PNW Senior PGA Championship/2021
Rannow Wins PNW Senior PGA Professional Championship
Tanner T. Montgomery, PGA, Manager of Tournament Operations
On September 3, the Pacific Northwest Section crowned the 2021 PNW Senior PGA Champion after two rounds of competition at Rainier Golf & Country Club in Seattle, WA. Bob Rannow of Ocean Dunes Golf Links won the title by one stroke over Tony Robydek of Meadow Park GC.
Designed and built by Bob Collins, Rainier Golf & Country Club opened its first nine holes in 1920. It was considered one of the finest “out-in-the-country golf links” in the Seattle area, with the second nine opened for play in 1924. The second oldest private golf club in Seattle, Rainier G&CC has matured and evolved into one of the most imaginative and demanding tests of golf in the Northwest. The course is a shot-maker’s delight; it rewards power, finesse, and most importantly, accuracy.
Heading to the final hole with only a one-shot lead, accuracy meant everything to Rannow. With a birdie, Rannow finished at 143 (-1) for the two-day championship. “The putt on the last hole added confidence in that I was able to react to the target under pressure,” Rannow said of his winning shot.
In addition to Rannow, Tony Robydek of Meadow Park GC, Mark Knowles of McCormick Woods GC, Greg Manley of Meridian Valley CC and Monte Hanson of Bend GC qualify for the 2021 Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac, held October 21-24 at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Jeff Coston of Semiahmoo G&CC has an exemption into the national event as a previous winner of the National Senior PGA Professional Championship.
“I am really looking forward to representing the PNWPGA section at the National event and look forward to hanging out and meeting new PGA Professionals,” said Rannow of the opportunity.
Rob Gibbons of Arrowhead GC captured the Hugh Starkweather award, which goes to the low player for both rounds who is age 60 years or older.
Winning the Senior Division were Gordy Graybeal of Jefferson Park GC and Paul Cobleigh of Suntides GC.
We would like to thank Darren Black and all of his staff at Rainier G&CC as well as Frank McCaslin, Club President, and Bryon Hammock, General Manger for hosting this prestigious event.
Final results: https://2021secseniorpga.golfgenius.com