Cassie Kim of Yakima, Wash. and Madison Wu of Dublin, Calif. both shot 1-over-par 73 to earn co-medalist honors
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Washington State Golf Association donates $26,000 to support GCSAA’s First Green
Wednesday, June 19th, 2019
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) has donated $26,000 to the Environmental Institute for Golf
...Read MoreTommy Kimmel medals at U.S. Junior qualifying at Club at Rock Creek
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019
Tommy Kimmel of Spokane, Wash. shot 2-over-par 74 to claim medalist honors and the only available spot
...Read MoreTiscareno and Kwak co-medal at U.S. Junior qualifying at Canterwood
Monday, June 17th, 2019
Daniel Tiscareno of Seattle and Alvin Kwak of Mukilteo, Wash. both shot even-par 72 to earn co-medalist honors
...Read MoreUSGA continues support of GCSAA’s First Green
Friday, June 14th, 2019
The United States Golf Association has committed $20,000 in funding support to the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
...Read MoreWSGA Player of the Year Brittany Kwon wins fourth high school state title
Thursday, May 23rd, 2019
The high school golf season in Washington has come to a close as the WIAA boys’ and girls’ state golf championships
...Read MoreAngela Zhang wins national title at Drive, Chip and Putt Championships
Monday, April 8th, 2019
Angela Zhang of Bellevue, Wash. may be a young star in the making after her dominant performance, winning the Girls 7-9 division
...Read MoreWhy I want my grandkids to play golf
Thursday, March 21st, 2019
by Jeff Tolman
I am blessed to have four happy, healthy, wonderful grandchildren, ages nine, seven, three and one.
...Read MorePlayer of the Year Brittany Kwon to compete for spot in LPGA’s ANA Inspiration
Tuesday, March 5th, 2019
The ANA Junior Inspiration and the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) announced Brittany Kwon of Bremerton, Wash. and Central Kitsap High School
...Read MoreRegistration Now Open For Drive, Chip And Putt Qualifiers
Tuesday, March 5th, 2019
The USGA, PGA of America and the Masters Tournament announced that qualifying registration for Drive, Chip, and Putt is now officially open
...Read MoreQualifying schedule announced for 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019
The USGA, Masters Tournament and the PGA of America have released the qualifying schedule for the 2019-2020 Drive, Chip and Putt season
...Read MoreGreg McLaughlin named World Golf Foundation CEO, President of the First Tee
Friday, November 30th, 2018
The World Golf Foundation Board of Directors announced that Greg McLaughlin will assume the combined roles and responsibilities
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Team Washington among those competing in PGA Jr. League Championship
Monday, November 5th, 2018
Twelve All-Star Teams of 10 junior golfers have won their respective Regional competitions to advance
...Read MoreKeith Dawkins stepping down from The First Tee
Wednesday, October 24th, 2018
The World Golf Foundation (WGF) Board of Directors announced today that Keith Dawkins, who joined The First Tee as incoming CEO last year, will be leaving the organization.
...Read MoreWashington State Golf Association Names 2018 Players of the Year
Friday, October 19th, 2018
The Washington State Golf Association (WSGA) has announced the 2018 Player of the Year recipients.
...Read MoreUSGA announces U.S. Junior field increase in 2020
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018
Aligning with ongoing initiatives to expand its support of junior golf, the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced
...Read MoreLocal juniors to compete in PGA TOUR Champions event at Pebble Beach
Wednesday, September 26th, 2018
The field of 81 PGA TOUR Champions players and 81 junior golfers is set for the 2018 PURE Insurance Championship Impacting The First Tee
...Read MoreHome Course to host PGA Jr. League Regional
Tuesday, September 25th, 2018
The Home Course will host a PGA Jr. League Regional presented by National Car Rental Sept. 29-30.
...Read MoreDrive, Chip and Putt regional qualifier held at Chambers Bay
Tuesday, September 11th, 2018
Eight junior golfers were awarded spots in the 2019 Drive, Chip and Putt National Championship after a regional qualifier
...Read MoreNate Stember wins Hogan Cup Individual Title
Monday, August 13th, 2018
Nate Stember of Portland, Ore. won the individual title of the 50th Hogan Cup, held Aug. 11-12 at Riverside Golf & Country Club in Portland.
...Read More50th Hogan Cup being held at Riverside G&CC
Friday, August 10th, 2018
Forty-eight of the most talented junior golfers from the Western United States and Canada are gathering for the 50th playing of the Eddie Hogan Cup Team Matches
...Read MoreTaighan Chea wins Boys 7-9 title in Drive, Chip & Putt Finals at Augusta
Monday, April 2nd, 2018
Taighan Chea of Bothell, Wash. took home the title in the Boys 7-9 age division at the National Finals
...Read MoreFour local juniors head to Augusta for the 2018 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals
Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
Eighty junior golfers representing 30 U.S. states and one Canadian province have earned an invitation to Augusta National Golf Club
...Read MoreLocal junior Montgomery Ferreira earns invitation to LPGA Major Championship qualifier
Thursday, March 1st, 2018
LPGA Foundation offers scholarships to young female golfers
Tuesday, February 13th, 2018
The 2018 LPGA Foundation scholarships are now available for application. These scholarship opportunities are available for all female junior golfers, and are not limited to LPGA-USGA Girls Golf participants.
...Read MoreWashington junior Zach Huang featured on Golf Channel’s Morning Drive
Thursday, January 25th, 2018
Seattle native Zach Huang, a finalist at the 2017 Drive, Chip & Putt Championship held at August National last April, was featured by the Golf Channel on their Morning Drive
...Read MoreQualifying schedule announced for 2019 Drive, Chip & Putt Championship
Tuesday, January 9th, 2018
The United States Golf Association, Masters Tournament and PGA of America have officially launched the sixth year of the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship
...Read MoreSentryWorld to Host 2019 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship
Monday, December 18th, 2017
SentryWorld Golf Course in Stevens Point, Wis., has been selected by the USGA as the host site for the 71st U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship.
...Read MoreWinter youth golf clinics with The First Tee of Greater Seattle
Monday, December 11th, 2017
The First Tee of Greater Seattle will host a three week Winter Clinic Series for juniors ages 7-18 at five different locations across King County.
...Read MoreThe First Tee of Greater Seattle selects Dan Wartelle as new executive director
Thursday, October 12th, 2017
Dan Wartelle has been named the new executive director of The First Tee of Greater Seattle, an international youth development organization that introduces the game of golf
...Read MoreNew CEO appointed to lead The First Tee as it reaches 20-year milestone
Friday, September 29th, 2017
Jersey City, New Jersey (September 29, 2017) – Keith Dawkins, an executive for Viacom’s Nickelodeon, will become The First Tee’s next CEO, it was announced today by the World Golf Foundation Board of Directors.
...Read More‘Family Day’ at Boeing Classic is Saturday, Aug. 26
Thursday, August 24th, 2017
On Saturday, Aug. 26, the Boeing Classic – the region’s premier annual PGA TOUR Champions event – will provide families an up-close opportunity to watch golf legends compete
...Read MoreLocal First Tee chapters participate in inaugural Gearhart Cup
Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
This past weekend nine participants from The First Tee of South Puget Sound and ten from The First Tee of Greater Seattle
...Read MoreSouthern California wins 49th Hogan Cup; Arasu earns medalist honors
Monday, August 14th, 2017
The team from Southern California pulled away on Sunday to win the 49th Eddie Hogan Cup Team Matches, held Saturday and Sunday, August 12-13 at Riverside Golf & Country Club in Portland, Ore.
...Read MoreHeidi Wills steps down from First Tee of Greater Seattle
Wednesday, July 19th, 2017
An open letter from Craig Bruya, FTGS Board Chair
It is with much gratitude and appreciation that we send well wishes to our fearless leader, Heidi Wills, as she completes her time as Executive Director of The First Tee of Greater Seattle.
...Read MoreThree Junior Players from Washington’s First Tee Chapters Selected for PGA Tour Champions Event
Thursday, July 13th, 2017
The PGA TOUR Champions and The First Tee announced today the 81 junior golfers selected to play in the 2017 PURE Insurance Championship.
...Read MoreHighline College has scholarships available for young women golfers
Wednesday, July 5th, 2017
If you are looking to play golf in college and continue your education, the Highline College women’s golf program has scholarships available for the fall of 2017.
...Read MoreAlvin Kwak medals at U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier at Classic Golf Club; Gunnar Knutson medals at Rock Creek
Tuesday, June 20th, 2017
Alvin Kwak of Mukilteo, Wash. shot 1-under 71 to claim medalist honors at U.S. Junior Amateur qualifying at Classic Golf Club in Spanaway, Wash.; while Gunnar Knutson of Mead, Wash. shot 3-over 75 to earn medalist honors at qualifying at the Club at Rock Creek in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
...Read MoreEuna Han Medals at U.S. Girls’ Junior Qualifier at Meridian Valley
Monday, June 19th, 2017
Euna Han of Coquitlam, B.C. shot 1-under par 71 to earn medalist honors in qualifying to earn a spot in the 2017 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship. The qualifier was held at Meridian Valley Country Club in Kent, Wash.
...Read MoreFive Questions: Adam Heieck, Executive Director of Youth on Course
Thursday, June 8th, 2017
The folks at WE ARE GOLF sat down with Adam Heieck, Executive Director of Youth on Course to get to know a bit more about the Youth on Course program.
...Read MoreFour Washington Players to Compete in Drive, Chip & Putt Finals at Augusta National
Tuesday, March 28th, 2017
Eighty junior golfers representing 30 U.S. states and one Canadian province have earned an invitation to Augusta National Golf Club
...Read MoreMontgomery Ferreira plays in qualifier for LPGA’s first major of season
Monday, March 27th, 2017
Montgomery Ferreira of University Place, Wash., along with 39 other elite junior golfers from around the world, was selected to compete in a qualifier for the chance to earn a spot in the opening LPGA major
...Read MoreWSGA launches Youth on Course program; major initiative provides access to affordable golf for junior players
Thursday, March 9th, 2017
Two Junior Tours Team Up
Friday, April 15th, 2016
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) and Northwest Junior Golf Tour (NJrGT) have joined forces to provide junior golfers incredible playing opportunities and a chance to compete at some of the best golf venues in the area.
...Read More47th Eddie Hogan Cup Team Matches Being Held at Riverside G&CC
Friday, August 7th, 2015
Many of the best junior golfers from the Western United States and Canada will converge this weekend
...Read MoreQualifying schedule announced for Drive, Chip & Putt Championship
Tuesday, January 27th, 2015
The Masters Tournament Foundation, PGA of America and United States Golf Association have partnered to create the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship, a free, nationwide junior skills competition for girls and boys
...Read MoreNorthwest Golf Community Loses Its Junior Champion
Monday, June 4th, 2012
Joan Teats, a member of the PNGA Hall of Fame and considered the “Mother of Washington Junior Golf,” passed away peacefully on June 1 of breast cancer, surrounded by her close family. She was 87.
Teats co-founded the Washington Junior Golf Association (WJGA) in 1977.
...Read MoreHelping Junior Golfers With Expenses – Rules of Amateur Status
Monday, February 1st, 2010by Bernie Loehr
Director, Amateur Status and Rules of Golf at the USGA
The good news for junior golfers today is that there are many opportunities for them to hone their games by competing against other junior golfers on tours devoted to junior golfers or in local, state and national competitions limited to junior golfers.
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