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(Created page with "=The Home Course duo wins PNWPGA Pro-Assistant Championship= PGA Professional Mitch Runge, Head Professional, and Shane Prante, Assistant Professional from The Home Course in DuPont, Washington, clinched a victory in the PNW PGA Pro-Assistant Championship by a mere stroke. Their collective prowess culminated in an impressive 17-under par four-ball score over the two-day tournament, held on March 18-19, 2024. Basking in spring sunshine and enjoying temperatures ranging fr...")
 
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PGA Professional Mitch Runge, Head Professional, and Shane Prante, Assistant Professional from The Home Course in DuPont, Washington, clinched a victory in the PNW PGA Pro-Assistant Championship by a mere stroke. Their collective prowess culminated in an impressive 17-under par four-ball score over the two-day tournament, held on March 18-19, 2024. Basking in spring sunshine and enjoying temperatures ranging from the high 50s to the lower 60s, players were treated to optimal conditions for a riveting competition at beautiful Tacoma Country & Golf Club.
The Pacific Northwest PGA Pro-Assistant Championship recently concluded at the scenic Eugene Country Club on March 20-21, 2023, bringing together the best PNW PGA Professionals and their assistants to compete for top honors.


Mitch Runge previously won the championship in 2022. Shane Prante brings his own winning history to the table, having secured victory in the same event back in 2017.
The players were greeted with wet weather, and a course that was in excellent condition, providing a stern test for the players. The first day saw Tim Hval and David Lebeck of Portland Golf Club lead the pack with an impressive 6-under-par 66, tied with Nick McCaslin and Amy Eneroth, who also shot 6-under-par 66.


“Winning the Pro-Assistant Championship is so much fun.  It truly is an honor to represent our facility and come out on top of such a talented field,” Runge stated, adding, “I started my career at TCGC and that club, it’s members and my bosses have played a huge role in the man I am and where I have gotten in my career. I don’t think for me personally winning anywhere else is quite as special as winning at my favorite golf course.”
On the second day, the team of Cameron Fife and Daniel Campbell of Bellingham G&CC put on a spectacular performance, shooting a remarkable 65 that included 7 birdies to win the championship with a combined score of 133 (-11). Despite finishing as runners-up, McCaslin and Eneroth put up a strong fight and finished with a respectable score of 134 (-10).
When asked what made the pairing of Cameron and Daniel so potent Daniel said, “our competitiveness was a major part of our success, we both have similar mindsets when playing tournament golf. Even though our physical games are different, we both play a similar style of golf. It was an enjoyable experience to have success putting those two together”.


Prante praised the course as well, stating, “Tacoma C&GC club is so ripe with history and superior conditions that anytime I have a chance to play an event there it is something I thoroughly enjoy doing.”
Tim Hval and David Lebeck finished tied for third place with the Everett G&CC team of Matt Epstein and Alexander Mroz and the Willamette Valley CC duo of John Grothe and Blake Netter, all three teams finishing with a total score of 135 (-9).
“The event has a great history, and to be a part of that as a winning team is special.  There are some great teams on that trophy.  Additionally, the camaraderie and teamwork it builds is important to both Daniel and I, and it will only benefit us going forward professionally and personally” said Cameron Fife on what this event means to him.


The team hailing from Oswego Lake Country Club in Lake Oswego, Oregon, led by Director of Instruction Scott Erdmann and Assistant Professional Brady Sharp, secured second place honors.
The tournament was an excellent showcase of golfing talent, with some exceptional performances from the participants. The Pacific Northwest PGA is proud to have strong sponsor support with Farmers Insurance – Jared Bouchey Agency as our title sponsor, and Sally Schmitz with Bushnell Golf, Bryan Dickson with Sterling Cut Glass, and Ian Crick with StrackaLine as our presenting sponsors. We also welcome our returning supporting sponsors, Matt Pollitt with PTE Golf, Darrell Livingston with GT Golf Supplies, as well as new supporting sponsor Liz Ogle with Sunice.


This event wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of our esteemed sponsors. We extend our gratitude to Farmers Insurance – Jared Bouchey Agency, our title sponsor for the third consecutive year. Additionally, we warmly welcome back Sally Schmitz representing Bushnell Golf and Bryan Dickson of Sterling Cut Glass. We are proud to introduce Jake Sowby from Titleist and Jake Gordon, Zac Keener and Dathan Wong from Noteefy as our presenting sponsors. We are equally appreciative of the continued support from Matt Pollitt and Les Veres of PTE Golf, and Patrick Coughlin and Mitch Bourgault of GT Golf Supplies, serving as supporting sponsors.
Congratulations to Cameron Fife and Daniel Campbell from Bellingham Golf & Country Club on their well-deserved victory, and to all the participants for their impressive display of golfing skills. The event was a huge success thanks to the efforts of all involved.


The PNW PGA Pro-Assistant Championship is a testament to the camaraderie and skill displayed by golf professionals. This two-man team competition pairs a head golf professional with their assistant golf professional, engaging in a four-ball format that showcases their collective talent and strategic acumen on the course.


What will the dynamic duo do next? Runge has his sights set on the National Club Pro and making the Hudson Cup team. Prante, who was the 2023 Assistant Player of the Year, echoed these goals, and added that he would like to win another section major and have a chance to win Player of the Year in 2024.
Final results: https://2023secproassistant.golfgenius.com/
 
Final results: https://2024secproassistant.golfgenius.com/

Revision as of 15:25, 28 March 2024

Bellingham G&CC duo wins PNW PGA Pro-Assistant Championship

The Pacific Northwest PGA Pro-Assistant Championship recently concluded at the scenic Eugene Country Club on March 20-21, 2023, bringing together the best PNW PGA Professionals and their assistants to compete for top honors.

The players were greeted with wet weather, and a course that was in excellent condition, providing a stern test for the players. The first day saw Tim Hval and David Lebeck of Portland Golf Club lead the pack with an impressive 6-under-par 66, tied with Nick McCaslin and Amy Eneroth, who also shot 6-under-par 66.

On the second day, the team of Cameron Fife and Daniel Campbell of Bellingham G&CC put on a spectacular performance, shooting a remarkable 65 that included 7 birdies to win the championship with a combined score of 133 (-11). Despite finishing as runners-up, McCaslin and Eneroth put up a strong fight and finished with a respectable score of 134 (-10). When asked what made the pairing of Cameron and Daniel so potent Daniel said, “our competitiveness was a major part of our success, we both have similar mindsets when playing tournament golf. Even though our physical games are different, we both play a similar style of golf. It was an enjoyable experience to have success putting those two together”.

Tim Hval and David Lebeck finished tied for third place with the Everett G&CC team of Matt Epstein and Alexander Mroz and the Willamette Valley CC duo of John Grothe and Blake Netter, all three teams finishing with a total score of 135 (-9). “The event has a great history, and to be a part of that as a winning team is special. There are some great teams on that trophy. Additionally, the camaraderie and teamwork it builds is important to both Daniel and I, and it will only benefit us going forward professionally and personally” said Cameron Fife on what this event means to him.

The tournament was an excellent showcase of golfing talent, with some exceptional performances from the participants. The Pacific Northwest PGA is proud to have strong sponsor support with Farmers Insurance – Jared Bouchey Agency as our title sponsor, and Sally Schmitz with Bushnell Golf, Bryan Dickson with Sterling Cut Glass, and Ian Crick with StrackaLine as our presenting sponsors. We also welcome our returning supporting sponsors, Matt Pollitt with PTE Golf, Darrell Livingston with GT Golf Supplies, as well as new supporting sponsor Liz Ogle with Sunice.

Congratulations to Cameron Fife and Daniel Campbell from Bellingham Golf & Country Club on their well-deserved victory, and to all the participants for their impressive display of golfing skills. The event was a huge success thanks to the efforts of all involved.


Final results: https://2023secproassistant.golfgenius.com/

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