Washington Open/2017

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Meridian Valley CC hosted the 90th Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational, in which a full field of PNW PGA Professionals and amateurs competed for the coveted trophy. Jeff Coston (Semiahmoo G&CC) has stood in the winner’s circle often over his impressive career, this time narrowly edging out fellow PGA Professional and defending champion Darren Black (Rainier G&CC) and amateur Erik Hanson (Sahalee CC) by one shot with rounds of 71-65-73.

This win was Coston’s fifth Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational title, tying him with legend Chuck Congdon in the most Washington Open Championships of all time. The victory also put his major win total at 20, more than any other Pacific Northwest Section Professional. When asked what winning his 20th section major meant, Jeff responded, “It feels great to win at 60. It feels great to reach goals. It felt great to stuff a wedge on the last hole to win.”

Stuff a wedge on the last hole he did! Coming to 18, he was deadlocked with competitors Erik Hanson and Darren Black. Black was already in the clubhouse after carding a gutsy 67 that included four birdies and an eagle. Coston’s thought process on the tee was, “I own par 5’s. This is my time.” Hanson was on the green with 20 feet for birdie when Coston stepped up to hit his approach shot from 80 yards. It landed with an eruption from the crowd as his ball stopped within two feet of the hole. After Hanson two-putted for par, Coston tapped in for the tournament-winning birdie.

The Washington Open Invitational Pro Am, a five man 2-net shamble best ball team event took place the weekend prior to the championship. Congratulations to the sponsor team from Blue Moon Belgian White lead by PGA Professional Tony Robydek for winning the Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Pro-Am title. This unique Pro Am is partnered with a wonderful charity called the Folds of Honor. It is an organization that provides scholarships to spouses and children of American soldiers who laid down their lives in service of this nation. Thanks to the generosity of our great sponsors, Meridian Valley CC members, playing participants and local community members the event raised over $60,000 for Folds of Honor.

A big thank you goes out to the Meridian Valley staff for a beautiful golf course and wonderful accommodations. We look forward to returning in 2017 for the playing of the 91st Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational. For more information on the tournament go to http://www.pnwpga.com or to learn more about the Folds of Honor head to http://www.foldsofhonor.org.