Now on the number one tee, it's Golf Talk Seattle! This week, Josh Kerns previews
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Golf Talk Seattle: July 27, 2019
Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 Now on the number one tee, it's Golf Talk Seattle! This week, Josh Kerns and friends take you to Maui
...Read MorePodcast: NW Golf Show 8/18/2018
Saturday, August 18th, 2018
Jim and Shon preview the upcoming Boeing Classic with Tournament Director Brian Flajole, and they talk to Andrew Putnam, winner of the Barracuda Championship in Reno for his first PGA Tour victory.
...Read MorePodcast: NW Golf Show 7/21/2018, Hour 1
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
Jim and Shon sum up the third round of the British Open and the comeback of Tiger Woods. Then Michael McEwan from Bumkered Online and Sam Farmer from the LA Times join the program live from the course.
...Read MorePodcast: NW Golf Show 7/21/2018, Hour 2 (with WSGA Director of Membership Shari Jacobson!)
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
Jim and Shon break down the third round of the British Open. And Sean, from Club Champions Golf in Bellevue joins the show to talk about the benefits of getting fitted for your clubs. Then Shari Jacobson from The WSGA joins the program!
...Read MoreWSGA Executive Director/CEO Troy Andrew joins “Q it up Sports” on Q13FOX
Monday, May 14th, 2018
WSGA Executive Director Troy Andrew joined Q13 Sports Director Aaron Levine on "Q It Up Sports" Sunday night to promote the WA Golf Pass
...Read MoreWSGA CEO Troy Andrew joins Pro Golf Podcast to discuss the Washington Golf Pass
Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
WSGA CEO and Executive Director Troy Andrew recently joined Justin Morrison and Brandon Wilhelm from Pro Golf Seattle on the Pro Golf Podcast
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Meet the team: Nicole Bivins
Wednesday, November 29th, 2017
The WSGA would like to welcome Nicole Bivins aboard as the new office administrator for the Association.
...Read MoreUSGA’s Thomas Pagel gives update of Rules modernization at IAGA conference
Monday, November 20th, 2017
The 51st Annual Conference of the International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA) was held November 5-8, 2017 at the We-Ko-Pa Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz.
...Read MoreEnter to win Two VIP Tickets for Feherty Off Tour
Monday, October 30th, 2017
Enter to win Two VIP Tickets for Feherty Off Tour, November 15, 2017 at the Pantages Theater in Tacoma, Wash.
...Read MoreDavid Feherty Brings His Comedic Chops to WSGA Territory
Thursday, October 5th, 2017
The WSGA has partnered with David Feherty in bringing his one-man show to the Pantages Theater in Tacoma on November 15, 2017. WSGA members receive a
...Read MoreThe Book of Barron
Tuesday, June 13th, 2017
After besting the field by five strokes at the Sectional Qualifier hosted by his home course, Tacoma Country & Golf Club, Derek Barron of Tacoma, Wash. has made his way to the 2017 U.S. Open Championship at Erin Hills.
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Video: Five Club Fun
Friday, May 26th, 2017
Five Club Fun
The Rules of Golf state that you are only allowed a maximum of 14 clubs in your golf bag. If you could only five clubs, which five would you choose?
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Video: Ken Still “The Stick”
Friday, May 5th, 2017
A video on the late Ken Still, a true Northwest golf legend. Courtesy of Fircrest Golf Club.
...Read MoreSCORE POSTING BEGINS!
Tuesday, February 28th, 2017
As of March 1 you can begin posting scores from rounds played within the boundaries of the Washington State Golf Association. The WSGA is a seasonal golf association which has a period of time (November 15 to the last day of February) in which scores played from within its boundaries are not acceptable for handicap computational purposes.
...Read MoreHandicap Spotlight: Preferred Lies (Winter Rules) and Score Posting; ‘NH’ showing at GHIN or Club
Tuesday, February 28th, 2017
Preferred Lies (Winter Rules) and Score Posting
Scores made when a Local Rule for Preferred Lies (Winter Rules) is in effect must be posted for handicap purposes unless the Committee (preferably the Handicap Committee in consultation with the Committee in charge of the course) determines that course conditions are so poor that such scores are not acceptable and should not be posted.
...Read MoreRules Spotlight: Preferred Lies and/or Winter Rules
Tuesday, February 14th, 2017
One of the primary principles of the Rules of Golf is to "play the ball as it lies," which the WSGA strongly recommends in most instances.
...Read MoreLet’s Play Two; Golf and baseball go hand-in-hand for Mariners play-by-play announcer Dave Sims
Monday, February 13th, 2017
by Jim Street
It took a while for the golf bug that bit 14-year-old Dave Sims nearly 50 years ago
...Read MoreThe First Tee’s Impact in 2016
Monday, February 6th, 2017
In 2016, the First Tee of South Puget Sound was able to provide programming on the golf course, in the schools, and in the communities to 37,260 youth in Pierce, Thurston and Kitsap counties.
...Read MoreActive Score Posting Season Right Around the Corner
Thursday, January 26th, 2017
The active score posting season is almost upon us!!!
On March 1st you can again begin posting scores for rounds played within the boundaries of the WSGA.
...Read MorePosting Scores During Inactive Score Posting Period
Thursday, October 27th, 2016
With just two weeks until our Inactive Score Posting Period we would like to pass along important information regarding the posting of scores during our Inactive Score Posting Period
...Read MoreImportant reminders for the upcoming Inactive Score Posting Period
Thursday, October 13th, 2016
As the golfing season draws to a close we would like to give you information regarding your membership with the WSGA and the posting of scores during our Inactive season, November 15 to the last day of February.
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Video: Jordan Spieth becomes youngest player since 1923 to win U.S. Open championship
Monday, July 20th, 2015
Slideshow: the 115th U.S. Open Championship
Friday, June 26th, 2015
Check out a gallery of photos taken by WSGA staff on-site at the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay in University Place, WA.
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Videos: U.S. Open Round 3 Interviews
Saturday, June 20th, 2015
Jordan Spieth on being behind the final pairing on Sunday (transcript #1 | transcript #2):
Quotes from Jason Day after his round 3 performance (read transcript):
JASON DAY: I didn't feel that great coming out early, and then felt like -- I felt pretty groggy on the front nine just from the drugs that I had in my system, then kind of flushed that out on the back nine. ...Read More
Videos: U.S. Open Round 2 Interviews
Friday, June 19th, 2015
Phil Mickelson says Chambers Bay is a fair test (read full transcript):
Jordan Spieth on par-4 18th at Chambers Bay (read full transcript):
Tiger Woods on round 2 at 2015 U.S. Open (read full transcript):
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Videos: U.S. Open Round 1 Interviews
Thursday, June 18th, 2015
Video: Tiger Woods finds a bright spot in round 1 (read full transcript):
Video: Jason Day loves the local fans at Chambers Bay (read full transcript):
Early Round 1 co-leader Dustin Johnson on his impressions of Chambers Bay (read full transcript):
Early Round 1 co-leader Henrik Stenson on planning for Chambers Bay (read full transcript):
Phil Mickelson post-round interview, Round 1 (read full transcript):
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Videos: U.S. Open Practice Rounds, Day 2 Interviews
Tuesday, June 16th, 2015
Phil Mickelson on the Pacific Northwest as a major championship host (read full transcript):
Rickie Fowler says Chambers Bay will level the playing field (read full transcript):
Rory McIliroy on his comfort-level with Chambers Bay-style play (read full transcript):
University Place's Michael Putnam on the local excitement leading up to this U.S.
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Videos: U.S. Open Practice Rounds, Day 1 Interviews
Monday, June 15th, 2015
Ryan Moore on whether he has a home-field advantage at Chambers Bay (read full transcript):
Jordan Spieth on his caddy Michael Greller's local connection (read full transcript):
...Read MoreVideo: Ryan Moore on the U.S. Open’s many local connections (Q13)
Sunday, June 14th, 2015
Puyallup's Ryan Moore comments on the many local connections in this U.S. Open, including three former University of Washington Huskies who qualified in the recent sectional qualifier at Tumble Creek Club in Cle Elum, WA.:
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USGA Announces Groupings and Starting Times for 115th U.S. Open
Friday, June 12th, 2015
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced groupings and starting times for the first two rounds of the 2015 U.S. Open Championship
...Read MoreKnow Before You Go: How to Attend the US Open (TNT)
Friday, June 12th, 2015
The U.S. Open at Chambers Bay will be the biggest major sporting event ever hosted in the South Sound, and for first-time championship spectators, it may be overwhelming.
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One of University Place’s own – Michael Putnam – qualifies for the US Open (TNT)
Tuesday, June 9th, 2015COLUMBUS, OHIO - Michael Putnam didn't want to just be a gracious host for house guests at the 115th United States Open championship in his hometown of University Place.
Read full story at thenewstribune.com.
...Read MoreA Caddie’s Inside Look to Winning at Chambers Bay, by Chris Ming
Friday, June 5th, 2015
Longtime caddie at Chambers Bay, Chris Ming breaks down the course hole by hole, giving an insider’s view on what it will take to play each hole and win the 2015 U.S. Open.
Click here to see the full feature.
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Video: Local golfers trying to qualify for U.S. Open at Chambers Bay in June (Q13)
Wednesday, May 6th, 2015Salsbury Holds On in Final Round to Claim the 88th Washington State Amateur
Thursday, August 7th, 2014
Tyler Salsbury of Enumclaw, Wash. shot an even-par 71 in today's final round to win the 88th Washington State Amateur Championship, held at Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla, Wash.
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Troubleshooting Problems with Internet Explorer 11 and GHIN
Tuesday, May 13th, 2014Having trouble using GHIN products after updating your Microsoft Internet Explorer to version 11? Our first suggestion would be to try Firefox, which is the recommended browser for all GHIN products.
However, the instructions below may be of some assistance in getting GHIN (and other) web pages to work correctly with MSIE 11...
...Read MoreKitsap Sun: WSGA president Horton known as one of the good guys
Friday, September 6th, 2013
By Chuck Stark
(This article appeared in the Friday, August 23, 2013 edition of Kitsap Sun newspaper, and is used by permission)
At a time when many people start to slow down and reflect on what they might have accomplished in their careers, Frank Horton keeps doing what he does best: Helping people feel good about themselves.
...Read MoreVideo: Jack Nicklaus at the American Lake Veterans Golf Course groundbreaking ceremony for the new Nicklaus Nine
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013
Invitation to Attend Annual Golf Summit
Monday, February 25th, 2013
Joe Beditz of the National Golf Foundation (L), and Chambers Bay course architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
The Annual Golf Summit of Washington is set for Tuesday, March 26, at Chambers Bay, the site of the 2015 U.S. Open. The summit is conducted by the Golf Alliance of Washington, which consists of the Washington State Golf Association, Pacific Northwest Section PGA, Western Washington Golf Course Superintendents Association, and the Evergreen Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America.
...Read MoreTroy Andrew Talks The Home Course on KLAY Radio
Thursday, October 11th, 2012
Troy Andrew, CEO of The Home Course, is interviewed on KLAY Radio about the 2014 U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links!
...Read MoreLocal Boy Makes Good – Fred Couples to be inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame
Thursday, September 20th, 2012
Fred Couples in 1976, on his way to winning the PNGA Junior Amateur.
The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum will enshrine Seattle native Fred Couples as the first member of the Class of 2013. Couples will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at its Induction Ceremony on Monday, May 6, 2013, at World Golf Village in St.
...Read MoreKiawah Island’s Ocean Course Will Be No Beach Vacation
Wednesday, September 5th, 2012
Article courtesy Cybergolf By: Tony Dear
Unless Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson or one of the 20 PGA professionals in the field shoots three straight 63s establishing a 10-stroke lead, it's likely the most intriguing story prior to the final round of the 94th PGA Championship will be the venue.
Golf, Delivered – Inventor creates a common-sense app for golf
Monday, October 24th, 2011Well, for Sean Duttry, it wasn’t so much a matter of breaking rules as it was a matter of breaking down barriers. He has delivered the world of golf into the palm of your hand, and hedid it by creating an app that fits on your phone that fits in your pocket.
...Read MoreDay Three at the PGA Merchandise Show
Thursday, January 6th, 2011
by Tony Dear
The Friday of PGA Show week gives the best indication of the state of the industry. On Wednesday, probably only half the people registered for the event will be present and everyone wants to hit the new clubs.
...Read MoreDay Two at the PGA Merchandise Show
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
by Tony Dear
(A former British PGA apprentice professional and member of the University of Liverpool golf team, Tony Dear is an award-winning freelance golf travel writer now living in Bellingham, Wash. He contributes to numerous golf publications on both sides of the Atlantic, and is the editorial director for Golfwashington.com. ...Read More
And the Beat Goes on…
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
Our frontline man, Tony Dear, is on the scene at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, the ‘Center of the Golf Universe’ every year in late January. He’ll be sending us updates while he’s there.
Ailing? Yes. Dead? Certainly not.
The golf industry has had a very tough couple of years…who hasn’t? ...Read More
Brave New Post-Tiger World
Monday, November 15th, 2010After going winless in 2010 (the first winless season of his career), Woods moves forward into a golf world that might not recognize him any longer
by Blaine Newnham
For the first time in more than a decade – like 14 years – Tiger Woods did not win a tournament and was not invited to this week’s Hyundai Tournament of Champions on Maui, the opening event of the PGA Tour season.
Follow local writer Blaine Newnham at the 2010 U.S. Open
Saturday, June 5th, 2010Click on any of the following U.S. Open stories by Blaine Newnham from Cybergolf's web site. Links will be updated daily
Thursday at the U.S. Open: A Blue Bird Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach - Still 'America's' Golf Course
U.S. Open Starter Nears Final Hurrah
Was Pebble Beach Unfair or Did It Reveal the Open Champion?
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