Former Major League pitcher Hanson continues his hot summer

Erik Hanson of Kirkland, Wash. capped off an impressive week with a 3 and 2 victory over Scott Johnson of Richland, Wash. in the final match to the win the 40th Pacific Northwest Master-40 Amateur Championship, held at Meadow Springs Country Club in Richland, Wash.

Hanson, the No. 2 seed, had built a quick 4-up lead after eight holes before Johnson stopped the bleeding. With birdies on holes 14 and 15, Johnson cut the lead to just a two-hole deficit with three to play. Hanson then birdied the 560-yard par-5 16th hole to close out the match.