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In Memoriam: William L. Overdorf

Northwest golf course architect Bill Overdorf passed away at home with his family on June 29, 2015 at the age of 81. Bill is best known for his work on Aspen Lakes, Homestead and The Classic; he worked on many more projects in the Northwest. Services for Bill are scheduled for  11:00 AM July 14 … Read more

In Memory of Tony Fatica, 12/23/1924 – 4/20/2015

We are sorry to report the passing of longtime PGA member Tony Fatica. Tony was born on December 23, 1924 and passed away on April 20, 2015. He was a PGA member for 43 years and worked at Linden G&CC for 28 years. Previous to that, he was an assistant to John Rudy at Fircrest. … Read more

In Memory of Bob Whisman

It is with sadness that we pass along the message that Bob Whisman, long time Everett area PGA professional, passed away on March 26 from cancer.  Services will be held at the Evergreen Funeral Home and Cemetery at 4504 Broadway in Everett on Monday at 1:00 pm.  A memorial gathering will take place at Walter … Read more

In Memory of Clifford Crandall: 9/1/1963 – 2/2/2015

Clifford Charles Crandall, PGA of Klamath Falls, died Feb. 2, 2015, at the age of 78. Just out of high school, Clifford embarked on a 50-year career in the PGA. He worked as the golf pro/manager at Cottonwood Golf Club in El Cajon, CA, from 1962 to 1976, then moved on to manage the Stardust … Read more

In Memory of Elwin Fanning: 5/2/1945 – 1/5/2015

Former Pacific Northwest Section member Elwin Fanning passed away in Everett on January 5 from heart complications.   Elwin was the helm of Kayak Point Golf Course in Stanwood from its opening through 1998.    Elwin was a frequent competitor in our championships and was the 1998 Pacific Northwest Senior PGA Champion, the 1966 Pacific Northwest Amateur … Read more

In Memory of Roger C Doyle: 12/20/1922 – 11/24/2014

Roger Clyde Doyle, 91, of Pendleton died Monday, November 24, 2014 at his home. Roger was born on December 20, 1922 to Clyde and Edna (Kukel) Doyle in Holstein, Iowa. Roger served during WWII in the Navy and was a golf pro for 26 years.  He worked for Pendleton Country Club. View Roger’s obituary online

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