b'Riverside Golf & Country ClubCelebrating 100 Years of Tradition, Excellence, and CommunityT his year marks a significantchallenge for golfers of every level.transforming the role of head pro to the milestone in the history of RiversideRecent improvements to the coursecurrent multi-faceted teacher/expert/Golf & Country Club: its 100thhave included alterations from architectoperator of today and making retail sales anniversary. Since 1925, Riverside hasDan Hixson. of merchandise standard in the pro shop.been a hallmark of golfing excellence,The Flood of 1948 The dedication Hogan had to the hospitality, and community spirit inOn June 11, 1948, the Vanport Flood madegame of golf and particularly his junior Portland. Founded during the golfprogram development is memorialized boom of the Roaring 1920s, Riversideinternational headlines, with Riversidein the Hogan Cup held annually at is a premiere golf destination thatbeing submerged making the frontRiverside and administered by the has fostered generations of golfers,page of the Oregonian. The three-yearOregon Golf Association. Each summer, built lasting friendships, and created areconstruction was a work of dedicationtop high school golfers from the Pacific legacy that continues to thrive today. and resilience that included expandingNorthwest, Hawaii and California Whether you are new to the game ofthe clubhouse, adding a new irrigationcompete annually at Riverside in the golf, or a seasoned player, Riversidesystem, and planting landscaping. Hogan Cup matches. In 1990, Tiger Golf and Country Club is a welcomingEddie Hogan and Pat Sutton Woods became the youngest winner (at club environment.Riverside has been blessed with two Hallage 14) in the history of the Hogan Cup.A Storied History of Fame head PGA golf professionalsOther notable winners include Bryson The first clubhouse was built in 1926serving the club for a combined 66 years.DeChambeau and Patrick Cantlay.when the club purchased an additionalAn Irishman with a flawless golfPat Sutton spent his entire 87 acres adjoining the first nine holes.swing and abundant charm, Eddie Hoganprofessional career at Riverside, starting This lower elevation land was practicallywas head golf professional from 1939as an assistant pro in 1978 and leading a swamp and required the installation ofuntil his death in 1968. A star competitorthe club as head pro from 1983 to pumps and drainage.on the local golf scene, Hogan made2020. He epitomized the best of a golf Originally designed by famed golfit to the finals of the 1932 PNGA Mensprofessional at a private club. Possessing course architect and two-time U.S.Amateur held at nearby Alderwooda calm demeanor and extensive Amateur Champion, H. Chandler Egan,Country Club, losing to Riverside architectknowledge of golf, Sutton is known as Riverside provides classic charm andH. Chandler Egan. Hogan is credited witha scholar of the game. His collection of 14 PACIFIC NORTHWEST GOLFER|MAR 2025'