We are still accepting entries for the Sterling Bank Washington Open Invitational at Meridian Valley CC. The Drive Fore The Cure Northwest Pro-Am is being held on Saturday-Sunday, May 18-19 while the Sterling Bank Washington Open Invitational is Monday-Wednesday, May 20-22, 2013.
CLICK HERE for the Sterling Bank Washington Open Championship Professional entry.
CLICK HERE for the Sterling Bank Washington Open Championship Professional online entry.
CLICK HERE for the Sterling Bank Washington Open Championship Amateur entry.
CLICK HERE for the Sterling Bank Washington Open Championship Amateur online entry.
Back by popular demand, we are returning to the 54-hole stroke play championship format with a twist…..NO CUT!!! You asked for it, so we delivered! You will enter as an individual; there will be no team competitions in the 87th Sterling Bank Washington Open Invitational.
~Drive Fore The Cure Northwest Pro-Am at the Sterling Bank Washington Open Invitational~
The 2013 Drive Fore the Cure Northwest Pro-Am benefits Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Prostate Cancer research. For more information, please visit www.dftcnw.org.
~History of the Sterling Bank Washington Open Invitational~
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. Chuck Congdon holds 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).
~History of 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.
Meridian Valley CC has hosted the 1972, 1976, 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2009 Sterling Bank Washington Open Invitational, as well as the SAFECO Classic from 1982 until 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.
CLICK HERE to view Past Champions of the Sterling Bank Washington Open Invitational