Pacific Northwest PGA

Tournament Format

Team Competition
The team with the best 2 out 3 gross score will be the champion.

The Las Vegas CC (approximate yardages expected to play) – 2 Net
Anthem CC (approximate yardages expected to play) – 2 Net
TPC Las Vegas (approximate yardages expected to play) – 2 Net

80% Handicap Used in ALL Competitions

Individual Professional
Daily professional gross stableford competition. There will also be an overall Best 2 of 3 day gross prize based on stableford scoring. We will also pay one daily professional net spot.

Individual Amateur
Daily amateur gross and net stableford competitions. There will also be overall Best 2 of 3 gross and net prizes.

Maximum Handicap
The maximum allowable handicap will be 24 for men, 27 for women in the individual competitions.

Prizes
Based on 24 teams, there will be a total prize fund of at least $19,000! The majority will be dedicated to the team purse, and the remainder will be paid out in professional and amateur individual competitions.

Specials
Once again, optional specials include professional skins and amateur gross and net skins – by day. A team entry of $250 ($50 per player) is due at registration on Sunday night.

National Rental Car

PGA Members: Book a reservation at the special PGA member rate, visit nationalcar.com or call (877) 222-9058 and provide the Contract ID #XZ41567. You will receive the flat daily rates above or the best rate available if there is a promotional rate currently being offered.
Amateurs: Use Contract ID #XZ41570 for 25% off the Best Available Rate.

Hotel

Caesars Palace
Your entry includes four nights at Caesars Palace. Options to extend your stay on either side of the event are available. Please contact Sara at [email protected] for more information.

Past Champions & Results

Eligibility

Teams are made up of Directors of Golf, General Managers, or Head Professionals paired with their Assistant Professionals. Directors of Instruction may play with A-6, B-6, A-8 or B-8. Multiple teams are allowed based on space availability.

Team Exemptions

Past team champions and host professionals.

Host Hotel

Best Western Liberty Inn DuPont – JBLM
1400 Wilmington Drive
Dupont, WA 98327
(253) 912-8034 or 1(877) 912-8777

Code: Pro Assistant Championship
Reserve by: 2/24/2024
Rate: Standard 2 Queen Room $149 plus tax/Standard King Room $139 plus tax
PLEASE NOTE: Hotel is completely non-smoking.

History

The Pacific Northwest Pro-Assistant Championship began in 1992 with a seven-hole sudden-death match between the Progress Downs team of Jerry Minor/Ralph West and the Royal Oaks team of Steve Bowen/Michael Wilkerson, with the Progress Downs team being victorious. The tournament record of 126 was set by Scott Williams and Mike Barnett in 1995 and tied by Todd Erwin and Derek Barron in 2015.

Past Champions and Results

For the list of champions and list of courses played, visit the PNW PGA history project site.

Eligibility

Open to seniors (50 age and up). This is an individual event.

2024 Exempt Senior Professionals

Field Size

80 PGA Professionals, 32 amateurs. 112 total participants.

Host Hotel

Marriott Courtyard – Walla Walla
550 W Rose Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-876-8100

Room Rates: $129 per night plus 10.9% taxes and $2.00 tourism fee
Code: PNWP
Booking Instructions: Please, call the hotel at (509) -876-8100 and mention group code “PNWP”
Reserve by: March 17, 2024
Cancellation Policy:  48-hour advance cancellation required on all guest room reservations, otherwise, one night of room and tax will be charged to the individual’s credit card.

History

The PNW Senior Players Championship began in 1994. It was discontinued after 2006 and brought back in 2011 by popular demand. It remains a popular event for seniors, held annually at Wine Valley GC since 2014.

Past Champions

For complete list of champions and list of courses played, click here to visit the PNW PGA history project site.

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.

Hotel

Best Western Plus Plaza By The Green
24415 Russel Rd Kent, WA 98032
(253) 854-8767

no special code or rate
Book Online

History

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 brothers Al and Emery Zimmerman, Chuck Congdon, Al Mengert, Senior Tour Player Rick Acton and PGA Tour Player Fred Couples. Read more…

Past Champions and Results

“*” indicates won as amateur

For complete list of champions and list of courses played, click here to visit the PNW PGA history project site.

Pro-Am Benefiting Folds of Honor

Date: May 18-19, 2024

Format: Daily individual Professional prizes and shamble (best 2 of 5).

Learn more: https://www.meridianvalleycc.com/web/pages/washington-open

Charities

The Muckleshoot Casino Resort Washington Open Pro-Am includes a golf tournament, dinner and silent auction that raises funds for Folds of Honor and American Lake Veterans Golf Course.

Folds 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.  Over $599,500 has been raised over the years for the Folds of Honor. Additional information for Folds of Honor can be found at www.foldsofhonor.org.

American Lake Veteran 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 relaxing, therapeutic and accepting environment by giving back to those who have given so much.  To date, over $150,500 has been raised for American Lake Veterans Golf Course. Additional information for American Lake Veteran Golf Course can be found at https://www.veterangolf.org/give-back.

Schedule of Play

Please pay attention to your age division and what your starting times are. Once again, there are double shotgun starts.

• Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 – 7:30 AM Shotguns both days – Boys 16-18 and Girls 16-18
• Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 – 1:30 PM Shotguns both days – Boys 12 & Under, Girls 12 & Under, Boys 13-15 and Girls 13-15

Tournament Format

Stroke play competition based on the lowest gross scores.

Divisions & Yardages

• Boys 16-18 – 7,026 yards (Black Tees)
• Boys 13-15 – 6,211 yards (White Tees)
• Boys 12 & Under – 5,533 yards (Red Tees)
• Girls 16-18 – 6,211 yards (White Tees)
• Girls 13-15 – 5,533 yards (Red Tees)
• Girls 12 & Under – 5,533 yards (Red Tees)

Yardage books available from StrackaLine

Distance measuring devices are allowed while caddies are NOT allowed

*Any junior who wishes to qualify for the Junior PGA Championship must play in the 16-18 year old age division. If a junior under the age of 16 is interested in trying to advance, they do have the option to play in the 16-18 age division, as long as they let us know (or mark on their entry) that they wish to do so by the entry deadline of April 24 at 5:00 PM. There will be two spots to advance in both the boys and girls 16-18 age division.

Advancement

The winning Boy and Girl Champion (plus runner-up) will represent the Pacific Northwest Section in the National Junior PGA Championship. Section Champions are identified based on the lowest gross score in the 16-18 age division.

2024 Boys Junior PGA Championship
July 30-August 2, 2024
Congressional Country Club
Bethesda, Maryland

2024 Girls Junior PGA Championship
July 30-August 2, 2024
Congressional Country Club
Bethesda, Maryland

Host Hotel

Hampton Inn Kennewick-at Southridge
3715 Plaza Way
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 820-3023

Reserve by: 5/9/2024
Rate: Double Queen$199 + tax (Double Occupancy: Additional $10 per person over 2)

Additional Hotels in Area

Best Western Plus – Kennewick Inn
4001 W. 27th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99337
509-586-1332

Future Sites

May 31 – June 1, 2025 – OGA Course, Woodburn, OR
May 30-31, 2026 – The Home Course, DuPont, WA
June 5-6, 2027 – OGA Course, Woodburn, OR
June 3-4, 2028 – The Home Course

Eligibility

You must sign up as a pro-am team. Eligible Players: 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. Contestants entering as amateurs may not accept professional prize money.

Host Hotel

Brasada Ranch
16986 SW Brasada Ranch Rd
Bend / Powell Butte, OR 97753
(844) 234-9112

Book online using promo code OROP24

History

This championship dates back to 1905 when George Smith was the first to win the title. Over the years a number of fantastic players have won the championship such as Tommy Armour, Chuck Congdon, Al Zimmerman, Bob Duden, Rick Acton, and PGA Tour Player Peter Jacobsen. It was considered a PGA Tour event in the late 1920s and early 1930s.

• Most tournament wins: Bob Duden (8): 1952, 1953, 1959, 1962, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1973
• Tournament scoring record: Brian Nosler (198) in 2009

Past Champions and Results

‘*’ denotes won as amateur

For complete list of Oregon Open champions and list of courses played, visit the PNW PGA history project site.

Charity

The Oregon Open Invitational benefits KIDS Center. KIDS Center is a medical model Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) providing child abuse evaluations that include a head-to-toe medical exam, child-friendly forensic interview, family advocacy, and mental health services to children and families impacted by abuse. In addition, our services include prevention programs to help teach adults in our community how to better protect children from abuse.

Children are referred for a KIDS Center evaluation by one of four community partners including law enforcement, DHS Child Welfare, medical providers, and licensed mental health professionals. Children and families can engage in KIDS Center advocacy and mental health services without participating in an evaluation. All of KIDS Center services are provided at no cost.

Charity

Charity: Folds 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. To date, this event has raised over $71,000 for Folds of Honor. Additional information for Folds of Honor can be found at www.foldsofhonor.org.

History

• 2024 results
• 2023 results
• 2022 results
• 2021 results

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.

Charity: Vanessa Behan

The real winner of this championship is Vanessa Behan located in Spokane.  Vanessa Behan provides a sanctuary for children who are at risk.  This event has raised over $3,650,000 for this wonderful cause over the years.  To learn more, volunteer or donate, head to vanessabehan.org.

Hotels

DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center
322 North Spokane Falls Court
Spokane, WA 99201
Rate: $159 plus tax and fees for a King Standard/Double Queen Standard

Book using this link 

Northern Quest Casino Resort
100 N Hayford
Airway Heights, WA 99001

Please book by calling 1-877-871-6772 and requesting the “Rosauers Open” rate or use the booking ID number 30625.

Franz Bakery Pro-Am

Date: July 17-18, 2024

Format: Daily individual professional prizes and best 2 of 5 (net) team prizes

Past results

History

The Rosauers Open Invitational started in 1988 when a group of Spokane area Golf Professionals realized their goal of bringing a Pacific Northwest Section Major to town, which they achieved by developing a relationship with Rosauers Supermarkets. The tournament has almost always been held at Indian Canyon GC, which was designed by E. Chandler Egan – who also designed Pebble Beach GC. PGA Professional Corey Prugh of Manito CC holds the record for the most wins (2009, 2011, 2013 & 2015). Amateur Derek Bayley set the 54 hole-tournament record of 189 (27-under par) at at MeadowWood GC in 2016. Bayley also holds the 18 hole tournament record of 59, 13-under par the same year at MeadowWood GC.

Past Champions and Results

“*” indicates won as amateur

For complete data including courses played, visit the PNW PGA history project site.

Eligibility

Entry Priority in 2024
a. Exempt players*
b. The balance of the field will be filled by remaining professionals using following ranking priority**:

1. Number of events (Sr. WA Open, Sr. Players’, Sr. OR Open, Sr. PGA***, WA Open, OR Open, Rosauers Open, NW Open, PPC) played in prior calendar year, January to December.
2. Professionals with the same priority in “1”, by number of tournament rounds posted in the Golf Genius.
3. Professionals with the same priority after “1” and “2”, by date of the latest prior year score in Golf Genius.

* The early deadline for category A is three weeks after entries have opened at 5:00 PM.
** All entrants will be on waiting list until the close of entries to ensure correct ranking, then confirmed according to priority.
*** Sr. PGA will count twice in this ranking list.

2024 Exempt Senior Professionals

Host Hotel

Wildhorse Resort & Casino and Wildhorse RV Park
72777 Hwy. 331
Pendleton, Oregon 97801
Phone: 800-654-WILD (9453)

Booking ID: #19319
Code: PGA Senior Open
Rates: Tower DQ $95 / Tower King $95 (Plus Room Tax)
Release Date: 7/12/2024

History

Since its induction in 1996, the Senior Oregon Open has grown to be the premier senior golf tournament in the Northwest. This event draws the best players ages 50 and over from all over the Pacific Northwest Section.

For complete data including courses played, visit the PNW PGA history project site.

Eligibility

You must be employed as an A-8 or B-8 as of July 17 to be eligible to play in the PNW National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship.  New in 2023, the Board voted to require Assistant Professional Associates (B-8) to have successfully completed and passed Level 1 and matriculated into Level 2 of the PGA PGM program to be eligible to compete in the Assistant PGA Professional Championship. Other Associate classifications may play but are not eligible to advance, including B-8’s not yet passed Level 1.

View full eligibility requirements

Grooves and Punch Mark Specifications

In making a stroke, the player must use clubs that conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in the Equipment Rules that took effect on 1 January 2010. Ping Eye 2 irons manufactured before 31 March 1990 with a groove spacing to groove width ratio of 2.3 to 1 are allowed for play under Rules of Golf, even when this Local Rule is in effect (See Model Local Rule G-2 in Committee Procedures).

Hotel(s) Offering a Special Group Rate:

Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Sea-Tac

16038 West Valley Highway
Tukwila, WA 98188
(425)-255-0300

Rate: $199 per night plus tax
Reserve by:  July 21, 2024
Book your group rate for 2024 National Car Rental PNW PGA Assistant Professional Championship

History

The PNW PGA has been conducting the Assistant Championship since Fred Pelzer donated the trophy in 1965. The National Championship tradition began in 1976 to recognize the role of the Assistant PGA Professional and how important he or she may be in the success of a golf facility as well as our entire Association. They represent more than 10,000 men and women assistant PGA Professionals and PGA Associates nationwide.

Past Champions and Results

For complete list of champions and courses played, visit the PNW PGA history project site.

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

Best Western Liberty Inn DuPont – JBLM
1400 Wilmington Drive
Dupont, WA 98327
(253) 912-8034 or 1(877) 912-8777

Code: NW OPEN
Reserve by: 8/04/2024
Rate: Standard 2 Queen Room $179 plus tax/Standard King Room $199 plus tax
PLEASE NOTE: Hotel is completely non-smoking.

Book online

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 193 was set by amateur Max Sekulic at Wine Valley GC in 2021.

Past Champions and Results

“*” indicates won as amateur

For complete list of Northwest Open champions and courses played, visit the PNW PGA history project site.

Eligibility

The Pacific Northwest PGA Senior Professional Championship presented by Cadillac is only open to Senior PGA Members of the Section.

View full eligibility requirements

Grooves and Punch Mark Specifications

In making a stroke, the player must use clubs that conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in the Equipment Rules that took effect on 1 January 2010. Ping Eye 2 irons manufactured before 31 March 1990 with a groove spacing to groove width ratio of 2.3 to 1 are allowed for play under Rules of Golf, even when this Local Rule is in effect (See Model Local Rule G-2 in Committee Procedures).

Tournament Format

Stroke Play Format (36 holes)

Advancement

The top six (6) qualifiers from the PNW Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac will advance directly to the 36th Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac. The event will be played September 26-29, 2024 at Sunriver Resort in Oregon.

Additionally, top finishers at the 36th Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac will earn a berth in the 2025 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, to be held at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland.

Host Hotel

Monarch Hotel

• Rate: $149 per night plus 7.5% tax( tax is subject to change)
• Booking Instructions: Please, call the hotel at  (503) 652-1515 or 1-800-492-8700 and let let them know you are with the PNW PGA group to receive the discounted rate.
• Cut Off Date: July 16, 2024
• Cancellation Policy:  24-hour advance cancellation required on all guest room reservations, otherwise, one night of room and tax will be charged to the individual’s credit card.

History

The Senior PGA Professional Championship was established in 1952. Some can remember way back in 1965 when Harry Umbinetti was the top money winner of the event taking home a whopping $250 dollars. 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.

Past Champions and Results

For complete list of PNW Senior PGA champions, visit the PNW PGA history project site.

Eligibility

The PNW PGA Professional Championship is only open to PGA Members classified in one of the eligible membership classifications as of September 6.  Life Members may play but are not eligible to advance.

View full eligibility requirements

Grooves and Punch Mark Specifications

In making a stroke, the player must use clubs that conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in the Equipment Rules that took effect on 1 January 2010. Ping Eye 2 irons manufactured before 31 March 1990 with a groove spacing to groove width ratio of 2.3 to 1 are allowed for play under Rules of Golf, even when this Local Rule is in effect (See Model Local Rule G-2 in Committee Procedures).

Host Hotel

Hotel Indigo at the Everett Waterfront
1028 13th Street Everett, WA 98201
(425) 217-2772
Code: PNW

Reserve by: 08/15/2024
Rate: Standard King Room $189 plus tax/ Double Queen $199/ King Balcony $209
PLEASE NOTE: Hotel is completely non-smoking.

History

The CPC event was combined in 2000 with the Section Championship and is now the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Professional Championship (PPC).

For the complete list of PNW PGA Professional Champions, click here to visit the PNW PGA historical site.

Eligibility

Open to pro-am teams.

Entry Priority

1. Exempt Players: Eligible host club professionals and past team champions. Past team champions must enter with same partner to receive exemption.*
2. Seventy percent of the field is reserved for players who have participated in 4 or more Section events played since the close of entries for this event the previous year. Priority within this category is based on receipt of entry and will expire seven days after entries open**.
3. The balance of the field is based on receipt of entry.

*Exempt Teams have one week to enter using their exempt status. The deadline is July 31 @ 5:00 PM. Click here to view the exemption list.

**Click here and select “2024 PNW Participation” to view the participation list.

Tournament Format

Four-Ball Stroke Play. There is no individual competition.

Host Hotel

History

The Pacific Northwest Professional-Amateur Championship started when a young head professional named John Junor and his amateur partner won back to back titles at the magnificent Seattle Golf Club in 1924 and 1926 (no championship in 1925). Professional Walter Pursey and amateur Harry Givan topped Junor in the late 30’s with a three-peat victory at Seattle GC twice and Alderwood GC once. As the years went on, many great players etched their names into the record books as champions of this event. Long time professional Don Bies and his partners have seen numerous championships winning three of them in 1961 at Glendale CC, 1964 at Seattle GC, and in 1966 at Yakima CC. Other greats such as Bunny Mason (1963) and Jerry Mowlds (1969, 1978) have all had their share of the title. The tournament record of 117 was set by Blake Snyder & Race Porter in 2024.

Past Champions and Results

For the complete list of PNW Pro-Am champions, click here to visit the PNW PGA historical site.

Host Hotel

Red Lion Hotel Columbia Center
1101 N Columbia Center Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-0611 -Direct

no special code or rate
Book online

History

Created in honor of Robert Hudson of Portland Golf Club, this event pairs the Section’s top professionals against the area’s top amateurs.

Robert A. Hudson was a very successful Portland businessman whose firm, Hudson House, was one of the nation’s leading wholesale grocers. Hudson played golf at Portland Golf Club and was devoted to the game. During World War II, the PGA of America was trying to keep its Tour alive and was in dire need of sponsors. Hudson stepped up to the plate with the urging of Larry Lamberger, Portland Golf Club head professional, and offered to underwrite a 72-hole open tournament with a purse of $10,000. Thus the 1944 Portland Open was born, and Sam Snead won it. Hudson stayed with the program and went on to sponsor the 1945 Portland Open (in which Ben Hogan set the 72-par 72-hole scoring record of 27-under-par 261) and the 1946 PGA Championship, won by Hogan. Hudson went on to sponsor Portland Opens in 1948 and 1949 and the Western Open in 1955, all at Portland Golf Club, and he became the first chairman of the PGA Advisory Committee.

Past Results

• 2024 – 76th Matches – 33rd Senior Matches
• 2023 – 75th Matches – 32nd Senior Matches
• 2022 – 74th Matches – 31st Senior Matches
• 2021 – 73rd Matches – 30th Senior Matches
• 2020 – 72nd Matches – 29th Senior Matches
• 2019 – 71st Matches – 28th Senior Matches
• 2018 – 70th Matches – 27th Senior Matches
• 2017 – 69th Matches – 26th Senior Matches
• 2016 – 68th Matches – 25th Senior Matches
• 2015 – 67th Matches and 24th Senior Matches
• 2014 – 66th Matches and 23rd Senior Matches
• 2013 – 65th Matches and 22nd Senior Matches
• 2012 – 64th Matches and 21st Senior Matches
• 2011 – 63rd Matches and 20th Senior Matches
• 2010 – 62nd Matches and 19th Senior Matches
• 2009 – 61st Matches and 18th Senior Matches
• 2008 – 60th Matches and 17th Senior Matches
• 2007 – 59th Matches and 16th Senior Matches
• 2006 – 58th Matches and 15th Senior Matches

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For complete list of results and list of courses played, visit the PNW PGA history project site.

Tournament Format

We use a fun format, with daily prizes (net and gross) for amateurs, professionals and teams. Overall tournament winners are based on best 2 out of 3 rounds.

The team with the best 2 out 3 gross score will be the champion.

80% Handicap Used in ALL Competitions

Individual Professional
Daily professional gross stableford competition. There will also be an overall Best 2 of 3 day gross prize based on stableford scoring. We will also pay one daily professional net spot.

Individual Amateur
Daily amateur gross and net stableford competitions. There will also be overall Best 2 of 3 gross and net prizes.

Maximum Handicap
The maximum allowable handicap will be 24 for men, 27 for women in the individual competitions. For the team event, the maximum allowable handicap, after the 80% is calculated, will be 19 for men, 22 for women.

Host Hotel

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
Fort McDowell, AZ

We encourage you to make your plans early to give us the best possible chances of securing the accommodations you request. We will reach out to each player individually to allow you to communicate your needs on both schedule and room upgrades.

History

Tournament Format

Team Competition
The team with the best 2 out of 3 gross score will be the champion.

The Las Vegas CC (approximate yardages expected to play) – 2 Net
Anthem CC (approximate yardages expected to play) – 2 Net
TPC Las Vegas (approximate yardages expected to play) – 2 Net

80% Handicap Used in ALL Competitions

Individual Professional
Daily professional gross stableford competition. There will also be an overall Best 2 of 3 day gross prize based on stableford scoring. We will also pay one daily professional net spot.

Individual Amateur
Daily amateur gross and net stableford competitions. There will also be overall Best 2 of 3 gross and net prizes.

Maximum Handicap
The maximum allowable handicap will be 24 for men, 27 for women in the individual competitions.

Prizes
Based on 24 teams, there will be a total prize fund of at least $19,000! The majority will be dedicated to the team purse, and the remainder will be paid out in professional and amateur individual competitions.

Specials
Once again, optional specials include professional skins and amateur gross and net skins – by day. A team entry of $250 ($50 per player) is due at registration on Monday morning.

National Rental Car

PGA Members: Book a reservation at the special PGA member rate, visit nationalcar.com or call (877) 222-9058 and provide the Contract ID #XZ41567. You will receive the flat daily rates above or the best rate available if there is a promotional rate currently being offered.
Amateurs: Use Contract ID #XZ41PGA for 25% off the Best Available Rate.

Hotel

New this year, there is no host hotel. This is great news for those of you who have hotel comps and timeshares, and it allows us to lower the price for the event. We will provide a list of recommended hotels for those interested. Also new, we have taken the welcome reception off the schedule and replaced it with lunches provided during each day of play, in addition to the awards dinner!

Past Champions & Results

Eligibility

Teams are made up of Directors of Golf, General Managers, or Head Professionals paired with their Assistant Professionals. Directors of Instruction may play with A-6, B-6, A-8 or B-8. Multiple teams are allowed based on space availability.

Team Exemptions

Past team champions and host professionals.

Suggested Hotel

The Heathman Lodge
7801 NE Greenwood Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662
Phone: (360) 254-3100
NO BLOCK

History

The Pacific Northwest Pro-Assistant Championship began in 1992 with a seven-hole sudden-death match between the Progress Downs team of Jerry Minor/Ralph West and the Royal Oaks team of Steve Bowen/Michael Wilkerson, with the Progress Downs team being victorious. The tournament record of 126 was set by Scott Williams and Mike Barnett in 1995 and tied by Todd Erwin and Derek Barron in 2015.

Past Champions and Results

For the list of champions and list of courses played, visit the PNW PGA history project site.

Eligibility

Open to seniors (50 age and up). This is an individual event.

2025 Exempt Senior Professionals (coming soon)

Field Size

80 PGA Professionals, 32 amateurs. 112 total participants.

Host Hotel

Marriott Courtyard – Walla Walla
550 W Rose Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-876-8100

History

The PNW Senior Players Championship began in 1994. It was discontinued after 2006 and brought back in 2011 by popular demand. It remains a popular event for seniors, held annually at Wine Valley GC since 2014.

Past Champions

For complete list of champions and list of courses played, click here to visit the PNW PGA history project site.

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.

Hotel

Best Western Liberty Inn DuPont – JBLM
1400 Wilmington Drive
Dupont, WA 98327
(253) 912-8034 or 1(877) 912-8777
no special code or rate

no special code or rate

History

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 brothers Al and Emery Zimmerman, Chuck Congdon, Al Mengert, Senior Tour Player Rick Acton and PGA Tour Player Fred Couples. Read more…

Past Champions and Results

“*” indicates won as amateur

For complete list of champions and list of courses played, click here to visit the PNW PGA history project site.

Schedule of Play

Please pay attention to your age division and what your starting times are. Once again, there are double shotgun starts.

• Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 – 7:30 AM Shotguns both days – Boys 16-18 and Girls 16-18
• Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 – 1:30 PM Shotguns both days – Boys 12 & Under, Girls 12 & Under, Boys 13-15 and Girls 13-15

Tournament Format

Stroke play competition based on the lowest gross scores.

Divisions & Yardages

• Boys 16-18 – 6,565 yards (Black Tees) – click here for approximate yardages expected to play
• Boys 13-15 – 6,044 yards (Blue Tees) – click here for approximate yardages expected to play
• Boys 12 & Under – 5,322 yards (Red Tees) – click here for approximate yardages expected to play
• Girls 16-18 – 6,044 yards (Blue Tees) – click here for approximate yardages expected to play
• Girls 13-15 – 5,322 yards (Red Tees) – click here for approximate yardages expected to play
• Girls 12 & Under – 5,322 yards (Red Tees) – click here for approximate yardages expected to play

Yardage books available from StrackaLine

Distance measuring devices are allowed while caddies are NOT allowed

*Any junior who wishes to qualify for the Junior PGA Championship must play in the 16-18 year old age division. If a junior under the age of 16 is interested in trying to advance, they do have the option to play in the 16-18 age division, as long as they let us know (or mark on their entry) that they wish to do so by the entry deadline of April 30 at 5:00 PM. There will be two spots to advance in both the boys and girls 16-18 age division.

Advancement

The winning Boy and Girl Champion (plus runner-up) will represent the Pacific Northwest Section in the National Junior PGA Championship. Section Champions are identified based on the lowest gross score in the 16-18 age division.

2025 Boys & Girls Junior PGA Championship
July 29-August 1, 2025
Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex
West Lafayette, Indiana

Host Hotel

Coming soon.

Future Sites

May 30-31, 2026 – The Home Course, DuPont, WA
June 5-6, 2027 – OGA Course, Woodburn, OR
June 3-4, 2028 – The Home Course
June 4-3, 2029 – OGA Course, Woodburn, OR

Eligibility

You must sign up as a pro-am team. Eligible Players: 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. Contestants entering as amateurs may not accept professional prize money.

Suggested Hotel

Best Western Ponderosa Lodge
790 W Barclay Dr
Sisters, OR 97759
1-800-780-7234

History

This championship dates back to 1905 when George Smith was the first to win the title. Over the years a number of fantastic players have won the championship such as Tommy Armour, Chuck Congdon, Al Zimmerman, Bob Duden, Rick Acton, and PGA Tour Player Peter Jacobsen. It was considered a PGA Tour event in the late 1920s and early 1930s.

• Most tournament wins: Bob Duden (8): 1952, 1953, 1959, 1962, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1973
• Tournament scoring record: Brian Nosler (198) in 2009

Past Champions and Results

‘*’ denotes won as amateur

For complete list of Oregon Open champions and list of courses played, visit the PNW PGA history project site.

Charity

The Oregon Open Invitational benefits KIDS Center. KIDS Center is a medical model Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) providing child abuse evaluations that include a head-to-toe medical exam, child-friendly forensic interview, family advocacy, and mental health services to children and families impacted by abuse. In addition, our services include prevention programs to help teach adults in our community how to better protect children from abuse.

Children are referred for a KIDS Center evaluation by one of four community partners including law enforcement, DHS Child Welfare, medical providers, and licensed mental health professionals. Children and families can engage in KIDS Center advocacy and mental health services without participating in an evaluation. All of KIDS Center services are provided at no cost.

Charity

Charity: Folds 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. To date, this event has raised over $71,000 for Folds of Honor. Additional information for Folds of Honor can be found at www.foldsofhonor.org.

History

• 2024 results
• 2023 results
• 2022 results
• 2021 results

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.

Charity: Vanessa Behan

The real winner of this championship is Vanessa Behan located in Spokane.  Vanessa Behan provides a sanctuary for children who are at risk.  This event has raised over $3,800,000 for this wonderful cause over the years.  To learn more, volunteer or donate, head to vanessabehan.org.

Hotels

Coming soon.

Franz Bakery Pro-Am

Date: July 16-17, 2025

Format: Daily individual professional prizes and best 2 of 5 (net) team prizes

Past results

History

The Rosauers Open Invitational started in 1988 when a group of Spokane area Golf Professionals realized their goal of bringing a Pacific Northwest Section Major to town, which they achieved by developing a relationship with Rosauers Supermarkets. The tournament has almost always been held at Indian Canyon GC, which was designed by E. Chandler Egan – who also designed Pebble Beach GC. PGA Professional Corey Prugh of Manito CC holds the record for the most wins (2009, 2011, 2013 & 2015). Amateur Derek Bayley set the 54 hole-tournament record of 189 (27-under par) at at MeadowWood GC in 2016. Bayley also holds the 18 hole tournament record of 59, 13-under par the same year at MeadowWood GC.

Past Champions and Results

“*” indicates won as amateur

For complete data including courses played, visit the PNW PGA history project site.

Eligibility

Entry Priority in 2025
a. Exempt players*
b. The balance of the field will be filled by remaining professionals using following ranking priority**:

1. Number of events (Sr. WA Open, Sr. Players’, Sr. OR Open, Sr. PGA***, WA Open, OR Open, Rosauers Open, NW Open, PPC) played in prior calendar year, January to December.
2. Professionals with the same priority in “1”, by number of tournament rounds posted in the Golf Genius.
3. Professionals with the same priority after “1” and “2”, by date of the latest prior year score in Golf Genius.

* The early deadline for category A is three weeks after entries have opened at 5:00 PM.
** All entrants will be on waiting list until the close of entries to ensure correct ranking, then confirmed according to priority.
*** Sr. PGA will count twice in this ranking list.

2025 Exempt Senior Professionals list – coming soon

Host Hotel

Wildhorse Resort & Casino and Wildhorse RV Park
72777 Hwy. 331
Pendleton, Oregon 97801
Phone: 800-654-WILD (9453)

History

Since its induction in 1996, the Senior Oregon Open has grown to be the premier senior golf tournament in the Northwest. This event draws the best players ages 50 and over from all over the Pacific Northwest Section.

For complete data including courses played, visit the PNW PGA history project site.

Eligibility

You must be employed as an A-8 or B-8 as of July 16 to be eligible to play in the PNW National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship.  In 2023, the Board voted to require Assistant Professional Associates (B-8) to have successfully completed and passed Level 1 and matriculated into Level 2 of the PGA PGM program to be eligible to compete in the Assistant PGA Professional Championship. Other Associate classifications may play but are not eligible to advance, including B-8’s not yet passed Level 1.

View full eligibility requirements

Grooves and Punch Mark Specifications

In making a stroke, the player must use clubs that conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in the Equipment Rules that took effect on 1 January 2010. Ping Eye 2 irons manufactured before 31 March 1990 with a groove spacing to groove width ratio of 2.3 to 1 are allowed for play under Rules of Golf, even when this Local Rule is in effect (See Model Local Rule G-2 in Committee Procedures).

Suggested Hotel:

History

The PNW PGA has been conducting the Assistant Championship since Fred Pelzer donated the trophy in 1965. The National Championship tradition began in 1976 to recognize the role of the Assistant PGA Professional and how important he or she may be in the success of a golf facility as well as our entire Association. They represent more than 10,000 men and women assistant PGA Professionals and PGA Associates nationwide.

Past Champions and Results

For complete list of champions and courses played, visit the PNW PGA history project site.

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

Coming soon.

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 193 was set by amateur Max Sekulic at Wine Valley GC in 2021.

Past Champions and Results

“*” indicates won as amateur

For complete list of Northwest Open champions and courses played, visit the PNW PGA history project site.

Eligibility

The Pacific Northwest PGA Senior Professional Championship presented by Cadillac is only open to Senior PGA Members of the Section.

View full eligibility requirements

Grooves and Punch Mark Specifications

In making a stroke, the player must use clubs that conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in the Equipment Rules that took effect on 1 January 2010. Ping Eye 2 irons manufactured before 31 March 1990 with a groove spacing to groove width ratio of 2.3 to 1 are allowed for play under Rules of Golf, even when this Local Rule is in effect (See Model Local Rule G-2 in Committee Procedures).

Tournament Format

Stroke Play Format (36 holes)

Advancement

The top qualifiers from the PNW Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac will advance directly to the the 37th Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac., October 23-26 at PGA Golf Club in Port St Lucie, FL.
Additionally, top finishers at the 37th Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac will earn a berth in the 2026 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship.

Suggested Hotels

Courtyard Seattle Northgate
10733 Meridian Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98133
1-(206)-734-4502

Hampton Inn – Northgate
95501st Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
1-(206)- 522-6991

Eligibility

The PNW PGA Professional Championship is only open to PGA Members classified in one of the eligible membership classifications as of September 6.  Life Members may play but are not eligible to advance.

View full eligibility requirements

Grooves and Punch Mark Specifications

In making a stroke, the player must use clubs that conform to the groove and punch mark specifications in the Equipment Rules that took effect on 1 January 2010. Ping Eye 2 irons manufactured before 31 March 1990 with a groove spacing to groove width ratio of 2.3 to 1 are allowed for play under Rules of Golf, even when this Local Rule is in effect (See Model Local Rule G-2 in Committee Procedures).

Host Hotel

Coming soon.

History

The CPC event was combined in 2000 with the Section Championship and is now the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Professional Championship (PPC).

For the complete list of PNW PGA Professional Champions, click here to visit the PNW PGA historical site.