In The News

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  Lipoma Firs thrives as a family affair

  With so many older courses being bought up by larger companies and others just closing to be turned into housing developments, it’s refreshing to see a few family courses still around....

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  Pierce County wants another U.S. Open after 2015 profit

  Pierce County had hoped to break even on the 2015 United States Open, which was held at Chambers Bay. After months of crunching the numbers, Pierce County officials said the event...

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  Christmas shopping for the golfer on your list

  Whether you are looking for stocking stuffers or high-end golf equipment, discount sales should be plentiful, but if you are looking to buy golf clubs, consider getting a gift certificate instead...

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  NW professionals sweep Hudson Cup

  The professionals beat the amateurs 12 points to 8 in the two day event while the senior division was won by the professionals 13 to 7. The Hudson Cup was created...

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  Safeway new PGA Tour sponsor

  The PGA Tour announced that Safeway is the new title sponsor of the Safeway Open, formerly known as the Frys.com Open. The five-year agreement runs through 2020 with the PGA Tour...

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  Premier Golf Club has many ways to save at its 13 facilities including the Loyalty and Rewards program

  The Premier Golf Club Loyalty and Rewards program was created to reward golfers who frequent the The City of Seattle Golf Courses. The program rewards golfers with discounts on Green Fees,...

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  Former Washington golfer Taylor just misses Rookie of Year award

  Former University of Washington golfer and B.C. native Nick Taylor was recently named a finalist for the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year award, but just missed out on receiving the...

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  Tacoma Golf Association driving force in Pacific Northwest

  By Lanny Wagner, VP TGA In 1931 there was no governing golf organization in the greater Tacoma area to conduct and monitor amateur golf tournaments. The Pacific Northwest Golf Assoc. contacted...

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  The Hickory Corner: Antiques or replicas is always a great debate

  By Brian Giboney, Special To Inside Golf Welcome back to The Hickory Corner where we explore hickory golf (golf with pre-1935 equipment). This month we will talk about the ongoing hickory...

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  White Horse Golf Club

  When White Horse Golf Club opened eight years ago in Kingston, Washington, there was plenty of talk about the newest course in the Pacific Northwest. With its tree-lined fairways, rolling and...

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  WinCo Foods Portland Open sends 25 players to PGA Tour

  Veteran Web.com Tour player Dicky Pride, riding a late-season wave of momentum, carded a final round 4-under 67 to win the WinCo Foods Portland Open and earn his PGA Tour card...

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  Feenstra claims Pacific NW Professional Championship

  PGA Professional Tim Feenstra of Broadmoor GC (Seattle) came from five strokes behind PGA Professional Brian Thornton of Meridian Valley CC (Kent, Wash/) to win his third Pacific Northwest PGA Professional...

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  Enumclaw Golf Course becoming solid winter option

  When Bob Gelinas took over the management at Enumclaw Golf Course more than two years ago, he knew what needed to be done. He had heard the complaints from golfers at...

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  Here’s an option when anchoring ban hits in 2016

  When the USGA and Royal and Ancient said there would be a ban on anchored putters in 2016, many golfers were left to figure out what to do. A couple of...

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  Twin Lakes: Part of the NW golf landscape for nearly 50 years

  Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club in Federal Way, Wash. has been in play for nearly 50 years, opening in 1967. It has been a place that has hosted big-time tournaments,...