PNW Pro-Assistant Championship/2023
Bellingham G&CC duo wins PNW PGA Pro-Assistant Championship
The Pacific Northwest PGA Pro-Assistant Championship was held at the scenic Eugene Country Club on March 20-21, 2023, bringing together the best PNW PGA Professionals and their assistants to compete for top honors.
The players were greeted with wet weather, and a course that was in excellent condition, providing a stern test for the players. The first day saw Tim Hval and David Lebeck of Portland Golf Club lead the pack with an impressive 6-under-par 66, tied with Nick McCaslin and Amy Eneroth, who also shot 6-under-par 66.
On the second day, the team of Cameron Fife and Daniel Campbell of Bellingham G&CC put on a spectacular performance, shooting a remarkable 65 that included 7 birdies to win the championship with a combined score of 133 (-11). Despite finishing as runners-up, McCaslin and Eneroth put up a strong fight and finished with a respectable score of 134 (-10). When asked what made the pairing of Cameron and Daniel so potent Daniel said, “our competitiveness was a major part of our success, we both have similar mindsets when playing tournament golf. Even though our physical games are different, we both play a similar style of golf. It was an enjoyable experience to have success putting those two together”.
Tim Hval and David Lebeck finished tied for third place with the Everett G&CC team of Matt Epstein and Alexander Mroz and the Willamette Valley CC duo of John Grothe and Blake Netter, all three teams finishing with a total score of 135 (-9).
“The event has a great history, and to be a part of that as a winning team is special. There are some great teams on that trophy. Additionally, the camaraderie and teamwork it builds is important to both Daniel and I, and it will only benefit us going forward professionally and personally” said Cameron Fife on what this event means to him.
The tournament was an excellent showcase of golfing talent, with some exceptional performances from the participants. The Pacific Northwest PGA is proud to have strong sponsor support with Farmers Insurance – Jared Bouchey Agency as our title sponsor, and Sally Schmitz with Bushnell Golf, Bryan Dickson with Sterling Cut Glass, and Ian Crick with StrackaLine as our presenting sponsors. We also welcome our returning supporting sponsors, Matt Pollitt with PTE Golf, Darrell Livingston with GT Golf Supplies, as well as new supporting sponsor Liz Ogle with Sunice.
Congratulations to Cameron Fife and Daniel Campbell from Bellingham Golf & Country Club on their well-deserved victory, and to all the participants for their impressive display of golfing skills. The event was a huge success thanks to the efforts of all involved.
Final results: https://2023secproassistant.golfgenius.com/