Inside the Ropes

Jeld-Wen Tradition Honorary Observer Contest Winners

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:36:19 PDT

Congratualation to Jesse Salzwedel of Wilsonville, Ore. and Steve Bryant of Albany, Ore., winners of Honorary Observer spots at the Jeld-Wen Tradition. Read their winning entries....

Be A Caddie at the LPGA Safeway Classic

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:54:50 PDT

Individuals interesting in finding out more about caddying during the Safeway Classic LPGA Tournament are asked to attend a meeting on Sunday August 15th at 9am.

On the Road at the US Open - Day 2

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:51:05 PDT

For the second day of my trip to the 110th U.S. Open I decided to do something different. It was now the weekend and 83 players had survived the cut, among them were two of our three qualifiers.

On the Road at the US Open

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:24:16 PDT

My trip was very spontaneous. I hadn't made the decision to make the 750+ mile trek from Woodburn to Monterrey until the day before the Open. In many ways, I probably shouldn't have gone.

USGA Selects Two New Committee Members

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:41:52 PST

The United States Golf Association has announced that two Oregon Golf Association (OGA) Volunteers have been appointed to USGA Championship Committees.

My Big Break Experience - The Finale

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:05:28 PST

From what I heard from the fans that approach me, I think almost everyone was surprised at who was in the finale -- with the exception of Tony. Let's face it, the two guys that seemed to be up for elimination the most were Kevin and Mike. But each time they were just good enough to make it through to the next show. That's really what this show was all about. It wasn't necessarily one the discovers the guy with the best raw skills and talent...because competitive golf is more than that. Its also about how well you manage your game on the course and how well you handle pressure. Handling pressure is the key in this show.

My Big Break Experience - NASCAR Challenge

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:15:52 PST

Unfortunately, Episode 6 was my last episode. I had my chances, but was unable to deliver.

My Big Break Experience - The Lob Wall

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:29:25 PST

The wall itself was about 12-feet high and we we hitting from about 15-feet from the front of the wall. The net on the other side was about 8-feet in diameter and was only 10-feet from the back of the wall. There was so little room for error. It seemed the best approach was to clear the wall with as little room to spare as possible otherwise there was little chance to hit the net.

My Duramed Futures Tour Q-School Experience - Making the Cut

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:41:04 PST

I made the cut after the fourth round in the Duramed Futures Tour Qualifier here in Lakeland, Florida, and after having a good first three rounds, today was a bit of a different story. I hung in all day and finished with a 78, good enough to make the cut, putting me in the final round tomorrow, played at Lake Region Golf Club.

My Big Break Experience - Breaking Glass

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:37:17 PST

This week we had J.B. Holmes make a guest appearance for the Immunity Challenges which included the popular Glass Break Challenge as well as the 100-yard wedge shot and 10-foot putt to determine who would be forced into the elimination challenge.

My Duramed Futures Tour Q-School Experience

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:06:19 PST

Former OGA staff member Julie Wells is vying for her chance at full-time status on the Duramed Futures Tour.

My Big Break Experience - The Home Run Derby

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:13:31 PDT

I really liked how they put the show together, creating far more drama than it felt like when we were filming. For the most part, the contest was really slow and boring as we did it -- taking a couple hours from start to finish. You also saw that they [the producers] seem to be starting to create the drama within the show, focusing on the personality clashes between the guys and Andrew Guiliani. Mikey [Perez] had just the right thing to say at the right time, when he focused on the solitude we finally had when it was Guiliani's turn at bat!

My Big Break Experience – Episode One

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:30:37 PDT

(original air date Tues. Oct. 13, 7pm PST) On Tuesday evening, along with my debut on The Golf Channel's Big Break - Disney Golf, many of you saw olympian Ed Moses be the first of the twelve guys to be be sent home after the elimination challenge.

Watch the Debut of Portlands-own Vincent Johnson

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:18:03 PDT

Vincent Johnson, a former Oregon Junior Golf standout and a player for Oregon State, is one of the competitors on "Big Break Disney Golf," a reality competition on the Golf Channel. The David Douglas High School graduate is one of 12 golfers selected to compete in the series, which airs over 10 weeks beginning tonight (Oct. 13 at 7pm). After each episode, Johnson will contribute to an "Inside The Ropes" blog exclusively for the Oregon Golf Association.

Inside the Ropes at the Safeway Classic

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:47:39 PDT

The highlight of the day, however, was the pairing of Natalie Gulbis and Christina Kim (and not for the reasons you may think). It just so happens that the OGA's Golfer of the Year, Jim Dunlap was looping for Kim.

The Scoring Area At The Jeld-Wen

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:07:13 PDT

How does The Champions Tour manage the process and how do players handle themselves in comparison to what we see at the high-level amateur championships we conduct.

The Starters Tent at the Jeld Wen

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:20:59 PDT

Our day started with the first tee time at 8:20am with Bruce Fleisher, Don Pooley and Fultem Allem....

Safeway Classic Caddie Orientation

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:18:17 PDT

Prospective caddies need to be available each day of tournament week, Aug. 24-30.

Oregon Amateur Final Round - Men

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:13:48 PDT

An in depth review from the referee of the men's finals during the 100th Oregon Amateur.

Applying Pace of Play Policies in Competitions

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:36:02 PDT

Recently, at a U.S. Open Local Qualifier that we conducted on behalf of the USGA, we had the unfortunate need to assess a penalty for slow play to a pairing group. Even without the penalty, no one in the group would have qualified, but that did not diminish or affect our decision-making process.

Players With Oregon State Ties Dominate U.S. Open Local Qualifying

Mon, 18 May 2009 19:00:44 PDT

James Allenby, a rookie on the Canadian Tour from Langley, British Columbia bested 36 other professional golfers and 53 amateurs at U.S. Open Local Qualifying.

U.S. Open Local Qualifying

Sun, 17 May 2009 10:04:47 PDT

Ninety players will tee it in local qualifying for the U.S. Open beginning at 8am Monday, May 18 for the opportunity to play in the National Championship.

Team Waverley Captures 2nd Team Title

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:11:39 PDT

Charisse Spada and Lara Tennant of Portland, Ore. shot a second 1-under par round for a two-day total of 71-71--142 to take the title for Team Waverley the 3rd OGA Women's Team Championship.

Setting Up A Course To Identify the Best Player in the Field

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:03:01 PDT

Firm fast greens, narrow fairways and extreme rough height when we setup a course for an OGA administered championship. Instead it is surprising how choosing yardages and tee placements can affect the overall difficulty of course set up as we try to “identify the best player” in the field.

2009 Championship Schedule Announced

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:33:33 PST

The Oregon Golf Association announced the official championship and U.S. qualifier schedule for the 2009 golf season. Registration opens on February 13, 2009. Click Here for the complete schedule.