PNW Section PGA raises nearly $100,000 in 100-hole event

In the fifth year of the Pacific Northwest PGA Section’s 100 Hole Marathon, more than $90,000 was raised for local charities. This year, 52 PNWPGA Professionals, three PGA HOPE Veterans, and eight high school golfers each completed 100 holes to drive donations to a charity of their choice.

Twenty-eight participants played at Meadow Park Golf Course in Tacoma, while the remaining 31 participants played at sites throughout the Oregon, Western Montana, and Inland Empire Chapters. Each participant selected a charity they were passionate about as the recipient of funds. Over the past five years, this event has contributed $391,289 to various causes.

Amy Wilson, a high school golf coach, and seven of her high school players played for PGA HOPE, an adaptive golf program offered free of charge to military veterans.  Chris Nowlen, the current president of the PNWPGA, also raised funds for PGA HOPE alongside David Owens and Connor Sproull at Missoula (Mont.) Country Club. “It’s amazing how we’ve come together with a purpose to raise nearly $400K for charity across the Pacific Northwest,” he said. “I will play as long as my body holds up!”

PGA HOPE Ambassador Jeff Bojanowski commented, “The pride I feel when playing in the 100 Hole Marathon, knowing that I’m helping those we served have something to look forward to, is a feeling I always want to have.”

David Hobson raised funds for Champions Foundation, which runs a variety of local initiatives in Washington state aimed at empowering undeserved communities. Sara and Chris Griffin raised funds in honor of their late friend Peyton Poler. They stood beside the Poler family in their grief and raised money for a scholarship at Grays Harbor Community Foundation in her name, ensuring Peyton’s spirit continues to inspire others.

Chad Wagner and Garrett Smithson raised $5,100 for Olympic Peninsula Junior Golf at The Cedars at Dungeness. “It’s incredible to see our small community rally behind this event time and again,” Chad said. “This year, supporting Olympic Peninsula Junior Golf