Northwest amateurs surprise professionals at annual Hudson Cup

For the first time since 2011, and only the second time since 1978, the amateurs won the Hudson Cup over the PGA professionals; while the senior PGA professionals prevailed against the senior amateurs in the Senior Hudson Cup.

The amateurs defeated the PGA professionals 12 1/2 points to 7 1/2 points while the senior PGA professionals defeated the Senior Amateurs by a score of 14 1/2 to 5 1/2. The event is patterned after the Ryder Cup.

Each player competed in three matches, including a foursome match, a four-ball match, and a singles match.

The 68th edition of the Hudson Cup and 25th Senior Hudson Cup were held concurrently at Fircrest Golf Club in Tacoma.