Join us for the prestigious 97th Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational at Meridian Valley CC, hosted by PGA Director of Golf Chris Lungo and PGA Professional Adam Englehorn. The event will commence with the Pro-Am, benefiting Folds of Honor and American Lake Veterans Golf Course, on August 19-20. Following this exciting precursor, the championship will take center stage from August 21-23. Please note that there will be a cut after 36 holes (cut to the low 50% of professionals and ties, plus all amateurs within that range).
Charities
The Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Pro-Am includes a golf tournament, dinner and silent auction that raises funds for Folds of Honor and American Lake Veterans Golf Course.
Fold of Honor is a 501 (C)(3) charitable foundation supporting scholarships and assistance to the spouses and children of those killed or disabled in military service to America. For more information, please visit https://www.foldsofhonor.org.
American Lake Veterans Golf Course is the only golf course in the United States designed to be played by disabled veterans. Since 1995 the operation and maintenance of the course has been maintained entirely by private donations. Additional information can be found at https://www.veterangolf.org/give-back.
Meridian Valley Country Club
“I always look forward to this tournament and the people at Meridian Valley are just awesome,”
– Colin Inglis, PGA, champion (2022, 2020)
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.
A testament to its excellence, MVCC has been the esteemed host of numerous prestigious tournaments. Notably, it proudly staged the Washington Open Invitational in 1972, 1976, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2009, and from 2013 to 2022. Additionally, it served as the distinguished venue for the SAFECO Classic from 1982 to 1999.
Muckleshoot Casino
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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.
There have been some amazing champions since the event started. In 2021, Jeff Coston claimed his sixth Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational title adding to his wins in 96, 99, 2001, 2010, and 2016 officially becoming the oldest and winningest PGA Professional in the Washington Open era with his six Championships spanning four decades. Chuck Congdon held the record for the most wins (39, 47, 50, 52, and 62) while Al Mengert holds the record for the most consecutive wins (63, 64, and 65). The current tournament record is held by PGA Professional Tim Feenstra of Broadmoor GC (2011) and PGA Member Jeff Gove (2012).
To view past champions of the Washington Open Invitational, CLICK HERE.