The Scorecard

OGA Names 2010 PNGA Cup Team

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:14:40 PST

The Oregon Golf Association recently announced the members who will make up Team Oregon at the 5th PNGA Cup Matches which will be held May 6-7 at Tumble Creek Club in Roslyn, Wash.

Yada Shoots 69 As Portand State Vikings Post Best Score in Four Years

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:19:12 PST

Freshman Britney Yada was at it again, shooting a 3-under par 69 to lead her Portland State team in the first round of the UNLV Spring Invitational.

Viking Women in 8th At Fresno State Classic

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:07:56 PST

Fresno, CA - Viking Freshman Britney Yada fired a career-low, one-under par 71 in the second round of the Fresno State Lexus Classic and is currently tied for 6th place, four shots back of the lead heading into Tuesday’s final round. UC Davis is in the lead, anchored by Oregon Women's Amateur Champion, Amy Beth Simanton of Lake Oswego.

Employment Opportunities

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:03:33 PST

The Oregon Golf Association is currently accepting applications for three non-permanent seasonal positions at our Woodburn, Ore. offices.

2010 Evans Scholarship Selection Meeting

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:22:18 PST

OGA Members are invited to participate in this year's selection meeting at Portland Golf Club.

USGA To Hold PNW Green Section Conference at Waverely CC

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:12:34 PST

The USGA, in conjunction with the Oregon Golf Course Superintendants association is hosting the Pacific NW Green Section Conference at Waverley CC on Monday, March 15.

Harrington Leads Gateway Tour Money List

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:05:08 PST

Former Oregon Golf Association member Scott Harrington leads the Gateway Tour Money list after two starts after winning at Vistancia. It was his second victory in four starts including the Desert Summer Series’ final event preceding the Gateway Tour Championship. Click Here to learn more.

Bandon Dunes to host OGA Tour Championship

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:48:23 PST

The inaugural OGA Tour Championship will be held Saturday, October, 23, hosted by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.

Northwest golf courses hit hard by winter

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:45:27 PST

The severe weather and record breaking low temperatures which hit our region last month has had a major impact on area golf courses, particularly the putting greens.

Free Subscription to Global Golf Post

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:08:24 PST

The OGA is offering an opportunity for a Free subscription to the Global Golf Post, a new weekly digital publication that launched its first issue this week. A subscription also serves as an entry in a sweepstakes to win an all expense paid trip for four to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in the fall of 2010.

Warner Pacific Golf Launches Prep Coaching Clinic

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:43:45 PST

Warner Pacific Athletics will host a clinic for Oregon high school golf coaches titled “The Successful High School Coach – Techniques for Developing a Winning Program presented in partnership with the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association and hosted at Trysting Tree Golf Course in Corvallis, Ore. on Feb. 15.

December Temperatures Wreak Havoc on Courses West of Cascades

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:07:24 PST

According to Dr. Robert Golembiewski, Assistant Professor, Horticulture at Oregon State University, numerous golf courses in Western Oregon and Washington have reported extensive putting green injury as a result of freezing injury and desiccation.

U of O’s Bristow Qualifies for LPGA

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:33:02 PST

Cathryn Bristow, a former member of the Univeristy of Oregon Women's Golf team, has become just the third New Zealander to gain entry to the LPGA Tour.

Safeway Classic Donates $1 Million for Local Children’s Charities for 4th Consecutive Year

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:22:34 PST

Tournament Golf Foundation (TGF) and the Safeway Foundation, today announced that local children’s charities would benefit from $1 million in proceeds from the 2009 Safeway Classic.

The Most Aggravating Things Golfers Say and Do (from the Superintendent’s Perspective)

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:44:46 PST

Join this lighthearted look at some of the most outlandish things golf course superintendents and USGA agronomists hear from our favorite people at a USGA Green Section Webcast.

Two Golfers Sign Letter of Intent with OSU Women’s Golf

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:40:51 PST

The 2010-11 recruiting class consists of Lauren Sewell (Renton, Wash./Kentridge HS) and Seshia-Lei Telles (Tualatin, Ore./Tualatin HS).

OGA Honors Its Volunteers for 2009

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:53:46 PST

PNGA Names 2009 Players of the Year

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:55:53 PST

The Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) has announced their 2009 Player of the Year recipients nominated by the various state and provincial golf associations that comprise the association.

Pacific NW PGA Section Announces Its Annual Awards

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:43:06 PDT

At its annual meeting last week in Portland, Ore., the Pacific Northwest Section of the PGA of America presented a number of prestigious awards.

Children’s Course Founder Awarded 2009 Purpose Prize

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:50:40 PDT

Duncan Campbell was awarded a 2009 Purpose Prize, which honors social entrepreneurs over 60 who are using their experience and passion to take on society's biggest challenges.

Professionals Best The Amateurs Again at Annual Hudson Cup Matches

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:50:33 PDT

With both the Open and Senior Divisions all square at 5 points each after yesterdays four-ball and foursome matches, the outcome was up for grabs.

Annual Hudson Cup Battle Underway

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:07:50 PDT

At the end of the Four-ball and Foursomes matches, the Amateurs and Professionals are all square at 5 poins each. Individual Stroke Play matches will determine the final outcome tomorrow.

In Memorium: “Bobs” Sullivan 1921-2009

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:24:28 PDT

The Oregon Golf Association lost a long time friend and former employee when Mrs. Roberta Sullivan passed away Friday, October 16, 2009 at the age of 88.

Maletis Captures Inaugural Players Championship

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:36:17 PDT

Not taking his first round lead for granted, Chris Maletis, 61, of Portland, Ore. fired an impressive 4-under par 68 to capture the Inaugural OGA Players Championship at Waverley Country Club in Milwaukie, Ore. by 3-strokes.

Maletis Takes First Round Lead at Inaugural Players Championship

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:14:44 PDT

He shot a stellar 5-under par 34-33--67 to take the first round lead at the inaugural OGA Players Championship at Waverley Country Club in Milwaukie, Ore., the first championship of its kind in the nation.