We are still accepting entries for the Northwest Open Invitational at Wine Valley GC, August 20-22. Chris Isaacson, PGA is excited to host this year and invites you to take part of this historic championship. We have a few spots left, so get your entry in if you haven’t already.
You will play all three days – the event is a 54-hole stroke play, no cut championship!
I look forward to playing the Northwest Open each year because Wine Valley is a beautiful unique test of golf! Mastery on the greens has eluded me and I accept the challenge. Besides the golf course being exceptional, the weather is exquisite. – Jeff Coston, PGA
pro online entry | pro entry (pdf) | amateur online entry | amateur entry (pdf)
A Fun & Historic Event
The history of the Northwest Open is a significant part of golf in the Pacific Northwest. The early years were dominated by Seattle Golf Club’s Robert Johnstone (who won 8 of the first 10 events) and “Long Jim” Barnes. Barnes, the professional at Tacoma C&GC from 1911 – 1915, won the first two PGA Championships (1916, 1919) in addition to the 1921 U.S. Open and the 1925 British Open! Spokane’s Marvin “Bud” Ward captured six championships over a 22 year span, five as an amateur and his last as a professional. Bud was also a National Amateur champion and may have won a few more but for the lack of championships during WWII.
Last year, PGA Professional Shane Prante of Lake Spanaway GC birdied the first hole of sudden death to claim his second Northwest Open Invitational title in a playoff against Justin Wiles of Reames G&CC. Li Wang of Sahalee CC shot 205 to win low amateur honors.
CLICK HERE –to see the complete list of champions.
Wine Valley Golf Club
Wine Valley Golf Club has been rated “One of The Top Three Golf Courses to Play in Washington” by Golfweek and has been awarded many other honors since opening in 2009. This stunning Dan Hixson design unfolds on a grand scale, playing over rolling hills in the shadow of the Blue Mountains. Wine Valley GC has broad fairways, dramatic bunkers, and bold, undulating putting surfaces.
Wineries and More
Thanks to a truly unique combination of climate, character, charm and culture, the Walla Walla Valley has become home to one of the finest wine regions in the nation, with more than 100 wineries and 2,800 acres of grapes: https://www.wallawalla.org/wineries/