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Junior Golf
Building Our Future-
The PGA-Western Washington Chapter and its over 500 member and apprentice professionals are dedicated to provide youth golfers in the Puget Sound-area numerous opportunities to experience the game, enhance their talents as players, and mentor motivated individuals striving for personal enrichment on and off the course.
Beginning in 2005, the Chapter Golf In-Schools Program was resurrected to teach golf to kids as a part of elementary school physical education programs.
WWC PGA Junior Tournaments
Tacoma Junior Open
4-6 Grade Boys Group
Erynne Lee & Kristin Tan
Frank Olav Garber
(Tacoma, Washington) – Despite Mother Nature throwing participants rain, wind, some sunshine, bitter cold temperatures, and even intermittent snow showers, 142 junior golfers competed in the 2008 NWJGT/Western Washington Chapter PGA Tacoma Junior Open on March 29th and 30th. This year's two-day event, open to 4th through 12th grade boys and girls, was contested at Whispering Firs Golf Course and Oakbrook Golf and Country Club.
After the storms had cleared, several fantastic rounds were carded in virtually every age division. In the 4th-6th grade girls division, Katie Lee of Silverdale, carded seven birdies en route to a four-under-par round of 69 at Oakbrook on Sunday. Lee's two-day total of 147 bested Catherina Li (161) in the division.
An equally impressive round was turned in Sunday by 8th grader Ashlee Pickerell of Salem, Oregon. After an 88 in round one at Whispering Firs, Pickerell rallied at Oakbrook to fire an even-par 73, carding only one birdie in the process and capturing a third place finish in the girls 7th - 8th grade division. Chelsea Saelee (158) and Alexis Keating (159) finished 1st and 2nd respectively in this division.
In the girls 9th - 12th grade division, Erynne Lee of Silverdale fired a two-day total of 146 to best Kristin Tan (151) and Sharon Shin (158) for top honors.
On the boys side, Frank Olav Garber (154) edged Peter Koo (155) and Chris Crisologo (158) to win the 4th - 6th grade boys division. Also, Li Wang of Sammamish (148) bested Tyler Salsbury of Enumclaw (149) and James Feutz of University Place (150) to capture the boys 7th - 8th grade division.
In the largest division, the boys 9th - 12th grade division was contested between 68 players. William Holdridge of Bellingham came from behind to capture top tournament honors after firing rounds of 72 and 71 to edge Chris Bean of Gig Harbor (74-70) by one stroke. Three tied for third at 145 – John Jordan of Olympia, Ben Elson of Puyallup and Jens Bracht of Lake Forest Park.
On behalf of the professionals
of the Western Washington Chapter PGA and the Northwest Junior Golf Tour, we
want to thank all participants in this year's event. Also, a special thanks to
Whispering Firs Golf Course and the membership of Oakbrook Golf and Country Club
for graciously opening your golf facilities for use in this event. Final kudos
to PGA professional volunteers Mike Campbell, Dusty Brett, Todd Erwin, Matt
Ristine, Dan Harrington, and especially Oakbrook Head Pro Mike Fosnick for
donating your time during the weekend to make this tournament special for all
that participated.
Dan Harrington
PGA Head Golf Professional
Meadow Park GC
Wilson Staff Pro-Junior Best Ball Entry
Website Links
View PGA National Junior Golf information, tournaments, and play opportunities at -http://www.pga.com/home/juniors/index.cfm
Washington Junior Golf Association (WJGA) – www.wjga.net
Pacific Northwest Junior Golf Tour (JR Golf Tour) – www.jrgolftour.net - JR Golf Tour hosts junior golf tournaments year-round throughout the Pacific Northwest. JR Golf Tour awards scholarship prizes to the top performers.
American Junior Golf Association www.ajga.com
Junior Golf Press Releases
All information listed has been submitted to and approved for release by the Public Relations Committee of the Western Washington Chapter-PGA. All submissions and questions should be sent to the Chapter Public Relations Chairman Dan Harrington at undrpar1@yahoo.com.
January 15, 2006
Ø Chapter In-Schools program in full swing. 23 professionals participating in program targeting youth golfers in physical education classes at numerous inner-city elementary schools.
January 10, 2006
Ø Washington Junior Golf Association (WJGA) releases 2006 Tournament Schedule. Go to WJGA.net for complete information.
January 2, 2006
Ø Western Washington Chapter – PGA goes live with Junior Golf Press Release page(s) on webpage
Media Contact List-
Please contact Dan Harrington, Public Relations Coordinator for the Western Washington Chapter, via email at undrpar1@yahoo.com to report any changes, additions or deletions to this media list. The list is as complete and current as possible. The Public Relations Committee sends press releases, tournament results, and upcoming events of note to all the people listed below. Individuals or organizations needing such information may also contact the Committee at the email address above.
Paul Ramsdell
PNGA Media
Director of Editorial
83 Columbia St, Suite 305
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 343-4788 fax (206) 343-4784
paul@pngamedia.com
How You Can Get Involved
OurMission Statement
The mission of the Western Washington Chapter of the Pacific Northwest Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America is to provide its members and apprentices with the programs, activities, and services necessary to enable each professional to achieve excellence, and to establish the Chapter as a leader in the Western Washington golf community.