PGA Professional Tyler Carlson of Quail Ridge GC won the Muckleshoot Casino Resort Washington Open Invitational finishing the 36-hole tournament at 8-under par. He won by one stroke over PGA Professional Conner Robbins of North Shore GC and amateur Johnny Carey of Mill Creek CC, who took low amateur honors.
Final results: https://2024secmuckleshootwa.golfgenius.com
The Pacific Northwest PGA is proud to have some amazing sponsors including the title sponsor of Muckleshoot Casino Resort and our PNWPGA Majors Sponsor Pelzer Golf Supplies, along with Donovan Brothers, Annasea Foods Group, R.E. Sides Landscaping, and Garmany Golf as Master Sponsors. Also returning as Supporting Sponsor is Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. We would also like to thank Hemplers/Isernio’s/Fletchers, Bacardi, Harbor Food Service, Adidas, TaylorMade, StrackaLine and the PGA Tour for their continued support.
Congratulations to the two winners of Sunday’s Garmany Majors Shootout, PGA Professional Tony Robydek and amateur Mike Landry! Tony is the lucky winner of a New Zealand Bucket List Experience and Mike is the lucky winner of a Portugal Bucket List Experience!
Thanks to Ben Baxter and Nikon for providing our KP prizes! Kevin Hollomon, Ethan Yang and PGA Professional Nick Huff all walked away with Nikon prizes!
Charities
The 2024 Muckleshoot Casino Resort 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, go to 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. Additional information for American Lake Veteran Golf Course can be found at https://www.veterangolf.org/give-back.
Meridian Valley Country Club
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 seventeenth time hosting the Washington Open Invitational – hosting in 1972, 1976, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2013-2023. 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.
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 Resort 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