VERNON, NY – JUNE 29: Brian Thornton hits his tee shot on the first hole during the final round of the 49th PGA Professional Championship at the Atunyote Golf Club on June 29, 2016 in Vernon, New York. (Photo by Traci Edwards/The PGA of America)
The 49th PGA Professional Championship was contested June 26-29, 2016 at Turning Stone Resort’s Atunyote and Shenendoah Courses. The low 20 scores will earn a place in the 98th PGA Championship, July 28-31, 2016, at Baltusrol Golf Club, Lower Course, Springfield, New Jersey.
Representing the Pacific Northwest Section PGA were:
Brian Thornton of Meridian Valley CC – 73-71-69-74–287 (MADE 36 hole cut, finished T21)
Clint Ables of Tri-City CC – 80-79-159
Jason Aichele of Meadow Springs CC – 73-77-150
Tim Feenstra of Broadmoor GC – 74-74-148
Ryan Malby of Iron Horse GC – 76-72-148
Brian Nosler of Golf in the Pearl – 74-80-154
Jason Pitt of Chewelah G&CC – 74-74-148
Tony Robydek of Pro Golf Discount – Tacoma – 77-72-148
VERNON, NY – JUNE 29: Brian Thornton hits his tee shot on the first hole during the final round of the 49th PGA Professional Championship at the Atunyote Golf Club on June 29, 2016 in Vernon, New York. (Photo by Traci Edwards/The PGA of America)
VERNON, NY – JUNE 28: Brian Thornton watches his tee shot on the ninth hole during the third round of the 49th PGA Professional Championship at the Atunyote Golf Club on June 28, 2016 in Vernon, New York. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America)
VERONA, NY – JUNE 27: Clint Ables watches his shot on the second hole during the second round of the 49th PGA Professional Championship at the Kaluhyat Golf Club on June 27, 2016 in Verona, New York. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America)