Pacific Amateur Golf Classic celebrates 20th year in play

Golfers from around the world celebrated in Bend with the 29th annual Lithia Pacific Amateur Golf Classic. The event featured nearly 500 players taking part at some of Central Oregon’s top courses with men and women taking part in several flights.

Rick Gehrke of Meridian, Idaho won the tournament championship with a net score of 68 at Sunriver’s Crosswater. The top four players from each of the flight advanced to the final round at Crosswater. Gehrke, playing in the 12th flight during the tournament, shot a gross score of 83 and combined with his 15 handicap shot a net 68 to win the crown at the 20th annual event.

The event used Sunriver’s Meadows and Woodlands courses in addition to Lost Tracks, Widgi Creek, Aspen Lakes and Juniper.