We are now accepting entries for the Pacific Northwest PGA Pro-Amateur Championship. The PNW Pro-Am Championship will be held at the beautiful Salish Cliffs GC on October 6-7, 2016. PGA Professional David Kass is excited to host this year’s Pro-Amateur Championship once again. Salish Cliffs was the site of the 2013 PNW Pro-Am Championship.
CLICK HERE to sign up online for the PNW Pro-Am Championship.
CLICK HERE to download the PNW Pro-Am Championship PDF entry.
Entry Priority
1. Exempt Players: Eligible host club professionals and past team champions. Past team champions must enter with same partner to receive exemption.
2. Seventy percent of the field is reserved for players who have participated in 4 or more Section events played since the close of entries for this event the previous year. Priority within this category is based on receipt of entry and will expire seven days after entries open*.
3. The balance of the field is based on receipt of entry.
*The early deadline for the second category is Wednesday, August 24 at 5:00 pm.
Click here for the exemption list
National Car Rental Sponsorship & Bonus Pool
Pacific Northwest Pro-Am title sponsor, National Car Rental, asks for one thing: for all players to enroll in the Emerald Club. This FREE service helps you bypass the rental counter and helps you apply your PGA discount online. The sign-up process takes only minutes. Thank you for supporting this important sponsor!
Emerald Club signup – Pro
Emerald Club signup – Am
In addition to the regular payout available to all players, there will be an additional $7,500 bonus pool paid to the top 50% of the field to teams that are eligible. To be eligible for the bonus pool, both players on the team must be Emerald Club members (current membership qualifies).
Be sure to use PGA discount code XZ41570 when you rent from National.
History of the Pacific Northwest Pro-Am Championship
The Pacific Northwest Professional-Amateur Championship started when a young head professional named John Junor and his amateur partner won back to back titles at the magnificent Seattle Golf Club in 1924 and 1926 (no championship in 1925). Professional Walter Pursey and amateur Harry Givan topped Junor in the late 30’s with a three-peat victory at Seattle GC twice and Alderwood GC once. As the years went on, many great players etched their names into the record books as champions of this event. Long-time professional Don Bies and his partners have seen numerous championships winning three of them in 1961 at Glendale CC, 1964 at Seattle GC, and in 1966 at Yakima CC. Other greats such as Bunny Mason (1963) and Jerry Mowlds (1969, 1978) have all had their share of the title.
Last year, PGA Professional David Lebeck of Astoria G&CC and his amateur Jeff Caneesa came out on top and won by one stroke over the team consisting of PGA Professional Luke Baker of Deer Park GC and amateur Jim Bob Coleman, as well as the team of PGA Professional Tim Hval of Portland GC and amateur Bob Harrington.
Salish Cliffs GC
Salish Cliffs GC is a Gene Bates designed golf course which opened in September of 2011. Owned by the Squaxin Island Tribe and operated by Little Creek Casino Resort, the golf course covers over 300 acres through the Kamilche Valley.
Rich, lush forestry encircles 16 of the 18 holes that feature dramatic views of the valley and smooth elevation changes of over 600 feet. The playing surfaces consist of lush bent grass on the tees, fairways and greens. The roughs are pure rye grass with a border of native fescue outside. Several wetlands are located within the courses design and both the front and back nine finish by sharing a massive double-green. Surrounded by natural beauty and no homes, the course is challenging yet fun for all golfers
A Fun Experience for Professional and Amateur Alike
This is a fun event for you and your friend, starting with golf, then dinner, finally ending with more golf! You’ll get to relax and enjoy a hosted dinner at the Salish Cliffs Clubhouse after round one of the tournament
Little Creek Casino Resort
While you are in town enjoying this amazing course and tournament, you will want to take advantage of the awesome offer at The Little Creek Casino Resort. The resort has unique dining, the luxurious Seven Inlets Spa, fitness center, indoor pool, oversized hot tub and of course the fun gaming at one of Washington State’s largest Casinos. Stay and play and enjoy all that the Little Creek Casino has to offer.
Courtesy of the Little Creek Casino, each golfing participant will receive $20.00 in Free Play
Hotel Guests will also receive:
$40.00 in Free Play for each participant staying ONE NIGHT at the resort, up to 2 per room
OR
$100.00 in Free Play for each participant staying TWO OR MORE NIGHTS at the resort, up to 2 per room
Both guests in a room must be participants in the event AND registered guests (be there at Check in)
Free play will be put onto the participants Little Creek Casino Resort “Player’s Card.” If you do not have a Player’s Card, you must get one at the resort’s Player’s Club. Must be 21 or older to receive this offer. Only one $20.00 Free Play voucher and one $40.00 OR $100.00 Voucher will be allowed to be redeemed per participant. Management reserves all rights.