b'GOLF OREGONWOMENSCARMAN and Swanson, who are best friends, met with a hug on the first Recap: 115thtee but the competition was fierce throughout the day. Carman jumped Oregon Amateurout to a 3-up lead through five holes, but Swanson bounced back to tie the Championship match after the first nine, which is ZACH FOUSHEEof Portlandhow the morning 18 finished. In the defended his title at theafternoon 18, both players exchanged birdies and neither of them could pull 115th Oregon Amateur,away from the other, and they finished defeatingHarrison Moir;regulation tied. On the 37th hole, whileKRISSY CARMANCarman drained a 30-foot birdie putt to outlastedHannah Swansontowin the match and her second title. hoist the trophy for the 2nd time in her career, having also MENSwon in 2016. The championshipAlthough Moir won the first hole of the was held earlier this summer36-hole final match, FOUSHEE birdied at Oswego Lake Country Club.the fourth hole to tie the match, and he Carman was already exemptnever trailed again, ultimately cruising into the 2024 U.S. Womensto a 4&3 victory over Moir. In defending Amateur by virtue of her U.S.his title, Foushee has now won twelve straight matches going back to 2023. Mid-Amateur win and FousheeFoushee and Moir are great friends and earned an exemption into thewere in each others weddings.2024 U.S. Amateur.Columbia Edgewater unveils remodeled clubhouseColumbia Edgewater Country Club welcomed the return of the LPGA Portland Classic last month with the reopening of its clubhouse. The $8.55 million Centennial Project 2025, has transformed the clubhouse into a state-of-the-art facility. The renovation has expanded the functionality of the space, creating more flexible open areas. It features expanded outdoor seating with overhead shade structures for the summer and luxury natural gas outdoor fire pits for cooler days. The new lounge, anchored by a curved bar with seating on two sides, offers views of the golf course. Inside, the former library has been redesigned into a wine room and private dining area, offering a space for intimate gatherings.Columbia Edgewater, founded in 1925 and designed by PNGA Hall of Fame architect Arthur Vernon Macan, has a rich history and has long been known as The Golfers Club in the Pacific Northwest. 6 GOLF OREGON|SEPT 2024'