PGA Professional Jeff Coston of Semiahmoo G&CC won the Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational by two strokes, making him the oldest Section major winner and now the holder of the most Washington Open wins at six (1996, 1999, 2001, 2010, 2016 and now 2021). He completed the tournament at 206, 10-under par.
Low amateur honors went to Nathan Cogswell.
The Pacific Northwest PGA is proud to have some amazing sponsors including the title sponsor of Muckleshoot Casino with Donovan Brothers, Hargis, and Annasea as Presenting Sponsors. Also returning as Supporting sponsors are Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. We would also like to thank Hemplers/Isernio’s/Fletchers, Adidas and TaylorMade, along with Bushnell Golf for their continued support. Thank you, sponsors!
History of the Championship
The Washington Open Invitational dates back to 1922. In that year, young Al Espinosa captured the crown at Yakima CC. Some big names have won this event over the years including the Zimmerman brothers, Al and Emery, along with Chuck Congdon, Al Mengert, Senior Tour Player Rick Acton and PGA Tour Player Fred Couples. Don Bies won as a club pro in 1959 and again in 1980 and 1987 after he retired from the PGA tour.
This year, Jeff Coston claimed his sixth Washington Open Invitational title. Adding to his wins in 1996, 1999, 2001, 2010 and 2016, he now owns the record for the most Washington Open Championships of all time. Al Mengert holds the record for the most consecutive wins (1963, 1964, and 1965). The current tournament record is held by PGA Professional Tim Feenstra of Broadmoor GC (2011) and PGA Member Jeff Gove (2012).
Meridian Valley Country Club
Meridian Valley CC is championship golf at its most beautiful. This exceptional 18-hole layout was designed by Ted Robinson, one of the nation’s leading golf course architects, who chose the site based on the stunning views the surrounding area provided. MVCC opened in 1967 with 9 holes ready for play. The second nine holes and clubhouse opened in 1968. Over the years, MVCC has grown into one of the Northwest’s most respected golf courses.
MVCC hosted the Washington Open Invitational in 1972, 1976, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2009 and 2013 through 2020. They also hosted the SAFECO Classic from 1982 through 1999.