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Articles & Awards
WJGA Teams
Junior Americas Cup - JAC
This
wonderful international event began with matches between
Mexico and the Southern California Junior Golf
Association in 1959. In 1971, British Columbia
participated for the first time. A meeting was held in
Portland, Oregon in 1972 with the expansion of the
Junior America’s Cup to include our western states plus
Canada and Mexico. Those participating were: British
Columbia, Idaho, Mexico (with two teams), Nevada,
Northern California, Oregon, San Diego, Southern
California, and Utah.
In 1973, the
Junior Golf Association of Northern California hosted
the first event under the new expanded format using five
man teams. The juniors were housed by golfing families
in the Pebble Beach area. What a great experience this
was! They played Monterey Peninsula Country Club the
first round and Spyglass Hill the second round. The
final round was held at the world famous Pebble Beach
Golf Links. The award ceremony was held on the lawn by
the picturesque 18th green. San Diego captured the gold
and two of their team members, Scott Simpson and Lenny
Clements are still active on the PGA Tour today.
In 1974,
Colorado became a part of the Junior America’s Cup
Matches with Montana and Washington joining in 1976,
followed by Alberta in 1977. This field remained the
same until 1989 when Sun Country (New Mexico and part of
Northern Texas) joined. In 1995 Mexico decided to bring
one team instead of two.
The JAC
today consists of 16 teams, with each junior golf
association taking turns hosting this prestigious event.
There are no individual honors in this tournament; it is
strictly team competition. The pairing format is quite
unique. The contestants play with a player from a
different association for the first two days. The final
day pairings are made according to the 36-hole team
totals. There are no playoffs in case of ties; duplicate
medals are presented to the tying teams.
Some
very well known touring pros are former JAC
participants. Just to name a few: Fred Couples, Rick
Fehr, Craig Stadler, Scott Simpson, Bobby Clampett,
Peter Jacobson, Billy Mayfair, Corey Pavin, Phil
Mickelson, and Tiger Woods.
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Girls Junior Americas Cup
- GJAC
Since its inception 25 years ago, the GJAC team event has
grown to be an extraordinary, nationally ranked event, fielded
by 18 teams from across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Founded by Joan Teats in 1978, this event works to bring girls
together from various states and countries to cultivate new
friendships and mutual respect.
When the event was first hosted by Tumwater GC in Washington,
the field consisted of 11 teams. As the event grew in size
and prestige, the hosting honor was shared by the states and
countries represented. Now, 18 teams represent a total of 12
states and 3 countries. Each team consists of the top four
girls who exemplify outstanding skill and experience, along with
true sportsmanship, discipline, courtesy, and strength of
character.
The GJAC's philosophy is to promote better understanding of
our regional history and customs and allow us to learn about
different cultures while demonstrating we are more alike than
different. The goal is to develop pride in self, team,
state, and country, and over the years the GJAC has done just
that. Further, GJAC teams, consisting of
promising young golfers who personify personal character and a
love for the game are closely
watched by college coaches scouting prospective golf scholarship
recipients each year.
This event is fielded by teams from Alberta
and British Columbia, Canada, and Mexico, and from the states of
Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico,
California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
We salute the Girls Junior America Cup team participants for
the part they play in honoring and defining the great game of
golf!!
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Hogan Cup
Eddie Hogan was the head
professional at Riverside Golf and Country Club from 1939 until
his tragic drowning death in 1968. Eddie was a past
Western Amateur Champion and a winner of many regional
professional tournaments. Most of all, he was a great teacher
and one of the pioneers in developing junior golf as a major
club program. In honor of his memory, and his contributions to
junior golf, the Eddie Hogan Cup Team matches were inaugurated
in 1969. Riverside Golf and Country Club has been the gracious
host every year.
These matches pit the best
junior players from the Western United States and Canada against each
other in a team format. The four man teams use their three
lowest 18 hole scores each day to determine their team total.
Medals are awarded to the top three teams as well as the top
three individuals in the field. Competing in the Hogan Cup
matches is an honor that has been bestowed to few individuals.
Though the field is small, it is very select. For example, such
tour players as Bobby Clampett, Fred Couples, Joe Rassett, Jack
Renner, Lennie Clements, Scott Simpson, Rick Fehr, Robert Gamez,
Bill Sanders, Kirk Triplett, Jim Nelford, John Fought, Bill
Sander, Peter Jacobsen, and Tiger Woods have competed. That's
pretty impressive company!!
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Ladies Team - NPJL
This event
was patterned after the Curtis Cup Matches* for amateur women
(which stimulates friendly rivalry for women golfers from the United States,
Great Britain and Ireland). In 1997, the NPJL matches were expanded to
include Oregon and Alberta, making it a four association, six girls on each
association team, competition.
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* The Curtis Cup Scoring System
*
The North Pacific Team Matches employ the
following scoring system: The teams are composed of 6 players
each. In all competitions, which are match play, the front nine is
worth 1 point, the back nine is worth one point, and the 18 is
worth 1 point. On Day One, there are six four-ball matches, for
a total of eighteen possible points. On Day Two, there are twelve individual matches, for a total of
thirty-six possible points, and a
two-day total of a possible fifty-four points. |
In 2005, the
individual matches on the second day were replaced with foursomes (team
alternate shot) match play.
The first year (1987) of the North
Pacific Girls Team Matches, Washington competed against
British Columbia. Joan Teats developed these
matches with the idea of encouraging girls to play and have fun.
Six top players comprise the team based on points accumulated the
previous year. The ages
ranged from 15 to 17 for these first matches, which were held at Fircrest GC, with the handicaps ranging from 2 to 16. The
Washington team was made up of Tracy Hanson, Twin Lakes; Erin
Johnsrud, Moses Lake; Stephanie Davis, Bainbridge; Shelly
Triplett, Pullman; Becky Fossum, Allyn; Anne Huiziuga, Tacoma.
Washington won the initial matches, 18 1/2-8 1/2.
WJGA Foundation
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
No it’s not a typo. We’re referring to the Washington Junior Golf
Foundation, not the WJGA. Many supporters of the WJGA are unaware of its
existence, but we think it’s an organization that will interest you.
In 1989, a group of WJGA supporters formed the Foundation with a mission
of building a permanent endowment fund to help provide an additional source
of funding for WJGA in the future. The Foundation is a nonprofit corporation
and is completely separate from WJGA.
Each year, WJGA has the option of withdrawing the annual income from the
Foundation, or forgoing the withdrawal and allowing the portfolio to
continue to appreciate. To date, WJGA has elected annually to leave the
income in the portfolio.
Who has contributed?
The Foundation has received gifts from
individual contributors, memorials, and even a remainder interest in a
life insurance policy!
What could I
contribute?
There are many ways one can contribute to an
endowment fund such as the WJGF. In addition to current cash gifts, one
might consider transferring stock. Often, the gift of stock to a
nonprofit provides the donor with income tax benefits beyond what they
might receive for a cash contribution. Memorial gifts are also
frequently an option for supporters.
Planned giving is becoming a very attractive method of contributing to
nonprofits. Planned giving is a term used to describe charitable
bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts, and other types
of inter vivos and testamentary gifts.
How can I contribute?
If you are interested in a current cash gift,
memorial or even transferring stock to the Foundation, call Karel Hull
at (253) 631-7992 or mail your gift to:
Washington Junior Golf Foundation
c/o Karel Hull
13604 SE 251st St.
Kent, WA 98042-6631
If you are interested in planned giving,
consult with your tax advisor and have that person contact Karel for
more information.
A gift to the WJGF will help ensure that young people in
the state of Washington can enjoy the game of golf for many years to
come. Please consider the WJGF when preparing your annual gift giving
budget. You’ll be glad you did!
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USGA Boys
The 2007 USGA
Junior Amateur was held from July 23-28
at the Boone Valley Golf Club in Augusta, Missouri.
WJGA members who qualified to attend this
championship were Cameron Peck, Olympia; Dylan Goodwin, Mukilteo and
Chris Cho, Kent.
At the national tournament both Cameron
Peck and Chris Cho won one match to reach the round of 32, and Chris Cho
won three matches to reach the quarterfinals.
The 2008 Championship will be held from
July 21-26 at the Shoal Creek GC in Shoal Creek, Alabama.
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USGA Girls
In 2007 the USGA Girl's Junior Amateur was played at the Tacoma
Country & Golf Club July 23-28. WJGA players who qualified to
attend this event were Erynne Lee, Silverdale; Seo Hee Moon, Mukilteo;
and Stephanie Corey, Burien. These girls all qualified at Tacoma
C&GC.
None of the WJGA representatives
qualified for match play, but they all enjoyed the great experience of
playing in the national championship.
Next year's prestigious competition for
young women will be contested at Hartford Golf Club in West Hartford,
Connecticut, July 21-26.
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Junior World Championships
The Junior World 2008 state-qualifying
tournament dates will be July 1, 2008. This will be the date for
the qualifying tournament to determine which boys and girls will gain
entry to the 15-17 age division at this wonderful tournament in San
Diego. The qualifier will be held again at the Tumwater Valley Golf Club
in Tumwater. Details are as follows:
The Junior World will be held in the San Diego area on July 14 - 18, 2008. The
15-17 divisions will play at the famous Torrey Pines Golf Course in La
Jolla.
We estimate that we will have four spots
for the 15-17 boys and four spots for the 15-17 girls. Those numbers
could change slightly when the tournament committee determines final
allocations. To be eligible to go to San Diego the girls that finish in
the top four must score within ten strokes of par in at least one of
their two rounds at Tumwater Valley. All positions will be earned based
on the 36-hole totals for the event.
Each qualifier will be provided with
expense assistance toward airfare and lodging.
Players under age 15 do not need to
qualify, and can apply for entry directly to the tournament. Entry forms
for those 14 years old and younger can be obtained by calling the Junior
World office at (619) 280-8112. Entry
deadline is roughly March 15, 2008. WJGA 14-year old players do not have to
qualify, but MAY enter the qualifying event at Tumwater if they wish to
play for points.
At the Tumwater qualifier, points will
be awarded to both boys and girls who are competing in the 14-15 or
16-17 (inclusive) age divisions for the 2008 WJGA season and are
otherwise eligible for teams.
ALL TIES IN THIS EVENT WILL BE BROKEN BY
THE METHOD DESCRIBED IN THE POINTS SHEET (available on-line).
THERE WILL BE NO PLAYOFFS. At Junior World the player’s age will be the
age as of the last day of the national tournament.
Entry is completed electronically,
online, at the time of registration. The entry form is the second
page of the confirmation page you print after submitting the online
registration form. The entry fee is $25 and the entry form and fee must
be in the WJGA office by the May 31, 2008 deadline.
Each entrant MUST play (unless exempt see
below) in the sub-district tournament in their district designated as
the JR. WORLD QUALIFIER, and the number of spots available for the
Tumwater statewide qualifier will be posted on the scoreboard before
play begins.
POLICY ADOPTED IN 2006 - CONTINUES IN
2008
EXEMPTIONS
The
top 10 boys and the top 10 girls from the 2007 points list who are age
eligible for Junior World in 2008 and who are playing in a nationally
sanctioned junior event in 2008 that conflicts with their sub district
Junior World qualifying tournament, are eligible for an exemption from
having to qualify at the sub district level for the junior world state
qualifier at Tumwater. Exemptions are NOT automatic and must be
requested by the WJGA member.
Requests for exempt status
must be submitted to your District Director by June 11,
2008.
All requests are forwarded by the
District Directors to the WJGA Executive Director for final
approval.
It is the responsibility of the player to
bring his/her exempt
status and requests for exemption to the attention of
their director.
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Frank Rodia Pacific Northwest
Junior Championship - TBA
The Frank Rodia Championship may
have seen it's final run. Check back here for final details.
Most likely it would be in this same time frame. Host course has
been the beautiful Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club on Hood Canal.
This popular season-ending tournament is held each year in memory of
Frank Rodia, a long-time professional who had a special devotion to
junior golf. Selected juniors from the states of Montana, Idaho, Oregon
and Washington enjoy the right to play in this event.
The members of Alderbrook, host professional TBA, and tournament chair
Lorna Martinson, take great pride in this special activity at their
club.
A very special part of the Frank Rodia is the horserace competition,
which takes place after the Monday round is completed. Boys and girls
from different age divisions are paired to form alternate shot teams,
and prizes are awarded to the win, place and show teams.
Washington will be allocated 54 places. Available spots are: 16-17 boys
(10), 14-15 boys (10), 12-13 boys (10), 8-11 boys (8), 16-17 girls (6),
14-15 girls (4), 12-13 girls (4), and 8-11 girls (2). These positions
are earned by finish at the WJGA State Championship.
ENTRY BLANKS MUST BE PICKED UP BEFORE LEAVING THE STATE
TOURNAMENT SITE.
The tournament format is 36-hole stroke play,
and trophies will be awarded in each of the eight divisions. Overall
champions in 2007 were Will Holdridge and Stephanie Corey.
Lodging is available at the Alderbrook Inn (1-800-622-9370) and several
other facilities in the area. Rooms being held for the tournament
participants at the Alderbrook Inn. For more information about
this event call Alderbrook G&YC at 360-898-2560, or the WJGA office at
(253) 564-0348.
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2008
PGA Junior Championship
The Pacific Northwest Section PGA Junior
Championship is going to be held on Saturday- Sunday, May 31st and June
1st at Tumwater Valley GC. Each of the 41 Sections hosts a Section
Championship, which advances the top girl and boy qualifier to an all
expense paid National Championship to TPC River's Bend, Maineville,
Ohio, August 13-16.
The Championship is a 36-hole event, stroke play format. There will be
a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start on Saturday, May 31st and an 8:00 a.m. shotgun
start on Sunday, June 1st. The age divisions are 12 & under, 13-15 and
16-18. 18 year olds are allowed to participate if they have not reached
their 19th birthday by August 16th or started college.
*Any junior who wishes to qualify for the Junior PGA Championship must
play 36 holes from the same tees as the 16-18 year old age division. If
this is something that you are interested in trying, please state it on
your entry.
For any other questions, please call Molly Cooper at the Pacific
Northwest Section PGA office at 800-688-4653 or email at mcooper@pgahq.com
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Turf
Grass Management
Turfgrass & Golf Course
Management
Program for High School Students
Imagine a class in high
school to learn about our state's #1 crop, turf, and some essentials of
golf course management. You bet! Plus potential college credits,
scholarships, and summer jobs!!
Through a combined effort
of interested and supportive organizations, a class is being taught in
over fifty-six high schools in our state this year, with planned
expansion to more next year. It's purpose is to provide students with
the necessary knowledge and skills for employment and/or further
training in the turf grass and golf course industry.
The following high schools
have added, or will be participating in a newly formed training program
in Turf grass and Golf Course Management. The program is in its ninth
year at local area high schools.
| Asotin HS |
Kennewick SD |
Puget Sound Alt. HS |
| Auburn HS |
Kentwood HS |
Pullman HS |
| Auburn Riverside HS |
Kettle Falls SD |
Ridgefield SD |
| Battle Ground HS |
Kittitas HS |
Ritzville HS |
| Blaine HS |
Liberty Lake HS |
Riverside HS |
| Burlington HS |
Lincoln HS |
Rochester HS |
| Capitol HS |
Lynden Christian HS |
Rogers HS |
| Cascade HS |
Maabton SD |
Royal HS |
| Cashmere HS |
Mary M Knight SD |
Sammamish HS |
| Cedarcrest HS |
Mead SD |
Sequim HS |
| Cheney HS |
Medical Lake SD |
Shadle Park HS |
| Colfax HS |
Meridian HS |
Snohomish HS |
| Columbia-Burbank HS |
Monroe HS |
South Kitsap HS |
| Colville HS |
Moses Lake HS |
Spanaway Lake HS |
| Davenport HS |
Mossyrock HS |
Stanwood HS |
| Deer Park HS |
Mount Vernon HS |
Stanwood SD |
| Eastmont HS |
Mountain View HS |
St. John/Endicott HS |
| Elma HS |
Mount Baker HS |
Steilacoom HS |
| Enumclaw HS |
Mount Tahoma HS |
Sultan HS |
| Enumclaw SD |
Nooksack HS |
Sumner HS |
| Ephrata HS |
Nooksack Valley HS |
Tekoa SD |
| Evergreen HS |
North Kitsap HS |
Toppenish HS |
| Ferndale HS |
Okanogan HS |
Touchet Schools |
| Ferris HS |
Pace Alternative HS |
Wahkiakum HS |
| Franklin Pierce HS |
Pasco SD |
Walla Walla HS |
| Freeman HS |
Pomeroy HS |
Wapato HS |
| Goldendale Schools |
Poulsbo Jr. HS |
Wenatchee HS |
| Grandview HS |
Prairie HS |
White River HS |
| Kahlotus HS |
Prosser HS |
Yelm Schools |
| Kamiak HS |
Prosser SD |
Zillah HS |
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WIAA
Policies
The WJGA has been advised by the
Washington Interscholastic Activities Association that in order to
maintain high school eligibility in those activities under WIAA
jurisdiction, the student-athlete may not:
1) Accept merchandise of more than $100 in an academic (school) year.
(school year is defined as being the first day of turnouts for fall
sports until the final spring state tournament has been completed (high
school) or until after the completion of the final sports season (middle
level).
2) Accept cash awards.
3) Enter competition under a false name.
4) Sign or have ever signed a contract to play professional athletics;
play or have ever played on any professional team in any sport; receive
or have ever received any other form of financial assistance (including
scholarships or educational grants-in-aid) from a professional sports
organization, or any of his/her expenses for reporting to a or visiting
a professional team
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State
Championship - History |
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Hosted by -
Fircrest GC
2007 |
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16-17 |
14-15 |
12-13 |
8-11 |
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BOYS |
Ricky McDonald
Shoreline
72-72-72 (216) |
Chris Williams
Moscow
66-69-71 (206) |
Charlie Kern
Mercer Island
74-75-72 (221) |
Frank Olav Garber
Kirkland
37-34-74 (145) |
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GIRLS |
Katrina Hegge
Seattle
75-72-78-(225) |
Rui Li
Kent
76-81-79 (236) |
Amanda Beyke
Federal Way
77-78-81 (236) |
Sierra Bezdicek
Colbert
37-36-81 (154) |
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Hosted by -
Fairwood G&CC
2006 |
| |
16-17 |
14-15 |
12-13 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Alexander Moore
Richland 77-72-70
(219) |
Kevin Penner
Sammamish
73-74-74 (221) |
Thomas Johnson
Tacoma
77-72-76 (225) |
Li
Wang
Sammamish
36-33-74 (143 |
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GIRLS |
Brittany Tallman
Issaquah
80-78-81 (239) |
Lauren Sewell
Renton
71-82-77 (230) |
Erynne Lee
Silverdale
71-74-74 (219) |
Chelsea May Saelee
Seattle
41-41-82 (164) |
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Hosted
by - Wenatchee G&CC
2005 |
| |
16-17 |
14-15 |
12-13 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Andrew Putnam
University Place 68-73-72 (213) |
Bradley Kohlrus
Sammamish
75-71-79 (225) |
Cameron Peck
Olympia
69-67-78 (214) |
Li
Wang
Sammamish
33-34-80 (147) |
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GIRLS |
Paige Rachor
Bellingham
80-78-85 (243) |
Stephanie Corey
Seattle
83-82-83 (248) |
Chessey Thomas
Spokane
77-73-79 (229) |
Chelsea May Saelee
Seattle
46-39-87 (172) |
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Hosted
by - Everett G&CC
2004 |
| |
16-17 |
14-15 |
12-13 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Shawn Tonkin
Mercer Island 75-69-70 (214) |
Alex Wotherspoon
Sammamish 77-72-70 (219) |
Andrew Yun
University Place
74-73-71 (218) |
Carl Jonson
Bainbridge Island 35-37-75 (147) |
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GIRLS |
Jenna Moore
Renton
77-79-78 (234) |
Christine Cho
Kent
73-79-84 (236) |
Michelle Ahn
Tacoma
78-81-82 (241) |
Jennifer Lee
Tacoma
37-34-87 (158) |
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Hosted
by - Overlake G&CC
2003 |
| |
16-17 |
14-15 |
12-13 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Zach Bixler
Richland
73-75-74 (222) |
Kevin Tucker
Kennewick
76-72-69 (217) |
Jens Bracht
Lake Forest Park
76-84-75 (235) |
Cameron Peck
Olympia
37-35-78 (150) |
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GIRLS |
Blair Ressler
Bellingham
73-74-76 (223) |
Jenna Moore
Renton
73-78-81 (232) |
Jane Koh
Bellevue
82-87-86 (255) |
Seo Hee Moon
Mukilteo
45-42-84 (171) |
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Hosted
by - Manito G&CC
2002 |
| |
16-17 |
14-15 |
12-13 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Craig Leslie
Spokane 63-68-67 (198) |
Jarin Todd
Woodinville 73-69-72 (214) |
Tyler Lynn
Spokane 74-76-74
(224) |
Andrew Yun
University Place
36-37-67
(140) |
|
GIRLS |
Kristen Stanley
Gig Harbor 72-73-75
(220)* |
Blair Ressler
Bellingham 74-78-76
(228) |
Mackenzie Monaghan
Spokane 80-83-77
(240) |
Michelle Ahn
Tacoma 42-41-80
(163) |
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Hosted
by - Fircrest GC
2001 |
| |
16-17 |
14-15 |
12-13 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Eric Ahn
Tacoma 79-74-73 (218)* |
Craig Leslie
Spokane 76-72-71 (219) |
Jason Azzarito
Chewelah 72-78- 74 (224) |
Giff Olson
Chewelah 38-37-75 (150) |
|
GIRLS |
Sung Ea Lee
Tacoma 79-74-73 (226) |
Kim Shin
Seattle 76-79-79 (234) |
Desirae Zine Maple Valley
84-85-90
(259) |
Michelle Ahn
Tacoma 49-42-87 (178) |
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Hosted
by - Riverbend GC
2000 |
| |
16-17 |
14-15 |
12-13 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Ryan Moore
Puyallup 68-71-70 (209) |
Brady Sharp
Pt Orchard 72-70-73 (215) |
Jarin Todd
Woodinville 75-76-78 (229) |
Giff Olson
Gig Harbor
36-37-80 (153) |
|
GIRLS |
Sarah Bassett
Spokane 78-73-74 (225) |
Renee Skidmore Everett 77-81-80 (238) |
Heather Olmstead Puyallup 75-84-86 (245) |
Cara Freeman Woodinville 40-39-93 (172) |
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Hosted
by - Yakima CC
1999 |
| |
16-17 |
14-15 |
12-13 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Brock Mackenzie Yakim 71-68-69 (208)* |
Alex Prugh Spokane 74-75-74 (223) |
Charles Koh
Bellevue 75-77-73 (225) |
Chris Killmer Bellingham 71-70-84 (225) |
|
GIRLS |
Lani Elston Spokane 70-71-75 (216) |
Lauren Ressler Bellingham 76-72-76 (224) |
Kim Shin Shoreline 86-87-84 (257) |
Jessica Wood Kent 87-87-93 (267) |
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Hosted
by - Bellingham G&CC
1998 |
| |
16-17 |
14-15 |
12-13 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Brandon Smith Veradale 74-73-72 (219)* |
Ryan Keeney Redmond 68-78-72 (218)** |
Kyle Forebes Sumner 74-69-71 (214) |
Joel Dahmen Clarkston 77-75-79 (231) |
|
GIRLS |
Shanelle Roberts Tacoma 74-80-76* (230)** |
Jennifer Kamimura Burlington 77-76-77 (230) |
Jillian Ferrante Battle Grd 83-81-83 (247) |
Blair Ressler Bellingham 85-89-104 (278) |
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Hosted
by - Sand Point CC
1997 |
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15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Derek Berg
Duvall 74-70-71 (215) |
Ryan Moore
Puyallup 74-76-76
(226) |
Kyle Forbes
Sumner 73-78-83
(234) |
|
GIRLS |
Wendy Wang
Bellevue 76-78-77
(231) |
Jennifer Kamimura
Burlington
78-80-83 (241) |
Laura Segall
Richland 112-103-98
(313) |
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Hosted by - Manito
G&CC
1996 |
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15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Ryan Benzel
Ritzville 72-72-69
(213) |
Corey Prugh
Spokane 73-71-73
(217) |
Tommy Falsetto
Bellevue 75-76-70
(221) |
|
GIRLS |
Britney Holt
Spokane 75-69-74
(218) |
Jennifer Kamimura
Burlington
76-74-76 (226) |
Amy Wang
Kirkland 95-87-89 (271) |
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Hosted by - Fircrest
GC
1995 |
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15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Dustin Brett
Tacoma 75-69-71
(215) |
Jon Pidduck
Bremerton 78-77-76
(231) |
Cody Upham
Vancouver 80-81-83
(224) |
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GIRLS |
Kelli Kamimura
Burlington
72-79-75 (226) |
Jennifer Kamimura
Burlington
76-82-83 (241) |
Lauren Ressler
Bellingham
96-87-111 (294) |
|
Hosted by - Fairwood
G&CC
1994 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Brian Coury
Gig Harbor 73-72-72
(217) |
Britten Barker
Gig Harbor
79-77-74 (230) |
Jones Patton
Yakima 80-81-83
(244) |
|
GIRLS |
Molly Cooper
Tumwater 77-74-73
(224) |
Kelli Kamimura
Burlington
82-76-77 (235) |
Jennifer Kamimura
Burlington
86-77-85 (248) |
|
Hosted by - Meadow
Spring G&CC
1993 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Ryan Waters
Federal Way 78-77-69
(224) |
Russell Surber
Blaine 83-73-73
(229) |
Brock Mackenzie
Yakima 71-77-84
(232) |
|
GIRLS |
Heather Graff
Kennewick 73-76-71
(220) |
Molly Cooper
Tumwater 81-81-75
(237) |
Jennifer Kamimura
Burlington
80-76-93 (249) |
|
Hosted by - Mill
Creek CC
1992 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Paul Walker
Mt Vernon 72-72-68
(212) |
Troy Kelly
Bremerton 77-77-75
(229) |
Royal Stumph
Spokane 71-77-83
(231) |
|
GIRLS |
Heather Graff
Kennewick 73-75-75
(223) |
Molly Cooper
Tumwater 83-78-83
(224) |
Bridget Johnson
Lewiston, ID
95-91-91 (277) |
|
Hosted by - Overlake
G&CC
1991 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Bob Conrad
Bellevue 65-76-75
(216) |
Dustin Brett
Tacoma 81-84-76
(241) |
Tony Brett
Tacoma 84-78-75 (237) |
|
GIRLS |
Amy Widdows
Sunnyside 80-80-80
(240) |
Heather Graff
Kennewick 78-81-80
(239)* |
Bridget Johnson
Lewiston, ID
109-108-114 (331) |
|
Hosted by - Manito
G&CC
1990 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Spencer Leu
Renton 73-76-69 (218) |
Brad West
Winslow 79-77-79 (235) |
Troy Kelly
Bremerton 77-85-82
(244) |
|
GIRLS |
Vicky Strada
Cosmopolis 81-81-76
(238)* |
Mendy Cooper
Tumwater 78-83-84
(245) |
Molly Cooper
Tumwater 86-88-87
(261) |
|
Hosted by - Oakbrook
G&CC
1989 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Matt Bunn
Spokane 75-77-67 (219) |
Matt Thurmond
Burlington
73-79-74 (226) |
Dustin Brett
Tacoma 79-71-75
(225) |
|
GIRLS |
Amy Elieff
Bothell 83-85-78 (246) |
Becky Gardner
Steilacoom 84-89-78
(251) |
Andrea Hehn
Langley 101-105-104
(310) |
|
Hosted by - Meridian
Valley G&CC
1988 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Greg Hull
Kent 75-72-75 (222) |
Spencer Leu
Renton 80-71-77 (228) |
John McPherson
Wenatchee 91-88-86
(265) |
|
GIRLS |
Erin Johnsrud
Moses Lake 78-78-78
(234) |
Nicole Materne
Spokane 85-88-87
(260) |
Shelly Kern
Burlington 94-105-90
(289) |
|
Hosted by - Yakima
CC
1987 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Greg Raleigh
Renton 69-72-70
(211) |
Chris Ritchie
Seattle 84-77-74
(235) |
Paul Walker
Mt Vernon 80-77-77
(234) |
|
GIRLS |
Audrey Wooding
Tacoma 86-78-78
(242) |
Valerie Stull
Seattle 85-78-83
(246) |
Shelly Kern
Burlington 80-100-96
(276) |
|
Hosted by -
Bellingham G&CC
1986 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Scott Sullivan
Clarkston
73-73-74 (220) |
Scott Davis
Langley 79-76-82
(237) |
Scott Johnson
Richland 84-80-82
(246) |
|
GIRLS |
Erin Johnsrud
Moses Lake 80-83-77
(240) |
Tracy Hanson
Rathdrum, ID
82-80-78 (246)** |
Shelly Kern
Burlington 98-105-100
(303)
|
|
Hosted by - Sahalee
G&CC
1985 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Scott Sullivan
Clarkston 70-76-75 (221) |
Greg Hull
Kent 82-73-83 (238) |
Spencer Leu
Seattle 75-79-90
(244) |
|
GIRLS |
Stephanie Davis
Bain Is 75-88-85
(248) |
Tracy Hanson
Rathdrum, ID
82-91-91 (264) |
Nicole Materne
Spokane 93-97-117
(307) |
|
Hosted by - Spokane
CC
1984 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Jeff Strickland
Mill Creek
73-78-69 (220) |
Derk Hannigan
Richland 75-74-76
(225) |
Mike Wagner
Seattle 77-75-83
(235) |
|
GIRLS |
Julie Ralls
Woodinville 74-71-74
(219)
|
Stephanie Davis
Bain Is 82-84 -
86 (252) |
Mary Sue Serwold
Edmonds
105-106-109 (320) |
|
Hosted by - Fircrest GC
1983 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Croy Cochran
Renton 76-70-74
(220) |
Eric Floan
Spokane 80-74-77 (231) |
Rob Roberts
Burlington 83-81-89
(253) |
|
GIRLS |
Trish McGonigle
Spokane 79-75-79
(233) |
Ashley Patterson
Yakima 99-88-88
(275) |
Tracy Hanson
Twin Lake, ID
100-93-111 (304) |
|
Hosted by - Meadow
Springs G&CC
1982 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Jim Strickland
Mill Creek
70-71-75-74 (290) |
Don Christensen
Everett 77-73-80
(230) |
John Conley
Elma 77-80-46 (203) |
|
GIRLS |
Michelle Taylor
Allyn 74-79-81
(234) |
Deanna Massie
Spokane 81-81-87
(249) |
Becky Fossum
Allyn 96-93-52 (241) |
|
Hosted by - Everett
G&CC
1981 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Ted Davis
Bain Is 73-74-75-78
(300) |
Don Christensen
Everett 82-79-75
(236) |
Mike Montgomery
Seattle 88-85-85
(258) |
|
GIRLS |
Kerry Liedes
Ocean Shores
77-81-85 (243) |
Julie Ralls
Woodinville 78-79-82
(239)** |
Stephanie Davis
Bain Is
110-94-101 (305) |
|
Hosted by - Fairwood G&CC
1980 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Scott Geroux
Olympia 75-69-77
(288) |
Don Christensen
Everett 79-78-77
(234) |
Mark Knowles
Allyn 80-77-87 (244) |
|
GIRLS |
Theresa Schreck
Spokane 77-75-78
(230) |
Trish McGonigle
Spokane 86-81-80
(247) |
Stephanie Davis
Bain Is
99-112-109 (320) |
|
Hosted by - Manito G&CC
1979 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Rick Fehr
Seattle 69-71-71-67
(278) |
Jerry Sneve
Oroville 74-76-78
(228) |
John Guillaume
Liberty Lake
81-85-84 (250) |
|
GIRLS |
Theresa Schreck
Spokane 82-75-77
(234) |
Trish McGonigle
Spokane 81-94-88 (263) |
Kari Ruff
Toppenish 92-106-96
(294) |
|
Hosted by - Oakbrook G&CC
1978 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
John Bodenhamer
Tacoma
68-70-70-75 (283) |
Mark Wurtz
Port Ludlow 70-75-82
(227) |
Don Christensen
Everett 77-79-81
(237) |
|
GIRLS |
Kelli Antolock
Port Angeles
73-79-78 (230) |
Kerry Liedes
Ocean Shores
92-90-93 (275) |
Michelle Taylor
Allyn 88-87-91
(266) |
Hosted by -
Yakima CC
1977 |
|
15-17 |
12-14 |
8-11 |
|
BOYS |
Fred Couples
Seattle 67-73-72-80
(292) |
Rick Fehr
Seattle 75-74-73 (222) |
Scott Whatley
Bellevue 84-84-94
(262) |
|
GIRLS |
Kathy McNeilly
Seattle 83-80-88
(251) |
Theresa Schreck
Spokane 88-92-90
(270) |
Trish McGonigle
Spokane 95-97-103
(295) |
|
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College Corner
Congratulations!
The following WJGA alumni who
will be joining college teams this fall:
|
As of
January 2008 |
|
Jordan Allyne |
University of North
Carolina Chapel Hill |
|
T.J. Bordeaux |
University of Pacific, Stockton, CA |
|
Jens Bracht |
University of Washington |
|
Derek Cheney |
Gonzaga University |
|
Stephen Duwe |
The Master's College |
|
Nick Ellis |
WSU |
|
Molly Fuhs |
WSU |
|
Dylan Goodwin |
University of
Washington |
|
Molly Haigh |
St. Mary's College |
|
Spencer Holdridge |
Western Washington
University |
|
Brynn Hurdus |
Linfield College |
|
Tyler McDougall |
Boise State |
|
Ryan Morkertt |
University of Portland |
|
Jaime Neill |
University of Idaho |
|
Danny Newton |
University of Idaho |
|
David Nuhn |
University of Idaho |
|
Kaitlin Parsons |
WSU |
|
Andrew Putnam |
Pepperdine |
|
Lauren Roberts |
St Martin's University |
|
Francis Santiago |
Gonzaga University |
|
Katie Saucier |
University of
Washington |
|
Katie Sharpe |
Santa Clara University |
|
Katie Somers |
Boise State
University |
|
Shawn Tonkin |
Boise State University |
|
Kyle Vormestrand |
University of
Washington |
|
Ryan Young |
Whitworth |
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Players of the Year
The player of the year award was
created in 1999 and named in honor of Jack Baty, long time Fircrest GC
member and supporter of youth golf.
This wonderful man spent countless hours helping juniors to hone
their golfing skills and will be remembered with love by all who knew him.
WJGA honors Jack by naming this special award to members with the
highest point totals at the end of the golfing season.
|
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
| Chris Williams |
Andrew Putnam |
TJ Bordeaux |
| Katrina Hegge |
Jordan Allyne |
Beth Sonecypher |
|
2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
| Kyle Stanley |
Joel Dahmen |
Craig Leslie |
| Amy Eneroth |
Kim Shin |
Kim Shin |
|
|
|
|
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
| Charles Koh |
Ryan Keeney |
Ryan Camp |
| Lauren Ressler |
Paige Mackenzie |
Lani Elston |
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Mengert Inspiration Award
In 1977, Otto Mengert of Spokane CC donated a
trophy in the name of his son Al Mengert, a professional golfer, to be
awarded to the most inspirational junior golfer. Mengert was the U.S. Junior
Champion in 1946-67, Washington State Amateur champion in 1949-50, and was a
top ranked amateur in the U.S. in 1952. The inspiration award was given to
WJGA members who best met the following criteria
*Positive attitude both winning and losing
*Good role model (for younger players)
*Successful player
*Works hard to achieve goals
*Encourages others to do their best
*Shows growth, maturity, and improvement
This statewide award was presented to:1977 Rick Fehr
1978 George Price
1979 John Bodenhamer
1980 Teresa Schreck
1981 Julie Ralls
1982 Trish McGonigle
1983 Don Christensen
1984 Jim Stickland
1985 Jim Geiser
1986 Scott Sullivan
1987 Audrey Wooding
1988 Craig Gronning
1989 Matt Bunn
1990 Spencer Leu
1991 Emily Martin
1992 John Moscrip
1993 Dusty Brett and Heather Graff
In 1994, we started awarding this award to one member in each of the six
districts and renamed the award the Teats Award to
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Teats
Award
Since 1994, this award has been presented to
one member in each of our six districts. Once called the
Mengert Inspirational Award, it was renamed to the Teats Award to honor
the founder of WJGA, Joan Teats.
The well deserving winners are chosen by their peers and are recognized at
the State Championship:
| |
District 1 |
District 2 |
District 3 |
District 4 |
District 5 |
District 6 |
| 2007 |
Dylan
Goodwin |
Cory Mehl |
Carter
Schick |
Brian
Barton |
Connor
Moran |
Chris Cho |
| 2006 |
Christa
Goldie |
Jordan
Allyne |
Jonathan
Moore |
Tyler
McDougall |
Ryan Jones |
Kelsey
Kofmehl |
| 2005 |
Paige Rachor |
Andrew von
Lossow |
TJ Bordeaux |
Kevin
Tucker |
Nick
Grigsby |
Jason
Olmstead |
| 2004 |
Sean O'Mera |
Dylan Meyer |
Matt Scherer |
Maxton
Reinland |
Nick
Grigsby |
Lauren
Phillips |
| 2003 |
Brian
Baltzer |
Robbie Fritz |
Matt Sherer |
Maxton
Reinland |
Ellie
Brophy |
Sara Lucien |
| 2002 |
Renee
Skidmore |
Charles Koh |
Evan Hreha |
Dustin Fisk |
Ellie
Brophy |
Sean Packer |
| 2001 |
Lauren
Ressler |
Sean
Armstrong |
Sung Ea Lee |
Dusty
Fontis |
Katie
Brophy |
Katie
Street |
| 2000 |
Andrew
Bostrom |
Kevin Wang |
Michael
Putnam |
Paige
Mackenzie |
David Fern |
Jodi Daley |
| 1999 |
Mike Fields |
Scott
Shiroma |
Kris Swanson |
Brock
Mackenzie |
Ryan Camp |
Emily von
Doehren |
| 1998 |
Stephanie
Linnell |
Derek Berg |
John
Robertson |
Lindsay
Morgan |
Michael
Hastings |
Levi Venn |
| 1997 |
Tom Merryman |
Megan
Sanders |
Britten
Barker |
Luke
Easterly |
Keith Ross |
Emily von
Doehren |
| 1996 |
Mitch
Bourgault |
Brian
Flugstad |
Scott
Petersen |
Jeremy
Taylor |
Hillary
Prugh |
Andy Ternes |
| 1995 |
Matthew
Lashua |
Steven King |
Dustin Brett |
Ryan Lavoie |
Kyle Kelly |
Brian
Neyenhouse |
| 1994 |
Tricia
McClain |
Ryan
Halvorson |
Dustin Brett |
Barry
Walters |
Andy
Hastings |
Brian
Neyenhouse |
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The Puetz Award
The Most Valuable Player
Awards (2) for our America's Cup Teams were donated in 1982 by the Puetz
family to honor George Puetz, long time friend of Junior Golf. They are
presented to a boy and a girl at the end of the Junior America's Cup
Matches.
Listed
below are the winners of this fine award:
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
Cameron Peck, Olympia |
|
Nick
Ellis, Wenatchee
|
|
Joel
Dahmen, Clarkston |
|
Katrina Hegge, Seattle |
|
Stephanie Corey, Burien |
|
Beth
Stonecypher, McKenna |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004 |
|
2003
|
|