Washington Open/2021

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Coston Makes History — AGAIN!

By Zane Fifield, PNW PGA Tournament Intern

Three days after Phil Mickelson made history by winning the PGA Championship at age 50, Jeff Coston of Semiahmoo G&CC broke records himself at the 95th Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational. Coston, at the age of 65, won the event with a final score of 208 (-10) defeating fellow PGA Professionals Derek Berg of PNW Golf Academy, Matt Epstein of Everett G&CC and a sensational amateur in Nathan Cogswell of Meridian Valley CC who all tied for second with a final score of 210 (-8) over three days. Cogswell took home low amateur honors.

Jeff Coston has now officially become the oldest and winningest PGA Professional in the Washington Open era with six Championships spanning four decades. His first victory in the event came in 1996, with wins also coming in 1999, 2001, 2010, 2016, and now 2021.

“Each win has its theme and story. The Washington Open has always held a special place for me. I’m just trying to stay young from the neck down,” Coston replied when asked what this Washington Open means in comparison to his past wins.

Over his career, Jeff has won 44 events in the Section, most notably completing the Grand Slam of Majors (Washington Open, Oregon Open, Rosauers Open, Northwest Open and PGA Professional Championship).

Coston began the final round five shots behind Colin Inglis, PGA of Shadow Hills CC. When asked how he felt down the stretch, knowing he had to come from behind, Jeff recalled, “I was +2 after the first four holes! Bleeding bad. I affirmed out loud my desired outcome on each shot, relaxed my mind and body, let go of the past and played a game of freedom. I never thought about where I stood until the final hole. Did not consider winning until my tee shot on our 17th hole, which is #8. I later realized I went -6 last 12 holes. Could have been more. Not bad for a grandpa.”

Prior to the tournament, the Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Pro-Am benefiting Folds of Honor took place. The Donovan Brothers team led by PGA Professional Darren Black, along with amateurs Darrell Donovan, Kevin Donovan, Todd Densley and Dennis Wallick took home the pro-am victory. This event raised $68,000 for the Folds of Honor and Friends Of American Lake Veterans Golf Course.

The Pacific Northwest PGA is proud to have strong sponsor support including the title sponsor of Muckleshoot Casino with Donovan Brothers, Hargis, Annasea, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. as Presenting & Master Sponsors with, adidas, TaylorMade Golf, Bushnell Golf and Club Car skins as sponsors of this event.

Final results: https://2021secmuckleshootwa.golfgenius.com/