As part of their 125th anniversary celebration, the USGA is highlighting the game of golf in all 50 states
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Rules Ramblings: Episode 2
Thursday, March 28th, 2019
Tell us how you really feel! We hit the streets to get your thoughts on the new Rules of Golf.
...Read MoreUSGA holds 5th Golf Innovation Symposium
Thursday, March 14th, 2019
The 5th United States Golf Association Golf Innovation Symposium was held March 12-13, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.
...Read MoreRules Ramblings: Episode 1
Thursday, March 14th, 2019
With a new set of Rules now in effect, we took to the streets to get your opinions on the new Rules of Golf.
...Read MoreGolf’s New Rules: Relief for an Embedded Ball
Wednesday, February 13th, 2019
Under the new rules of golf, players may take relief for an embedded ball anywhere in the “general area” (except in sand).
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Golf’s New Rules: Ball Moved During Search
Sunday, December 23rd, 2018
Under the new Rules of Golf, if a player accidentally moves his or her ball while searching for it:
...Read MoreGolf’s New Rules: “Maximum Score” Form of Stroke Play
Thursday, December 13th, 2018
Under the new Rules of Golf, an alternative form of stroke play called “Maximum Score” allows for
...Read MoreUSGA Boatwright Internship Prepares Golf’s Future Leaders
Monday, December 3rd, 2018
The USGA's P.J. Boatwright Jr. Internship program is a great way to get started in the golf industry.
...Read MoreGolf’s New Rules: Replacing Ball When Original Spot Not Known
Wednesday, November 28th, 2018
Under the new Rules of Golf, if your golf ball at rest is lifted or moved from it's original spot
...Read MoreGolf’s New Rules: The Flagstick
Tuesday, November 13th, 2018
Under the new Rules of Golf, there will be no penalty if a ball played from the putting green hits a flagstick left in the hole.
...Read MoreGolf’s New Rules: Unplayable Ball in Bunker
Monday, October 29th, 2018
Get familiar with the some of the changes in the new Rules of Golf, before they go into effect on January 1, 2019.
...Read MoreWhat is Course Rating?
Friday, October 5th, 2018
Get an inside look at the process of rating a golf course and how the numbers for Course Rating and Slope Rating are determined for each course.
...Read MorePodcast: NW Golf Show 8/25/2018
Saturday, August 25th, 2018
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe discuss all the Northern Trust action with Rex Hoggard of the Golf Channel, and they discuss the Boeing Classic with Pro Golfer Brian Mogg.
...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 MorePodcast: NW Golf Show 6/17/2018
Sunday, June 17th, 2018
Shon and Jim talk to ESPN Senior Golf Writer Bob Harig about the crazy conditions at Shinnecock Hills for this year's US Open and they discuss Phil Mickelson's two-stroke Penalty for stopping a moving ball.
...Read MorePodcast: NW Golf Show 6/16/2018
Saturday, June 16th, 2018
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe rundown all the excitment of this weekend's US Open with Sam Farmer ofthe LA Times and they talk to General Manager of Chambers Bay Matt Allen.
...Read MorePodcast: NW Golf Show 6/4/2018
Monday, June 4th, 2018
On this special extended edition of the Golf Show Jim Moore and Shon Crewe talk to Randall Mell of the Golf Channel, CEO OF Legends Tour Jane Blalock, LPGA Player Wendy Ward and former Governor of Washington State Christine Gregoire.
...Read MorePodcast: NW Golf Show 6/2/2018
Saturday, June 2nd, 2018
Jim and Shon discuss the upcoming LPGA Legends tour with former pro golfer Jane Blalock, and they discuss all the news in the world of Golf in Sweeping the Dial Golf Style
...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 MoreVideo: Course Rating Overview
Monday, March 12th, 2018
WSGA Senior Director of Handicapping & Course Rating John Saegner Jr. and WSGA Director of Handicapping & Course Rating Kevin Jones took the stage
...Read MoreWSGA launches free Washington Golf Pass
Wednesday, January 31st, 2018
On February 1, 2018, the Washington State Golf Association launched a brand new benefit for WSGA members.
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Video: Jim McNelis wins 31st Washington State Senior Men’s Amateur
Friday, September 29th, 2017
Jim McNelis of Gig Harbor, Wash. wins the 31st Washington State Senior Men's Amateur Championship.
...Read MoreVideo: John Gallacher wins 10th Washington State Super Senior Men’s Amateur
Friday, September 29th, 2017
John Gallacher of Burnaby, B.C. wins the 10th Washington State Super Senior Men's Amateur Championship.
...Read MoreVideo: Michael Ciez wins 8th WSGA Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship
Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
Post-round interview with Michael Ciez of Walla Walla, Wash., winner of the 8th Washington State Men's Mid-Amateur Championship.
...Read MoreVideo: Joe Highsmith Wins the 91st Washington State Men’s Amateur Championship
Thursday, August 10th, 2017
Podcast: NW Golf Show 7/15/2017
Sunday, July 16th, 2017
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe discuss the week in golf with Michael McEwan of Bunkered Golf Magazine and they explain why diving for golf balls in Gator infested waters is a bad idea in Sweeping the Dial Golf Style.
...Read MorePodcast: NW Golf Show 7/1/2017
Monday, July 3rd, 2017
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe discuss NBA star Stephen Curry playing in a Web.com Tour event, a recent ESPN article urging Tiger Woods to retire and take up coaching, and they talk to President & CEO of Great Northwest Wine Eric Degerman about some fun golf and wine trips.
...Read MoreVIDEO: Jason and Mark Aspelund Win 9th Annual WSGA Parent-Child Championship
Friday, July 21st, 2017
Jason and Mark Aspelund win the 9th Annual Washington State Parent-Child Championship, hosted by High Cedars Golf Club.
...Read MoreWebinar: How is a Handicap Index Calculated?
Friday, July 14th, 2017
Collin from the WSGA's handicap department covers how a Handicap Index is calculated. Since a Handicap Index effects the majority of golfers, we encourage everyone to watch and learn how this number comes to be!
...Read MoreVideo: Julianne Alvarez Wins 2017 Washington State Women’s Amateur Championship
Thursday, June 29th, 2017
Video: Victoria Fallgren Wins 2017 Washington State Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship
Thursday, June 29th, 2017
Video: Yasue Alkins wins 2017 Washington State Senior Women’s Amateur Championship
Wednesday, June 28th, 2017
Podcast: NW Golf Show 6/10/2017
Wednesday, June 28th, 2017
Jim Moore discusses the upcoming US Open with Senior writer for the Golf Channel Rex Hoggard and he previews the Boeing Classic golf tournament with director Brian Flajole.
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Podcast: NW Golf Show 6/3/2017 (w/ WSGA Sr. Dir. of Rules & Competition Scotty Crouthamel!)
Sunday, June 4th, 2017
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe discuss all the golf news of the week, including the upcoming US Open and the latest Tiger Woods drama with SB Nation Golf Writer Trevor Reaske, and they discuss the local US Open Sectional Qualifier, aka Golf's Longest Day, at Tacoma C&GC with Sr.
...Read MoreVideo: 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: Roger Thorn and Robert Bracht win 24th Washington State Senior Men’s Best-Ball Championship
Friday, May 12th, 2017
Roger Thorn and Robert Bracht win 24th Washington State Senior Men's Best-Ball Championship
...Read MoreVideo: Aaron Whalen and Cameron Whittle Win 61st Washington State Men’s Best-Ball Championship
Friday, May 12th, 2017
Aaron Whalen and Cameron Whittle Win 61st Washington State Men's Best-Ball Championship
...Read MoreVideo: 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 MorePodcast: Tees & Trips (w/ WSGA Sr. Director of Handicapping John Saegner!)
Thursday, May 4th, 2017
Josh visits with John Saegner, WSGA Senior Director of Handicapping & Course Rating to learn how they come up with slope and rating, and how you can volunteer to become a rater
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Podcast: NW Golf Show 4/15/2017
Monday, May 1st, 2017
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe discuss the Masters and the Lexi Thompson rules violation with contributor to Golf Channel and Golf Digest Ron Sirak and they talk to Head Golf Pro at Salish Cliffs Golf Club David Kass.
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Video: 2017 WSGA Champion of Champions – Sr. Women’s Division Winning Interview
Wednesday, April 26th, 2017
Podcast: NW Golf Show 4/8/2017 (w/ WSGA “Tommy’s Honour” promo at 39:00)
Wednesday, April 12th, 2017
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe discuss the Masters Golf Tournament with Todd Millis of the Tacoma News Tribune, and they bring you the biggest golf stories of the week in Sweeping the Dial Golf Style. Be sure to stay tuned at the 39:00 mark, as Jim & Shon talk about the special WSGA prescreening of the film "Tommy's Honour" on Thursday, April 13 in downtown Tacoma!
...Read MorePodcast: NW Golf Show 3/30/2017
Wednesday, April 12th, 2017
Cam Rogers joins Jim & Shon to talk about the world of golf and what to expect from the Masters. Plus, Sweeping the Dial and golf rules.
...Read MorePodcast: NW Golf Show 3/25/2017
Wednesday, April 12th, 2017
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe run down all the golf news of the week with Sweeping the Dial Golf Style and they talk to Rex Hoggard of the Golf Channel.
...Read MorePodcast: NW Golf Show 3/18/2017 (w/ producer of “Tommy’s Honour”)
Wednesday, April 12th, 2017
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe bring you the Top 5 Golf Stories of the Week, and they talk to Keith Bank, Producer of the upcoming golf film "Tommy's Honour."
...Read MoreFormer WSGA CEO John Bodenhamer discusses proposed Rules changes
Wednesday, March 8th, 2017
At the North American Golf Innovation Symposium, held in Vancouver, B.C. on March 6-7, the USGA’s Senior Managing Director of Championships
...Read MoreAndrew Putnam wins Web.com Tour event in Panama
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017
Andrew Putnam of University Place, Wash. won the Panama Claro Championship on Sunday for his second Web.com Tour title, beating Chris Baker with an 18-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff.
...Read MoreB.C. initiative to #ERASEBULLYING in #sport
Monday, February 6th, 2017
A sport environment in which participants - athletes, coaches, volunteers, and officials - are exposed to negative experiences such as bullying can be harmful and cause individuals to quit.
...Read MorePacific Northwest Hall of Famer Jim McLean speaks on panel at 2017 PGA Show
Friday, January 27th, 2017
Seattle-native Jim McLean was inducted into the Pacific Northwest Golf Hall of Fame in 2003. He won three PNGA Men's Amateur Championships, and has since gone on to become an internationally acclaimed golf instructor
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Podcast: NW Golf Show 8/27/2016 (w/ WSGA Executive Director Troy Andrew!)
Wednesday, August 31st, 2016
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe discuss discuss this weekend's Boeing Classic with Todd Milles of the News Tribune and they talk to Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Golf Association and the Washington State Golf Association Troy Andrew (discussing Youth On Course).
...Read MoreVideo: Reid Hatley Wins 7th Washington State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship
Wednesday, August 24th, 2016
Podcast: NW Golf Show 8/20/2016
Wednesday, August 24th, 2016
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe discuss Golf in the Olympics with Assistant Editor of Bunkered Golf Magazine Michael McEwan and they talk to PGA Golfer Billy Mayfair on the upcoming Boeing Classic.
...Read MoreVideo: Chase Carlson Wins 90th Washington State Men’s Amateur Championship
Thursday, August 11th, 2016
Podcast: NW Golf Show 8/6/2016
Thursday, August 11th, 2016
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe discuss the return of Golf to the Olympics with Senior Writer for the Golf Channel Rex Hogart and they talk to Arizona State University Men's Golf Coach Matt Thurmond on his transition from the University of Washington to ASU.
...Read MoreVideo: Joe Highsmith leads 90th Washington State Men’s Amateur Heading into Final Round
Wednesday, August 10th, 2016
Video: 2014 WSGA Men’s Amateur Champion Tyler Salsbury tees off in Round 2
Wednesday, August 10th, 2016
Video: Score Posting for Not Played and Unfinished Holes
Friday, July 1st, 2016
Handicapping Education Series - Score Posting for Not Played and Unfinished Holes
The WSGA discusses Section 4-1 and 4-2 of the USGA Handicap System.
...Read MorePodcast: NW Golf Show 6/25/2016
Saturday, June 25th, 2016
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe talk to Senior Writer for Golf Digest Ron Sirak on the US Open rules controversy, they get some Golf tips from Mark Rashell of the Golf Club at Newcastle, and they talk to 18 year LPGA tour veteran and two time LPGA tour winner Penny Pulz
...Read MoreVideo: Marianne Li Wins 23rd Washington State Women’s Amateur Championship
Thursday, June 23rd, 2016
Video: Karen Madison Wins 3rd WSGA Super Senior Women’s Amateur Championship
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016
Video: Brooke Henderson wishes there were more championships in the Pacific Northwest
Tuesday, June 14th, 2016
Brooke Henderson, winner of the 2016 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, held at Sahalee Country Club, has good feelings about playing in the Pacific Northwest.
...Read MoreVideo: Brooke Henderson says she has never experienced anything like the crowd at Sahalee CC
Tuesday, June 14th, 2016
Brooke Henderson, winner of the 2016 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, says she loved how the roars echoed around Sahalee CC.
...Read MoreVideo: Lydia Ko says the crowd at Sahalee CC was one of the biggest they’ve seen this year
Tuesday, June 14th, 2016
World #1 Lydia Ko, runner-up at the 2016 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, says there was a huge number of spectators at Sahalee CC.
...Read MorePodcast: NW Golf Show 6/11/2016 #2 (w/ WSGA’s Kacie Bray!)
Saturday, June 11th, 2016
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe are live from the site of the 2016 KPMG Women's PGA Championship and they talk to LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam, Karen Stupple of the Golf Channel, Kerry Haigh of the PGA and Kacie Bray of the Washington State Golf Association.
...Read MorePodcast: NW Golf Show 6/11/2016 #1
Saturday, June 11th, 2016
Jim Moore and Shon Crewe are live from the 2016 KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Sahalee. They talk to Championship Director Sean Riley, Steve Eubanks of the Global Golf Post and Todd Milles of the Tacoma News Tribune.
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Video: Duane Diede & John Von Lossow win 23rd Washington State Senior Men’s Best-Ball
Saturday, May 21st, 2016
Video: Ben Garrett and Erik Olson win 60th Washington State Men’s Best-Ball
Saturday, May 21st, 2016
Video: Equitable Stroke Control
Friday, May 13th, 2016
Handicapping Education Series - Equitable Stroke Control
The WSGA discusses Section 4-3 of the USGA Handicap System, Equitable Stroke Control.
...Read MoreVideo: Shawn Farmer and Leslie Folsom win 2016 Washington State Women’s Best Ball
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016
Video: Section 3-5, Players Competing from Different Tees
Tuesday, April 12th, 2016
Handicapping Education Series - Section 3-5, Players Competing from Different Tees
Kevin and Collin from the WSGA are at The Home Course talking about Section 3-5 of the USGA Handicap System, players competing from different tees or men vs women from the same tees.
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Video: Introduction to TPP Online
Friday, April 1st, 2016
Handicapping Education Series - Introduction to TPP Online
The WSGA gives an introduction to TPP Online. Kevin Jones creates a Best Ball event from start to finish.
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Video: USGA Handicap System Changes Webinar
Monday, March 28th, 2016
Handicapping Education Series - Handicap System Changes Webinar
This is a recording of our webinar from March 24th covering the changes to the USGA Handicap System for 2016-2017.
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Video: Member Management Tutorial
Wednesday, March 9th, 2016
Handicapping Education Series - Member Management Tutorial
Kevin takes you through activating and inactivating members using the Online GHIN Handicap Program.
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