Bracken wins PNGA Senior event

John Bracken of Seattle, Wash. won the 51st Pacific Northwest Senior Men’s Amateur, while Ron Garland of Bozeman, Mont. captured the title in the 6th Pacific Northwest Super Senior Amateur. Both championships were held concurrently at Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla, Wash., and were conducted by the Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA).

Bracken had entered the championship not having played competitively for quite a while, but steady rounds of 70-72-70 were enough for a 2-shot victory over runner-up Paul Houvener of Mill Creek, Wash.