Entries close soon for the Senior PGA Professional Championship at Arrowhead GC in Molalla, OR. The event will be held September 6-7 with the optional pro-am on September 5 (we will pair you with another PGA Professional and amateurs from Arrowhead GC). The entry deadline is Wednesday, August 22 at 11:59 PM.
Your Section Senior Championship & Qualifier for the Senior PGA Professional National Championship
Please take the time to enter all events you wish to participate in. You have two options.
1. Qualify for the 30th Senior PGA Professional Championship (October 25-28 at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, FL). You will need to enter through the PGA of America by calling Membership services at 800-474-2776 or online at https://pgatournaments.com.
2. Play for the purse in the PNW Senior PGA Professional Championship. This entry is in addition the signing up through National. You will need to enter through the Section.
1. To only play for the purse in the PNW Senior PGA Professional Championship (and not attempt to qualify through the National), you will enter through the Section.
You must sign up for both events if you wish to attempt to qualify AND play for the purse!
Advancement
The PGA of America changed the entry process to a 5-year calculation which determined spots we are playing for and purse calculations. The top 6 qualifiers from the PNW Senior PGA Professional Championship will advance directly to the 2018 Senior PGA Professional Championship supported by Golf Advisor and John Deere. The event will be played October 25-28 at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Eligibility
The Pacific Northwest Section PGA Professional Championship is only open to Senior PGA Members of the Section. For complete eligibility information see form supplied by the PGA of America.
Arrowhead GC
Situated on 135 verdant acres in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Arrowhead Golf Club remains the hidden jewel of Clackamas County. Guarded by old-growth forest, the 18-hole championship golf course meanders across lush meadows and rolling hills, crossing paths with the pristine Molalla River and Wrights Creek before beginning its final approach back to the clubhouse. Despite its picturesque setting, the course is designed to challenge players of all abilities. Its demanding layout and manicured surfaces result in a dynamic playing experience.
A Senior Tradition
The Senior PGA Professional Championship was established in 1952. Back then, the championship was held at the Yakima Elks’ G&CC with only 21 professionals battling it out for the mere sum of $920 dollars. The famous Bob Duden won the championship six times during the 70’s and seven times overall. Today, this is a popular event for Section seniors.
Last year, PGA Professional Steve Stull won the PNW Senior PGA Professional Championship in a SIX hole playoff against Tom Sovay of The GC at Redmond Ridge.
CLICK HERE to view a complete list of past champions.
The Senior PGA Professional Championship has Senior Hudson Cup points (worth 1.5 times the normal value) and Senior Player of the Year points! Senior, plan on playing!