176 Wine Valley Road
Walla Walla
WA 99362
Tournament Format
Championship – 54 hole stroke play championship. No cut!
Schedule of Events
- Monday, August 19: Northwest Open Invitational – Round 1
- Tuesday, August 20: Northwest Open Invitational – Round 2
- Wednesday, August 21: Northwest Open Invitational – Round 3
Eligibility
The term “eligible player” is defined, for this Championship, as: (1) all Pacific Northwest Section, PGA of America members (except those classified as “F” or “Reserve”); (2) all PNW Section, PGA of America Associates with full Section Playing Privileges; (3) all Amateurs (as defined by the USGA) with current USGA handicap indexes of 8.0 or less.
Host Hotel
Marriott Courtyard – Walla Walla
550 W Rose Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-876-8100
Code: “PGA”
Price: $124 (1 King or 2 queens)
Release date: 7/24/2019. Reservations not made by this date may be subject to a higher room price.
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History
The Northwest Open is a significant part of Northwest golf history. The list of past champions reads like a who’s who in Pacific Northwest Golf. 16 members of the Pacific Northwest Section’s Hall of Fame are Northwest Open Champions. The early years were dominated by Seattle Golf Club’s Robert Johnstone (who won 6 of the first 10 events) and “Long Jim” Barnes. Barnes, the professional at Tacoma C&GC from 1911 – 1915, won the first two PGA Championships (1916, 1919) in addition to the 1921 U.S. Open and the 1925 British Open! Spokane’s Marvin “Bud” Ward captured six championships over a 22 year span, five as an amateur and his last as a professional. The 54-hole tournament record of 199 was set by PGA Professional Derek Barron in 2015 at Wine Valley GC and tied in 2016 by PGA Professional Brian Thornton (also at Wine Valley GC).
Past News
- 2019 Northwest Open Invitational Final Round news
- 2018 Northwest Open Invitational Final Round news
- 2017 Northwest Open Invitational Final Round news
- 2016 Northwest Open Invitational Final Round news
- 2015 Northwest Open Invitational Final Round news
- 2014 Northwest Open Invitational Final Round news
- 2013 Northwest Open Invitational Final Round news
- 2012 Northwest Open Invitational Final Round news
- 2011 Northwest Open Invitational Final Round news
Past Champions and Results
“*” indicates won as amateur
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| Year | Champion | Score | View Results |
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| 2019 | Derek Berg | 209 | results |
| 2018 | Shane Prante | 200 | results |
| 2017 | Shane Prante | 200 | results |
| 2016 | Brian Thornton | 199 | results |
| 2015 | Derek Barron | 199 | results |
| 2014 | Carl Jonson * | 207 | results |
| 2013 | Shane Prante | 202 | results |
| 2012 | Brandon Kearney | 204 | results |
| 2011 | Corey Prugh | 206 | results |
| 2010 | Brian Thornton | 204 | results |
| 2009 | Mike Schoner | 208 | results |
| 2008 | Rob Clark | 206 | results |
| 2007 | Jeff Coston | 200 | results |
| 2006 | Derek Berg * | 86 | results |
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For complete list of Northwest Open champions and courses played, visit the PNW PGA history project site.
Pro-Am Benefiting Folds of Honor
Date: August 17-18 2019
The Northwest Open Pro-Am will pair four amateurs with a PGA professional to enjoy two days of golf with carts at Wine Valley Golf Club. On Saturday evening the cocktail party, dinner and auction will raise important funds for Folds of Honor. Players will receive tee gifts, two rounds of golf with carts, two hosted meals, on course beverages and compete for a nice prize fund. To ensure the entire field enjoys the tournament, the schedule calls for just one 145 player shotgun each day. The Shamble competition will allow players of all abilities to support Folds of Honor, while maintaining a competitive environment.
Hotel
Marriott Courtyard – Walla Walla
550 W Rose Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-876-8100
Code: “NW PRO-AM ASSOCIATION”
Price: $179 (1 King or 2 queens)Friday-Saturday / $124 (1 King or 2 queens)Sunday
Release date: 8/02/2019. Reservations not made by this date may be subject to a higher room price
Charity: Folds of Honor
The 2019 Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Pro-Am benefits Fold of Honor. Folds 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. We can honor those who fought for our freedom by serving the families they leave behind. Additional information for Folds of Honor can be found at www.foldsofhonor.org.
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