Golf Course | ||
| Jun 18 | - | 23 | 103rd Oregon Amateur Championship | Tualatin Country Club |
| Jun 25 | - | 29 | 82nd Oregon Junior Amateur | The Oregon Golf Club |
| Jun 26 | U.S. Senior Open Qualifier | Pumpkin Ridge - Witch Hollow | ||
| Jun 30 | - | Jul 1 | 68th OGA Tournament of Champions | OGA Golf Course |
| Jul 14 | - | 15 | 62nd OGA Parent-Child Chapman | Salem Golf Club |
| Jul 16 | U.S. Amateur Qualifier | Eugene Country Club | ||
| Jul 16 | U.S. Women's Amateur Qualifier | OGA Golf Course | ||
| Jul 21 | - | 22 | 15th Oregon Public Links Championship | Meriwether National Golf Club |
| Jul 31 | U.S. Amateur Qualifier | Juniper Golf Club | ||
| Aug 10 | - | 12 | 60th Oregon Men's Stroke Play Championship | Emerald Valley Golf Club |
| Aug 16 | U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifier | Illahe Hills Country Club | ||
| Aug 18 | - | 19 | 23rd Oregon Women's Stroke Play Championship | Rose City Golf Course |
| Sep 8 | - | 9 | 28th Oregon Net Championship | OGA Golf Course |
| Sep 10 | USGA Senior Amateur Qualifier | Astoria Golf & Country Club | ||
| Sep 15 | - | 16 | 24th Oregon Mid-Amateur Championship | Black Butte Ranch - Glaze Meadow |
| Sep 24 | - | 28 | 29th Oregon Senior Amateur Championship | Riverside Golf & Country Club |
| Sep 29 | - | 30 | 85th OGA Men's Team Championship | Pumpkin Ridge - Ghost Creek |
| Oct 20 | - | 21 | 4th OGA Players Championship | Columbia Edgewater Country Club |
| Oct 25 | - | 26 | 63rd Hudson Cup Matches | Inglewood Country Club |
2012 OGA Tour Schedule Announced
This is a preliminary schedule as of January 15, 2012 and is subject to change. Registration for the OGA Tour officially opens on Friday, February 10.
| Individual Series | |
| Apr 21 | Pumpkin Ridge - Ghost Creek |
| Apr 28 | Emerald Valley Golf Club |
| May 18 | Forest Hills Golf Club |
| Jun 2 | Sandpines Golf Links |
| Jun 10 | Tokatee Golf Club |
| Jun 30 | Santiam Golf Club |
| Jul 2 | Persimmon Country Club |
| Jul 28 | Centennial Golf Course |
| Jul 29 | Eagle Point Golf Course |
| Aug 10 | Spring Hill Country Club |
| Sep 10 | RedTail Golf Course |
| Partner Series |
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| Apr 30 | Langdon Farms Golf Club |
| May 13 | Aspen Lakes Golf Club |
| May 14 | Black Butte Ranch - Big Meadow |
| May 26 | Mallard Creek Golf Course |
| Jun 4 | Heron Lakes - Great Blue |
| Jun 9 | Rock Creek Country Club |
| Jul 9 | Heron Lakes - Green Back |
| Jul 26 | Quail Valley Golf Course |
| Jul 31 | The Reserve Vineyards - North Course |
| Aug 1 | The Reserve Vineyards - South Course |
| Aug 26 | Diamond Woods Golf Course |
| Sep 16 | Camas Meadows Golf Course |
| Senior Series |
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| Apr 23 | Riverside Golf & Country Club |
| May 6 | Wildhorse Resort Golf Course |
| May 7 | Wine Valley Golf Club |
| May 21 | Arrowhead Golf Club |
| Jun 3 | Lewis River Golf Course |
| Jun 8 | Gearhart Golf Links |
| Jun 11 | Corvallis Country Club |
| Aug 12 | River's Edge Golf Resort |
| Aug 13 | Broken Top Club |
| Aug 18 | Harbor Links Golf Course |
| Aug 19 | Running Y Ranch |
| Sep 17 | Creekside Golf Club |
| Tour Championship | |
| Oct 19 | TBD |
Taking Effective Practice Swings with John Grothe
For more information on lessons with John Grothe, click here.
John Grothe, a member of the Titleist Leadership Staff, is the PGA Head Professional at the OGA Golf Course in Woodburn, Ore.
How Solid is Your Pre Shot Routine?
By Debbie Bensching, President and owner of Mind Empowered Sport Performance
(MSW, ACSW, LCSW, MSWAC, CHT)
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. The pre-shot routine is the only aspect of golf where the player is in total control…well that is if you have a solid mental game.
What do you do to set-up mentally in your pre-shot routine?
Any pre-shot routine should be comprised of three elements: analysis and strategy, set-up and the prompt mechanisms. This involves a set of physical movements and mental thoughts. Lets look at the mental side of pre-shot routines.
Routine allows the unconscious mind to develop automated behavior and is essential for consistency. Setting up mentally is just as important as setting up physically. The steps should be kept simple especially the analysis, as this is where golfers are most vulnerable to activating thoughts, feelings or body tension that will not support a successful shot. Analysis and strategy are activities of the conscious mind. Complete this step efficiently, commit to your shot and relax your conscious mind. Remember our conscious mind being active during a shot greatly increases the odds of an unintended shot. It can be helpful to have a transition prompt perhaps visualizing your shot, taking a deep breath, or gripping your club. Your set-up to the ball should be routine, flow smoothly and not involve conscious mind activity (no mechanical swing thoughts or worry thoughts). It can be very beneficial to have a prompt for focus at the beginning of set-up and one for relaxation just before you start the execution of your stroke. Basically creating “the zone” for that effortless stroke.
Having the mental game skills to quickly calm the body and mind: block out distractions, hold a relaxed focus and confidently hold the belief of a successful outcome is crucial for a solid mental game. A golfers pre-shot routine ought to set up the mind as much as the body. Setting up the mind to orchestrate peak performance is what mental performance training is all about.
About Mid Empowered Sport Performance www.mindempoweredsport.com
Mind Empowered Sport Performance (MESP) helps athletes unleash the power of the mind and learn how to let the mental side of their game enhance the physical side of performance rather than trip it up. Services include mental game assessment, performance improvement goals & plans, mental skills & relaxation training, mental strategy and performance enhancement techniques, distraction control & focusing.
About Debbie BenschingMESP President and owner, Debbie Bensching, as a Mental Performance Coach to help golfers achieve their peak performance. She has over 24 years of clinical psychotherapy experience and training and carries a variety of clinical licenses and certifications in areas including Behavior Management Training, Hypnosis, Addictions, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her training allows for a variety of sub-specialties, one of which is Mental Performance Coaching. She has played a variety of sports, recreationally and competitively.
2012 Oregon Junior Golf Preliminary Schedule
| Date | Name | Course | Location |
| April 1 | 2012 Oregon Junior Golf Registration Opens | Online | |
| May 1 | Event Registration Opens (Wave 1) | Online | |
| June 2 - 3 | PNWPGA Junior Championship & National Qualifying | Tumwater Valley GC | Tumwater, WA |
| June 4 | Oregon Best-Ball (FUNDRAISER) | Tualatin CC | Tualatin, OR |
| June 5 | Wave 2, Registration | Online | |
| June 9 - 10 | Cetennial Junior | Medford, OR | |
| June 15 | US Girls' Junior Qualifying | OGA GC | Woodburn, OR |
| June 18 | US Junior Amateur Qualifying | Emerald Valley Resort | Creswell, OR |
| June 19 - 21 | Oregon Junior Stroke Play (Callaway Qualifying) | OGA GC | Woodburn, OR |
| June 25 - 29 | Bob Norquist Oregon Junior Amateur | The Oregon Golf Club | West Linn, OR |
| July 2 - 3 | Peter Jacobsen Junior Challenge | Emerald Valley Resort | Creswell, OR |
| July 7 | 100 Hole Golf Maratahon (FUNDRAISER) | OGA GC | Woodburn, OR |
| July 7 - 13 | Callaway Junior World Golf Championship | Torrey Pines GC | La Jolla, CA |
| July 10 | Wave 3, Registration | Online | |
| July 15 - 21 | US Girls' Junior | Lake Merced GC | Daly City, CA |
| July 15 - 21 | US Junior Amateur | Golf Club of New England | Stratham, NH |
| July 15 - 19 | AJGA Junior at Centennial | Centennial GC | Medford, OR |
| July 16 - 17 | Southern Oregon Junior | Rogue Valley CC | Medford, OR |
| July 18 - 19 | Klamath Basin Junior | Reames G&CC & The Running Y Ranch | Klamath Falls, OR |
| July 22 - 27 | Girls Junior America's Cup Matches | Wailea GC | Maui, HI |
| July 22 - 26 | Boys Junior America's Cup Matches | BanBury GC | Eagle, ID |
| July 23 - 24 | Central Oregon Junior | Juniper GC & Awbrey Glen GC | Bend, OR |
| July 30 -31 | Portland City/Bob Allard Memorial | Rose City GC | Portland, OR |
| August 6 -9 | PNGA Girls' Junior Amateur | Seymour G&CC | North Vancouver, BC |
| August 6 - 10 | PNGA Boys' Junior Amateur | Quilchena G&CC | Richmond, BC |
| August 10 - 12 | Eddie Hogan Cup Team Matches | Riverside G&CC | Portland, OR |
| August 17 - 19 | LPGA Safeway Classic (FUNDRAISER) | Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club | North Plains, OR |
Did You Know These Golf Related Numbers?
Here’s some interesting numbers for you as we begin a new year!
- The maximum Handicap Index in order to be eligible to enter a U.S. Open qualifier - 1.4
- The number of international associations that are licensed to use the USGA Handicap System - 24
- The number of times the Handicap Indexes of all golfers are revised annually, beginning this month! - 24
- The average number of rounds of golf played by OGA Members - 50
- The highest slope rating of the courses in the region governed by the OGA – 151 (belonging to the Men’s Tips at the Nicklaus Course at Pronghorn)
- The number of OGA Member Clubs & Certified Handicap Chairs - 322
- The total number of golf holes rated by the OGA Course Rating Team in 2011 - 528
- The number of kids who enrolled last year in Oregon Junior Golf with the opportunity to play in over 50 events! - 720
- The approximate number of domestic and international golf clubs licensed to use the USGA Handicap System - 19,000
- The number of golfers who were members of OGA Member Clubs and therefore were OGA Members! - 43,000
- The approximate number of rounds posted on GHIN by OGA Members - 2 million
- The total number of golfers carrying official USGA Handicap Indexes - 4.5 million
Dorothy Campbell Memorial Scholarship
ATTENTION FEMALE HS SENIORS - If you plan to attend college in Oregon, there is a scholarship just for you! 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. If you have a passion for golf and meet the short list of requirements below - don't miss out on this great opportunity!
Campbell - Dorothy Campbell Memorial (Code 142)
Requirements:
-Graduating seniors of Oregon high schools
-GPA: 2.75+
-Female students
-Activities (preference): Participation on high school golf team, if available (including intramural team)
-Colleges: Oregon four-year public and nonprofit only
-FAFSA: Required - based on financial need
-Automatically renewable if renewal criteria met
-Complete Essay (max length 1 page): Describe strong continuing interest in golf and contribution the sport has made to applicant's development
The application deadline in March 1, 2012 - Apply online at https://secure.osac.state.or.us/
2012 Umpqua Bank Challenge Moves to the Reserve
PORTLAND, Ore. (January 4, 2012) – Peter Jacobsen SPORTS today announced that the 2012 Umpqua Bank Challenge will take place August 26-28 at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club, located at 4805 SW 229th Avenue in Aloha, Ore.
“The Reserve has always been a great partner to PJS, and I couldn’t be happier to continue our relationship with them,” said Tournament Host Peter Jacobsen. “The course is spacious and fan-friendly, and gives us the opportunity to create an extremely special event.”
The Reserve was previously home to two PJS-managed events, The Challenge, 1998-2002, and the JELD-WEN Tradition, 2003-2006. During those nine years the course played host to some of the game’s most popular players, including Stewart Cink, Fred Couples, John Daly, Jim Furyk, Sergio Garcia, Matt Kuchar, Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Craig Stadler, David Toms, Tom Watson and the 2011 Umpqua Bank Challenge defending champions, Steve Elkington and Scott McCarron.
“We are excited to welcome Peter’s Party back to The Reserve!” Said Reserve Owner Jin Park, “It is our honor to serve as the host venue for The Umpqua Bank Challenge – we look forward to working with the Peter Jacobsen SPORTS staff in creating an incredible event benefitting Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel and the “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Oregon. Our shared belief in the positive impact the Umpqua Bank Challenge has on the local community makes this event a perfect fit for The Reserve.”
The Umpqua Bank Challenge and Regence Pro-Am will be played on The Reserve’s North Course, designed by renowned golf course architect Bob Cupp. The John Fought-designed South Course will be open during the tournament for member-play only.
A news conference to announce the 2011 Umpqua Bank Challenge charitable contribution will be held January 23, 2012.
For the most up-to-date tournament information and news, including details on volunteering, ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.umpquabankchallenge.com or call (866) 503-2003.
About The Umpqua Bank Challenge
The Umpqua Bank Challenge is a three-day exhibition-style golf tournament set for August 26-28, 2012 at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, Ore. The Umpqua Bank Challenge will include The Regence Pro-am on Sunday and the main field competition on Monday and Tuesday, where PGA TOUR and Champions Tour professionals will play a best-ball format while paired into two-person teams. Hosted by PGA TOUR professional and Portland-native Peter Jacobsen, proceeds from The Umpqua Bank Challenge will benefit the tournament’s two partner charities; Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel and the “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Oregon.
About Peter Jacobsen SPORTS
Founded in 1988, Peter Jacobsen SPORTS, LLC is a full-service sports and entertainment marketing firm that specializes in event sales, management and operations, sponsorship consulting and player/talent relations. The company is independently owned and has more than 20 full-time employees across two offices in Portland, Ore. and Providence, R.I. Since its inception, PJS has managed more than 250 events around the United States.
About Umpqua Bank
Umpqua Bank, headquartered in Roseburg, Ore., is a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ) and has locations between San Francisco and Seattle, along the Oregon and Northern California Coast, and in Central Oregon and Northern Nevada. Umpqua Bank has been recognized for its innovative customer experience and banking strategy by national publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, BusinessWeek, Fast Company and CNBC. The company has been recognized for the past five years in a row on FORTUNE magazine’s list of the country’s “100 Best Companies To Work For.” Umpqua Holdings also owns a retail brokerage subsidiary, Umpqua Investments Inc., which offers services through Umpqua Bank stores and in dedicated offices throughout Oregon. Umpqua's Private Bank Division serves high net worth individuals and non-profits providing customized financial solutions and offerings. Umpqua Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Ore. For more information, visit http://www.umpquabank.com.
2011 Oregon Amateur Video Recap
2011 Oregon Junior Amateur Video Recap
The Putting Gate Drill with John Grothe
For more information on lessons with John Grothe, click here.
John Grothe, a member of the Titleist Leadership Staff, is the PGA Head Professional at the OGA Golf Course in Woodburn, Ore.
Analysis Paralysis Can Get the Best of Our Golf Game
By Debbie Bensching, President and owner of Mind Empowered Sport Performance
(MSW, ACSW, LCSW, MSWAC, CHT)
If you have played golf for very long you have probably had a time or two when you recognize something is off in your game, there is a shot you keep missing or perhaps the shots just aren’t falling the way you intend them. The harder your try the worse it gets. The “recognition” of the problem is an activity of our conscious mind. The conscious mind wants a concrete “factual” understanding; the why. Thus most Golfers form a conclusion about the problem. It must be swing mechanics or it must be the pace of play. Those who tend to focus on mechanics are determined to figure it out. This can be the entry point into Analysis paralysis. Most golfers set out to try and solve the problem because they have already concluded mechanics is the problem. This is a natural activity of our conscious mind: identify a concrete problem and find a logical solution. You start tinkering with swing mechanics and tweak it. Once we consciously think we “found it” we feel better regardless of the accuracy of our findings.
Focusing on mechanics is what our conscious mind does best. Our conscious mind has limited abilities: analysis, logical reason or conclusion, problem solving. This can lead to tweaking of mechanics in our swing and can create several versions of our swing in our memory, which can result in unconscious conflicts and mind body tension. The unintended shot resurfaces and we consciously try and tweak something again. Analysis paralysis has set in, frustration and pressure typically mounts. Confidence is affected over time.
For golfers who conclude it has nothing to do with them, the tendency is to focus on things like pace of play, someone talking or weather as the “reason”. Although these reasons generally don’t lead to analysis paralysis (since little analysis is actually taking place) they do interfere with focus and concentration which can cause significant problems with consistency in hitting the intended shot. These reasons also have no good solution to organize around however the rationalizing helps the conscious mind form a conclusion and we feel better.
How often do you consider tweaking your Mental Game rather then the physical to get back on track?
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. Once you have learned a behavior, i.e. your golf swing, our unconscious minds can more effectively perform the behavior and produce an intended shot then we can with consciously trying. Approximately 400 muscles are used in the average golf swing. Our conscious mind can manage about 50 muscles in 3-4 seconds; the time of an average golf swing. The next time your swing seems off perhaps you will consider using your Mental Game to get back on track.
About Mid Empowered Sport Performance www.mindempoweredsport.com
Mind Empowered Sport Performance (MESP) helps athletes unleash the power of the mind and learn how to let the mental side of their game enhance the physical side of performance rather than trip it up. Services include mental game assessment, performance improvement goals & plans, mental skills & relaxation training, mental strategy and performance enhancement techniques, distraction control & focusing.
About Debbie BenschingMESP President and owner, Debbie Bensching, as a Mental Performance Coach to help golfers achieve their peak performance. She has over 24 years of clinical psychotherapy experience and training and carries a variety of clinical licenses and certifications in areas including Behavior Management Training, Hypnosis, Addictions, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her training allows for a variety of sub-specialties, one of which is Mental Perfor
Portland Golf Show Returns Feb. 10 - 12
Save The Date! Terrific deals, indoor hitting range, fun contests, fantastic giveaways and unbelievable prizes highlight expo at Oregon Convention Center, Feb. 10 - 12.
Show Hours:
Friday, Feb. 10: 11am – 6pm
Saturday, Feb. 11: 9am – 5pm
Sunday, Feb. 12: 9am – 4pm
Fiddler’s Green Golf Shops will be the official retailer of the consumer golf expo, offering incredible deals on name-brand merchandise and bringing many of the game’s leading manufacturers. Additionally, the OGA will once again play an important role at the show as an endorser, major exhibitor and active part of the interactivity of the show.
GET YOUR TICKETS ONLINE AND SAVE. Just be sure to enter the PROMO Code OGA2012 (in order to see the $2 OGA discount) or use the coupon below at the door!
Complete information can be found online at PortlandGolfShow.com.
It’s all part of the annual excitement building throughout the region for the long-running show, which over the previous two decades has established itself as the official kickoff to the golf season for golfers in Oregon and southwest Washington.
The three-day consumer expo will be a celebration of Oregon’s vibrant golf community, including special offers at area golf courses, products and services; fun skills contests that give attendees the chance to win clubs, free rounds and dream stay-and-play vacations; free lessons from top PGA pros; and a fantastic giveaway package for all attendees, including three free rounds of golf!
Last year’s show packed 9,000 attendees into the Oregon Convention Center, eager to take advantage of the incredible deals that have made the show a fixture on the Oregon golf calendar for nearly 20 years.
Among the most popular areas at the show will certainly be the Fiddler’s Green Golf Shop, a massive retail space built right on the show floor and packed with name-brand merchandise — drivers, iron sets, hybrids, wedges, putters, apparel, accessories and more, all offered at exclusive, show-only prices! In addition, Fiddler’s Green will line an indoor driving range with representatives of the game’s biggest manufacturers, each showcasing their hottest new products for golfers to try for themselves. Test out all the top new models, and have a manufacturer’s representative help you find the perfect club to improve your game this year — all absolutely free!
In addition to be among the first golfers in the nation to lay hands on the hottest new products of the year — just weeks after their unveiling at the PGA Merchandise Show in January — and save big on golf clubs, rounds of golf, travel packages and more, attendees will be able to pocket bargain prices on clearance items in the Golf Show Clearance Center, receive a free lesson from a Red Tail Golf pro, compete for prizes in fun golf skills competitions, and take home three free rounds and more in at-the-door giveaways.
The show will even be fun for the whole family, with free admission to kids 12 and under, and free clubs and lessons for all kids courtesy of the Children’s Course and The First Tee of Greater Portland.
Now entering its 19th year bringing unbeatable deals to Oregon golfers, the Portland Golf Show is endorsed and supported by the Oregon Golf Association, the guardian of the game for golf in the region, representing 45,000 of the most avid golfers in Oregon and southwest Washington.
For more information on the Portland Golf Show including lists of exhibitors and activities visit PortlandGolfShow.com!
GET YOUR TICKETS ONLINE AND SAVE. Just be sure to enter the PROMO Code OGA2012 (in order to see the $2 OGA discount) or use the coupon below at the door!
Complete information can be found online at PortlandGolfShow.com.
Moore Shoots Even-Par 71 In Opening Round At Patriot Invitational
CORVALLIS, Ore. - 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.
Moore had four birdies, two bogies and a double-bogey on the par-71, 7,006-yard Golf Course and is just four strokes back of Brooks Koepka who holds the clubhouse lead with a 4-under 67 at the inaugural tournament.
The event includes the best 84 amateur golfers in the world who received PING All-America honors last season and benefits the families of fallen and disabled American heroes. The Folds of Honor Foundation is the designated charitable partner and every competitor will use a golf bag during the tournament with the name of a fallen or disabled military hero embroidered on the bag.
The bag used by Moore will be sent to Oregon State head coach Jon Reehoorn after the tournament to be auctioned off with all proceeds designated to the Folds of Honor Foundation Scholarship Fund.
Moore had one of the best seasons in Oregon State history last season in which he received PING and Golfweek All-America Honorable Mention recognition and was named to the PING All-Region West Team and the All-Pac-10 First Team. He finished the season with a 70.74 scoring average, the second-lowest single-season average in school history, and shot the best round in Oregon State history with a 9-under 63 in the second round at the Oregon Duck Invitational.
Safeway Classic Generates $1 Million for Local Children’s Charities
Tournament Golf Foundation (TGF) and the Safeway Foundation, today announced that local children’s charities would benefit from $1 million in proceeds from the 2011 Safeway Classic. This was the sixth consecutive year and seventh in total that the tournament has generated at least $1 million for charity.
The 2011 Safeway Classic presented by Coca-Cola was the 40th year of the LPGA tour event in Portland. Originally called the Portland Classic, the tournament has now donated more than $16 million to local children’s charities since 1972, with $13 million coming in the past sixteen years with Safeway as title sponsor.
The Safeway Foundation and Tournament Golf Foundation will disburse the funds to local organizations in Oregon. The main charities from the 2011 event include Easter Seals of Oregon, the Evans Scholars Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland, Trillium Family Services, Police Activities League, the Children’s Course and Oregon Junior Golf. In addition, other local children’s charities will be impacted with supplemental distributions from the 2011 tournament.
“2011 was another tough year economically for many of our non-profit partners,” said Tom Maletis, President of TGF. “Thanks to the incredible support of Safeway, our other sponsors, our volunteers and LPGA fans, we are pleased that we were able to meet our goals for giving from the 2011 tournament. We know that this funding comes at a critical time for many of the charitable organizations that are vital to the success of our event.”
“Safeway is proud of its affiliation with this event, the LPGA and Tournament Golf Foundation. What we’re most excited about is the fact that the event continues to raise such significant money each year for important children’s charities in the greater Portland area,” said Mike Minasi, President, Marketing for Safeway.
The 2012 Safeway Classic will be held August 13-19. Although the tournament site has not been finalized, TGF is currently working with Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club to return there again next year. This would be the fourth year of the event at Pumpkin Ridge, with the 54-hole tournament proper being held on the Ghost Creek Golf Course Friday-Sunday, August 17-19.
Suzann Pettersen won the 2011 event in a one-hole playoff with Na Yeon Choi. Pettersen came from nine shots back on the final day to win the title. She is currently ranked #2 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. Choi is currently #4. The purse for the 2012 tournament will be $1.5 million.
Tournament Golf Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) charitable non-profit organization, is a local Portland area group of volunteers who donate their time and provide the primary operations for the annual event. TGF is the longest running organization owning an LPGA tournament and the Safeway Classic is the oldest non-major on the LPGA tour.
Safeway Inc. is a Fortune 100 company and one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America based on sales. The company operates 1,681 stores in the United States and western Canada, and had sales of $41.1 billion in 2010. The company’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SWY.
For more information on the Safeway Classic and Tournament Golf Foundation, visit www.safewayclassic.com. For more information on Safeway Stores or the Safeway Foundation, visit www.safeway.com.
Date Confirmed for 2012 Hogan Cup
Oregon Junior Golf is pleased to announce that the 44th Playing of the Eddie Hogan Cup Team Matches will again be competed on their traditional August weekend dates, August 10 - 12, 2012. The matches feature some of the best Juniors from the Western United States and Canada and are conducted at Portland's historic Riversdie Golf and Country Club.
Join Online - Participating Clubs
Pick a Participating Club Near You!
| Participating Club | Region | Course | Additional Club Benefits* |
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A.A.G.A. (Amer-Asian Golf Assoiation)
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Portland | Full Membership Rights & Privileges | |
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Agate Beach Women's Club
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Coastal NW | Agate Beach | Participation in club tournaments and visitation activities. Optional fees may apply. |
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Aspen Lakes
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Central | Aspen Lakes | Complimentary small bucket of balls upon sign up (see Matt in the Pro Shop) |
| Bandon Crossings
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Coastal SW | Bandon Crossings | Monthly Bandon Crossings newsletter & online tournament registration |
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Beacon Rock Golf Club
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SW Washington | Beacon Rock | Eligible to participate in weekly games Sunday mornings @ 8am; eligible to compete in two stroke play and one match play tournament annually. On email list for BRGC events and news. |
| Big River Golf Club |
Northeast Oregon | Big River | Full Men’s or Women’s club benefits. |
| Broadmoor Men's Club
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Portland | Broadmoor | OGA Membership benefits only. Member may upgrade to full men’s club benefits for an extra $50 |
| Broadmoor Women's Club
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Portland | Broadmoor | Benefits of associate membership will be limited to two days of regular Saturday league play as a guest. Associates have the option of joining as a full member. |
| Centennial Men's Club |
Southwest | Centennial | OGA Membership only. Join Online members can upgrade to a Regular Men’s Club Membership for an additional $25. |
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Charbonneau Women's Club
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Portland | Charbonneau | OGA membership only. Member is welcome to play as a guest on a regular play day with regular green fees. Full membership upgrade available at the club for $25. |
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Clackamas Golf Club
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Portland | Sah-Hah-Lee | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Colwood Men's Club
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Portland | Colwood National | Full club membership (First two years). Will be sent roster and details with rules for playing within the club. |
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Colwood Women's Club
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Portland | Colwood National | Thursday Morning Tee times (Apr - Oct), Tournaments & Prizes, Social End-of-Season Party |
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Diamond Woods Mens Club |
Eugene | Diamond Woods | Join Online members can upgrade to a regular membership, which includes participation in major events, for an additional $15.00 |
| Eagle Creek Golf Club
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Portland | Eagle Creek | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Eagle Crest Ridge Golf Club
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Central | Eagle Crest Resort - Ridge Course |
Men may participate in any Men's Club event. Women would be required to pay an additional fee to receive Full Membership Rights and Privileges |
| Eagle Point Women's 18-Hole GC |
Southwest | Eagle Point | Reduced green fees Tuesday and Thursday, Hole in One club, Club tournament participation, Away play, Awards. Nice group of ladies to play and associate with weekly. |
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Eastmoreland
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Portland | Eastmoreland | Not eligible to participate in club tournaments. |
| Emerald Valley Women's Club |
Eugene | Emerald Valley | OGA Membership Only. May upgrade to full Ladies’ Club for an additional $10.05. |
| Evergreen Men's Club |
Salem | Evergreen GC | OGA Member benefits only. Join Online member may upgrade to full men’s club benefits for an extra $20.00. |
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Evergreen Women's Golf Club
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Salem | Evergreen GC | Full membership rights & privileges |
| EWGA Golf Club (Executive Women's GA)
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Portland | OGA Membership Only. | |
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F.L.O.G (Federated Lake Oswego Golfers)
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Portland | Lake Oswego Public GC (Par-3) |
Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
| Ghost Creek at Pumpkin Ridge |
Portland | Pumpkin Ridge - Ghost Creek | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
| Green Mountain Golf Club |
SW Washington | Green Mountain | Full club membership; eligible to play in club events. First time members will receive one sleeve of ProV1 or Nike Tour golf balls with each of their first four paid 18 hole club games. |
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Gresham Men's Golf Club
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Portland | Gresham GC | To ‘try us on’, online members may play in up to four individual games with us (not our major events). Upgrade to regular membership for an additional $25/year |
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Gresham Niners
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Portland | Gresham GC | Includes all club activities, including Wednesday morning play days, away day visitation, monthly business meetings at Gresham GC with voting privileges. Great golf with great people! |
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Harbor Links Golf Club |
SW Oregon | Harbor Links | Join Online members receive OGA membership and a free round of golf by contacting Rockey. Upgrade to regular club membership for an additional $25.00. |
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Heron Lakes Women's Golf Club
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Portland | Heron Lakes | Benefits of OGA Membership Only. Upgrade required for full membership rights & privileges. |
| King City Men's Club
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Portland | King City | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Ladies of Course
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Portland | Mt. View | Annual trips to Florence and Central OR, club championship every August, club play - 9 & 18 holes every Wednesday & Saturday. |
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Lady Hawks at RedTail
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Portland | Red Tail GC | Online members not eligible for tournaments, but can play in regular play days. Upgrade to full membership for an additional $20. Must carry a USGA Handicap Index of 40.0 or less to join. |
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Lakeridge Ladies GC
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Southeast | Lakeridge | Play with local lady golfers 1-day a week |
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Langdon Farms Players Club
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Portland | Langdon Farms | Benefits of OGA Membership Only. |
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Mallard Creek Golf Club
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Salem | Mallard Creek Golf Course | One FREE 18-hole round of golf (expires 6mos. from join date) |
| McKenzie River Men's Club |
Eugene | McKenzie River | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Meadowlawn Ladies Golf Club
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Salem | Meadowlawn | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Middlefield Women's GC
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Eugene | Middlefield GC | Associate membership only, member unable to participate in daily play or club tournaments. |
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Meriwether Women's
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Portland | Meriwether National | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Mt. Hood Golf Club
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Portland | Resort at the Mountain | OGA Membership Only. |
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NWGolfGuys.com
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Portland | Full Membership Rights and Privileges including 2-for-1 golf certificates, free lessons, and discounts at courses and related businesses throughout the area. Click Here for more information. | |
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Oak Knoll Men's Club
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Southwest | Oak Knoll (Ashland) | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Ocean Dunes Women's Club
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Coastal SW | Ocean Dunes | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Oregon City Ladies Club
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Portland | Oregon City | Full Membership Rights & Privileges -- Game days, lunches, end of year party and gift certificates |
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O.V.G.A. (Oregon Vietnamese GA)
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Portland | Full Membership Rights & Privileges. Must be of Vietnamese descent to qualify for prizes in OVGA Championship. | |
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The Players Club at OGA GC
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Portland/Salem | OGA Golf Course | Full Membership Rights & Privileges, |
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Pineway Women's Golf Club
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Salem | Pineway | Full Membership Rights & Privileges, |
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RedTail Men's Golf Association
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Portland | RedTail | OGA membership only. Join Online members can upgrade to regular club membership and participate in group activities by paying an extra $40.05 to the Club Treasurer. |
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Rivers Edge Golf Club |
Central | River's Edge Golf Resort | OGA Membership Only. The first time you play, receive a token for a bucket of range balls and a special guest rate for your first round. You may upgrade your membership to $69 and receive up to 40% off green fees throughout the calendar year. Contact the club for details. |
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Salem Women's 18
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Salem | Salem | Online members may participate in regular play days but not in tournaments. |
| Salmon Run Women's Club
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Coastal SW | Salmon Run Golf Course | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Sandelie Men's
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Portland | Sandelie | Preferred tee times on non-tournament Saturday mornings, opportunity to purchase block rounds at a discount. Same benefits as regular membership except for tournament participation. Upgrade to full benefits for extra $10. |
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Stone Creek Men's |
Portland | Stone Creek | Online members may upgrade to regular membership for an additional $40.00, and may participate in two Saturday/Wednesday events prior to upgrading. |
| Sunriver Men's Club |
Central | Sunriver | Full Men's Club membership requires an additional $5 fee made payable to Sunriver Men's Golf Club. Click Here to visit our website for information. |
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Titan Golf Club |
Portland | Full Membership Rights & Privileges | |
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Tri-Mountain Women's Club |
SW Washington | Tri-Mountain | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
| Umpqua Women's 18 Golf Club
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Southwest | Umpqua Golf & RV Resort | Full membership benefits include weekly play, annual charity event, spring match play, fall club championship, and end of the year couples event & outing. |
* Each Club determines what additional benefits above and beyond OGA benefits are provided to its members. To find out more, contact the Handicap Chair of the applicable club.
Safeway Classic Returns to Portland Aug. 13-19, 2012.
Tournament Golf Foundation (TGF) announced that the dates for the 2012 Safeway Classic have been set for Aug. 13-19. 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. The tournament has enjoyed much success over the past three years being held on the Ghost Creek course at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. TGF is currently working with Pumpkin Ridge on an agreement to return there is 2012.
The purse for the 2012 Safeway Classic will be $1.5 million for the three days of tournament play, Aug 17-19. Suzann Pettersen won the 2011 title in a one-hole playoff with Na Yeon Choi. Pettersen is currently ranked #2 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.
Proceeds from the event benefit children’s charities in Oregon through the Safeway Foundation. Through 2010, the event has raised over $15 million for charity, with $12 million coming during the first 15 years of Safeway’s title sponsorship. The 2011 tournament charitable donation numbers are not yet available.“We are thrilled to announce our dates for 2012.” said Tom Maletis, President of Tournament Golf Foundation.
“We are enjoying tremendous momentum from this year’s tournament with record crowds and a great champion and we look forward to building on that between now and August.” Maletis continued, “We would like to thank Safeway for its continued support of the Classic. Safeway and its management team have made a significant investment in the LPGA over the years and we are very happy to have their continued commitment to the Safeway Classic.”
“Safeway is pleased to be a part of the LPGA tour once again in 2012,” said Michael Minasi, President of Safeway Marketing. “The Safeway Classic provides our company with unique marketing opportunities with our customers and suppliers, while raising significant money for local children’s charities in Oregon through the Safeway Foundation.”
Tournament Golf Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) charitable non-profit organization, is a local Portland area group of volunteers who donate their time and provide the primary operation for the annual event. TGF is the longest running organization owning an LPGA tournament and the Safeway Classic is the oldest non-major on the LPGA tour. For more information on TGF and the Safeway Classic, visit www.safewayclassic.com
Safeway Inc. is a Fortune 100 company and one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America based on sales. The company operates 1,681 stores in the United States and Canada. The company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SWY. Safeway’s Portland division operates 116 stores in Oregon and Southwest Washington. For more information on the company, visit www.safeway.com.
Allred & Schutte Tied at PGA Tour Q-School
LA QUINTA, Calif. (December 02, 2011) - Former Oregon and US Junior Amateur Champion Jason Allred climbed up the leaderboard in the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament Thursday, shooting a 2-under par 70 on the Nicklaus Tournament course at PGA West.
Jesse Schutte, a three-time OSAA champion at Siuslaw High, was also at 143 following a 74 on the Stadium course. Former Oregon State player Mitch Gillis was tied for 133rd at 148. He shot 73 on the Nicklaus.
The Stadium course is playing roughly 21/2 strokes harder than the Nicklaus, and winds of 20 to 25 mph made it even more challenging.
They are tied for 57th place through two of the six rounds.
The top 25 players and ties earn cards on the 2012 PGA circuit. Allred and Schutte's 143 is three shots off the current cut line, and there are 29 players at 140 or better.
Allred had two birdies on each side Thursday, getting to 3 under through 11 holes and staying there until a bogey 5 on the 18th hole knocked him back. The hole is 453 yards and has played the toughest on the course through two days with a stroke average of 4.325.
Had Allred managed par there, he would have been one of only three players in the 171-man field to go without a bogey in the second round. Harris English did so on the Nicklaus track, with a 67, and Matt Jones did so at the Stadium with a 68.
Allred returns to the Stadium course today for a 8:28 a.m. tee time. His playing partners are Charlie Beljan and Andrew Svoboda.
Will Claxton, on the Stadium course, shot a 70 to take the overall lead by one stroke over Jones and English. Claxton was at 10-under 134.
Billy Hurley III was 8 under after a 71 on the Nicklaus course.
David Duval, among the big names in the field, was tied for 81st at even par after a 72 on the Nicklaus course.
Courses Rated in 2011
Every time we edit or add course rating data, those changes are reflected in GHIN and with the USGA National Course Rating Database. Updated and current Course Rating and Slope Rating Data is a requirement of computing accurate USGA Handicap Indexes.
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COURSES RATED IN 2011
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Agate Beach GC
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Newport, Ore.
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Alderbrook GC
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Tillamook, Ore.
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Awbrey Glen GC
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Bend, Ore.
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Cedar Links GC
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Medford, Ore.
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Corvallis CC
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Corvallis, Ore.
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Crestview GC
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Waldport, Ore.
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Eagle Crest - Challenge Course
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Redmond, Ore.
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Eagle Crest - Resort Course
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Redmond, Ore.
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Eagle Crest - Ridge Course
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Redmond, Ore.
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Eastmoreland GC
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Portland, Ore.
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Elkhorn Valley GC
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Lyons, Ore.
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Emerald Valley GC
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Creswell, Ore.
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Fairway Village GC
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Vancouver, Wash.
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Forest Hills GC
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Cornelius, Ore.
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Gresham GC
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Gresham, Ore.
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Heron Lakes - Great Blue Course
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Portland, Ore.
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King City GC
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Tigard, Ore.
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Lewis River GC
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Woodland, Wash.
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Middlefield GC
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Cottage Grove, Ore.
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Oak Knoll GC
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Ashland, Ore.
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Olalla Valley GC
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Toledo, Ore.
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Pumpkin Ridge - Ghost Creek
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North Plains, Ore.
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Red Tail GC
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Beaverton, Ore.
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RiverRidge - Sutton Ridge GC
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Eugene, Ore.
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RiverRidge GC
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Eugene, Ore.
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Riverside G&CC
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Portland, Ore.
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Salemtowne GC
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Salem, Ore.
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Shield Crest GC
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Klamath Falls, Ore.
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The Oregon Golf Club
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West Linn, Ore.
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Trysting Tree GC
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Corvallis, Ore.
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Tualatin CC
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Tualatin, Ore.
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Veterans GC
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White City, Ore.
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Wildwood GC
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Portland, Ore.
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If you are interested in finding out more about what it takes to be a course rating volunteer, don't hesitate to call Gretchen or complete our online volunteer application. We're always looking for dedicated members to round out our Team!
DID YOU KNOW? Beginning in 2012, Handicap Revision Dates Will be the Same Everywhere!
As per the new policy, all USGA Handicap Indexes will be revised on the 1st and 15rg of each month, regardless of region. This uniform schedule will be especially beneficial to those members who belong to more than one golf association. Never again will they have to carry two Handicap Indexes, wondering which one to use! We will provide Indexes during the off-season again, which is helpful to our members who travel and play in sunbelt states. Just a reminder – most members will not be affected by the updates, as rounds played in the OGA are not acceptable for posting during our off season. Click Here for a 2012 Revision Schedule.
Order 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. If you would like a copy, 2012 pricing is below and you can order at www.ogagolfshop.com.
2012 - 2015 RULES OF GOLF BOOKLET
FREE if picked up at the office or an event
$1.50 per book for shipping/handling. (Will be shipped for FREE if ordered with a Decisions book).
2012 - 2013 DECISION ON THE RULES OF GOLF
$10.00/copy if picked up at the office or at an event
$13.00 per book including shipped fee
2012 - 2013 RULES OF GOLF MOBILE APP
This contains the Rules and Decisions and can be access on Blackberry, Android and iOS platforms. The release date for the new version on Blackberry and Android is scheduled for January 1, 2012. However, Apple requires all applications to be tested prior to release and this may delay the iOS version. The current version is priced at $3.99 - though the price has not been set for the 2012 - 13 version. Note, the 2010 - 11 version will not update to the 2012 - 13 version - you will have to purchase the new app when it is released.
Please let us know should you have any questions and thank you for your interest in the Rules of Golf
Oregon Golfers Hope to Secure Tour Cards for 2013
Also hoping to play full time on the top professional circuits are former OSAA High School Champion Jesse Schutte (who played briefly at OSU and Oklahoma), as well as Oregon college players Cathryn Bristow (UofO) and Jessi Gebhardt (OSU).
Follow the action live at www.lpga.com and www.pga.com as many with Oregon ties look to reach their goals at the Final Stage of Q School.
The women are competing at the LPGA International in Daytona Beach, FL and the men are in La Quinta, CA at PGA West.
2011 Oregon Junior Amateur Video Recap
Did You Know A Slope Rating Has Nothing To Do With Topography!
The term “slope” in USGA Slope Rating has nothing to do with the topography of a golf course (though topography IS one of the 10 obstacle factors evaluated in course rating).
Slope actually indicates the mathematical slope of a line (rise over run) when graphing scores against a Handicap Index.
Why is all of this complicated math important?
Before slope, courses were rated for one player – the scratch golfer. Your relation to the performance of that scratch golfer was your handicap. The problem with this system is that it was one-dimensional and flawed!
Statistical analysis made it apparent that a handicap established on an easy golf course would change once a golfer started playing a more difficult course. And golfers who established their handicaps at relatively harder courses had an advantage over players that developed their handicaps at relatively easy courses.
Then came a bit of brilliance by the USGA that refined the system: the introduction of Slope. This gave us a second point to plot onto the graph – the scores of the bogey golfer.
In this modern, two-dimensional system, each course is rated for predicted score for the scratch and the bogey golfer. Connect the dots, and that’s the Slope Rating. Slope is ultimately important in allowing us to move from golf course to golf course and get a fair indication of our level of play, no matter where we play, or who we play against.
Putting Tip from OGA GC Head Pro John Grothe
For more information on lessons with John Grothe, click here.
Mindset for Peak Performance: Psychological Resilience
By Debbie Bensching, President and owner of Mind Empowered Sport Performance
(MSW, ACSW, LCSW, MSWAC, CHT)
As Arnold Palmer put it “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. One of the things that contributed to Arnold Palmer’s success was his mental toughness or psychological resilience. This is one of the key elements of a performance mindset. The other key element is performance supportive Mental Strategy Goals. The two are closely interwoven in peak performance.
Mental Toughness gets mentioned a great deal in sports talk, mostly by people without any training in psychology. Mental toughness is really referring to psychological resilience. Perhaps that is why there is no universal agreement on its definition. Although definitions vary, recognizing the play of a mentally tough athlete is fairly easy. Mentally tough athletes stay focused and determined in high-pressure situations, and maintain their composure during adversity. They consistently perform at or near full potential and make the shots we all love to talk about. I am sure you can call to mind a shot or two by Arnold, Tiger or Phil.
Let’s identify the primary elements of psychological resilience and the foundations for a performance mindset. The first element is Self control- the capacity to maintain composure and direct emotions, thoughts, and behaviors with precision. The key in this is control over self not others. Trying to have control of the wrong things distracts many golfers’. The second element is Confidence – a sustained sense of self-belief in your own abilities to achieve your desired outcomes that is stable in the face of adversity or glitches; especially dealing with the unexpected. Confidence is very different then arrogance. The third element is Commitment – a tendency to have sustained positive intentions and an active role in self-improvement. Do you practice more then you play? Finally, the fourth element is Challenge- a chance to demonstrate your abilities; a frame of mind that change, obstacles, learning, etc are opportunity for adventure, growth, & stimulation. I sometimes refer to it as the “no guts no glory” attitude.
When these characteristics are combined the mindset of the athlete creates strength for clam focus and sustaining performance in most situations. “Mentally tough athletes are people who have a high sense of self-belief and an unshakeable faith that they can control their own destiny and remain relatively unaffected by competition or adversity” ~ Clough.
You do not need to be a scratch golfer to be a mentally tough golfer. You can have a single digit handicap and still need to work on mental toughness. To develop a high level of psychological resilience look at what gets in the way of consistently combining these elements.
About Mid Empowered Sport Performance www.mindempoweredsport.com
Mind Empowered Sport Performance (MESP) helps athletes unleash the power of the mind and learn how to let the mental side of their game enhance the physical side of performance rather than trip it up. Services include mental game assessment, performance improvement goals & plans, mental skills & relaxation training, mental strategy and performance enhancement techniques, distraction control & focusing.
About Debbie BenschingMESP President and owner, Debbie Bensching, as a Mental Performance Coach to help golfers achieve their peak performance. She has over 24 years of clinical psychotherapy experience and training and carries a variety of clinical licenses and certifications in areas including Behavior Management Training, Hypnosis, Addictions, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her training allows for a variety of sub-specialties, one of which is Mental Performance Coaching. She has played a variety of sports, recreationally and competitively.
Learning the Rules—A Cautionary Tale
(A slightly different version of this article was originally published in PNW Golfer Magazine, October 2011)
As we near the end of 2011, Rules Officials around the world work diligently to commit the recent changes to the Rules of Golf to memory. Their deadline to understand the recent changes is January 1, 2012 as it marks the coming quadrennial where the Ruling Bodies, the USGA and the R&A, put into effect a revised code that will be in force for the next four years. If you have not already seen the coming changes - click here for a summary of the more impactful changes. To view additional documents regarding the changes visit www.usga.org.
Though most Rules Officials will put in their time to update themselves, millions of golfers will continue to play regularly in tournaments and post friendly wager with buddies and never fully understand what has changed. One of my favorite moments teaching the Rules is to present a common situation in golf and ask for audience participation to decide if they believe it is a myth or a Rule of Golf. The audience is continually surprised by their incorrect beliefs, often over 90% of them. In fact, it is quite common to have a few disagree, even after I put the actual Rule up for all to see … how can so many be wrong?
Unfortunately, most acquire Rules information by continuing to do what they have always done … they absorb “knowledge” watching tournaments on TV and listening to their buddies who “know” the Rules. Without question, the most challenging part about teaching the Rules is to dispel the many myths that confuse the great majority of golfers – these myths come from opinion leaders who continue to propagate wrong information without double checking to see if they are correct in the first place.
We would all be better informed if standard tour events would follow the lead of Championships administered by the USGA (for example the US Open, US Women’s Open and the US Amateur). All USGA Championships have a Rules knowledgeable staff member or volunteer available to help explain Rules incidents as they occur. This follows the same model used in other major sports – a controversial call is regularly followed up with intelligent, accurate dialogue by announcers. Contrast this to most golf events where the viewing audience is left scratching their head trying to figure out why they are watching a player do something on the TV that directly contradicts what the commentator just put forth as a “Rule of Golf”.
If you are reading this article, you likely have more than a casual interest in the Rules – for that I thank you and would like to pass on some great news for 2012. The USGA has recently received the generous support of Rolex in the form of a partnership with our national ruling body. Highlighting their announcement is the news that the updated Rules of Golf will be available at no cost. We have messaged all your head professionals and handicap chairs, provided them the order form, and encouraged them to get a free copy for every member – hopefully, they will follow through on this offer. In addition, the OGA will continue distributing complimentary copies to the 2000+ annual attendees at our Rules Education program throughout the coming year.
Regardless of how you acquire a copy of the updated Rules of Golf, please remember to be cautious with where you collect the answers to your questions. In the coming year, I encourage you to focus more attention on classes and materials instructed and written by qualified officials and far less on the more prevalent untrained opinion leaders.
The OGA is a national leader in Rules of Golf Education. Our 2012 offerings include the traditional Club Presentations as well as more thorough On-Course Rules Clinics, 2 and 4 day Rules Workshops and ride-a-longs at tournament sites for individuals aspiring to become officials. The OGA’s complete 2012 Rules Education schedule will be released on December 1st.
Craig Winter serves as the Director of Junior Golf and Rules Education for the Oregon Golf Association and achieved perfect scores on both the 2010 and 2011 PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Exams.
2012 Membership Opens April 1st
Oregon 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.
If you know of any other golfers who have made college commitments, please contact Oregon Junior Golf at 503-981-4653.
LETTERS OF INTENT
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Member |
Graduation Year |
College |
| Max Carter | 2012 | University of Oregon |
| Zach Foushee | 2012 | University of Oregon |
| Caroline Inglis | 2012 | University of Oregon |
| Tess Jennings | 2012 | Lehigh University |
| Brett Johnson | 2012 | Oregon State University |
| Garrett Kooistra | 2012 | Concordia University |
| Nigel Lett | 2012 | University of Nevada - Reno |
| Patricia Little | 2012 | Concordia University |
| Ashlee Pickerell | 2012 | University of Tennessee |
| Brent Pollock | 2012 | University of Utah |
| Marcus Potter | 2012 | San Jose State University |
| Tannen Potter | 2012 | Walla Walla Community College |
| Sulman Raza | 2012 | University of Oregon |
| Ray Richards | 2012 | California State University - Monterey Bay |
| Sarah Salvatori | 2012 | Saint Martin's University |
| Trey Udy | 2012 | Southern Oregon Community College |
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| Cassandra Carothers | 2011 | Brown University |
| Kendall Prince | 2011 | The Ohio State University |
| Sharon Shin | 2011 | California State University - Northridge |
| Morgan Thompson | 2011 | University of California - Berkeley |
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| Seshia-Lei Telles | 2010 | Oregon State University |
| Bobby Monaco | 2010 | Univiersity of California - Santa Clara |
| Kaohi Loo | 2010 | University Southern Utah |
| Andy Rodby | 2010 | Hawai'i Pacific University |
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| Avery Collura | 2009 | University of Portland |
| Sarah Crofcheck | 2009 | California State University - Monterey Bay |
| Rachael Fischer | 2009 | University of Portland |
| Travis Johnsen | 2009 | Gonzaga University |
| Arthur Kim | 2009 | Purdue University |
| Chelsea Lind | 2009 | Oregon State University |
| Jack Pennington | 2009 | University of Oregon |
| Lindsay Reeve | 2009 | New Mexico State |
| Avery Sills | 2009 | University of Oregon |
| Nick Sherwood | 2009 | Oregon State University |
| Amy Beth Simanton | 2009 | University of California - Davis |
| Damian Telles | 2009 | University of Idaho |
| Haley Thomas | 2009 | Corban College |
First Tee of Greater Portland Names New Executive Director
The First Tee of Greater Portland – a youth development non-profit organization that teaches children life values through the game of golf – announced the hiring of Robyn Lorain as its executive director today.
Lorain is a PGA of America member, and was an assistant professional at Meridian Valley Country Club in Kent, Wash. She has long been an advocate for The First Tee, volunteering as a mentor, as well as raising more than $161,000 to bring The First Tee National School Program to Kent and Auburn, Wash., school districts, a feat which helped earn her The First Tee National School Program Involvement Award in 2009.
As executive director of The First Tee of Greater Portland, Lorain will lead efforts to positively impact the lives of Portland-area youth by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
“Robyn has been an amazing asset through her charitable work, and we can’t wait to see her flourish as the executive director of The First Tee of Greater Portland,” said Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., chief executive officer of the national organization, The First Tee. “Her love for the game of golf and desire to teach and help children are welcomed additions to the organization.”
Phipps 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.
Phipps will receive the award during the 2012 GCSAA Education Conference at the Feb. 28 opening session, Celebrate GCSAA! Celebrate GCSAA! is presented by Syngenta and hosted by GCSAA President Robert M. Randquist, CGCS. The conference (Feb. 27-March 2) will be held in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show (Feb. 29-March 1) at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.
"This is a well deserved honor for Dave," Randquist said. "He is the consummate environmental steward and continues to be an innovative leader in sustainable land management for the golf industry."
The GCSAA President's Award for Environmental Stewardship was established in 1991 to recognize "an exceptional environmental contribution to the game of golf: a contribution that further exemplifies the golf course superintendent's image as a steward of the land."
Phipps is an 11-year GCSAA Class A member and has been at Stone Creek since construction in 2000. He graduated from Oregon State University and began his professional career with a grass seed company and a professional landscape firm. Phipps worked at the Oregon Golf Club in the 1990s, spending five years as the horticulturist and five more as assistant golf course superintendent.
Phipps is a multiple GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards winner. He is a two-time winner of the Oregon GCSA's Richard Malpass Distinguished Service Award. Phipps also was honored as the 2004-2005 Cooperator of the Year by the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District. In addition to several regional public course awards, Stone Creek was named to Links Magazine's Top 10 eco-friendly golf courses in 2009.
Phipps served on the Oregon GCSA Board of Directors from 2003-2009, including one term as President. He also has served on the Oregon GCSA Foundation Board of Directors since 2005 and is the Environmental Committee chairman for the chapter as well. Phipps has served on a half-dozen GCSAA committees and task groups, and was the first Green Links host for The Environmental Institute for Golf's online collection of environmental case studies.
Phipps has Stone Creek certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and was instrumental in organizing the second edition of the Oregon Stewardship Guidelines which included an online integrated pest management template program for golf courses. Using his own photography, Phipps developed a calendar featuring Stone Creek Golf Club and he has contributed $2,500 to The Environmental Institute for Golf from calendar sales.
Phipps serves on Oregon State University's turfgrass industry advisory panel and worked to secure a faculty position dedicated to turfgrass science. He teaches a turfgrass management class at a local community college and also developed a community outreach class utilizing local superintendents to provide lawn and garden advice to homeowners.
GCSAA is a leading golf organization and has as its focus golf course management. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the United States and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to 19,000 members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA's mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. The association's philanthropic organization, The Environmental Institute for Golf, works to strengthen the compatibility of golf with the natural environment through research grants, support for education programs and outreach efforts. Find GCSAA on Facebook, follow GCSAA on Twitter, and visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org.
Local Rules for Unpleasant Course Conditions
If you refer to Preferred Lies and Winter Rules as "Lift, clean and cheat" I would submit that you simply do not understand the Local Rule.
Let's start with a quick two question quiz:
1) Preferred Lies can be used:
a) anywhere on the course
b) fairways and rough only - but not within 36" of trees and out of bounds
c) only in closely mown areas, through the green
d) anywhere through the green
2) The Committee posts a sign near the first tee that reads only, "Winter Rules Today," and provides no other clarification or posting regarding how to proceed under the Local Rule. In stroke play, a player's ball comes to rest in a bush in a water hazard and the player uses preferred lies to place the ball 20 yards away, closer to the hole in the middle of the fairway. How many penalty strokes has the player incurred?
a) no penalty is incurred
b) 1 stroke
c) 2 strokes
d) the player is disqualified
Answers
1) c - Preferred Lies or Winter Rules can only be utilized in closely mown areas, through the green (which means any areas through the green cut to fairway height of less and is described in depth in the post below).
2) a - no penalty is incurred - though this seems odd, if the Committee doesn't fulfill their responsibilities, a player must not be penalized for proceeding in a way the Committee did not forsee. The Rules of Golf are a carefully drafted code that are designed to handle whatever situation a player may end up in. Local Rules, by their very nature modify this carefully drafted code (and are only allowable if first approved by the Ruling Bodies). "Winter Rules Today" is an example of a poorly written Local Rule. No matter how poorly written, it is still a Rule! There is no requirement in "Winter Rules Today" for the ball to be "on the ground," "in the fairway" and there is no mention of how far the ball may be placed nor if it must not be placed closer to the hole. Thus, 20 yards away, outside of the hazard and closer to the hole is perfectly acceptable.
If you have used Preferred Lies to lift a ball that lies in the rough and place it a small distance from where it was lifted – please read on because you are not using "Preferred Lies". If you are on a Committee and work at a course that posts a sign reading only “preferred lies” or “winter rules” – please read on, you are not living up to your obligations under the Rules of Golf.
If the Local Rule for Preferred lies is in effect, it applies to the photo above and
not to the photo below.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING HANDICAPPING:
The purpose of this post is to clear up the many misunderstandings circulating about preferred lies with respect to the Rules of Golf. Note that regardless of whether the Committee, your group, or you as an individual golfer “decide” to use lift the ball under your own rules, or use use authorized Local Rules as discussed in this post, you are still required by the Rules of the USGA Handicap System to post your score.
My primary job with the Oregon Golf Association is to help others interpret the Rules of Golf. The beginning and the end of the open handicap season signals that golfers throughout the region often find areas golf courses deteriorating due to poor weather.
Of all Rules this Local Rule, Preferred Lies (also called Winter Rules), is quite clearly the most misunderstood Rule in Golf. I want to first make clear that the OGA has no problem with a Committee employing Preferred Lies when course conditions are poor – in fact, we would encourage them to. The Local Rule provides the relief necessary to allow for an enjoyable playing experience even in the worst of conditions. The problem is not the Rule itself but the prevalent misapplication of the Rule, which leads to artifically low scores and it's undeserved alter ego, "Lift, Clean and Cheat."
The Rules of Golf allow the Committee, not a player or group, the option to employ preferred lies in any closely mown area, through the green. Through the Green includes all areas within the boundaries of the course except:
- Hazards (includes all bunkers & water hazards, including lateral water hazards on the course)
- The putting green (specific to the hole you are playing)
- The teeing ground (specific to the hole and tee color you are playing)
Combined with closely mown areas (those areas mown to fairway height or less) this leaves a restricted area for this Rule that includes fairways, the fringe, dew strips or closely mown walkways and tee boxes. For a visual description of what constitutes closely mown areas through the green, I have included photos at the bottom of this post.
The allowable Local Rule for Preferred Lies may be found in the appendix of the Rules of Golf. When the Committee has employed Preferred Lies, a player whose ball lies in a closely mown area, through the green may mark, lift, clean and place through the green (within an area defined by the Committee – often 6”,a club length or the length of the scorecard) no nearer the hole. Likely you are already familiar with the application part of the Rule.
Note that the Rule not only restricts the areas that it may be used but the Committee is also required to provide guidance when the Rule is in effect. Why? Without guidance, my group may decide we can place within two club lengths, no nearer the hole, your group may decide to allow just 4” while another may be comfortable moving the ball 30 yards closer to the hole. If the Committee only provides "Winter Rules Today" as guidance these are all perfectly acceptable applications. In fact, with "Winter Rules Today" as Committee guidance, it would also be acceptabel to take your ball that lies through the green in a tree and place the ball in the middle of the fairway.
The appendix covers suggested wording for a Committee that includes both the procedure and what penalty would be incurred by a player that either breaches the Rule itself (e.g. two stroke penalty in stroke play or loss of hole in match play for placing or substituting where not allowed) or simply errs in the procedure (e.g. one stroke penalty in all forms of play for not marking before lifting).
Two additional Local Rules provide relief from poor conditions and can also be found in the appendix to the Rules of Golf. These are
- Cleaning Ball and
- Embedded Ball Through The Green.
Both of these options may be extended to any area that lies through the green and are not, like Preferred Lies, restricted only to areas that are closely mown.
I’ll begin with Cleaning Ball. This Local Rule allows a player to mark, lift, clean and replace in an area defined by the Committee and may be used anywhere through the green. Golfers are universally familiar with the procedure when your ball comes to rest on the putting green as they practice it dozens of time each round. This procedure for this Local Rule is exactly the same. Note that I have underlined the last step of the procedure, replace. In the Rules, “replace” has a very different meaning than the “place” used in the procedure for Preferred Lies.
For example, my drive ends up just off the fairway, either in a horrible lie in the rough or hopelessly in the roots of a tree. The Committee has employed the Local Rule as listed in the appendix for Cleaning Ball anywhere through the green. I am permitted to mark, lift, clean, and replace my ball. When I replace, though my ball will be clean, I am left with the same horrible lie in the rough or hopeless lie in the roots of the tree. If my ball lands in the fairway, this is also through the green and I would be permitted to clean my ball but under Cleaning Ball, I would replace it on the exact spot I lifted it from.
Between the two Local Rules addressed so far, Preferred Lies vs. Cleaning Ball, the two main differences are:
- Preferred lies, though more generous in allowing the player to place the ball some distance from where it came to rest, no nearer the hole, it is far more restrictive in the area on the course where it may be utilized.
- Cleaning ball is exactly the opposite. It is far more restrictive in that it requires you to replace the ball exactly from where it was lifted but is more generous in where on the course it may be utilized.
The Rules of Golf, specifically Rule 25-2, Embedded Ball, provides free relief to any ball that embeds in any closely mown area through the green. The third Local Rule, Embedded Ball Through The Green may be employed by the Committee to extend the area where a player will receive free relief from an embedded ball to any area through the green. The procedure is quite simple. Lift, clean and drop as near as possible to where it embedded, no nearer the hole. Note the requirement to mark is absent in this Rule. Because the likelihood of a ball embedding in the rough is high year round in the Northwest, the OGA strongly encourages all clubs and Committees to employ this Local Rule year round to provide equitable playing conditions to all.
Note that the Committee may use a combination of these Local Rules. For example, Preferred Lies can be used in any closely mown area, through the green, Cleaning Ball may be employed in any area through the green and Embedded Ball Through The Green may also be employed all at the same time. Unless you hit your ball into a hazard (remember bunkers and water hazards are not through the green) you will be entitled to mark, lift and clean it.
If all three Local Rules are in effect, when your ball comes to rest in
- a closely mown area, through the green you will be rewarded for your accuracy by being allowed to place,
- through the green outside of closely mown areas you will be required to replace it in the exact lie from where it was lifted, and
- you will receive relief from an embedded ball anywhere through the green.
Below is a visual representation of where these Local Rules may be employed at your course.
The light blue shaded areas in the image above diagram all areas that Preferred Lies, or Winter Rules, may be adopted. The Committee may further restrict the application to individual holes or specified areas. The areas in light blue are closely mown areas, through the green and include:
- Fairways
- The fringe of all putting greens
- Tee boxes (but notice in the top left that this does not include the teeing ground as the teeing ground is not through the green)
- Though not present on this hole, if your course has dew strips or walkways that are through the green and mowed to fairway height or less, they would also apply.
The image above is a visual depiction of the parts of the course. The white shading is out of bounds. Special attention should be paid to:
- The teeing ground (specific to the hole and tees being played) TOP LEFT, LIGHT GREEN
- The putting green (specific to the hole being played) TOP RIGHT, LIGHT GREEN
- All hazards on the course (including bunkers, water hazards, and lateral water hazards) RED
- Everything else in this picture is through the green.
The Local Rules for "Cleaning Ball" & "Embedded Ball Through The Green" may be employed anywhere that is not shaded above though like preferred lies the Committee may restrict the application to a more restrictive area.
One last thing, if you have read this post – I ask that you please pass it on. Sharing this with others will create equitable playing conditions and more accurate handicapping for everyone playing the game. If you have any additional questions don’t hesitate to contact Craig Winter by phone (503)981-4653 x 222 or e-mail, rules@oga.org.
Thank you for your interest in the Rules of Golf!
This blog has been republished from an earlier Outside Agency post dated March 18, 2009.
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3 1/2 Day Advanced Rules of Golf Workshop Monday, April 23 - Thursday, April 26 @ The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club (Aloha) Monday - Wednesday, 8am-5pm | Thursday, 8am - noon Public Welcome all attendees must register. Register Online here. |
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Now On Sale! The ExploreOregonGolf VIP Passport!
This new program for 2012 gives card holders one 18-hole round of golf and cart at each 56 participating courses in Oregon & SW Washington for a fee of $30 or less. The card is only $125 for OGA Members & $200 for non-Members, and a portion of the proceeds will go to support the game of golf in the region.
The ExploreOregonGolf VIP Card is a great gift this holiday season for the golfers in your life! Giving the card to someone that is not a member? Then add a membership in one of our participating Join Online OGA Member Clubs along with the ExploreOregonGolf VIP Card for only $175 -- a $25 savings!
Order yours today while supplies last!
To order your card click on the applicable button below or call the OGA at (503) 981-4653 ext. 3. Limited quantities available! Call Center open 8:30am to 5pm (Mon-Fri).
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Note: For those purchasing the ExploreOregonGolf VIP Card, shipping is currently scheduled to commence on December 19, 2011. For those also joining OGA Member Clubs, your membership will not be activated until January 2012.
ExploreOregonGolf VIP Card Holder Rules and Conditions
- Cardholders are entitled to one 18-hole round of golf including a cart for a total fee not to exceed $30 at each
of the participating golf courses listed below. - Cardholders must contact the Golf Course at least 24 hours in advance to reserve a starting time and indicate they are an ExploreOregonGolf VIP cardholder. Single golfers can use the card on a space available basis unless otherwise indicated by the Golf Course. Tee times may not be made on GolfNow.
- Cardholders must present their VIP Card and accompanying brochure and proof of identification before play.
- Cardholders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Cardholders must abide by all rules of the golf course including dress code.
- Promotional offer may not be combined with any other offer. Cardholder may only use the card during the valid times and terms as stipulated by each golf course (listed below).
- Only one card available per member (GHIN #). Redemption of passport benefits are not transferrable.
PARTICIPATING COURSES AND STIPULATIONS
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| COURSE | FEE | STIPULATIONS | BONUS OFFER |
| Black Butte Ranch - Big Meadow |
30 |
Valid M - Sun after 12pm; tee times may be made no more than 3 days in advance. | $10 off any round for guests that accompany the card holder. |
| Black Butte Ranch - Glaze Meadow | 30 |
Valid M - Sun after 12pm; tee times may be made no more than 3 days in advance. | $10 off any round for guests that accompany the card holder. |
| Crooked River Ranch |
30 |
Valid: January 1 - February 29, Anytime; March 1 - May 15, Any day after 12pm; May 16 - September 30, Sun - Thurs. after 12pm, Fri - Sat and Holidays after 2pm; October, Any day after 12pm; and November 1 - December 31, Anytime. Not valid with other promotions or for group outings (groups in excess of 4). | $10 off Green Fee/Cart Combination for each accompanying guest (at prevailing guest rate), $5 coupon good for purchase of merchandise or food from snack shack. |
| Desert Peaks |
20 |
Vaid anytime |
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| Eagle Crest - Resort Course |
30 |
Valid anyday after 11am | Golfers accompanying the card holder will receive 10% off green fees. |
| Eagle Crest - Ridge Course |
30 |
Valid anyday after 11am | Golfers accompanying the card holder will receive 10% off green fees. |
| Eagle Crest - Challenge Course | 30 |
Valid anyday after 11am | Golfers accompanying the card holder will receive 10% off green fees. |
| KAH-NEE-TA Resort |
30 |
Valid Monday - Thursday Anytime, Friday thru Sunday after 12pm | Cardholder may bring up to three accompanying guests Monday - Thursday at the same rate. |
| River's Edge Resort |
16 |
Valid Sunday thru Thursday after 11am, Friday and Saturday after 1pm | Card holder will also receive one free bucket of range balls. |
| Sunriver Resort - Meadows |
30 |
Valid Monday - Sunday after 12pm; Tee times may be made no more than 3 days in advance. | $10 off any round for guests that accompany the card holder |
| Sunriver Resort - Woodlands | 30 |
Valid Monday - Sunday after 12pm; Tee times may be made no more than 3 days in advance. | $10 off any round for guests that accompany the card holder |
| PORTLAND |
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| Broadmoor |
20 |
Valid Monday thru Friday before 1pm; Saturday and Sunday after 2pm | $10 off any round for guests that accompany the cardholder |
| Charbonneau |
20 |
Valid Monday - Sunday Anytime. Please identify yourself as using the ExploreOregonGolf VIP card when booking a tee time since we have a small cart fleet available. Tee time reservations must be made by calling the golf shop and may not be made on GolfNow. | $5 off any round for guests that accompany the cardholder. |
| Claremont |
24 |
Reservations can be made up to 7 days in advance, but may not be made thru GolfNow. Based upon availability. | |
| Glendoveer |
26 |
Valid any day after 12pm | |
| Langdon Farms |
15 |
Valid January 1 to April 30 - Monday thru Thursday before 8am and after 1pm, Friday thru Sunday after 1pm; Valid: May 1 to September 30 - Monday thru Thursday before 7am and after 2pm, Friday thru Sunday after 3pm Valid: October 1 to Decembr 31 - Monday thru Thursday before 8am and after 1pm, Friday thru Sunday after 1pm | $5 off the Resort Rate (green fee only) for up to 3 accompanied guests day of only. Not applicable with any other offers. |
| OGA |
16 |
Valid Monday - Thursday Anytime; Friday - Sunday after 1pm. Tee times may be made up to three days in advance. | Guests of the card holder receive $5 off the normal rate or OGA rate, which ever is greater. |
| Oregon City |
25 |
Card Valid anytime Mon. - Fri. and weekends after noon. | |
| Springwater |
20 |
Weekdays - Anytime; Weekends after 1pm | |
| Stone Creek |
30 |
Jan – Mar (Mon-Fri Only) After 11am; Apr-Sept (Mon-Thur Only) After 3pm; Oct-Dec (Mon-Fri Only) After 11am Not Valid on Holidays or for Tournament Play. Cannot be combined with any other offers. | |
| The Reserve |
30 |
Valid: Jan - Feb (Mon-Thurs anytime after noon); April & October (Mon-Thurs anytime after 4pm); May & Sept. (Mon-Thurs anytime after 5pm); June - August (Mon-Thurs anytime after 6pm) | |
| The Resort at the Mountain |
30 |
Valid Monday - Thursday anytime | |
| SALEM |
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| Bayou |
23 | Valid: January - April: Monday thru Friday, anytime; Saturday & Sunday after 11am, May - October: Monday - Thursday, anytime; Friday, Saturday & Sunday after 1pm; : November - December -- Monday thru Friday anytime; Saturday & Sunday after 11am. | |
| Mallard Creek |
25 |
Valid January - April, Monday - Sunday, anytime; May thru September, Monday - Friday anytime, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays after 12pm. | |
| Oak Knoll |
20 |
Valid 7 days a week; Monday - Friday anytime, Saturday and Sunday after 12pm | |
| Salem |
26 |
Valid everyday after 2pm | $5 off any round for guests that accompany the cardholder |
| Golf Club of Oregon |
24 |
Valid Monday - Thursday anytime | |
| SW WASHINGTON |
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| Beacon Rock |
18 |
Valid Jan., Feb., Nov., Dec.: All Day Any Day; March and October, Weekdays – Anytime, Weekends – after 11 am; April – September -- Weekdays: 10 am – 3 pm, Weekends and Holidays: after 1pm | Guests that accompany card holders pay lowest rate of the day, $10 golf car rental. Limited to three guests per cardholder |
| Camas Meadows |
15 |
Valid January 2 - May 31 and October 1 - December 31; Monday - Thursday After 12pm (except Holidays); No rainchecks given. | |
| Green Mountain |
30 |
Valid Jan., Feb., Nov., Dec.: All Day Any Day; March and October, Weekdays – Anytime, Weekends – after 11 am; April – September -- Weekdays: 10 am – 3 pm, Weekends and Holidays: after 1pm | Guests that accompany card holders pay lowest rate of the day, $10 golf car rental. Limited to three guests per cardholder |
| Lewis River |
30 |
Jan 1 - Apr 30, Sun - Thurs anytime, Fri & Sat after 11am; May 1 - Sept. 30, Sun - Thurs before 8am or after 1pm, Fri & Sat before 7am or after 3pm; Oct 1 - Dec. 31, Sun - Thurs anytime, Fri & Sat after 11am | $5 off peak daily rate for green fees for up to 3 guests that rent carts at the regular rate. Offer may not be combined with other discounts or offers. Not good for tournament play or groups larger than 4 players per VIP Pass. |
| Orchard Hills |
30 | Call pro shop at (360) 835-5444 for tee time and dress code info. As well as any events that week. | $5 Credit on lunch. |
| Skamania Lodge | 15 | Valid March - November, M - F anytime, Sat - Sun after 12pm | $20 off green fee for guests with cardholder. |
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| Diamond Woods | 25 | Valid Mon. - Thurs. anytime, Fri - Sun after 11am | Each Guest of card holder will receive $5 off regular green fees. Not valid with other promotions. |
| Emerld Valley | 25 | Valid Mon. - Thurs. anytime, Fri - Sun after 11am | Each Guest of card holder will receive $5 off regular green fees. Not valid with other promotions. |
| Laurelwood | 25 | Valid Monday thru Friday | $5 off any round for guests that accompany the card holder. |
| Springfield CC | 30 | Valid after 12pm everyday excluding Thursdays. Reservations required. Dress Code enforced. | Member guest rate will be offered to guests accompanying the card holder |
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| Centennial | 28 | Valid: January - March, anytime after 10am; April - October, anytime after 11am; November - December, anytime after 10am. Tee times may be made up to 7 days in advance. | Guests accompanying the card holder receive $10 off the resort rate fee. |
| Eagle Point | 30 | Valid Monday - Friday, Saturday and Sunday after 11am | |
| Grants Pass | 30 | Valid on a space available basis as follows: Mon - Weds, Fri. - Sun. after 1pm, Thursdays after 2pm Tee times may be made up to 7 days in advance. | Guests - $39 per player (including cart) when accompanied by ExploreOregonGolf cardholder. |
| Harbor Links | 28 | Good anytime. Not valid for any golf tournament. | |
| Quail Point | 20 | Valid: January - March, anytime after 10am; April - October, anytime after 11am; November - December, anytime after 10am. Tee times may be made up to 7 days in advance. | Guests accompanying the card holder receive $5 off guest rate. |
| Reames G & CC |
25 | Valid Monday - Thursday, Saturday and Sunday | Guests accompanying card holder pay a guest fee of $40 |
| Running Y Ranch | 30 | Valid after 12pm. Tee times cannot be made more than 1 week in advance unless you have a reservation at the Lodge | |
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| Bandon Crossings | 15 | Valid anytime January thru May and October - December (Not valid June - September) | Guests accompanying card holder receive 10% off green fees (does not apply to other discounts, promotions, or twighlight rates). |
| Crestview | 14 | Anytime Monday - Thursday; After 1pm Friday - Sunday; No Holiday Weekends Allowed. | Free Cart for accompanying guest with paid 18-hole green fee. |
| Gearhart | 30 | January 1 to May 31 -- Monday thru Sunday after 9am June 1 to September 30 -- Monday to Friday after 12noon; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays after 2. October 1 to December 31 -- Monday thru Sunday after 9am When making tee times players must advise that they're using the ExploreOregonGolf VIP Card. | |
| Old Bandon Golf Links | 30 | Valid Any Day/Time or choose to take advantage of playing "Golf As It Used To Be" and choose to play9-holes using 1920's era Hickory golf clubs with 3 authentic replica "Haskell" wound balls from the era. If opting to play Hickory Clubs, cart rental would be an additional fee. | |
| Salmon Run | 30 | Valid Every Day | |
| Sandpines | 30 | Valid January 2 - May 31 and October 1 - December 31; Monday - Sunday After 12pm (except Holidays). Valid June 1 – September 30 Monday – Thursday after 3pm. Tee times may be made no more than 3 days in advance. | When using the VIP card, each guest of the card holder will receive a $5 discount off normal rates. Not valid with other promotions or discounts. |
| Watson Ranch | 30 | Valid Monday - Friday; open to close | $5 off any round for a guest that accompanies the cardholder. |
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| Big River | 25 | Not Valid During tournaments | $5 off any round for guests that accompany the card holder. |
| Indian Creek | 30 | Valid Jan. 1 thru May 31 and Sept. 4 thru Dec. 31; Monday - Thursday, anytime |
Guests receive $10 off when playing with a card holder. |
| The Dalles CC | 30 | Valid Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday Anytime. Thursday and Saturday after 12:30pm. Not Valid on Wednesdays. | $30 for any guest that accompanies the card holder. |
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| The Home Course | 30 | Valid Mondays and Tuesdays after 11am (No Holidays) | |
| Wine Valley | 30 | Valid January - March (anytime), April - October (Monday - Thursday after 11am), November - December (anytime) | When using the VIP card, each guest of the card holder will receive a $5 discount off normal rates. Not valid with other promotions or discounts. |
| PRIVACY NOTICE: By purchasing the ExploreOregonGolf VIP Card, you agree to allow your name and contact information to be provided to the participating golf courses. Customers that purchase the ExploreOregonGolf VIP Card may be sent offers by participating golf courses. Other than the above stated purpose, the OGA does not sell, rent, share or otherwise disclose personally identifiable information from customers for commercial purposes in violation of the commitments set forth in this Privacy Notice. Third-Party Service Providers: We employ other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf. Examples include working with the United States Golf Association and Pacific Northwest Golf Association in fulfilling benefits, delivering packages, sending postal mail and e-mail, removing repetitive information from customer lists, analyzing data, and providing marketing assistance. They have access to information needed to perform their functions, but may not use it for other purposes. Affiliated Businesses: We do not share OGA Member information with the OGA Golf Course. The OGA Golf Course maintains its own database of customers. The only time an OGA Member will receive information about the OGA Golf Course is when it participates in an OGA program that is available to all golf courses, and the OGA Golf Course must abide by the same policies and terms applied to all golf courses. Protection of OGA and Others: We will release information when necessary to comply with the law. |
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List of Participating Join Online Clubs
Membership for 2012 is now open. For those purchasing the ExploreOregonGolf VIP Card, you can add a 2012 Membership with one of our participating clubs. Your membership will be activated in January.
Pick a Participating Club Near You!
| Participating Club | Region | Course | Additional Club Benefits* |
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A.A.G.A. (Amer-Asian Golf Assoiation) |
Portland | Full Membership Rights & Privileges | |
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Agate Beach Women's Club |
Coastal NW | Agate Beach | Participation in club tournaments and visitation activities. Optional fees may apply. |
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Aspen Lakes |
Central | Aspen Lakes | Complimentary small bucket of balls upon sign up (see Matt in the Pro Shop) |
| Bandon Crossings |
Coastal SW | Bandon Crossings | Monthly Bandon Crossings newsletter & online tournament registration |
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Beacon Rock Golf Club |
SW Washington | Beacon Rock | Eligible to participate in weekly games Sunday mornings @ 8am; eligible to compete in two stroke play and one match play tournament annually. On email list for BRGC events and news. |
| Big River Golf Club |
Northeast Oregon | Big River | Full Men’s or Women’s club benefits. |
| Broadmoor Men's Club |
Portland | Broadmoor | OGA Membership benefits only. Member may upgrade to full men’s club benefits for an extra $50 |
| Broadmoor Women's Club |
Portland | Broadmoor | Benefits of associate membership will be limited to two days of regular Saturday league play as a guest. Associates have the option of joining as a full member. |
| Centennial Men's Club |
Southwest | Centennial | OGA Membership only. Join Online members can upgrade to a Regular Men’s Club Membership for an additional $25. |
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Charbonneau Women's Club |
Portland | Charbonneau | OGA membership only. Member is welcome to play as a guest on a regular play day with regular green fees. Full membership upgrade available at the club for $25. |
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Clackamas Golf Club |
Portland | Sah-Hah-Lee | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Colwood Men's Club |
Portland | Colwood National | Full club membership (First two years). Will be sent roster and details with rules for playing within the club. |
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Colwood Women's Club |
Portland | Colwood National | Thursday Morning Tee times (Apr - Oct), Tournaments & Prizes, Social End-of-Season Party |
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Diamond Woods Mens Club |
Eugene | Diamond Woods | Join Online members can upgrade to a regular membership, which includes participation in major events, for an additional $15.00 |
| Eagle Creek Golf Club | Portland | Eagle Creek | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Eagle Crest Ridge Golf Club |
Central | Eagle Crest Resort - Ridge Course |
Men may participate in any Men's Club event. Women would be required to pay an additional fee to receive Full Membership Rights and Privileges |
| Eagle Point Women's 18-Hole GC |
Southwest | Eagle Point | Reduced green fees Tuesday and Thursday, Hole in One club, Club tournament participation, Away play, Awards. Nice group of ladies to play and associate with weekly. |
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Eastmoreland |
Portland | Eastmoreland | Not eligible to participate in club tournaments. |
| Emerald Valley Women's Club |
Eugene | Emerald Valley | OGA Membership Only. May upgrade to full Ladies’ Club for an additional $10.05. |
| Evergreen Men's Club | Salem | Evergreen GC | OGA Member benefits only. Join Online member may upgrade to full men’s club benefits for an extra $20.00. |
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Evergreen Women's Golf Club |
Salem | Evergreen GC | Full membership rights & privileges |
| EWGA Golf Club (Executive Women's GA) |
Portland | OGA Membership Only. | |
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F.L.O.G (Federated Lake Oswego Golfers) |
Portland | Lake Oswego Public GC (Par-3) |
Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
| Ghost Creek at Pumpkin Ridge | Portland | Pumpkin Ridge - Ghost Creek | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
| Green Mountain Golf Club | SW Washington | Green Mountain | Full club membership; eligible to play in club events. First time members will receive one sleeve of ProV1 or Nike Tour golf balls with each of their first four paid 18 hole club games. |
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Gresham Men's Golf Club |
Portland | Gresham GC | To ‘try us on’, online members may play in up to four individual games with us (not our major events). Upgrade to regular membership for an additional $25/year |
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Gresham Niners |
Portland | Gresham GC | Includes all club activities, including Wednesday morning play days, away day visitation, monthly business meetings at Gresham GC with voting privileges. Great golf with great people! |
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Heron Lakes Women's Golf Club |
Portland | Heron Lakes | Benefits of OGA Membership Only. Upgrade required for full membership rights & privileges. |
| King City Men's Club |
Portland | King City | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Ladies of Course |
Portland | Mt. View | Annual trips to Florence and Central OR, club championship every August, club play - 9 & 18 holes every Wednesday & Saturday. |
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Lady Hawks at RedTail |
Portland | Red Tail GC | Online members not eligible for tournaments, but can play in regular play days. Upgrade to full membership for an additional $20. Must carry a USGA Handicap Index of 40.0 or less to join. |
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Lakeridge Ladies GC |
Southeast | Lakeridge | Play with local lady golfers 1-day a week |
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Langdon Farms Players Club |
Portland | Langdon Farms | Benefits of OGA Membership Only. |
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Mallard Creek Golf Club |
Salem | Mallard Creek Golf Course | One FREE 18-hole round of golf (expires 6mos. from join date) |
| McKenzie River Men's Club |
Eugene | McKenzie River | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Meadowlawn Ladies Golf Club |
Salem | Meadowlawn | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Middlefield Women's GC |
Eugene | Middlefield GC | Associate membership only, member unable to participate in daily play or club tournaments. |
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Meriwether Women's |
Portland | Meriwether National | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Mt. Hood Golf Club |
Portland | Resort at the Mountain | OGA Membership Only. |
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NWGolfGuys.com |
Portland | Full Membership Rights and Privileges including 2-for-1 golf certificates, free lessons, and discounts at courses and related businesses throughout the area. Click Here for more information. | |
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Oak Knoll Men's Club |
Southwest | Oak Knoll (Ashland) | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Ocean Dunes Women's Club |
Coastal SW | Ocean Dunes | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Oregon City Ladies Club |
Portland | Oregon City | Full Membership Rights & Privileges -- Game days, lunches, end of year party and gift certificates |
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O.V.G.A. (Oregon Vietnamese GA) |
Portland | Full Membership Rights & Privileges. Must be of Vietnamese descent to qualify for prizes in OVGA Championship. | |
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The Players Club at OGA GC |
Portland/Salem | OGA Golf Course | Full Membership Rights & Privileges, |
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Pineway Women's Golf Club |
Salem | Pineway | Full Membership Rights & Privileges, |
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RedTail Men's Golf Association |
Portland | RedTail | OGA membership only. Join Online members can upgrade to regular club membership and participate in group activities by paying an extra $40.05 to the Club Treasurer. |
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Rivers Edge Golf Club |
Central | River's Edge Golf Resort | The first time you play, receive a token for a bucket of range balls and a special guest rate for your first round. |
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Salem Women's 18 |
Salem | Salem | Online members may participate in regular play days but not in tournaments. |
| Salmon Run Women's Club | Coastal SW | Salmon Run Golf Course | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
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Sandelie Men's |
Portland | Sandelie | Preferred tee times on non-tournament Saturday mornings, opportunity to purchase block rounds at a discount. Same benefits as regular membership except for tournament participation. Upgrade to full benefits for extra $10. |
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Stone Creek Men's |
Portland | Stone Creek | Online members may upgrade to regular membership for an additional $40.00, and may participate in two Saturday/Wednesday events prior to upgrading. |
| Sunriver Men's Club | Central | Sunriver | Full Men's Club membership requires an additional $5 fee made payable to Sunriver Men's Golf Club. Click Here to visit our website for information. |
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Titan Golf Club |
Portland | Full Membership Rights & Privileges | |
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Tri-Mountain Women's Club |
SW Washington | Tri-Mountain | Full Membership Rights & Privileges |
| Umpqua Women's 18 Golf Club |
Southwest | Umpqua Golf & RV Resort | Full membership benefits include weekly play, annual charity event, spring match play, fall club championship, and end of the year couples event & outing. |
* Each Club determines what additional benefits above and beyond OGA benefits are provided to its members. To find out more, contact the Handicap Chair of the applicable club.
Wong Named Pac-12 Golfer of the Month
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- University of Oregon golfer Eugene Wong has been named the Pac-12 men’s golfer of the month for October, Commissioner Larry Scott announced today.
Wong, a 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 with a medalist performance at the Alister MacKenzie Invitational with a tournament record 18-under par 195 (65-63-67).
Not only did he lead the Ducks to the team title at the Cal-hosted MacKenzie Invite, but he also guided Oregon to top team honors at The Prestige at PGA West as he carded a 12-under 204 (70-64-70) to finish runner up in a field that included five other Pac-12 teams.
In his final event of the month, the former Nicklaus Award winner finished third at the Gifford Collegiate Championships at CordeValle with a 7-under 206 (66-68-72). Six of his nine rounds for the month were in the 60s, including a collegiate-best 63 at the MacKenzie.
Wong, who had a scoring average of 67.22 for the month, is currently the top-rated golfer in the country, according to Golfstat.
The conference homor is the second of Wong's career, having also earned the distinction in March of 2010.
Oregon State Men’s Golf Wins Team Title in One-Hole Playoff
CORVALLIS, Ore. – 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.
The Beavers got birdies from Moore, juniors Nick Sherwood and Matt Rawitzer and freshman Scott Kim on the first playoff hole, the par-5 18th, and the Wolf Pack managed only two birdies to give Oregon State the outright victory in the 12-team field.
It’s the Beavers first team title since winning the 2009 Giustina Memorial Classic in Corvallis, Ore., and their first in a tournament outside Corvallis since they won the rain-shortened Husky Invitational in Bremerton, Wash., in the fall of 2007. The last time Oregon State won a three-round tournament somewhere other than Corvallis was the fall of 2004 at the Alister MacKenzie Invitational in Fairfax, Calif.
Moore entered Wednesday’s final round in a tie for second place and made the turn with the individual lead at the par-71, 6,757-yard Brookside Country Club, but Kevin Lucas of Nevada had three birdies on the back nine, including a clutch birdie on the 18th hole, to claim medalist honors by one stroke and force the team playoff. Moore finished with a 5-under 68-70-70--208 and has now finished second in four of his past seven tournaments dating back to last season.
Kim shot a career-best 3-under 68 on Wednesday and finished in eighth place, his first collegiate top-10 finish, with an even-par 71-74-68--213. Sherwood was 2-over through four holes on Wednesday but got hot and carded four birdies down the stretch for his best round of the tournament, a 2-under 69, and finish in a tie for 23rd with a 5-over 73-76-69--218.
Rawitzer finished in a tie for 25th in his first collegiate start for Oregon State with a 6-over 68-76-75--219 and sophomore David Fink had a 9-over 72-77-73--222 to finish in a tie for 35th.
The Pacific Invitational was the final tournament of the fall season for the Beavers who will next tee it up Feb. 1-3 at the Amer Ari Invitational in Waikoloa, Hawaii to begin the first of seven spring tournaments before the Pac-12 Championships in late April.
Team Scores: *t1. Oregon State 279-296-280--855 (+3); t1. Nevada 278-297-280--855 (+3); 3. Colorado State 280-293-286--859 (+7); 4. Charlotte 282-296-287--865 (+13); 5. Pacific 281-303-288--872 (+20; t6. Denver 278-306-289--873 (+21); t6. Kansas State 287-291-295--873 (+21); 8. UC Davis 289-299-287--875 (+23); 9. Cal Poly 289-293-299--881 (+29); 10. BYU 284-303-295--882 (+30); 11. Fresno State 286-319-284--889 (+37); 12. Marquette 296-304-297--897 (+45).
* Won team title on first playoff hole
Top Individual Scores: 1. Kevin Lucas, Nevada 66-71-70--207 (-6); 2. Alex Moore, Oregon State 68-70-70--208 (-5); t3. Alex Edfort, Pacific 67-74-69--210 (-3); t3. Kirby Pettitt, Colorado State 69-69-72--210 (-3); t5. Oskar Arvidsson, Denver 68-74-70--212 (-1); t5. Zachary Blair, BYU 68-73-71--212 (-1); t5. Paul Ferrier, Charlotte 73-71-68--212 (-1); 8. Scott Kim, Oregon State 71-74-68--213 (E).
Oregon State Scores: 2. Alex Moore 68-70-70--208 (-5); 8. Scott Kim 71-74-68--213 (E); t23. Nick Sherwood 73-76-69--218 (+5); t25. Matt Rawitzer 68-76-75--219 (+6); t35. David Fink 72-77-73--222 (+9).
No. 2 Ducks, Wong Both Third at UCLA Tourney
Complete Team & Individual Results (FINAL)
SAN MARTIN, Calif. -- The University of Oregon men's golf team was never able to completely shake off Monday's slow start, but the No. 2 Ducks did climb back to a third place finish, when it was all said and done at the Gifford Collegiate Championship at CordeValle.
Led by its top golfer Eugene Wong, Oregon ended the 54-hole event at 20-over par 1085, finishing behind champion USC (-8) and defending champion and tournament host No. 10 UCLA (-4).
Wong placed third overall at 7-under 206 (66-68-72) on the 7,360-yard, par 71 course. The senior from North Vancouver, B.C., finished in the top 10 in all four of UO's fall tournaments, including the past three in the top 3.
The Trojans' Steve Lim took home medalist honors with a three-day score of 11-under, edging UCLA's Patrick Cantlay (-10) by a stroke.
Andrew Vijarro had Oregon's low round of the day, carding a 68 to move into a tie for 17th at 4-over 217 (75-74-68). The Bend native was the only UO golfer other than Wong to have a round under par at the 11-team tournament.
Daniel Miernicki tied for 20th at 5-over 218 (73-73-72) and Robbie Ziegler tied for 25th at 9-over 222 (74-74-74). Rak Cho carded a 10-over 223 (74-75-74) and Jack Paton tied for 50th with a 15-over 228 (79-74-75).
The Ducks were also third among the seven Pac-12 schools competing at the Gifford Collegiate, finishing ahead of No. 3 Washington (+29), No. 5 Stanford (+42), Arizona (+47) and Washington State (+81).
Head coach Casey Martin’s team resumes 2011-12 play on Feb. 1, 2012, at the Amer Ari Invitational in Hawaii.
Over thinking Impedes Performance
By Debbie Bensching, President and owner of Mind Empowered Sport Performance
(MSW, ACSW, LCSW, MSWAC, CHT)
“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. In addition to what we are thinking impacting our game when we are actively thinking is another aspect that impacts our golf game. We need to distinguish between the right and wrong time to actively think. Having a conscious thought process at the right time will help your body perform the intended shot better. Having a conscious thought process at the wrong time will impede your intended shot; even with positive thoughts. This is sometimes referred to as over thinking a shot or needing to quiet your mind.
Some teaching professionals may encourage active swing thoughts. I would discourage active conscious thoughts during your swing. Having a quiet mind during sport performance allows the full power of the brain to be used.
Why do I recommend this? It is based on how our mind works. We have conscious thoughts and unconscious thoughts that direct physical actions. In order to have a conscious thought we must engage our conscious mind. Our conscious mind can only manage about 50 muscles effectively in 3-4 seconds because it is sequential and deliberate in function. It is estimated that about 400 of our approximately 750 skeletal muscles are used in concert for an average golf swing. Keeping our conscious mind actively engaged during your swing makes it harder for our body to perform our intended shot. It can be helpful to have different pre-swing thoughts for significantly different situations.
If you have active thoughts during your swing I would suggest adjusting to a pre-swing thought that is very simple. If you don’t have any directed thoughts as part of your pre-shot routine I would encourage you to identify some to organize your body to perform the intended physical action; your golf swing.
An example of a pre-swing thought for long shots with a golfer whose errant shots are typically a result of being to quick on take away and not finishing shots on follow through is “slow, finish” done while taking a slow deep breath in and exhaling. This serves several purposes. The ritual alerts the mind to organize around the golf swing, it is a mental and physical cue anchored via hypnosis to shut off conscious thought process & relax and it addresses the common physical fundamental errors for this golfer.
Remember, one of the most important skills in our golf performance is learning to turn on and off our conscious thought process. If you watch the faces of top professional golfers you can see the shift take place. Some of them do it well before addressing the ball and some do it as part of building their stance. For peak sport performance it is crucial to know when to engage our conscious thought processes and when not to and just quiet our conscious mind, stop giving direction, and let our mind-body connection do what it knows how to do.
About Mid Empowered Sport Performance www.mindempoweredsport.com
Mind Empowered Sport Performance (MESP) helps athletes unleash the power of the mind and learn how to let the mental side of their game enhance the physical side of performance rather than trip it up. Services include mental game assessment, performance improvement goals & plans, mental skills & relaxation training, mental strategy and performance enhancement techniques, distraction control & focusing.
About Debbie BenschingMESP President and owner, Debbie Bensching, as a Mental Performance Coach to help golfers achieve their peak performance. She has over 24 years of clinical psychotherapy experience and training and carries a variety of clinical licenses and certifications in areas including Behavior Management Training, Hypnosis, Addictions, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her training allows for a variety of sub-specialties, one of which is Mental Performance Coaching. She has played a variety of sports, recreationally and competitively.
PNGA Announces Player of the Year Recipients for 2011
Federal Way, Wash. – The Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) has announced the 2011 Player of the Year recipients. The winners include Chris Williams of Moscow, Idaho in the Men’s category; Erynne Lee of Silverdale, Wash. received the Women’s award; Tom Brandes of Bellevue, Wash. received the Senior Men’s award; Terri Frohnmayer of Salem, Ore. received the Senior Women’s award; Kevin Kwon of Pitt Meadows, BC received the Junior Boys’ award; and Jisoo Keel of Coquitlam, BC received the Junior Girls’ award.
For Chris Williams, 2011 was a historic year that included national and international recognition. In June, Williams earned U.S. Open qualifying medalist honors at Gold Mountain Golf Club. His stellar play would lead to his selection to play for the U.S. Team at the Palmer Cup where his undefeated record helped the U.S. beat the European Team at the Stanwich Club in Greenwich, Conn. Williams would also win a pair of major amateur championships with back to back victories at the 18th Sahalee Players Championship and the 45th Pacific Coast Amateur in July, and he would shoot a 16-under par, 268 to earn medalist honors at the 109th Western Amateur, where he ended up finishing as a quarterfinalist. Williams’ outstanding summer culminated in August with his selection to the prestigious Walker Cup Team, where his record of 2-1-0 was one of the shining performances on the U.S. squad that came up short against the Great Britain and Ireland Team at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club in Scotland.
Erynne Lee, now 18 years old, has been awarded her second Women’s Player of the Year honor. Lee’s accomplishments on the state and national level have been nothing short of incredible. In June, Lee won the Washington State Women’s Amateur by defeating her little sister Katie Lee by two strokes with a 54-hole total of 3-under par, 213. The most notable performance of Lee’s season came just weeks later at the U.S. Women’s Amateur at the Rhode Island Country Club where she would make the quarterfinals for the second year in a row. Also, in the past year Lee has played in the U.S. Women’s Open, was the Washington State 4A Champion, and participated in Canadian Women’s Tour events at Beloeil, Blue Springs and Squamish Valley.
Tom Brandes had an inspiring year winning his first Senior Men’s Player of the Year honor. After qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open in each of the past two years, 2011 was a year of firsts for Brandes. He started by winning the Senior Washington Open title at The Cedars at Dungeness, in Sequim, Wash. in June, and then qualified for the USGA Senior Amateur Championship in his first attempt. Finally, Brandes capped off his memorable season by winning the Washington State Senior Men’s Amateur Championship at Bellingham Golf and Country Club in September.
Terri Frohnmayer had a year to remember with an awe-inspiring victory at the USGA Senior Women’s Amateur at the Honors Course in Chattanooga, Tenn. Frohnmayer defeated defending champion, Mina Hardin of Fort Worth, Texas 2 and 1 in the final match for her first national title. Frohnmayer was playing in just her third national championship. She lost to Betsy King in the second round of the 1973 U.S. Girls’ Junior and was a member of the Rollins College team that played in the 1978 National Women’s Collegiate Championship. Frohnmayer finished her remarkable year with a runner-up finish at the Pacific Northwest Senior Women’s Amateur Championship at Victoria Golf Club where she was the defending champion. Frohnmayer, who recently was also named the OGA Golfer of the Year, is only the 10th Oregonian to win a USGA National Championship.
Kevin Kwon, an 11th grader at Maple Ridge Secondary in Maple Ridge, BC, blossomed in 2011 capturing the Canadian Junior Boys’ Championship by 11 shots in conjunction with the Canadian Junior Boys’ Juvenile Championship title as well. Kwon also recorded a pair of runner-up finishes at the BC Junior Boys’ Championship and the Canadian National Future Links Pacific Championship, as well as a 4th place finish at the Western Canada Summer Games.
Jisoo Keel, a member of the Canadian National Developmental Team, had a memorable 2011 that included wins at the Canadian National Future Links Pacific Championship and the Canadian Junior Girls’ Championship, Juvenile Division. Keel also notched a pair of runner-up finishes at the Canadian Junior Girls’ Championship and the BC Junior Girls’ Championship. A 3rd place finish at the Canadian Women’s Tour event at Squamish Valley, BC, where she was the low amateur, and her Round of 16 finish at the U.S. Junior Girls’ Championship highlighted an outstanding year for Keel. For her extraordinary play, Keel was awarded the Top Amateur of the Year Award on the Canadian Women’s Tour.
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. Awards are annually given in the six different categories: Men’s, Women’s, Senior Men’s, Senior Women’s, Junior Boys’, and Junior Girls’. The awards are officially presented at the PNGA Annual Meeting in the spring.
ABOUT THE PNGA
The Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) was founded on February 4, 1899. It is a 501(c)(3) charitable, international amateur golf association dedicated to preserving the true spirit of the game of golf and promoting activities beneficial to golfers in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The PNGA employs a full-time staff of 12, headed by a CEO/Executive Director, with offices located in Federal Way, Washington. Under the direction of the Board of Directors and in conjunction with a number of standing committees, the staff administers the day-to-day affairs of the Association. PNGA territory is broken down into five zones, which are: Zone 1 – Oregon; Zone 2 – Eastern Washington; Zone 3 – Western Washington and Alaska; Zone 4 British Columbia and Alberta; and Zone 5: Idaho and Montana. There are approximately 220,000 individuals at over 720 PNGA member golf clubs.
The original purpose of the PNGA was to conduct a regional amateur championship for men and women. For more than 110 years, the Association has been a pioneer in developing competitions and services and its mission has grown and evolved. Today, the PNGA remains committed to being a truly “regional” organization providing benefits and services to its members and member clubs throughout the Northwest.
Titles Abundant at 2nd OGA Tour Championship
FINAL RESULTS
INDIVIDUAL SERIES PARTNER SERIES SENIOR SERIES
Bandon, Ore. (Saturday, October 22) – 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. The invitation only field of 88 golfers made it the largest field for an OGA Tour Championship event.
With a high of 60 degrees and no wind or rain, the course was left to fend for itself…and it did. “Great weather, great golf, great facility!” said Nate Swanner, OGA Manager of Event Operations and Program Development. “What could be better?”
With greens rolling to a stimpmeter reading of 12 to 13 feet, and the course in excellent condition, the field came to understand what subtle frustrations and joys links golf can provide. In the end, the champions proved their mettle with superb play and proper course management.
Overall Gross and Net were awarded in each Series, as well as 1st and 2nd place gross and net for each flight in their respective series. To add a different wrinkle to this year’s competition, the overall gross winners of the Individual and Senior series were granted entry into the OGA Stroke Play Championship, while the overall Net winners gained entry into the OGA Net Championship.
In the Individual Series, Josh GIllock of Veneta, Ore. took the overall net championship with an even par 72, while Mark Dudley of Camas, Wash. took the gross title with a 79.
The always hotly contested Partner Series was no different at the Tour Championship. The overall net champions are the team of Steve Anderson of Portland, Ore. and Joe Murray of Aloha, Ore. With a tie for the overall gross title between the teams of Tammy Smith and Kathy Wentworth of Portland, Ore. and Dale Mayuiers of Oregon City, Ore. and Curt Wilkins of Vancouver, Wash. Tthe title was won on the first hole of a sudden death playoff by the Mayuiers/Wilkins team.
The Senior Series net title was taken by Don Clark of Chiloquin, Ore., while the overall gross title was won handily by Gary Owens of Dayton, Ore.
Did You Know? The term “handicap” was first used in golf inthe 1870’s
The term “handicap” was not used in golf until the 1870’s, and the first computation was based on the player’s best three scores.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, there was a popular pub game in the British Isles involving trading, known as “hand in cap”. Eventually this was shortened to “handicap” and was associated with betting – first in horse racing, then later in golf.
Early on, because there was no standardized mathematical system to determine the “terms” of a golf game, plenty of first tee negotiating was necessary, and advantage could swing wildly between those giving and receiving strokes. (Hmmm, seems like some things haven’t changed that much!)
Peer review, just like today, was extremely important in trying to equate skill levels and determine fair matches. As the game became more popular and widespread, it was apparent that adoption of a better procedure to track handicaps was needed.
The most popular method was to take the average of the player’s best three scores for the year. The club would subtract the course’s scratch score* from the average to determine the handicap. However, even though this became the standard for handicapping throughout the British Isles for many years, there was discontent among the ranks. The average players, who produced a wider range of scores than good players, complained that the three-score average method nearly always favored the better player.
Since being embraced by the USGA beginning in 1911, the formula for determining a handicap has undergone many trials and compromises. For decades, no one could reach an agreement on how many scores should be used to calculate a handicap. For awhile it was derived from your 10 best scores ever – with a minimum of 50 rounds needed to even obtain a handicap!
It wasn’t until 1967 that today’s standard was met: the best 10 out of 20 rounds.
*Standard Scratch Score – SSS – is still used today in the British Isles & Scotland, we use USGA Course Rating
2012-2015 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.
To view the complete text of the next Rules please click here to visit the USGA website.
Without question the two revisions that will be most impactful to how the game is governed deal with Rule 18-2b (Ball at Rest Moved after Address) and Rule 13-4 (Ball in Hazard; Prohibited Actions).
BALL AT REST MOVED – AFTER ADDRESS
Let’s look first at Rule 18-2b, but before we do, we need to focus on the definition of addressing the ball. Currently, you have addressed the ball when two acts have been completed. One, you complete your stance and two, your club has been grounded (however, in a hazard, grounding of the club is prohibited thus you have addressed the ball when only step one, your stance has been completed).
In 2012, the definition has been revised and only requires a single act – grounding your club immediately behind or in front of the ball. This change simplifies the process and creates uniformity throughout the course in how you will address the ball. Note: You must still take caution when your ball is in a hazard as you are still prohibited from grounding your club in the same hazard.
Currently, when you have addressed the ball you are “on the hook” meaning if the ball moves you are almost always considered the responsible party. Though this Rule provides a very clear line that could be observed by players and officials, on occasion, it did lead to players being assessed a penalty stroke when they were clearly not responsible for the movement of the ball.
In 2012, this issue has finally, thankfully, been put to bed. The new Rule 18-2b will include an exception that returns a comforting level of fairness to situations when the ball moves after you have addressed it. The exception now releases you from penalty when it is clear that something else, like wind, was responsible for moving your ball after you have addressed it – in this situation you would play the ball from its new position, without penalty. However, if you are responsible for moving your ball (e.g. you ground your club in the rough immediately behind your ball and it moves) the exception does not apply and you incur a penalty stroke under Rule 18-2b and must replace the ball.
WHEN IS IT OK TO RAKE A BUNKER?
The Ruling Bodies have been considering amending their thoughts on raking for some time and in the 2012 revision, many fewer penalties will be incurred by players in bunkers.
If you ball is in a bunker, the current Rules prohibit you, except in very rare situations, from raking the sand in any bunker prior to making a stroke at your ball. This is deemed to be testing the condition of the hazard.
However, with an increased appreciation for the etiquette section, the 2012 revision includes a change to Exception 2 and now allows you to rake, with certain restrictions, prior to playing a stroke from a bunker. Your sole purpose for raking must be to care of the course (practicing proper etiquette) and you do not improve the lie, stance, area of intended swing or the line of play for your upcoming stroke. Note that hazards will remain sufficiently hazardous in 2012 as all other prohibitions remain in place and can be viewed in Rule 13-4.
SEARCHING AND LOOSE IMPEDIMENTS
Rule 12-1, which deals with searching for your ball, has been modified to simplify the Rules and create uniform application throughout the course. Currently, when you ball is in a hazard and believed to be covered by loose impediments, there is no penalty if your ball is accidentally moved while searching. However, if this same situation occurs outside of a hazard you are penalized one stroke and must replace the ball.
In 2012, if you move your ball during search when it is believed to be covered by loose impediments you will incur a penalty stroke and must replace the ball everywhere on the course.
TIME OF STARTING
Though many golfers will not notice this revision, the Rules will be more forgiving to players who arrive late, but within five minutes, of their starting time. Currently, if a player arrives late, they are disqualified unless the Committee has added a condition of the competition that allows for a five minute grace period, which would modify the penalty to two strokes in stroke play or loss of hole in match play. The 2012 revision will modify the Rule to match the current condition of the competition. Going forward, only players that arrive more than five minutes after their starting time will be disqualified.
ODDS AND ENDS
Changes have also been announced to Rule 1-2, which deals with exerting influence on the ball. The changes introduce a new phrase “altering the physical conditions that affect the play of the hole” which provides an improved framework to better understand when this Rule should be applied.
Lastly, the Ruling Bodies have continued a trend of consolidating (thereby reducing) multiple penalty situations when a player breaches a Rule or Rules with repeated or closely related actions. This trend began in 2004 (see Decision 1-4/12) and has evolved considerably in the past 8 years. I warmly welcome the consolidation for so few acts in golf should merit a penalty more severe than two strokes.
For further reading, the USGA has compiled multiple documents to help you better understand the breadth of the changes. These documents can be accessed by clicking here.
The OGA is a national leader in Rules of Golf Education both through our many programs and the knowledge of our instructors. We are your source for fast, up-to-date answers to the region's Rules of Golf questions. Our educational opportunities include Public Rules Nights, Rules of Golf Presentations, On-Course Clinics and Rules of Golf Workshops. Regardless of whether you prefer to learn online, in the classroom, on the course or just want to call to ask a question; if you're interested in learning the Rules of Golf the OGA has a program for you. Our 2012 Rules Education Schedule will be released on December 1st.
Craig Winter is the Director of Junior Golf and Rules Education for the Oregon Golf Association and is one of a handful of Rules Officials worldwide to achieve a perfect score in consecutive years (2010 & 2011) on the PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Exam. You can contact Craig at the OGA Administrative offices at 503-981-4653 or by e-mail.
Taylor Is the OGA Players Champion
Portland, Ore. (Sunday, October 23, 2011) - Scores improved considerably as the field average dropped an amazing three strokes as soft, receptive greens and less wind made conditions ideal at Portland Golf Club. But 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.
"I knew the scores were going to be better today," said Taylor. "I didn't know what anyone else was doing, and I just concentrated on playing the course and playing my game."
Making a major charge up the leadboard was inaugural OGA Player Champion, Chris Maletis of Portland, Ore. Maletis, perennially a nationally ranked senior, announced earlier in the week that he was going to scale back his tournament play in the future and he hoped to go out on top. "I was sniffing the title," said Maletis after his round as he waited to see if his score would hold up." He came close, firing a field best 5-under par 67 today, only to end 1-stroke off the lead.
"As I get older, it gets harder to keep my game where I want it," noted Maletis. "My body doesn't recover they way it used to." It takes too much work, and there are other things that I'd like to do."
Also moving up the leaderboard was four-time senior stroke play champion Pat O'Donnell of Happy Valley, Ore. who posted a 2-under par 70 today to finish at 2-over par 76-70--146, good enough for a tie for third place along with Mark Bowler of Portland, Ore.
Awards were also handed out to the top player representing each division. With Taylor taking the overall title, the Senior Men's Division trophy was handed to Maletis, and Bowler was the top player in the Men's Division. Leading the Women was Jillian Carlile of Vancouver, Wash. The reiging Oregon Women's Amateur champion shot a steady 75-75--150 to finish alone in 9th among the entire field. For the third year, Joan Edwards-Powell earned the Senior Women's trophy.
The OGA Players Championship is the first championship of its kind in the nation. "In many of our events there is a senior and open division or a women's and men's division where the players compete on the same course on the same days for separate titles," noted Whittaker. "We've created a competition that both honors our best players as well as allowing them to compete both with and against each other regardless of their respective divisions."
Players are invited to play in this event based on the performance points that they've earned during the year. Points are earned based on a schedule of numerous state, regional and national events. They are paired according to their respective divisions in the first round, then repaired based on score for the final round regardless of division.
To provide an equitable opportunity for all representative to win the overall title, each division plays from a different set of tees ranging from 5,448-yards for the Senior Women to 6,649-yards for the Men.
Final Results
| 1 | Denny Taylor, Gladstone, Ore. | 73-69--142 -2 | |
| 2 | Chris Maletis, Portland, Ore. | 76-67--143 -1 | |
| T3 | Pat O'Donnell, Happy Valley, Ore. | 76-70--146 +2 | |
| T3 | Mark Bowler, Portland, Ore. | 76-70--146 +2 | |
| T5 | Landon Banks, Tualatin, Ore. | 77-71--148 +4 | |
| T5 | Jay Poletiek, Portland, Ore. | 77-71--148 +4 | |
| T7 | Gregg Guernsey, Vancouver, Wash. | 73-76--149 +5 | |
| T7 | Tyler Parker, Portland, Ore. | 78-71--149 +5 | |
| 9 | Jillian Carlile, Vancouver, Wash. | 75-75--150 +6 | |
| T10 | Scott Hval, Portland, Ore. | 81-70--151 +7 | |
| T10 | Bill Winter, Portland, Ore. | 79-72--151 +7 | |
| 12 | Damian Telles, The Dalles, Ore. | 75-77--152 +8 | |
| 13 | Joan Edwards-Powell, Portland, Ore. | 75-78--153 +9 | |
| T14 | Marcia Fisher, Canby, Ore. | 76-78--154 +10 | |
| T14 | Jack Dukeminier, Eugene, Ore. | 81-73--154 +10 | |
| T16 | Kate Hildahl, Tualatin, Ore. | 80-76--156 +12 | |
| T16 | Caitlin McCleary, The Dalles, Ore. | 80-76--156 +12 | |
| 18 | Leilani Norman, Eugene, Ore. | 77-80--157 +13 | |
| 19 | Brie Stone, Veneta, Ore. | 77-81--158 +14 | |
| T20 | Anita Wicks, Roseburg, Ore. | 80-79--159 +15 | |
| T20 | Caroline Inglis, Eugene, Ore. | 80-79--159 +15 | |
| T22 | Loree McKay, Hillsboro, Ore. | 81-81--162 +18 | |
| T22 | Conner Barr, Beaverton, Ore. | 84-78--162 +18 | |
| 24 | Michael Kloenne, West Linn, Ore. | 77-WD--WD WD |
2011 OGA Players Champion
Taylor and Guernsey Take First Round Lead at 3rd Players Championship
Portland, Ore. (October 22, 2011) - 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.
The OGA Players Championship is the first championship of its kind in the nation, where the top golfers in the Men, Senior Men, Women and Senior Women's divisions compete against one another. The top players are identified by the performance points lists maintained by the Oregon Golf Association.
Among the contenders within reach of the leaders are two PNGA Hall of Famers, Joan Edwards-Powell of Portland, Ore., and Marcia Fisher of Canby, Ore. who are 2-strokes and 3-strokes off the pace respectively. Chris Maletis of Portland, Ore., currently one of the top ranked senior golfers in the nation according to Golfweek and the winner of the inaugural Players Championship is also 3-strokes back.
"Invitiations are sent to the top 10 Men to compete along side the top 5 Senior Men, top 5 Women and top 5 Senior Women," noted Brent Whittaker, OGA Director of Tournament Operations. "If a player declines the invitation, the next person on the performance points list is offered the opportunity to compete."
After the first round of play, players are repaired based only on score so players from different divisions play along side each other. Each division plays from tees to equalize the field, with the top finisher being declared the Players Champion.
Notice to Players - 3rd OGA Players Championship
3RD OGA PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP – PORTLAND GOLF CLUB
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2011
1. PORTLAND GOLF CLUB – please disregard all Local Rules.
2. TEEING GROUNDS:
Senior Women will play Gold tee markers,
Women will play White tee markers,
Senior Men will play Blue tee markers and
Men will play Black tee markers.
3. OUT OF BOUNDS is defined by white stakes and perimeter fencing. The Maintenance area between holes number #8, #9 and #10 is considered out of bounds and is marked with white stakes.
4. GREEN STAKES, GREEN TIPPED WHITE STAKES AND ATTACHED ROPE are movable obstructions but have no other status under the Rules.
5. OBSTRUCTIONS the following are considered immovable obstructions
a. Sprinkler heads and control boxes
i. When two sprinkler control boxes are located within two feet of each other they are considered a single obstruction
b. Artificially surfaced roads and their extensions
c. Manmade structures, restrooms, and dwellings
a. Protective screens - the nearest point of relief must be determined without crossing over, through, or under this obstruction.
6. PLAY-OFF – If necessary, a hole by hole play-off for the overall champion will begin as soon as all scorecards have been returned and approved by the committee. For division ties, duplicate awards will be awarded.
7. THE COMMITTEE – Barb Trammell, Tim Hval, and Brent Whittaker.
Players Championship Player Memo
Congratulations on being invited to the 3rd OGA Players Championship. As one of Oregon’s elite amateurs, we are pleased you have accepted to play in this year’s championship.
We will repair by gross score for Sunday’s final round with starting times beginning at 11am.
Additional Player Information
Course Yardage: Course yardages for all divisions are attached; please note these yardages are subject to change by the Committee.
Practice Round: Contestants are allowed one complimentary practice round courtesy of the OGA. This complimentary round is good for the contestant only. Players must call Portland Golf Club (503-292-2651) and make reservations for their practice round for Friday, October 21 and must identify themselves as a Players Championship contestant.
Practice Range: The driving range will be open at 6:30 a.m. each day during the Championship. Warm up range balls will be made available to contestants prior to each round courtesy of the OGA.
Automotive Transportation: Players may use automotive transportation. Carts will be reserved on a first come, first served basis according to your response on the entry form. Cart fees must be paid by the contestant at the time of rental.
Caddies: You may provide your own caddie for this event. Please contact Portland Golf Club if you would like to request a caddie through the golf course.
Footwear: Shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition) or spikes, regardless of design, where metal may come into contact with the course are prohibited during a stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: Disqualification.
OGA Dress Code: Proper attire must be worn at all times. Proper attire does not include spandex body wear, cutoffs, running shorts, short-shorts, tank tops, tee shirts, or denim of any kind. Neat and clean pants, slacks, cords, or appropriately hemmed, tailored shorts are acceptable, as are sweaters and golf shirts with a collar. Shoes must be worn at all times. Competitors in violation of this policy will not be permitted to begin play and may have their entry revoked should a violation occur before the close of competition. In addition to the competitor, a player’s caddie is also required to adhere to the OGA Dress Code.
Time of Starting: Optional condition is in effect as prescribed in Appendix I in the Rules of Golf.
Golf Balls: Optional condition for “Conforming Golf Ball” is in effect as prescribed in Appendix I in the Rules of Golf.
Golf Clubs: Optional condition is in effect as prescribed in Appendix I in the Rules of Golf.
OGA Pace of Play Guidelines: will be in effect during the Championship. Pace of play guidelines are included and will be available before each round at the starter’s tent.
Score Posting: will be done by the OGA for each round after the Championship has been completed. The OGA will post each player’s adjusted score to GHIN as a tournament score, for handicapping purposes.
Format and Prizes: 36-hole stroke play competition with a Men’s, Senior Men’s, Women’s and Senior Women’s Division. The Gross Champion in each division will receive a trophy and there will be a trophy for the overall champion, which may come from any division.
Cancellations: It is extremely important that you contact the OGA, 503-989-0069, as soon as possible if you are forced to withdraw from the championship. We expect all entrants to complete their rounds and fulfill their playing obligations.
Course Setup at the 3rd OGA Players Championship
| Portland Golf Club - Men (73.0 / 143) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total | |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Yards | 413 | 436 | 335 | 130 | 504 | 375 | 345 | 190 | 355 | 3083 | 504 | 367 | 205 | 380 | 395 | 547 | 420 | 190 | 558 | 3566 | 6649 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | |||
| Pace | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 18 | |||
| Portland Golf Club - Senior Men (71.4 / 141) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Yards | 398 | 423 | 335 | 130 | 504 | 350 | 345 | 180 | 355 | 3020 | 504 | 367 | 180 | 380 | 380 | 547 | 395 | 180 | 532 | 3465 | 6485 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | |||
| Pace | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 18 | |||
| Portland Golf Club - Women (72.7 / 136) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Yards | 387 | 402 | 280 | 105 | 440 | 302 | 315 | 160 | 305 | 2696 | 475 | 278 | 160 | 331 | 365 | 520 | 360 | 145 | 450 | 3084 | 5780 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 4 | |||
| Pace | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 18 | |||
| Portland Golf Club - Senior Women (70.5 / 128) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Yards | 347 | 402 | 280 | 105 | 440 | 242 | 310 | 140 | 305 | 2571 | 435 | 278 | 130 | 291 | 338 | 500 | 335 | 125 | 445 | 2877 | 5448 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 4 | |||
| Pace | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 18 | |||
3rd OGA Players Championship
Partner Series Leaderboard
Amateurs Claim 1st Hudson Cup Title Since ‘78
For the first time in more than 30 years, the amateurs claimed the title winning 10 ½ to 9 ½ at the 63rd Hudson Cup Matches at Oswego Lake CC in Lake Oswego, Ore. 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. This was their first victory since 1978.
Since that last title, the professionals have dominated the Hudson Cup as there were only limited chances in the past 33 years. In 1981, the amateurs led after the first matches, and in 2005 they led after the first day -- only to fall short in singles matches. Then, in 2007 the amateur team came close but could only muster a 10-point total, and a tie would not be good enough to claim victory.
In the 20th edition of the Senior Hudson Cup, the professionals eaked a narrow victory against the amateurs with a similar two day point total of 10 ½ to 9 ½.
At the conclusion of the tournament, the Pacific Northwest Section PGA recognizes the outstanding amateur, senior amateur, professional and senior professional.
Bill Winter was given the Charles Congdon Award, which recognizes the outstanding amateur in the matches as determined by a vote of the professional team. Congdon was a professional at Tacoma Country & Golf Club from 1935 to 1965 and was instrumental in the formation of the Pacific Northwest Section.
Corey Prugh was presented the Larry Lamberger Award, which recognizes the outstanding professional in the matches as determined by a vote of the amateurs. Lamberger was a head professional at Portland Golf Club from 1948 to 1974 and was one of the founders of the Hudson Cup Matches.
For the Seniors, the Bill Eggers Award was presented to Kent Brown. The award, which recognizes the outstanding senior amateur as determined by a vote of the senior professionals. Eggers was a club professional in the greater Portland, Oregon area for more than 30 years. A member of 15 Hudson Cup Teams, Eggers was a head professional at Rose City, Gresham and Charbonneau. He played for four years on the PGA Tour in the early 1960s with his best finish coming at the 1963 Denver Open Invitational, where he lost to Chi-Chi Rodríguez by two strokes to finish alone in 2nd place.
Finally, Steve Prugh was bestowed the Bob McKendrick Award. The award, which recognizes the outstanding senior professional in the matches, is named in honor of McKendrick who had served as head professional at Oswego Lake CC for 40 years and who played on 19 Hudson Cup teams.
The Hudson Cup, named in honor of Robert Hudson, is a 54-hole Ryder-cup style contest featuring some of the most notable amateur golfers competing against PGA professionals representing Oregon and Washington. The Men’s and Senior Men’s contest each have ten amateurs competing against ten professionals in Four-ball, Foursomes and Individual Stroke Play Matches. Each 10-man team consists of five amateurs and five professionals from their respective regions.
Team members are selected on the basis of performance points earned in Sectional and national tournaments. Points are compiled by the Section, the WSGA and the OGA..
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Professionals |
Amateurs |
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| Corey Prugh | 1 up | 1 | Kevin PomArleau | ||
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Rob Gibbons |
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Tyler Simpson |
1 up
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1
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Brian Thornton |
All Square
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½
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Tim O’Neal |
All Square
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½
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Chris Griffn |
1 up
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1
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Stephen Lee |
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Scott Erdmann |
2 & 1
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1
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Jack Dukeminier |
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Ryan Benzel |
5 & 4
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1
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Michael Haack |
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Jeff Coston |
2 & 1
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1
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Paul Peterson |
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Darren Black |
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Bill Winter |
3 & 1
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1
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Tim Feenstra |
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Erik Hanson |
1 up
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1
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Luke Bennett |
All Square
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½
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Sean Packer |
All Square
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½
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Singles Total |
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6
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4
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Total Points
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9 ½
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10 ½
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Professionals |
Amateurs |
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| Steve Prugh | 3 & 2 | 1 |
Bob Christensen |
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Bruce Stewart
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Scott Hval |
5 & 4
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1
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Scott Krieger |
2 & 1
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1
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Denny Taylor |
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Mark Keating |
1 up
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1
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Dave Lydell |
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Brent Murray |
All Square
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½
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Jim McNelis |
All Square
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½
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Jerry Johnson |
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Larry Daniels |
1 up
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1
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Jeff Marsh |
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Kent Brown |
2 & 1
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1
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Sean Arey |
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Tom Brandes |
3 & 2
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1
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Jeff Fought |
3 & 1
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1
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Pat O’Donnell |
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Fred Haney |
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Chris Maletis |
1 up
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1
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Singles Total
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4 ½
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5 ½
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Total Points
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10 ½
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9 ½
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About Robert Hudson
Hudson was a Portland-based businessman who owned one of the nation’s leading wholesale grocers and was a member at Portland Golf Club. He is credited as being responsible for resurrecting the Ryder Cup Matches between the U.S. and Great Britain after World War II.
During World War II, when the PGA of America was trying to keep its Tour alive, Hudson stepped up to the plate and offered to underwrite a 72-hole open tournament with a purse of $10,000. That tournament, known as the Portland Open was won by Sam Snead in 1944. In 1945, Ben Hogan won the event at set a par-72 scoring record of 27-under-par 261. He went on to sponsor Portland Opens in 1948 and 1949 and well as the 1946 PGA Championship and the 1955 Western Open, all at Portland Golf Club. He was also honored as the first chairman of the PGA Advisory Committee.
It is doubtful the Ryder Cup Matches would have resumed had Hudson not come forward to fund the British team. The U.S. Team featured Byron Nelson and Sam Snead, the only members of the 1937 squad, as well as Jimmy Demaret, Herman Barron, Dutch Harrison, Ben Hogan, Keiser, Lloyd Mangrum, Ed Oliver, and Lew Worsham. It was the first U.S. team selected via a points system. Taking the cue from Hudson, the Professional Golfers' Association of Great Britain began rallying on its own to build funding for this event.
In 1949, the Pacific Northwest Section of the PGA decided to honor Hudson by creating a team match-play contest pitting the top 10 club professionals against the 10 leading amateurs in the Northwest.
Hudson, upon learning of the event, immediately insisted on footing the bill which he continued to do through 1972. When he no longer could do so, the Section took over responsibility for the event along with financial assistance by the Washington State Golf Association, the Oregon Golf Association, and the Pacific Northwest Golf Association.
Amateurs Lead Professionals After Day One at Hudson Cup
The 63rd edition of the Hudson Cup Matches, a Ryder Cup style competition with the top 10 Northwest professionals competing against the 10 top Northwest amateurs, is being held October 20-21 at Oswego Lake CC in Lake Oswego, Ore.
Concurrently, the 20th Senior Hudson Cup, for those 50 and over, is being played.
Teams were selected based on their competitive records throughout the 2011 season and represent the very best of Northwest golf.
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.
Play concludes tomorrow with the singles matches.
63rd Hudson Cup Matches
| Foursome - Professionals |
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Amateurs
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| Scott Erdmann – Rob Gibbons | Kevin PomArleau – Michael Haack | 2 & 1 | 1 | ||
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Brian Thronton – Chris Griffin
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Jack Dukeminier – Tyler Simpson |
1 up
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Darren Black – Ryan Benzel
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Stephen Lee – Sean Packer
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2 & 1
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Corey Prugh – Tim Feenstra
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1 up |
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Tim O’Neal – Paul Peterson
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Luke Bennett – Jeff Coston
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Erik Hanson – Bill Winter
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Foursome Total
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4
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Four-Ball – Professionals |
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| Brian Thornton – Tim Feenstra |
All Square |
½ | Tyler Simpson – Paul Peterson |
All Square |
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Scott Erdmann – Ryan Benzel
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All Square |
½
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Kevin PomArleau – Stephen Lee
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All Square |
½
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Rob Gibbons – Jeff Coston
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3 & 2 |
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Michael Haack – Sean Packer
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Chris Griffin – Luke Bennett
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Bill Winter – Tim O’Neal
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4 & 3 |
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Darren Black – Corey Prugh
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All Square |
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Jack Dukeminier – Erik Hanson
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All Square |
1/2
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Four-Ball Total
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First Day Total
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6 ½
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Foursome - Professional
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Amateurs
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| Sean Arey – Jeff Marsh | Bob Christensen – Dave Lydell | 6 & 5 | 1 | ||
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Scott Krieger – Jerry Johnson
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3 & 2 |
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Scott Hval – Denny Taylor
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Jeff Fought – Mark Keating
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2 & 1 |
1
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Pat O’Donnell – Tom Brandes
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Fred Haney – Bruce Stewart
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1 up |
1
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Larry Daniels – Jim McNelis
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Brent Murray – Steve Prugh
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All Square |
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Kent Brown – Chris Maletis
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All Square
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Foursome Total
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3 ½
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1 ½
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Four-Ball - Professional
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Amateurs
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| Scott Krieger – Mark Keating | Dave Lydell – Scott Hval | 3 & 2 | 1 | ||
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Jeff Marsh – Jerry Johnson
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2 & 1 |
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Denny Taylor – Tom Brandes
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Fred Haney – Sean Arey
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2 & 1 |
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Pat O’Donnell – Chris Maletis
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Steve Prugh – Jeff Fought
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All Square |
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Kent Brown – Larry Daniels
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All Square |
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Brent Murray – Bruce Stewart
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Jim McNelis – Bob Christensen
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4 & 3 |
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2 ½
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2 ½
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First Day Total
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6
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4
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Northwest Golf Media Association to Honor Local Legends
At the 12th annual awards banquet of the Northwest Golf Media Association, John Bodenhamer, longtime head of the Pacific Northwest Golf Association, will be honored with the organization's Distinguished Service Award. Three other individuals - Kent Myers, Jerry Fehr and Loren Lippert - have been selected to receive the new "Local Legend" recognition. The event will be held at historic Seattle Golf Club on October 27.
Bodenhamer, former CEO and executive director of the PNGA and the Washington State Golf Association, recently left the Northwest to accept a position on the senior staff of the United States Golf Association.
Bodenhamer, 50, had been head of the PNGA since 1990 and the WSGA since 1992. His accomplishments include founding the PNGA's groundbreaking "Pacific Northwest Golfer" magazine, serving as its publisher for 17 years; he also oversaw the publication in 1999 of the monumental regional golf history book, "Championships & Friendships: the first 100 years of the PNGA." During his tenure he helped guide the growth of the WSGA into the ninth largest golf association under the USGA GHIN (handicap-index services) umbrella.
Bodenhamer was a founding member of the NWGMA, providing administrative assistance to the fledgling media group, and serving a crucial role in assisting with its formation as a nonprofit organization.
"In a year with other good candidates, John was the overwhelming choice for the award in a vote of our members," said NWGMA president, Tom Cade. "His name has become synonymous with golf in the Pacific Northwest, and his contributions to the region's golf community will be remembered for many years to come. He was that special."
Bodenhamer grew up in Lakewood, Wash., graduated from Lakes High School, and played golf on an NCAA championship team at Brigham Young University where he graduated with a degree in political science. He won the WJGA Championship and PNGA Junior Boys Championship in 1978, and the Washington State Amateur in 1981. He played in the U.S. Amateur in 1984 and 1985. He is a two-time winner of the Alaska State Open.
At the USGA, Bodenhamer's title is Senior Managing Director of Rules, Competitions and Amateur Status.
Also to be honored at the banquet at the Seattle Golf Club will be Jerry Fehr, Kent Myers and Loren Lippert as "Local Legends."
Fehr, a Seattle resident, has been executive director of the Washington Junior Golf Association for more than 18 years. He was the 1961 Washington Open champion, winning the title in a playoff with future PGA Tour player Kermit Zarley. Fehr, 78, has won 20 club championships at Sand Point Country Club and has shot his age every year since he was 65. He is the father of former PGA Tour player Rick Fehr.
Myers and Lippert were classmates in the Class of 1950 at Salem (now North Salem) High School in Oregon.
Myers, who lives in Lake Oswego, Ore., is one of the region's most decorated amateur players. He won the Oregon Amateur four times, the PNGA Master-40 Amateur once, the PNGA Senior Amateur once and played on 19 Hudson Cup teams and was captain 18 times. No one in the 70-year history of the Hudson Cup has played in the event more times than Myers. He was inducted into the Pacific Northwest Golf Hall of Fame in 2001.
Myers also is known for the behind-the-back putting style he occasionally would use in competition. He would hold the club behind his back and the head of the putter would extend between his legs and he would hit the ball positioned in front of his toes.
In the book "Championships & Friendships," Myers recalled how he would look back at the practice green as he left a course after his round in the tournament and see that young golfers were all experimenting with his style. He created a stir with fans, too.
"At nearly every tournament, people would take pictures of me," he recalled to the book's co-author, Jeff Shelley.
Loren Lippert is a retired Salem postman who has played 312 courses in Washington, 228 in Oregon, 94 in Idaho, 24 in Montana and 249 in British Columbia. His worldwide total, including the Northwest courses, is 1,296.
"I'm an oddity, a golf nut," Lipper said. "To me, no two holes are alike, no two courses are alike."
Lippert has been a valuable resource for Northwest golf writers. He also served the sport as a member of the rating team for the Oregon Golf Association for six years.
The Northwest Golf Media Association consists of over 125 golf media and industry professionals. It is a 501(c)(7) nonprofit organization that was founded in 1995 to help assist the coverage of golf in the region. For more information or to view past recipients of the NWGMA Distinguished Service Award, visit www.nwgma.org.
Did you know? You can’t compare a golf course’s difficulty from the Slope Rating alone!
A course with a Slope Rating of 135 is not necessarily more difficult than a course with a Slope Rating of 113, You can’t compare a golf course’s difficulty from the Slope Rating alone!
We’ll give you a minute to let that sink in.
The key to understanding this concept is to get in the habit of figuring out what we call your Target Score.
Here’s how:
1. Calculate your Course Handicap (your Handicap Index, converted to the slope of the tees you will play for your round)
2. Add your Course Handicap to the USGA Course Rating of that same set of tees.
The result is the score you’ll shoot if you play to your potential ability...your Handicap Index, and this is your Target Score (or “predicted score”).
Now do the same for another set of tees, and compare the scores you came up with at the two different golf courses. It’s easy now to come to a conclusion: the higher the Target Score, the tougher the golf course is for you.
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 only, or the Course Ratings and Slope Ratings, side by side. Can you tell which course is tougher just looking at the numbers?
No!
You can’t answer that question until you throw in: tougher for whom?
Let’s compare two fictitious courses: Brook Hollow CC (70.0/135) with Open Flats (72.0/113). We can’t do anything yet, because we need a golfer in the equation! Bob has a Handicap Index of 5.2 – his Course Handicap is a 6 at Brook Hollow CC, so his Target Score is 76 (70.0 + 6). Bob's Course Handicap computes to a 5 at Open Flats so his
Target Score is 77 (72.0 + 5). For Bob, the course with the lower Slope Rating, Open Flats, is tougher.
Now let’s look at Bob’s friend Gary, who has a Handicap Index of 20.0. Gary’s Course Handicap at Brook Hollow is 24, and his Target Score winds up to be a 94 (70.0 + 24), yet at Open Flats, his Course Handicap is a 20, and his Target Score is a 92 (72.0 + 20). For Gary, Brook Hollow happens to be the harder course.
Target Score helps us understand the most important word in the USGA Course Rating System: the word relative.
Course Rating and Slope Rating as concepts by themselves might be hard to grasp, but become easier to apply when we know that they have meaning only in relation to each other, and in relation to your own game.
OGA Announces 2011 Award Recipients
Portland, Ore. (Saturday, October 15, 2011) - At its Annual Meeting Friday night at Riverside Golf & Country Club, the Oregon Golf Association recognized many of its important stakeholders including members, member clubs, golf courses as well the golf course superintendents and golf professionals who support the game.
Pictured (l to r) -- Sean Watts, Don Clark, Roger Aggson, GM, Pumpkin Ridge, John Denny, Scott Erdmann, Terri Frohnmayer,
Jim Oberg, Peter Pittock, Ted Morehouse, Veterans Golf Club, Ralph Marconi and Jeff Weigant, Veterans Golf Club
This year’s award winners included Member of the Year Jim Oberg of Wilsonville, Ore., Handicap Chair of the Year, Ralph Marconi of Lake Oswego, Ore., OGA Director of the Year, Don Clark of Harbor Links Golf Club in Klamath Falls, Ore., OGA Member Club of the Year, Veterans Golf Club of White City, Ore., Facility of the Year, Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, Ore., Dale Johnson Media Award to John Denny, Sports Editor of the Clackamas Review, Golf Professional of the Year, Scott Erdmann from Oswego Lake Country Club ; Superintendent of the Year, Sean Watts from Skamania Lodge, and; Golfer of the Year, Terri Frohnmayer of Salem, Ore.
MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Nominated with unanimous support by presidents of the Charbonneau Men’s Club, Women’s Golf Association, Women’s Club and The Nine’s and with 15 letters of recommendation from golfers and non-golfing residents alike for his “Together We Can Do It!” campaign, Member of the Year honors are bequeathed to Jim Oberg of Wilsonville, Ore.
Oberg stepped forward to research and then address many of the issues faced by Charbonneau Golf Club. He invested hundreds if not thousands of hours of personal time to implement a strategic plan to protect the residential community’s centerpiece, the golf course. With no ability to assess the community and generate necessary funds, he worked closely with the Country Club Board of Directors, an organization independent of the golf course, to create a comprehensive financial plan to ensure donor contributions would be spent wisely on over $1 million in deferred maintenance.
He organized a team of volunteers to educate residents about the value of the golf course to the entire community and increase awareness of the financial threats to its very existence. Attracting significant volunteer support and talent, his team created and managed a website to promote the campaign (www.charbonneautogether.com), produced a campaign video, helped create a cocktail table book, and conducted face-to-face neighborly house parties with nearly 800 homeowners to discuss the issues addressing their legal green space requirements. Non-golf events and activities were also created using the golf course to bring the community together. Events included a Concert on the Green, regular “walks in the park”, photo contests and more.
Transparency was the hallmark of his campaign, ensuring free discussions and commentary from everyone involved.
As a result of all these efforts, to date more than 450 homeowners have made voluntary contributions exceeding $110,000.
“The real question to all,” asked Jan Heiling, “is why did you move here? I am not a golfer, but fully understand the value of the course. I am willing to make a small monthly payment ‘for the ambiance that we all enjoy and bought into.”
“I am not a golfer,” said Dean Forseth, “but on reflection I concluded that Jim inspired me (and many other non-golfers) to join a major campaign to strengthen and preserve our Charbonneau golf course.” His campaign is, “being done in a way that is building long-term support and understanding…and is building community.”
As the OGA Member of the Year, Jim Oberg has created a model that similar independent facilities based in residential communities may be able to follow to help sustain them during times of economic stress.
HANDICAP CHAIR OF THE YEAR
Of all club members, the Handicap Chair often has the greatest workload and responsibilities. Not only do we, as overseers of the USGA Handicap System™ rely on these volunteers, so does each golfer that hopes to have a level playing field when they compete - whether in their daily game among friends, in a club tournament or in an OGA Championship.
Without a knowledgeable and dedicated chair, it would be far more difficult for the OGA to ensure a fair and equitable handicap system. The 2011 Handicap Chair of the Year is presented to Ralph Marconi, a member of Willamette Valley Country Club in Canby, Ore.
About three years ago, after eight seasons at Willamette Valley, Ralph decided it was time to give back to the club and was looking for a way to become more involved. As luck would have it, the Handicap Chair position was becoming vacant, so he gladly volunteered. Ralph not only wears the handicapping hat, he also serves as OGA Director, Secretary on the WVCC Board, and Director of the Men’s Club.
Willamette Valley Head Golf Professional, Danny Moore noted, “Ralph puts in an extraordinary amount of time at the club, and is always looking for feedback from both the membership and the employees. He’s a superstar and he even keeps me in check!”
Ralph consistently takes time to audit tee sheets against scores actually posted – a project he feels has had a great impact over time in educating members about the need to post. He terms his audit approach as “rigorous and random” – a successful formula that has seen a sharp rise in the percentage of scores posted.
His son Dominic, the Director of Golf at Pumpkin Ridge, has been influenced by his dad to put a process in place at his own club to increase awareness of the importance of the Handicap System. “The most difficult thing I think he does well is that he is not afraid to make tough decisions to post penalty scores to those who do not post their rounds in a timely manner,” said Dominic. “I know some people may take serious offense to this, but he seems to make good of a negative situation. I learned that from him.”
Ralph has also served as an indispensable catalyst for the men’s club, taking it to participation levels not seen before at WVCC. He saw the need to retain members for the underserved 20 to 50-year-old age group. Not only do they provide several events throughout the year, the men’s club has enthusiastically provided a season-long club-to-club competition to determine members for team play at season end. “This has really energized our membership,” says Ralph.
His philosophy about golf has been actively carried through to his handicapping position. “Golf is a noble game and the Handicap System provides an opportunity for all members to compete on an equal basis. I especially like the fact that the Handicap System promotes values inherent in the game of golf – like honesty, integrity, and the attempt to always do your best.” With this perspective, it’s no wonder Ralph Marconi has been able to positively influence all those around him.
OGA DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Of great importance to the OGA is our Directors, those that serve as liaison between the OGA and the regular OGA Member Clubs they are elected to represent, and who vote whether or not to ratify the actions of the Association’s Executive Committee.
This year, with Nate Swanner joining the OGA Staff as Manager of Event Operations and Program Development, we are focusing more efforts on our communication with OGA Directors, to provide greater transparency with the Association as well as to elevate the position to the stature it deserves. For this reason we have added a new award, the OGA Director of the Year. The inaugural recipient of this award is Don Clark, an OGA Director representing Harbor Links Golf Club in Klamath Falls, Ore.
“In my short time here, Don has proven himself to be an asset and a blessing to the OGA,” noted Swanner. “Don has always been supportive as he is kind, and communicative as he is gentle. Don is a perfect candidate for the inaugural award for OGA Directors.”
Swanner added, “Don works tirelessly to support OGA in any way possible, and embraces us and our programs wholeheartedly. He is never shy to communicate his concerns or praise, but never waivers in his diligence in service to his club and the Association. When I think of an ideal Director for both the club and OGA, Don Clark is at the top of the list. “
CLUB OF THE YEAR
For their dedication to promoting the game of golf, and for the services they provide those that have served our country,
Veteran’s Golf Club in White City, Ore., is identified as the OGA Member Club of the Year.
Formed in 2007, and based at Veteran’s Memorial Golf Course in White City, Ore. on the campus of Veteran Affairs Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics, the purpose of the club is to stimulate interest in the game of golf and bring together veterans and their friends that desire to support and assist their fellow comrades in their health and well-being. All funds donated or generated by the club are spent in support of inpatients or on community veteran programs.
This includes free membership in their OGA Member Club to those inpatients that desire to play the game and have successfully completed prerequisites including demonstrating knowledge of basic rules of golf and etiquette. Inpatients are also offered free entry into their tournaments, with prizes awarded in the form of VA Canteen Coupon Books, ensuring compliance with the rules of amateur status. Three volunteer golf instructors also provide free golf lessons to anyone interested.
Regular golf trips to various Southern Oregon courses such as Centennial, Quail Point, and Running Y have been sponsored along with the Ashland Elks Lodge with each event including transportation, prizes and dinner for inpatients.
Additionally, this club of 30 members annually donates more than $3,000 to United Voluntary Services in support of other inpatient programs including the annual 4th of July picnic, Christmas party gifts and other activities.
As noted by OGA Manager of Handicapping and Course Rating, Gretchen Yoder, after releasing their courses’ rating in September, “Veterans Golf Club is more than just a club. It’s about volunteers, who continue to serve their brethren, giving vets a place to heal. It’s about giving back to people who gave their all for our country.”
FACILITY OF THE YEAR
Over its 20 year history, Witch Hollow and Ghost Creek have regularly received accolades atop various Top 100 lists. Managed by American Golf Corporation and currently led by General Manager Roger Aggson and Director of Golf Dominic Marconi, Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, Ore., a facility that includes both a public daily fee (Ghost Creek) and private golf course (Witch Hollow) adds yet another award as the OGA acknowledges it as Facility of the Year.
Pumpkin Ridge has a proud history of serving golf and the community. In fact, the founding partners were committed to providing a venue where championship golf could be played in Oregon at the local, regional, state and national levels and also partner with local charities in their mission to assist those less fortunate.
In its first ten years, Pumpkin Ridge hosted more USGA Championships (six) than any other golf facility in the country. It played host to the Tiger Woods' "three peat" in the 1996 U.S. Amateur Championship and then stepped up at the request of the USGA to host the U.S. Women's Open a year later. In 2000, it became only the second golf club in history to concurrently host the U.S. Junior Amateur and Girls' Junior Championships. In 2003, it again hosted the U.S. Women's Open and followed that with the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship in 2006.
It has regularly hosted OGA championships including the Oregon Amateur and Oregon Junior Amateur, and a number of USGA qualifiers. In 2009 with just 5-days’ notice, it stepped up to host the Hudson Cup matches.
For the past three years, Pumpkin Ridge has hosted the Safeway Classic, which gives over one million dollars each year to charity.
Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club also has a history of giving back to the community through its involvement in philanthropic causes. The staff and members have committed over 300 volunteer hours this year alone assisting such charities as the Brian Grant Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and SW Washington. Our facility serves bimonthly dinners for Ronald McDonald House guests residing at the East House. Last year the PGA Professional staff created a new event (now in its second year) called the "Rockin' Range in support of the First Tee of Portland” and have contributed $11,000 to support youth golf. Furthermore, Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club has donated over $70,000 in value through the donation of foursomes to charitable causes in the greater Portland area.
In giving back to the community through golf, Pumpkin Ridge hosts Glencoe and Liberty High School golf teams, Portland State University, University of Portland and Pacific University golf teams. The facility has also accommodated Westview High School and Banks High School on occasion. Additionally, Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club has hosted collegiate competitions such as Lewis and Clark and Concordia College Invitational.
Finally, Pumpkin Ridge has been a leader in protecting the environment from the very beginning and continuing today as one of 19 certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries in the region.
DALE JOHNSON MEDIA
The Dale Johnson Media Award, named in honor of Oregonian Golf Editor (1947 - 1958) and OGA/Pacific Northwest PGA Executive Director (1964 - 1990), is conferred upon John Denny.
With many daily papers reducing the number of pages devoted to sports in general, several have also reduced the number of stories devoted to the achievements of local athletes, especially those that do not compete in team sports, notably golfers. “More and more, we find that the local papers will focus on those athletes in their community,” said Eric Yaillen, the OGA’s Director of Marketing and Communication. “John Denny has been one of the sports editors consistently contacting the OGA to report on any golfer that has succeeded in OGA championships and events. He’s responsible for making the editorial decision to include golf in his paper.”
“Regardless of age or skill level, amateur golfers in Clackamas, Oregon City, Milwaukie and Gladstone can find their story being told in their hometown paper,” added Yaillen. Along with typical high school coverage in the Clackamas Review, stories appeared throughout the summer on the likes of Pee Wee golfer Samuel Pyon, Intermediate Girl Angela Lu, former OSU golfer Tyler Simpson (runner-up at the Oregon Amateur, perennial senior champion Pat O’Donnell, Net Co-medalist Mike Cavanaugh and the First Tee’s Austin Landis.
"I think their passion and success says something about the quality of the courses they play on, and the instruction that they have received,” said Denny. "It's an honor to receive this award from the OGA, but I just cover community news. I wouldn't even have been in the running for the honor if it weren't that north Clackamas County has had so many golfers achieve success.”
Denny has been reporting local sports in north Clackamas County for 35 years including 17 years at the now defunct Oregon City Enterprise Courier and the last 17 at the Clackamas Review. He is currently Sports Editor of the Clackamas Review and Oregon City News newspapers, which serves the communities of Clackamas, Oregon City, Milwaukie and Gladstone. The Clackamas Review & Oregon City News, owned by the Pamplin Media Group, is delivered to roughly 18,000 homes every Wednesday and is third largest free distribution newspaper in Oregon.
GOLFER OF THE YEAR
For the 2011 season Golfer of the Year honors were bestowed upon Terri Frohnmayer of Salem, Ore. , a member at Illahe Hills Country Club.
This year, Frohnmayer, 55 became only the ninth OGA Member and tenth Oregonian to win a USGA National Championship when she captured the USGA Senior Women’s Amateur Championship title with a 2 and 1 win over defending champion Mina Hardin, 51, of Fort Worth, Texas at the Honors Course in Chattanooga, Tenn.
In a field of experienced competitors, Frohnmayer was playing in just her third national championship. She lost to Betsy King in the second round of the 1973 U.S. Girls’ Junior and was a member of the Rollins College team that played in the 1978 National Women’s Collegiate Championship.
After college she went to work in real estate and put away her golf clubs. She began playing again in 2003. After her mother passed away in 2007, Frohnmayer returned to competition because her mother had urged her to. Last year she won the Pacific Northwest Senior Women’s Championship, and this year was the runner-up.
Past national amateur champions hailing from Oregon include H. Chandler Egan (U.S. Amateur, 1904, ’05), Carole Jo Kabler (US Girls Junior Amateur, 1955), Fred Haney (US Public Links, 1971), Bob Allard (US Public Links, 1972), Mary Budke (US Women’s Amateur, 1972), John Fought (US Amateur, 1977), Eric Johnson (US Junior Amateur, 1980), Jason Allred (US Junior Amateur, 1997), and Jeff Quinney (US Amateur, 2000).
In addition to the Golfer of the Year award, the OGA also recognizes the achievements of OGA Members who actively participate in OGA Championships.
At the top of their respective Performance Points lists, are the Boys Player of the Year, Dylan Wu of Medford, Ore.;
Men’s Performance Points Leader, Nick Sherwood of Albany, Ore.; Senior Men’s Performance Points Leader, Scott Hval of Portland, Ore.; Girls Player of the Year, Gigi Stoll of Beaverton, Ore.; Women’s Performance Points Leader, Jillian Carlile of Vancouver, Wash., and; Senior Women’s Performance Points Leader, Loree McKay of Hillsboro, Ore.
GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Scott Erdmann, 34, of Tigard, Ore. who has been an Assistant Golf Professional at Oswego Lake Country Club the past four years, is recognized as the OGA Golf Professional of the Year.
A native of Christchurch, New Zealand who immigrated to the US at age 2 hardly seemed a prospect to play in a major. He was a member of the Sunset High School 1994 Class 4A championship team, but was usually the No. 5 golfer and was left off the state tournament roster. Although he worked his way up to No. 2 his senior year, he realized he wasn't good enough then to play at a Division I school. Still, the golf bug bit him hard, especially after he got his first golf job at Sunset Golf Center, a driving range in Beaverton.
So, in 1996, he decided to turn professional and enrolled in the Professional Golfers Career College -- a trade school in Temecula, Calif. He took classes in the rules of golf, teaching techniques, pro shop operations, cart fleet management, food and beverage and even calligraphy. He decided to turn professional in 1997 and was hired as an Assistant at Pumpkin Ridge. He earned PGA of America membership in 2005.
This past season, he had one of the best competitive seasons he’s ever had. Erdmann earned the opportunity to play in the PGA Championship by finishing runner-up in the PGA Professional National Championship in Hershey, Pa., the biggest tournament he's ever played in, to date.
Although he missed the cut at the PGA Championship, he had the opportunity to play practice rounds with US Open Champion Lucas Glover and Ryder Cup Captain Davis Love. He also played with Ernie Else and Robert Allenby. Along the way, he represented Oregon Golf in a "Road to the PGA Championship" special on CBS. A network crew spent 14 hours with him at the club and his house to gather footage for a segment that ran about five minutes. CBS also filmed a feature on Scott and Ernie as they both have kids with the same special needs.
With his finish at the PNC, he also earned the chance to represent the United States in the PGA Cup, a Ryder Cup-style event featuring a team competition between the top PGA Club Professionals from the US playing against their counterparts from Great Britain & Ireland. Erdmann finished 2-2-0 in his matches to help the US to a 17-1/2 to 8-1/2 win. He also finished second at the Pacific Northwest PGA Professional Championship after a one-hole playoff loss to Tim Feenstra of Seattle, Wash.
"I'm the run-of-the-mill assistant golf professional," said Erdmann, whose duties include managing the bag room, running tournaments, teaching and selling merchandise. Erdmann, who has never applied for a Head Professional position, feels a strong tug from competitive golf so he spends his summers traveling the region to compete in tournaments. This year he was living the dream.
"I've certainly settled into family life," he said. "But yeah, it's a dream. If things change and I start to play more consistently, then maybe that could happen. But I've always felt like if I'm playing well, the way I know I can play, and then yeah, maybe I could play the PGA Tour. But it's incredibly difficult to do that on a daily basis."
Erdmann was also recently recognized as the Oregon PGA Chapter’s Assistant Golf Professional of the Year. "He's just a great young man," Oswego Lake member Mickey Morey said. "He has a great sense of who he is, and he's wonderful with the members, great with kids."
SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR
In recognition of golf course superintendents who are accountable for the quality of the courses that we play, the Superintendent of the Year award goes to Sean Watts of Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Wash.
As Director of Facilities, Watts, and his small crew, are responsible for ALL interior & exterior building maintenance as well as all grounds maintenance including the golf course and 3 hiking trails. He does all of this while sharing the Lodge’s golf maintenance equipment with Orchard Hills Country Club, Hood River Country Club and Beacon Rock Golf Course.
Watts, who is also Vice President of the Oregon Golf Course Superintendents Association, took over an operation that had many unfinished projects on the golf course which he led to completion in two years resulting in increasing the health and playability of the course from tee to green, which they’ve maintained to this day. He also dedicated significant effort in getting Skamania to be just the 12th golf course in Washington to achieve certification as an Audubon Cooperative Wildlife Sanctuary.
In his nomination, Phil Dodd, the former Golf Sales Manager for Skamania Lodge noted, “I’ve been a personal witness to his skills and abilities in supervision and management as well as golf and grounds maintenance.”
“He’s a natural leader,” he added. “Because of his leadership skills, crew morale rose significantly in a short period of time. He is friendly and soft spoken but firm in his direction. His leadership style has gained him respect from everyone at Skamania Lodge.”
Under Sean’s direction, Skamania Lodge regularly hosts High School students in job-shadow experiences as well as the Forest Youth Success Program, an annual summer program sponsored by Skamania County. This program teaches students environmental stewardship, providing hands-on experience learning how to take water samples to determine quality and enhancing wildlife habitat by monitoring nest sites.
OGA Honors Its 2011 Volunteers
WOODBURN, ORE. (October 11, 2011) – Each year the Oregon Golf Association (OGA) recognizes the contributions made by its volunteers for their contributions to the organization and the game of golf. “Volunteers are the life blood of the game, and giving back to the sport is simply what it’s all about,” noted OGA CEO Barb Trammell. “We are blessed to have a large group of devoted volunteers caring enough about the game of golf to give countless hours of their time to help us ensure that the services we provide, whether it’s a championship, an event or golf course rating, are conducted at the highest level,” she added.
Awards are presented to volunteers in the areas including (but not limited to) championships, junior golf and course rating with one named overall volunteer of the Year. In 2006, the OGA renamed the Volunteer of the Year Award in honor of Bill Worden, an OGA volunteer who was the tragic victim of a traffic accident while on a course rating trip.
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.
Pittock first began volunteering at OGA championships in 1992 at the Oregon Amateur when it was held at Oswego Lake Country Club. The following year, he took the USGA/PGA Rules exam and began volunteering as a Rules Official. Ever since, he's been a fixture at adult and junior OGA championships.
Craig Winter, OGA Director of Junior Golf and Rules Education noted, "Peter long ago gained the highest respect from his fellow Rules Officials for his knowledge and, most especially, his unmatched intuition on the course. Knowing when and how to approach a player about a Rules situation is one of the most difficult qualities to learn and Peter is the model that all of our officials strive to follow."
This year Peter volunteered over thirty (30) days to the OGA and has traveling to all corners of the state. "Besides his rules knowledge," noted OGA Director of Tournament Operations, "one of the greatest things about Peter is that he is a huge resource and always provides well thought out advice. He exemplifies an exceptional Rules Official in that he doesn’t hesitate to pick up the radio to ask other rules officials for their opinions and input on potential ruling."
In addition to being a Rules Official, Peter is also a member of the OGA Championship Committee and serves his club at The Reserve as their OGA Director and as their OGA Certified Handicap Chair.
Henke has been volunteering with the OGA for over 20 years, typically filling the role as starter. In addition to volunteering at OGA Championships, he makes himself readily available to assist at numerous PNGA Championships held in Oregon.
"He is very thorough," said Whittaker. "He ensures players are told what they need; and that players tee off exactly at the right time. His interaction with players at the tee is one of camaraderie. He enjoys seeing the players that he knows and meeting those he doesn’t, always calming their nerves making them feel instantly comfortable."
Whittaker added, "Bill is very dedicated to doing whatever job is asked of him, and he does a fabulous job.
Hoffman is relatively new to the OGA, and joined the volunteer crew after working as golf coach for the West Linn Girls High School golf team.
“If we were to survey junior golfers and their parents," said Winter, "it's very likely Shawn Hoffman would run away with the most appreciated volunteer award."
In addition to being so appreciated by participants, Hoffman is tremendously valuable, not just with respect to tournaments, but our entire operation – "She has a strong knowledgeable of the Rules of Golf, arrives early and is also around to escort final groups off the course," added Winter. "Most noticeably, she understands the importance of fundraising in the overall mission of Oregon Junior Golf.”
Biggerstaff, a volunteer on the OGA's Course Rating team, has immersed herself in the world of golf and presently serves as president of the Portland Chapter of the Executive Women's Golf Association (EWGA), and is also the Handicap Chair of the EWGA's OGA Member Club. In these capacities, she is always educating her members in Handicapping as well as the Rules of Golf.
Gretchen Yoder, OGA Manager of Handicapping and Course Rating noted, "Jeanne continues her quest to learn and improve her Course Rating abilities, involving herself in many discussions on rating procedures. She's been very helpful and supportive and is a wonderful sounding board for any questions that may arise."
She's wonderful working with new volunteers," Yoder added. "Whether its newbies, or collaborating with those that are more experienced, she always looks for ways to further educate our volunteers.
About the OGA
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 licensed by the United States Golf Association as a regional governing body for Oregon and SW Washington with responsibilities including the rating and measuring of all golf courses as well as adminis