49th PNGA Men’s Master-40 Amateur is underway from Bar Run
Roseburg, Ore. – The 49th PNGA Men’s Master-40 Amateur Championship is taking place this week, August 26-30 at Bar Run Golf & RV Resort in Roseburg, Ore.
The championship begins with the field of players playing 36 holes of stroke-play qualifying on August 26-27, followed by a cut to the low 32 players who will advance to single-elimination match play.
The rounds of 32 and 16 will be held on Wednesday, August 28; followed by quarterfinals and semifinals on Thursday; with the championship match on Friday, August 30. Each match will be contested over 18 holes.
Championship links:
In last year’s championship, Bjorn Bjorke of Port Orchard, Wash. won his first PNGA title with a 4 & 2 win in the championship match over Ben Garrett of Seattle, Wash.
Notable players to watch in this year’s field include:
- Dana Christianson (Tacoma, Wash.) – 2016 PNGA Men’s Master-40 Amateur champion.
- Nate Hair (Spokane Valley, Wash.) – 2014 PNGA Men’s Master-40 Amateur champion.
- JD McDonald (Kennewick, Wash.) – Won the 2020 Washington Super Senior Men’s
To be eligible, contestants must be 40 years of age or older by August 26, 2024. Competitors must have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index or Golf Canada Handicap Factor not exceeding 8.4 at the time of entry, and must be a member in good standing of a PNGA Member Association.
The Pacific Northwest Men’s Master-40 Amateur is one of 11 major, regional, amateur championships for men, women, juniors, and seniors conducted annually by the PNGA throughout the Northwest.
About Bar Run Golf & RV Resort
Opened in July 2022, Bar Run in Roseburg, Oregon, quickly gained attention, earning a Bronze Medal for Best New Courses in 2022. Designed by Portland’s Dan Hixson, the course is set on reclaimed land from the Umpqua Sand & Gravel operation, offering views of the South Umpqua River, Callahan Mountains, and numerous ponds. For more information, visit barrungolf.com.
