Lawrence M. “Larry” Lamberger (August 6, 1911 — January 15, 1996) was one of the Pacific Northwest Section’s best known and most respected members. Larry served 36 years as head professional at Portland Golf Club before retiring in 1974. He was completely devoted to his members and to the PGA and served as president of both the Oregon Chapter and the PNW Section. He was a leader throughout his career. He also was a noted player and teacher. He listed two Oregon PGA championships among his victories and was runner-up to a third. Perhaps Larry’s most lasting legend is the Hudson Cup matches. They were conceived and begun by Larry and the late Al Zimmerman. Larry served as Captain of the Professional Team 26 times between the years 1950 and 1980.
The Larry Lamberger Award recognizes the outstanding professional in the matches as determined by a vote of the amateur team.
View Larry Lamberger Award WinnersCharles “Chuck” Congdon (November 12, 1909 — February 28, 1965) was the professional at Tacoma Country & Golf Club from 1935-1965. Chuck was deeply involved in the PNW Section and served three terms as president. He also served as Vice President of the PGA of America from 1955 to 1957. The Section named him Golf Professional of the Year. He played on 15 Hudson Cup teams, and was the captain of the 1954 team. Chuck won the Washington Open in 1939, 1947, 1950, 1952 and 1962, the Portland Open in 1947, the Canadian Open in 1948, and the Pacific Northwest Section Championship in 1963. Not only was Chuck a great player, he was also known to be one of the top teachers in the country.
The Chuck Congdon Award recognizes the outstanding amateur in the matches as determined by a vote of the professional team.
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Bob McKendrick (October 19, 1922 – April 11, 1993) started his love affair with golf caddying at Waverley Country Club, and worked his way into an assistant professional job with Ted Longworth at Waverley. In 1946, Bob was named head professional at Oswego Lake Country Club where he served with distinction for 40 years. Bob was a member of 19 Hudson Cup teams, more than any other professional, and served as co-captain in 1958 and as captain in 1990. Bob served his fellow professionals in nearly every office of the chapter and section. Because he was a quiet, proud man, he could have been overlooked. The contribution Bob made to the game of golf and the PGA did not go unnoticed.
The Bob McKendrick Award recognizes the outstanding senior professional in the matches as determined by a vote of the amateur team.
View Bob McKendrick Award WinnersBill Eggers (December 27, 1932 – April 25, 1994) was a prominent club professional for more than 30 years, and in that time, carved out one of the finest playing records in Pacific Northwest Section history. He won the Oregon Open in 1960 and 1961 and the Oregon PGA in 1965. He played the PGA Tour for four years in the early 1960’s. He played on 15 Hudson Cup teams between 1958 and 1982 and was the Professional Team captain in 1991 and 1992. He was a noted teacher and served as head professional for Rose City GC, Gresham CC and Charbonneau GC. In his later years, Bill was among the national leaders in teaching disabled golfers. He served as Oregon Chapter President and was a long-time chairman of the Section tournament committee.
The Bill Eggers Award recognizes the outstanding senior amateur in the matches as determined by a vote of the professional team.
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