2020 Champion, PGA Professional Colin Inglis of Shadow Hills CC, won the Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational by four strokes over amateur Jordan Lee of Meridian Valley CC and PGA Professional Blake Snyder of PNW Golf Academy.
The Washington Open Invitational is a 54-hole stroke play individual competition with a cut after 36 holes.
Final results: https://2022secmuckleshootwa.golfgenius.com.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The Pacific Northwest PGA is proud to have strong sponsor support including the Title Sponsor of Muckleshoot Casino with Donovan Brothers, Hargis, Annasea and Meiomi Wines 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 for their continued support.
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.
Charity
The 2022 Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Pro-Am benefits the Folds of Honor. Folds of Honor provides scholarships for the children and spouses of those killed or disabled in service to the United States Military. For more information, visit https://www.foldsofhonor.org.
The event also benefits American Lake Golf Course. American Lake 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. Help us continue to provide a relaxing, therapeutic and accepting environment by giving back to those who have given so much. Additional information for American Lake Veteran Golf Course can be found at https://www.veterangolf.org/give-back.
This year’s event raised $43,650 for each charity.
Meridian Valley CC
Meridian Valley Country Club officially opened on July 1, 1967 with 9 of the 18 holes ready for play. The second nine holes and clubhouse opened to equally grand fanfare in May 1968. 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.
This will be Meridian Valley CC’s sixteenth time hosting the Washington Open Invitational – hosting in 1972, 1976, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. They also hosted the SAFECO Classic from 1982 through 1999. MVCC has grown into one of the Northwest’s most respected golf courses to the credit of the founding members who successfully achieved their goal to develop a first-class golf club.