Spokane, WA – Indian Canyon GC – 6,255 Yards, Par 71, $110,000
PGA Professional Conner Robbins of North Shore GC won the 36th Rosauers Open Invitational after firing an impressive three rounds of 67-61-66-194, 19 under par total. He made an eagle on the final hole of the event to clinch the win.
Low amateur honors went to Zachary Stocker from Liberty Lake GC, who finished the event in second place, two strokes back.
PGA Professional Derek Berg of PNW Golf Academy finished third while PGA Professional Ryan Benzel of Sahalee CC finished fourth.
PGA Professional Matthew Lawn made a super rare DOUBLE EAGLE on hole 12!
Final results: https://2023secrosauersopen.golfgenius.com
Charity
The official charity of the Rosauers Open Invitational is Vanessa Behan, Spokane’s safe haven for children at risk of abuse and neglect. The nursery also offers counseling, education, and referrals for parents of young children. In 2023, the event raised $170,000 for the charity, contributing to a total of over $3,650,000 raised over 36 years. To learn more about the charity or make a donation, please visit http://www.vanessabehan.org.
History of the Championship
The Rosauers Open Invitational has been a part of the Pacific Northwest Section’s history since 1988. This year marks the 36th year of the Rosauers Open Invitational. PGA Professional Corey Prugh of Manito CC (2009, 2011, 2013 & 2015) holds the record for the most wins. Derek Bayley set the 54 hole-tournament record of 189 (27-under par) at MeadowWood GC in 2016. Bayley also holds the 18-hole tournament record of 59, 13-under par the same year at MeadowWood GC while PGA Professional Brady Sharp holds the 18-hole record of 60 at Indian Canyon GC set in 2017.
To view past champions of the Rosauers Open Invitational, CLICK HERE.
Indian Canyon Golf Course
Indian Canyon, built in 1935 at a cost of $200,000, features a layout crafted by H. Chandler Egan, a member of the PNGA Hall of Fame. The course is situated on a well-treed hillside southwest of the Spokane River.
Indian Canyon hosted the 1941 and 1984 Public Links Championships. When Bill Welch emerged as the victor in 1941, he remarked, “After I played Indian Canyon, I never wanted to go back to Texas again. I never saw a golf course that beautiful in my whole life… I did return to Texas, but only to pack my bags and move to Spokane.”
This municipal track consistently receives accolades, with annual ratings from Golf Digest as one of the “Best Public Courses,” “Best Affordable Courses,” “Best Golf Courses You Can Play,” and “Best in State.” Several individual holes are considered among the best in the region, whether on public or private courses. Indian Canyon’s prestigious reputation is well-deserved.
