In The News

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  Sahalee Players tourney is put on hold for 2016

  The Sahalee Players Championship is one of the top amateur events in the country but will be put on hold for 2016 because of scheduling conflicts with the new KPMG Women’s...

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  Riverbend: Kent golf complex offers something for everyone

  Riverbend Golf Course for years has been one of the busiest courses in the Pacific Northwest – and for good reason. The course is a challenge for all types of golfers...

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  Mallard Creek looks to rebuild after its clubhouse burns

  Mallard Creek Golf Course in Lebanon is reeling this winter after its clubhouse burned down. The fire in the clubhouse was so intense, firefighters took a defense approach, meaning no crews...

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  Pumpkin Ridge sold to new ownership group

  Pumpkin Ridge, the 36-hole complex just west of Portland, has sold a controlling interest to Escalante Golf. Pumpkin Ridge opened in 1992 with the private Witch Hollow and public Ghost Creek....

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  Mike Keiser abandons Bandon Links project

  Bandon Dunes Resort owner Mike Keiser had big plans to add another golf course on the Oregon Coast, but not be a part of his Bandon Dunes Resort. The project was...

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  LPGA major championship heading to Sahalee

  When the 2016 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship comes to Sahalee Country Club in the Seattle-area community of Sammamish, Wash. next June, its success will depend on local support in the form...

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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...