2023 Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational

Calendar

When:

August 21, 2023 – August 23, 2023 all-day

2023-08-21T00:00:00-07:00

2023-08-24T00:00:00-07:00

Where:

Meridian Valley CC
24830 136th Avenue Southeast Kent
WA 98042

section tournaments

Entry forms:

available June 7 @ 9:00 AM

Deadline for exempt players:

June 21

Entry deadline:

July 12

Entry fee:

$345 / $375 with skins (professionals)

Tee Times & Results:

not yet available

Course Website:

www.meridianvalleycc.com

Host professional:

Adam Englehorn, PGA

Schedule of Play

Saturday, August 19– Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Pro-Am – Round 1 Pro-Am
Sunday, August 20– Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Pro-Am – Round 2 Pro-Am
Monday, August 21 – Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational – Round 1
Tuesday, August 22 – Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational – Round 2
Wednesday, August 23– Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Invitational – Final Round

Tournament Format

54-hole stroke play (cut after 36 holes – to the low 50% of professionals and ties, plus all amateurs within that range)

Yardages

Championship – click here for approximate yardages expected to play

Yardage books available from StrackaLine

This event is listed as a WAGR® counting event for amateurs.

Eligibility

The term “eligible player” is defined, for this Championship, as: (1) all Pacific Northwest Section, PGA of America members (except those classified as “F” or “Reserve”); (2) all PNW Section, PGA of America Associates with full Section Playing Privileges; (3)all Amateurs (as defined by the USGA) with current USGA handicap indexes of 8.0 or less.

Host Hotel

Best Western Plus Plaza By The Green
24415 Russel Rd Kent, WA 98032
(253) 854-8767

Code: Muckleshoot Casino WA Open Invitational
Release Date: 7/20/2023
Rate: 1 KING $149 /QUEEN X’s 2 $149 plus tax
Limited rooms available on a first come basis.

History

The Washington Open Invitational dates back to 1922. In that year, young Al Espinosa captured the crown at Yakima CC. Some big names have won this event over the years – including brothers Al and Emery Zimmerman, Chuck Congdon, Al Mengert, Senior Tour Player Rick Acton and PGA Tour Player Fred Couples. Read more…

Past Champions and Results

“*” indicates won as amateur

Year	Champion	Score	Results	News
2022	Colin Inglis	203	results	2022 news
2021	Jeff Coston	206	results	2021 news
2020	Colin Inglis	137 (36-hole event)	results	2020 news
2019	Shane Prante	202	results	2019 news
2018	Ryan Benzel	213	results	2018 news
2017	Drew McCullough *	210	results	2017 news
2016	Jeff Coston	209	results	2016 news
2015	Darren Black	206	results	2015 news
2014	John Cassidy	208	results	2014 news
2013	Chris Griffin	208	results	2013 news
2012	Jeff Gove	200	results	2012 news
2011	Tim Feenstra	200	results
2010	Jeff Coston	203	results
2009	Brian Thornton	210	results
2008	Brian Nosler	207	results
2007	Tim Feenstra	203	results
2006	Josh Immordino *	217	results

For complete list of champions and list of courses played, click here to visit the PNW PGA history project site.

Pro-Am Benefiting Folds of Honor

Date: August 19-20, 2023

Format: Daily individual Professional prizes and shamble (best 2 of 5).

Learn more: https://www.meridianvalleycc.com/web/pages/washington-open

Charities

Folds of Honor

The Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Pro-Am benefits Fold of Honor. Folds of Honor is a 501 (C)(3) charitable foundation supporting scholarships and assistance to the spouses and children of those killed or disabled in military service to America. We can honor those who fought for our freedom by serving the families they leave behind. Additional information for Folds of Honor can be found at www.foldsofhonor.org.

American Lake Veteran Golf Course

American Lake Golf Course is the only golf course in the United States designed to be played by disabled veterans. Since 1995 the operation and maintenance of the course has been maintained entirely by private donations. Help us continue to provide relaxing, therapeutic and accepting environment by giving back to those who have given so much. Additional information for American Lake Veteran Golf Course can be found at https://www.veterangolf.org/give-back.