Current Hudson Cup Points

History of the Hudson Cup Matches

Any attempt to relate the history of the Hudson Cup matches must start with the man himself. Robert A. Hudson was a very successful Portland businessman whose firm, Hudson House, was one of the nation's leading wholesale grocers.

Hudson played golf at Portland Golf Club and was devoted to the game. During World War II, the PGA of America was trying to keep its Tour alive and was in dire need of sponsors. Hudson stepped up to the plate with the urging of Larry Lamberger, Portland Golf Club head professional, and offered to underwrite a 72-hole open tournament with a purse of $10,000. Thus the 1944 Portland Open was born, and Sam Snead won it. Hudson stayed with the program and went on to sponsor the 1945 Portland Open (in which Ben Hogan set the 72-par 72-hole scoring record of 27-under-par 261) and the 1946 PGA Championship, won by Hogan. Hudson went on to sponsor Portland Opens in 1948 and 1949 and the Western Open in 1955, all at Portland Golf Club, and he became the first chairman of the PGA Advisory Committee.

It is doubtful the Ryder Cup Matches would have resumed had Hudson not come forward to fund the British team. Food rationing was still in force in Britain when Hudson stepped up and offered his help and the use of Portland Golf Club. Hudson was the perfect host, meeting the British team in New York after they arrived on the Queen Mary and joining the players for a 3 ½ day rail journey to the Pacific Northwest. Once at Portland Golf Club, the Americans were overwhelming in their dominance on a course that suffered under extreme wet conditions, winning the Matches 11-1. Only Britain's Sam King was able to muster a point, defeating Herman Keiser, 4 and 3, in the singles. Following the Matches, Hudson sent Christmas baskets of food to all members of the British Team and others he met in 1947 and again in 1951. Even when the food rationing ended, the baskets continued to arrive. The U.S. Team featured Byron Nelson and Sam Snead, the only members of the 1937 unit, as well as Jimmy Demaret, Herman Barron, Dutch Harrison, Ben Hogan, Keiser, Lloyd Mangrum, Ed Oliver, and Lew Worsham. It was the first U.S. team selected via a points system, designed by PGA Tournament Committee Chairman George Schneiter. The British Team returned Dai Rees, Henry Cotton, and King. Following the Matches, the PGA of America's Tournament Bureau made every effort to schedule as many matches as possible throughout the nation for the British Team. Taking the cue from Hudson, the Professional Golfers' Association of Great Britain began rallying on its own to build funding for this event.

In 1949, Lamberger and Al Zimmerman, who was at Portland's old Alderwood Country Club, thought the Pacific Northwest Section should honor Hudson in some way, and they hit upon the idea of a team match pitting the top 10 club professionals against the 10 leading amateurs in the Northwest. So, late that year, the first matches were held at Portland Golf Club. The format was patterned after the Ryder Cup with 36-hole foursome matches the first day and 36-hole singles the second day. The professionals, led by Bud Ward, Stan Leonard and Chuck Congdon, posted a 12 1/2 to 2 1/2 victory.

When Mr. Hudson learned of the Matches, he immediately insisted on footing the bill, and he continued to do so through 1972. When he no longer could do so, the Section took over the financial responsibility which it has carried forward to this day. Today, the Section is assisted by funds contributed by the Washington State Golf Association, the Oregon Golf Association, and the Pacific Northwest Golf Association.

The format was changed in 1966 when the foursome matches were shortened to 18-holes and four-ball competition was added for the first afternoon. Second day singles, at 18-holes, complete the event, and a total of 20 points are available.

A major impetus was added to the matches in 1992 when a Senior Hudson Cup competition was started. It features the leading senior players among the club professionals and Northwest amateurs and has resulted in some very close outcomes, such as a 10-10 tie in 1994 at Sand Point.

Professional team captains are appointed by the President of the Section, and amateur team captains are appointed by the amateur bodies.

At the completion of the matches, awards are presented to the outstanding player on each team as decided by votes of the team members. They honor Chuck Congdon, Larry Lamberger, Bob McKendrick and Bill Eggers, four great players with outstanding Hudson Cup records.

Team members are selected on the basis of performance points earned in Sectional and national tournaments. Points are compiled by the Section, the PNGA and the OGA.

More than 350 players have earned Hudson Cup honors, some only in one year, others in many years. Dr. Kent Myers, a four-time Oregon Amateur champion, played on 18 amateur teams and five senior teams, and he was amateur captain every year from 1972 through 1988 and again in 1990. He also served as the Senior Amateur Captain in 1998. Bob McKendrick, Oswego Lake CC professional, played on 18 teams. Lamberger not only played on five teams, he served as captain 26 times from 1950 until 1980. More than 30 men have served as captains.

The Larry Lamberger Award

Larry Lamberger August 6, 1911 - January 15, 1996

Larry Lamberger was one of the Pacific Northwest Section's best known and most respected members. Larry served 36 years as head professional at Portland Golf Club before retiring in 1974. He was completely devoted to his members and to the PGA and served as president of both the Oregon Chapter and the PNW Section. He was a leader throughout his career. He also was a noted player and teacher. He listed two Oregon PGA championships among his victories and was runner-up to a third. Perhaps Larry's most lasting legend is the Hudson Cup matches. They were conceived and begun by Larry and the late Al Zimmerman. Larry served as Captain of the Professional Team 26 times between the years 1950 and 1980.

The Larry Lamberger Award recognizes the outstanding professional in the matches
as determined by a vote of the amateur team.

 

Year	Award Recipient	Site
1975	Mike Davis, Waverley CC	Walla Walla CC
1976	Bill Tindall, Longview CC	Sahalee CC
1977	Bill Eggers, Charbonneau GC	Eugene CC
1978	Gary Lindeblad, Liberty Lake GC	Manito G&CC
1979	Mike Davis, Olympia C&GC	Fircrest GC
1980	Craig Griswold, Emerald Valley GC	Waverley CC
1981	George Lanning, Oakbrook G&CC	Port Ludlow GC
1982	Cooper Chitty, Emerald Valley GC	Canyon Lakes GC
1983	George Lanning, Oakbrook G&CC	Eugene CC
	Ken Still, Brookdale GC
1984	Chris Mitchell, Indian Canyon GC	Oakbrook G&CC
1985	Bill Tindall, Broadmoor GC	Indian Canyon GC
1986	Mike Davis, Progress Downs GC	The Cedars GC
1987	Chuck Milne, Vanco Driving Range	Sahalee CC
1988	Steve Bowen, Progress Downs GC	Yakima CC
	Chris Mitchell, Coeur d'Alene GC
1989	Pat Fitzsimons, Prineville G&CC	Portland GC
1990	Gary Lindeblad, Indian Canyon GC	Broadmoor GC
1991	Mike Gove, Astoria CC	Bear Creek CC
1992	Rick Acton, Sahalee CC	The Oregon GC
1993	Scott Williams, Redwood Golf Center	Bellingham G&CC
1994	Rick Acton, Sahalee CC	Sand Point G&CC
1995	John McComish, Oak Knoll GC	Langdon Farms GC
1996	Scott Krieger, Broadmoor GC	Waverley CC
1997	Mike Gove, Astoria CC	Canterwood G&CC
1998	John Kawasoe, Santiam GC	Portland GC
1999	Doug Doxsie, Seattle GC	Fircrest GC
2000	Chuck Milne, Vanco Driving Range	Bandon Dunes
2001	Jeff Coston, Semiahmoo G&CC	Seattle G C
2002	Todd Erwin, Performance Golf Center	Royal Oaks CC
2003	Tom Sovay, Harbour Pointe GC	Oakbrook G&CC
2004	Bob Rannow, Sandpines Golf Links	Riverside G&CC
2005	Jeff Coston, Semiahmoo G&CC	Sahalee CC
2006	Mike Gove, Inglewood CC	Waverley CC
2007	Ryan Benzel, Seattle GC	Riverside G&CC
2008	Ryan Malby, Village Greens GC	Members Club at Aldarra

The Chuck Congdon Award

Chuck Congdon November 12, 1909 - February 28, 1965

Chuck Congdon was the professional at Tacoma Country & Golf Club from 1935 to 1965. Chuck was deeply involved in the Pacific Northwest Section and served three terms as president. He also served as a PGA of America Vice-President from 1955 to 1957. The Section presented Chuck with its highest honor by electing him Golf Professional of the Year. He played on 15 Hudson Cup teams, and was the captain of the 1954 team. Chuck won the Washington Open in 1939, 1947, 1950, 1952 and 1962, the Portland Open in 1947, the Canadian Open in 1948, and the Pacific Northwest Section Championship in 1963. Not only was Chuck a great player, he was also known to be one of the top teachers in the country.

The Chuck Congdon Award recognizes the outstanding amateur in the matches
as determined by a vote of the professional team

Year	Award Recipient	Site
1965	Kent Myers, Oswego Lake CC	Longview CC
1966	Erv Parent, Seattle GC	Yakima CC
1967	Don Krieger, Columbia Edgewater CC	Bellingham G&CC
1968	David Glenz, Coos CC	Portland GC
1969	Mike Davis, Riverside G&CC	Manito G&CC
1970	Fred Haney, Rock Creek GC	Olympia G&CC
1971	Steve Cole, Glen Acres CC	Illahe Hills CC
1972	Gary Floan, Manito G&CC	Spokane CC
1973	Steve Dallas, Glen Acres CC	Meridian Valley CC
1974	Kent Myers, Oswego Lake CC	Royal Oaks CC
1975	David Jacobsen, Waverley CC	Walla Walla CC
1976	Joe Runte, Inglewood CC	Sahalee CC
1977	Jerry Minor, Top O'Scott GC	Eugene CC
1978	Gary Floan, Manito G&CC	Manito G&CC
1979	Mike Gove, Sand Point CC	Fircrest GC
1980	Kent Myers, Oswego Lake CC	Waverley CC
1981	David Jacobsen, Columbia Edgewater CC	Port Ludlow GC
1982	Paul Carter, Whispering Firs GC	Canyon Lakes GC
1983	Doug Roxburgh, Marine Drive GC	Eugene CC
1984	Jeff Bloom, West Seattle GC	Oakbrook G&CC
1985	George Daves, Rogue Valley CC	Indian Canyon GC
1986	Greg Davis, Portland GC	The Cedars GC
1987	Ted Himka, Fairwood G&CC	Sahalee CC
1988	Gerry Norquist, Emerald Valley GC	Yakima CC
1989	Ted Himka, Fairwood G&CC	Portland GC
1990	Dick Cartmell, Meadow Springs CC	Broadmoor GC
1991	Bill Pelham, Auburn GC	Bear Creek CC
1992	Bob Christensen, Avondale GC	The Oregon GC
1993	Byron Patton, Eastmoreland GC	Bellingham G&CC
1994	Bill Morrison, Columbia Edgewater CC	Sand Point G&CC
1995	Kim Hubbart, Harbour Pointe GC	Langdon Farms GC
1996	Tom Brandes, Rainier G&CC	Waverley CC
1997	Jason Johnson, Rose City GC	Canterwood G&CC
1998	Chris Maletis, Portland GC	Portland GC
1999	Alex Stamey, Harbour Pointe GC	Fircrest GC
2000	Charles Kingsbaker,Oregon G C	Bandon Dunes
2001	John Cassidy, Nisqually Valley	Seattle G C
2002	Ryan Fery, Columbia Edgewater CC	Royal Oaks CC
2003	Brad Mombert, Bend G&CC	Oakbrook G&CC
2004	Eric Fiskum, Illahe Hills CC	Riverside G&CC
2005	Scott Hval, Columbia Edgewater	Sahalee CC
2006	John Cassidy, Tahoma Valley	Wavereley CC
2007	Zack Shriver, Everett G&CC	Riverside G&CC
2008	Blake Seabaugh, OGA GC	Members Club at Aldarra

 

Hudson Cup Matches
Cumulative Results

Matches	Year	Host Site	Victor	Points		Points	(Pro-Am-Tie)
1st	1949	Portland GC	Professionals	12 1/2	Amateurs	2 1/2	1 - 0 - 0
2nd	1950	Broadmoor GC	Amateurs	9	Professionals	6	1 - 1 - 0
3rd	1951	Shaughnessy Heights GC	Professionals	9 1/2	Amateurs	5 1/2	2 - 1 - 0
4th	1952	Pendleton CC	Professionals	9	Amateurs	6	3 - 1 - 0
5th	1953	Spokane CC	Professionals	8 1/2	Amateurs	6 1/2	4 - 1 - 0
6th	1954	Eugene CC	Professionals	10	Amateurs	5	5 - 1 - 0
7th	1955	Rainier G&CC	Amateurs	9 1/2	Professionals	5 1/2	5 - 2 - 0
8th	1956	Portland GC	Professionals	8	Amateurs	7	6 - 2 - 0
9th	1957	Rogue Valley CC	Professionals	7 1/2	Amateurs	7 1/2	6 - 2 - 1
10th	1958	Tacoma C&GC	Professionals	12 1/2	Amateurs	2 1/2	7 - 2 - 1
11th	1959	Walla Walla CC	Professionals	11	Amateurs	4	8 - 2 - 1
12th	1960	Tualatin CC	Professionals	10	Amateurs	5	9 - 2 - 1
13th	1961	Glendale GC	Professionals	7 1/2	Amateurs	7 1/2	9 - 2 - 2
14th	1962	Spokane CC	Professionals	9 1/2	Amateurs	5 1/2	10 - 2 - 2
15th	1963	Astoria G&CC	Professionals	10	Amateurs	5	11 - 2 - 2
16th	1964	Seattle GC	Professionals	11 1/2	Amateurs	3 1/2	12 - 2 - 2
17th	1965	Longview CC	Professionals	9 1/2	Amateurs	5 1/2	13 - 2 - 2
18th	1966	Yakima CC	Professionals	14 1/2	Amateurs	5 1/2	14 - 2 - 2
19th	1967	Bellingham G&CC	Professionals	15	Amateurs	5	15 - 2 - 2
20th	1968	Portland GC	Professionals	13	Amateurs	7	16- 2 - 2
21st	1969	Manito G&CC	Amateurs	11 1/2	Professionals	8 1/2	16 - 3 - 2
22nd	1970	Olympia G&CC	Amateurs	11 1/2	Professionals	8 1/2	16 - 4 - 2
23rd	1971	Illahe Hills CC	Amateurs	10	Professionals	10	16 - 4 - 3
24th	1972	Spokane CC	Professionals	13	Amateurs	7	17 - 4 - 3
25th	1973	Meridian Valley CC	Professionals	11 1/2	Amateurs	8 1/2	18 - 4 - 3
26th	1974	Royal Oaks CC	Professionals	11 1/2	Amateurs	8 1/2	19 - 4 - 3
27th	1975	Walla Walla CC	Professionals	15	Amateurs	5	20 - 4 - 3
28th	1976	Sahalee CC	Professionals	13	Amateurs	7	21 - 4 - 3
29th	1977	Eugene CC	Amateurs	12	Professionals	8	21 - 5 - 3
30th	1978	Manito G&CC	Amateurs	10 1/2	Professionals	9 1/2	21 - 6 - 3
31st	1979	Fircrest GC	Professionals	11 1/2	Amateurs	8 1/2	22 - 6 - 3
32nd	1980	Waverley CC	Professionals	13 1/2	Amateurs	6 1/2	23 - 6 - 3
33rd	1981	Port Ludlow GC	Professionals	12	Amateurs	8	24 - 6 - 3
34th	1982	Canyon Lakes GC	Professionals	10 1/2	Amateurs	9 1/2	25 - 6 - 3
35th	1983	Eugene CC	Professionals	12 1/2	Amateurs	7 1/2	26 - 6 - 3
36th	1984	Oakbrook G&CC	Professionals	11 1/2	Amateurs	8 1/2	27 - 6 - 3
37th	1985	Indian Canyon GC	Professionals	12 1/2	Amateurs	7 1/2	28 - 6 - 3
38th	1986	The Cedars GC	Professionals	15 1/2	Amateurs	4 1/2	29 - 6 - 3
39th	1987	Sahalee CC	Professionals	15	Amateurs	5	30 - 6 - 3
40th	1988	Yakima CC	Professionals	16	Amateurs	4	31 - 6 - 3
41st	1989	Portland GC	Professionals	13 1/2	Amateurs	6 1/2	32 - 6 - 3
42nd	1990	Broadmoor GC	Professionals	17	Amateurs	3	33 - 6 - 3
43rd	1991	Bear Creek CC	Professionals	14	Amateurs	6	34 - 6 - 3
44th	1992	The Oregon GC	Professionals	17	Amateurs	3	35 - 6 - 3
45th	1993	Bellingham G&CC	Professionals	14	Amateurs	6	36 - 6 - 3
46th	1994	Sand Point G&CC	Professionals	13	Amateurs	7	37 - 6 - 3
47th	1995	Langdon Farms GC	Professionals	16	Amateurs	4	38 - 6 - 3
48th	1996	Waverley CC	Professionals	15 1/2	Amateurs	4 1/2	39 - 6 - 3
49th	1997	Canterwood G&CC	Professionals	14 1/2	Amateurs	5 1/2	40 - 6 - 3
50th	1998	Portland GC	Professionals	13	Amateurs	7	41 - 6 - 3
51st	1999	Fircrest GC	Professionals	13 1/2	Amateurs	6 1/2	42 - 6 - 3
52nd	2000	Bandon Dunes	Professionals	17 1/2	Amateurs	2 1/2	43  - 6 – 3
53rd	2001	Seattle GC	Professionals	12 1/2	Amateurs	7 1/2	44 – 6 – 3
54th	2002	Royal Oaks CC	Professionals	15	Amateurs	5	45 – 6 – 3
55th	2003	Oakbrook G&CC	Professionals	13 1/2	Amateurs	6 1/2	46 – 6 – 3
56th	2004	Riverside G&CC	Professionals	13 1/2	Amateurs	6 1/2	47 – 6 – 3
57th	2005	Sahalee CC	Professionals	10 1/2	Amateurs	9 1/2	48– 6 – 3
58th	2006	Waverley CC	Professionals	12	Amateurs	8	49 – 6 - 3
59th	2007	Riverside G&CC	Professionals	10	Amateurs	10	49 – 6 – 4
60th	2008	The Members Club at Aldarra	Professionals	11 1/2	Amateurs	8 1/2	50 – 6 – 4

 

Senior Hudson Cup Matches

The Bob McKendrick Award

Robert O. "Bob" McKendrick October 19, 1922 - April 11, 1993

Bob McKendrick started his love affair with golf caddying at Waverley Country Club, and worked his way into an assistant professional job with Ted Longworth at Waverley. In 1946, Bob was named head professional at Oswego Lake Country Club where he served with distinction for 40 years. Bob was a member of 19 Hudson Cup teams, more than any other professional, and served as co-captain in 1958 and as captain in 1990. Bob served his fellow professionals in nearly every office of the chapter and section. Because he was a quiet, proud man, he could have been overlooked. The contribution Bob made to the game of golf and the PGA did not go unnoticed.

The Bob McKendrick Award recognizes the outstanding senior professional in the matches
as determined by a vote of the amateur team.
 

Year	Award Recipient	Site
1992	Jerry Mowlds, Pumpkin Ridge GC	The Oregon GC
1993	Ted Wurtz, Horseshoe Lake GC	Bellingham G&CC
1994	Jerry Mowlds, Pumpkin Ridge GC	Sand Point G&CC
1995	Byron Wood, Heron Lakes GC	Langdon Farms GC
1996	Bill Tindall, Broadmoor GC	Waverley CC
1997	Mike Renshaw, Salem, OR	Canterwood G&CC
1998	Chuck Milne, Vanco Driving Range	Portland GC
1999	Chuck Milne, Vanco Driving Range	Fircrest GC
2000	Jerry Mowlds, Pumpkin Ridge GC	Bandon Dunes
2001	Fred Haney, Reserve Vineyard & GC	Seattle GC
2002	Mike Early, Port Townsend GC	Royal Oaks CC
2003	Mike Early, Port Townsend GC	Oakbrook G&CC
2004	Tom Carey. Meriwether National GC	Riverside G&CC
2005	Mike Early, Port Townsend GC	Sahalee CC
2006	Fred Haney, Reserve Vineyard & GC	Waverley CC
2007	Louie Runge, Willapa Harbor GC	Riverside G&CC
2008	Bruce Stewart, Arrowhead GC	Members Club at Aldarra

 The Bill Eggers Award

William F. "Bill" Eggers December 27, 1932 - April 25, 1994

Bill Eggers was a prominent club professional for more than 30 years, and in that time, carved out one of the finest playing records in

Pacific Northwest Section history. He won the Oregon Open in 1960 and 1961 and the Oregon PGA in 1965. He played the PGA Tour for four years in the early 1960's. He played on 15 Hudson Cup teams between 1958 and 1982 and was the Professional Team captain in 1991 and 1992. He was a noted teacher and served as head professional for Rose City GC, Gresham CC and Charbonneau GC. In his later years, Bill was among the national leaders in teaching disabled golfers. He served as Oregon Chapter President and was a long-time chairman of the Section tournament committee.

The Bill Eggers Award recognizes the outstanding senior amateur in the matches
as determined by a vote of the professional team.

Year	Award Recipient	Site
1992	John Harbottle, Tacoma C&GC	The Oregon GC
1993	Bill Gunderson, Riverbend GC	Bellingham G&CC
1994	Ken Forster, Illahe Hills CC	Sand Point G&CC
1995	Bill Gunderson, Riverbend GC	Langdon Farms GC
1996	Jerry Cundari, Portland GC	Waverley CC
1997	Jerry Cundari, Portland GC	Canterwood G&CC
1998	Scotty McEachern, Seattle GC	Portland GC
1999	Ken Forster, Illahe Hills CC	Fircrest GC
2000	Tom Liljeholm, Salishan GL	Bandon Dunes
2001	Jack Lamey, Seattle G C	Seattle GC
2002	Chris Maletis, Langdon Farms GC	Royal Oaks CC
2003	Kent Brown, Dominion Meadows GC	Oakbrook G&CC
2004	Ken Forster, Illahe Hills CC	Riverside G&CC
2005	Erik Myrmo, Eugene CC	Sahalee CC
2006	Kent Brown, Dominion Meadows GC	Waverley CC
2007	Randy Mahar, Columbia Edgewater CC	Riverside G&CC
2008	Tom Brandes, Rainier G&CC	Members Club at Aldarra

 

Senior Hudson Cup Matches
Cumulative Results
 

Matches	Year	Host Site	Victor	Points		Points	(Pro-Am-Tie)
1st	1992	The Oregon GC	Professionals	10 1/2	Amateurs	4 1/2	1-0-0
2nd	1993	Bellingham G&CC	Amateurs	13	Professionals	7	1-1-0
3rd	1994	Sand Point G&CC	Amateurs	10	Professionals	10	1-1-1
4th	1995	Langdon Farms GC	Professionals	12	Amateurs	8	2-1-1
5th	1996	Waverley CC	Amateurs	13 1/2	Professionals	6 1/2	2-2-0
6th	1997	Canterwood G&CC	Amateurs	10 1/2	Professionals	9 1/2	2–3-1
7th	1998	Portland GC	Professionals	12	Amateurs	8	3–3-1
8th	1999	Fircrest GC	Professionals	11 1/2	Amateurs	8 1/2	4–3-1
9th	2000	Bandon Dunes	Professionals	11 1/2	Amateurs	8 1/2	5-3-1
10th	2001	Seattle GC	Professionals	13 1/2	Amateurs	6 1/2	6–3-1
11th	2002	Royal Oaks CC	Amateurs	11 1/2	Professionals	8 1/2	6-4–1
12th	2003	Oakbrook G&CC	Amateurs	12	Professionals	8	6–5–1
13th	2004	Riverside G&CC	Professionals	13	Amateurs	7	7–5–1
14th	2005	Sahalee CC	Professionals	13	Amateurs	7	8–5–1
15th	2006	Waverley CC	Professionals	10 ½	Amateurs	9 ½	9–5-1
16th	2007	Riverside G&CC	Professionals	14	Amateurs	6	10-5-1
17th	2008	Members Club at Aldarra	Professionals	12	Amateurs	8	11-5-1

The Captains

A number of professionals and amateurs have taken part in the Hudson Cup Matches by serving as Captains of the teams.  It is the duty of the Captains to make pairings for all three sessions of the competition, to assist the Section staff in organizing and carrying out the social functions and other portions of the event, and to encourage their teams during play.  The Captains also close the Matches with presentations at the award ceremonies.

The Captain of the Professional team is appointed by the Section President.  The Amateur Captain is appointed by the amateur bodies (PNGA, OGA, WSGA) who lend financial assistance to the Section in conduct of the Matches.  When Robert A. Hudson was the benefactor from 1949 to 1972, he was most active in selection of the captains.

Captains for the Senior Hudson Cup teams are selected in the same manner as those of the Cup proper teams.

Hudson Cup Captains