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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.
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Robert
Hudson |
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.
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Zimmerman, above and Larry Lamberger, inset |
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
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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 |
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1975 |
Mike Davis, Waverley CC |
Walla Walla CC |
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1976 |
Bill Tindall, Longview CC |
Sahalee CC |
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1977 |
Bill Eggers, Charbonneau GC |
Eugene CC |
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1978 |
Gary Lindeblad, Liberty Lake GC |
Manito G&CC |
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1979 |
Mike Davis, Olympia C&GC |
Fircrest GC |
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1980 |
Craig Griswold, Emerald Valley GC |
Waverley CC |
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1981 |
George Lanning, Oakbrook G&CC |
Port Ludlow GC |
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1982 |
Cooper Chitty, Emerald Valley GC |
Canyon Lakes GC |
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1983 |
George Lanning, Oakbrook G&CC |
Eugene CC |
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Ken Still, Brookdale GC |
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1984 |
Chris Mitchell, Indian Canyon GC |
Oakbrook G&CC |
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1985 |
Bill Tindall, Broadmoor GC |
Indian Canyon GC |
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1986 |
Mike Davis, Progress Downs GC |
The Cedars GC |
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1987 |
Chuck Milne, Vanco Driving Range |
Sahalee CC |
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1988 |
Steve Bowen, Progress Downs GC |
Yakima CC |
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Chris Mitchell, Coeur d'Alene GC |
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1989 |
Pat Fitzsimons, Prineville G&CC |
Portland GC |
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1990 |
Gary Lindeblad, Indian Canyon GC |
Broadmoor GC |
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1991 |
Mike Gove, Astoria CC |
Bear Creek CC |
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1992 |
Rick Acton, Sahalee CC |
The Oregon GC |
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1993 |
Scott Williams, Redwood Golf Center |
Bellingham G&CC |
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1994 |
Rick Acton, Sahalee CC |
Sand Point G&CC |
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1995 |
John McComish, Oak Knoll GC |
Langdon Farms GC |
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1996 |
Scott Krieger, Broadmoor GC |
Waverley CC |
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1997 |
Mike Gove, Astoria CC |
Canterwood G&CC |
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1998 |
John Kawasoe, Santiam GC |
Portland GC |
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1999 |
Doug Doxsie, Seattle GC |
Fircrest GC |
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2000 |
Chuck Milne, Vanco Driving Range |
Bandon Dunes |
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2001 |
Jeff Coston, Semiahmoo G&CC |
Seattle G C |
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2002 |
Todd Erwin, Performance Golf Center |
Royal
Oaks CC |
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2003 |
Tom Sovay, Harbour Pointe GC |
Oakbrook G&CC |
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2004 |
Bob Rannow, Sandpines Golf Links |
Riverside G&CC |
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2005 |
Jeff Coston, Semiahmoo G&CC |
Sahalee CC |
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2006 |
Mike Gove, Inglewood CC |
Waverley CC |
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2007 |
Ryan Benzel, Seattle GC |
Riverside G&CC |
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2008 |
Ryan Malby, Village Greens GC |
Members Club at Aldarra |
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The Chuck Congdon Award
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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 |
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1965 |
Kent Myers,
Oswego Lake CC |
Longview CC |
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1966 |
Erv Parent,
Seattle GC |
Yakima CC |
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1967 |
Don Krieger,
Columbia Edgewater CC |
Bellingham G&CC |
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1968 |
David Glenz,
Coos CC |
Portland GC |
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1969 |
Mike Davis,
Riverside G&CC |
Manito G&CC |
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1970 |
Fred Haney,
Rock Creek GC |
Olympia G&CC |
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1971 |
Steve Cole,
Glen Acres CC |
Illahe Hills CC |
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1972 |
Gary Floan,
Manito G&CC |
Spokane CC |
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1973 |
Steve Dallas,
Glen Acres CC |
Meridian Valley
CC |
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1974 |
Kent Myers,
Oswego Lake CC |
Royal Oaks CC |
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1975 |
David Jacobsen,
Waverley CC |
Walla Walla CC |
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1976 |
Joe Runte,
Inglewood CC |
Sahalee CC |
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1977 |
Jerry Minor,
Top O'Scott GC |
Eugene CC |
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1978 |
Gary Floan,
Manito G&CC |
Manito G&CC |
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1979 |
Mike Gove, Sand
Point CC |
Fircrest GC |
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1980 |
Kent Myers,
Oswego Lake CC |
Waverley CC |
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1981 |
David Jacobsen,
Columbia Edgewater CC |
Port Ludlow GC |
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1982 |
Paul Carter,
Whispering Firs GC |
Canyon Lakes GC |
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1983 |
Doug Roxburgh,
Marine Drive GC |
Eugene CC |
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1984 |
Jeff Bloom,
West Seattle GC |
Oakbrook G&CC |
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1985 |
George Daves,
Rogue Valley CC |
Indian Canyon
GC |
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1986 |
Greg Davis,
Portland GC |
The Cedars GC |
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1987 |
Ted Himka,
Fairwood G&CC |
Sahalee CC |
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1988 |
Gerry Norquist,
Emerald Valley GC |
Yakima CC |
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1989 |
Ted Himka,
Fairwood G&CC |
Portland GC |
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1990 |
Dick Cartmell,
Meadow Springs CC |
Broadmoor GC |
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1991 |
Bill Pelham,
Auburn GC |
Bear Creek CC |
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1992 |
Bob
Christensen, Avondale GC |
The Oregon GC |
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1993 |
Byron Patton,
Eastmoreland GC |
Bellingham G&CC |
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1994 |
Bill Morrison,
Columbia Edgewater CC |
Sand Point G&CC |
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1995 |
Kim Hubbart,
Harbour Pointe GC |
Langdon Farms
GC |
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1996 |
Tom Brandes,
Rainier G&CC |
Waverley CC |
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1997 |
Jason Johnson,
Rose City GC |
Canterwood G&CC |
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1998 |
Chris Maletis,
Portland GC |
Portland GC |
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1999 |
Alex Stamey,
Harbour Pointe GC |
Fircrest GC |
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2000 |
Charles Kingsbaker,Oregon G C |
Bandon Dunes |
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2001 |
John Cassidy, Nisqually Valley |
Seattle G C |
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2002 |
Ryan Fery, Columbia Edgewater CC |
Royal Oaks CC |
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2003 |
Brad Mombert,
Bend G&CC |
Oakbrook G&CC |
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2004 |
Eric Fiskum,
Illahe Hills CC |
Riverside G&CC |
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2005 |
Scott Hval,
Columbia Edgewater |
Sahalee CC |
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2006 |
John Cassidy,
Tahoma Valley |
Wavereley CC |
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2007 |
Zack Shriver, Everett G&CC |
Riverside G&CC |
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2008 |
Blake Seabaugh, OGA GC |
Members Club at
Aldarra |
Hudson Cup
Matches
Cumulative Results
|
Matches |
Year |
Host Site |
Victor |
Points |
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Points |
(Pro-Am-Tie) |
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1st |
1949 |
Portland GC |
Professionals |
12 1/2 |
Amateurs |
2 1/2 |
1 - 0 - 0 |
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2nd |
1950 |
Broadmoor GC |
Amateurs |
9 |
Professionals |
6 |
1 - 1 - 0 |
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3rd |
1951 |
Shaughnessy Heights
GC |
Professionals |
9 1/2 |
Amateurs |
5 1/2 |
2 - 1 - 0 |
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4th |
1952 |
Pendleton CC |
Professionals |
9 |
Amateurs |
6 |
3 - 1 - 0 |
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5th |
1953 |
Spokane CC |
Professionals |
8 1/2 |
Amateurs |
6 1/2 |
4 - 1 - 0 |
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6th |
1954 |
Eugene CC |
Professionals |
10 |
Amateurs |
5 |
5 - 1 - 0 |
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7th |
1955 |
Rainier G&CC |
Amateurs |
9 1/2 |
Professionals |
5 1/2 |
5 - 2 - 0 |
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8th |
1956 |
Portland GC |
Professionals |
8 |
Amateurs |
7 |
6 - 2 - 0 |
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9th |
1957 |
Rogue Valley CC |
Professionals |
7 1/2 |
Amateurs |
7 1/2 |
6 - 2 - 1 |
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10th |
1958 |
Tacoma C&GC |
Professionals |
12 1/2 |
Amateurs |
2 1/2 |
7 - 2 - 1 |
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11th |
1959 |
Walla Walla CC |
Professionals |
11 |
Amateurs |
4 |
8 - 2 - 1 |
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12th |
1960 |
Tualatin CC |
Professionals |
10 |
Amateurs |
5 |
9 - 2 - 1 |
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13th |
1961 |
Glendale GC |
Professionals |
7 1/2 |
Amateurs |
7 1/2 |
9 - 2 - 2 |
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14th |
1962 |
Spokane CC |
Professionals |
9 1/2 |
Amateurs |
5 1/2 |
10 - 2 - 2 |
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15th |
1963 |
Astoria G&CC |
Professionals |
10 |
Amateurs |
5 |
11 - 2 - 2 |
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16th |
1964 |
Seattle GC |
Professionals |
11 1/2 |
Amateurs |
3 1/2 |
12 - 2 - 2 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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30th |
1978 |
Manito G&CC |
Amateurs |
10 1/2 |
Professionals |
9 1/2 |
21 - 6 - 3 |
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31st |
1979 |
Fircrest GC |
Professionals |
11 1/2 |
Amateurs |
8 1/2 |
22 - 6 - 3 |
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32nd |
1980 |
Waverley CC |
Professionals |
13 1/2 |
Amateurs |
6 1/2 |
23 - 6 - 3 |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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The Bill
Eggers Award
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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 |
|