PNW Golf History

The 10 Best Golfers from Washington State

Washington state has quietly produced some of the most accomplished and influential golfers in the game’s history. From public-course legends to major champions and dominant amateurs, the Evergreen State punches well above its weight. Here’s our take on the 10 best golfers ever from Washington , ranked from 10 to 1, with an emphasis on professional success, major championships, and sustained impact at the highest levels of the game. 10. Kermit Zarley (Seattle) Kermit Zarley A

Northwest Links

Dec 93 min read

The 10 Oldest Golf Courses in Washington State

Washington’s golf history runs deeper than most people realize. By the time Pebble Beach opened in 1919, Washington already had multiple courses with active clubs, dedicated members, and busy fairways. Below is a list of the 10 oldest golf courses in Washington that are still operating today. 10. Jefferson Park Golf Course (Bill Wright Golf Complex) Jefferson Golf Course in 1966 Location: Seattle, WA First Course Opened: 1915 Jefferson Park opened in 1915 as Seattle’s first

Northwest Links

Nov 243 min read

When Tiger Woods Teed It Up at Jefferson Park (Now the Bill Wright Golf Complex)

In 1992, a 16-year-old Tiger Woods visited Seattle’s Beacon Hill to host a junior golf clinic at Jefferson Park Golf Course alongside his father, Earl. The event was organized by the Fir State Golf Club — a pioneering organization that has spent decades creating opportunities for minority golfers in the Pacific Northwest. At the time, Tiger was already one of the most talked-about young players in the country. He’d won the U.S. Junior Amateur and had even competed in a PGA To

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Oct 302 min read