PNGA News
PNGA News
Looking Back: David Fink talks about his 2012 Pacific Coast title at Bandon Dunes
by Ron Bellamy
The fog was thick that July morning in 2012 when Oregon State University golfer David Fink teed off in the final round of the 46th Pacific Coast Amateur Championship
...Read MoreBandon Dunes marks 20 years since it changed the face of golf
by Blaine Newnham
Twenty years ago, as we searched among the sand dunes for the trailer that served as the first clubhouse at Bandon Dunes
...Read MorePlayer of the Year Brittany Kwon to compete for spot in LPGA’s ANA Inspiration
The ANA Junior Inspiration and the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) announced Brittany Kwon of Bremerton, Wash. and Central Kitsap High School
...Read MoreRegistration Now Open For Drive, Chip And Putt Qualifiers
The USGA, PGA of America and the Masters Tournament announced that qualifying registration for Drive, Chip, and Putt is now officially open
...Read MoreNorthwest Influential: The Architects
by Tony Dear
Golf in the Pacific Northwest has a rich history, full of characters, frontrunners, visionaries
...Read MoreLee Elder Makes USGA History as Bob Jones Award Recipient
The USGA will honor Lee Elder with its highest honor, the Bob Jones Award
...Read MoreU.S. Amateur Returns to Oakmont, Ridgewood, Cherry Hills, Hazeltine National, The Olympic Club and Merion
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced sites for six U.S. Amateur Championships
...Read MoreRoad To The 2019 Open Championships Begins February 20
Entry applications for the 119th U.S. Open, 74th U.S. Women’s Open, 40th U.S. Senior Open, and 2nd U.S. Senior Women’s Open will be available beginning Feb. 20
...Read MoreUSGA Statement Regarding Amateur Status of Highly Ranked Golfer Lucy Li
The USGA Amateur Status Committee has ruled that amateur golfer Lucy Li breached Rule 6-2 of the Rules of Amateur Status
...Read MoreFormer PNGA President and Dedicated Volunteer MG Davis Passes
In late January, the Pacific Northwest golf community lost one of its most dedicated and passionate volunteers.
...Read MoreUSGA Announces Local Qualifying Sites for 119th U.S. Open Championship
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced local qualifying sites for the 119th U.S. Open Championship.
...Read MoreThe USGA And The R&A Release Clarifications to Rule 10.2b(4): Restriction on Caddie Standing Behind Player
The USGA and The R&A have provided two clarifications to Rule 10.2b(4) regarding restrictions on caddies standing behind players, which take effect immediately.
...Read MoreEllie Slama Earns Augusta National Women’s Amateur Invitation
Two-time PNGA junior girls’ player of the year Ellie Slama has been invited to compete in the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur
...Read MoreUSGA and The R&A Release 2018 Driving Distance Report
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Jan. 29, 2019) – The USGA and The R&A have released the 2018 Annual Driving Distance Report
...Read MorePNGA Player of the Year Crisologo repeats at South American Amateur
Canadian standout Chris Crisologo is proving to be an unbeatable force on one of the world’s southernmost continents.
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How to Play Golf with the Locals
by Jeff Tolman
Over the past 20 years I have had the good fortune to journey to Ireland and Scotland many times
...Read MoreByrnes and Kuhn to square off in final match at PNGA Master-40
Jeff Byrnes (Buckley, Wash.) and Darren Kuhn (Pocatello, Idaho) will face each other in tomorrow’s final match at the 43rd Pacific Northwest Master-40
...Read MoreQuarterfinals set at 43rd Pacific Northwest Master-40 Amateur
Co-medalists Steve Rude (Vancouver, Wash.) and Jeff Byrnes (Buckley, Wash.) advanced through today’s Rounds of 32 and 16 today at the 43rd Pacific Northwest
...Read MoreCrimp, Byrnes and Rude lead field into match play at 43rd Pacific Northwest Master-40 Amateur
Steve Rude (Vancouver, Wash.), Keith Crimp (Ellensburg, Wash.) and Jeff Byrnes (Buckley, Wash.) earned co-medalist honors today
...Read MoreAn Unforgettable Kiss – the recent passing of Carol Mann brings back a fond memory
by Bob Robinson
The phone call was a surprise – from a member at Eugene Country Club – in the mid-1960s. The club was playing host to the Pacific Ladies Classic
...Read MoreBradley’s lead grows at PNGA Senior Men’s Amateur; Watson, Vanier co-lead at Super Senior
Norm Bradley of Kelowna, B.C. fired a 2-over 73, stretching his lead to three shots after round two at the 54th Pacific Northwest Senior Men’s Amateur
...Read MoreNorm Bradley holds lead at PNGA Senior Men’s Amateur; Gary Vanier leads Super Senior
Norm Bradley of Kelowna, B.C opened the 54th Pacific Northwest Senior Men’s Amateur with a first round score of 1-under 70
...Read MoreDingle Golf Links (or, Ceann Sibeal): Wild and unspoiled classic Irish links
by Blaine Newnham
You’d go to the end of the earth for one more memorable round of golf.
Spanish Point Golf Club: Nine holes of historic links on historic land
by Blaine Newnham
Over the years I’ve had as much fun discovering the hidden gems of the British Isles as playing the great courses.
...Read MoreMeet the team: Nicole Bivins
The PNGA would like to welcome Nicole Bivins aboard as the new office administrator for the Association.
...Read MoreUSGA’s Thomas Pagel gives update of Rules modernization at IAGA conference
The 51st Annual Conference of the International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA) was held November 5-8, 2017 at the We-Ko-Pa Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz.
...Read MoreJuan de Fuca Golf Course
Juan de Fuca Golf Course, located in beautiful Victoria, B.C. is the ideal place for a quick nine holes without feeling the pressure of playing a regulation course.
...Read MoreWilliams 9
Fun, family-friendly and forgiving, the Williams 9 at Meadow Park Golf Course in Tacoma, Wash. is a favorite amongst locals looking to fit in a quick round.
...Read MoreDooks Golf Links: ancient links gem continues to reinvent itself
by Blaine Newnham
Perhaps the changing face of Irish golf can best be understood during a delightful visit to Dooks Golf Links, a sort of hidden gem just off the north loop of the Ring of Kerry that each year becomes a little less hidden and a lot more of a gem.
...Read MoreOak Knoll Golf Course
Oak Knoll Golf Course has been a staple in the Ashland, Ore. community since opening in 1928.
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