WWU sophomore Dylan Goodwin was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Player of the Week March 6-12 for his performance at the Pioneer Shootout hosted by Cal State-East Bay and played at Hiddenbrooke GC. Goodwin finished the 54 holes on two-over 218, six shots behind winner Kenny Pigman of Cal State San Bernardino.
It was Goodwin's second Player of the Week award this season. He has four top-ten finishes so far in 2010-11 and is averaging 72.1.
The PGA professionals at Lake Padden are offering an exceptional discount on hour-long video lessons from now through April 30th. Instead of the usual $85 rate, you'll pay just $50. Here's the list of pros with their contact details and swing philosophy:
Phil Gaggero - Director of Instruction
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- 360-220-0227
"Each player has a unique blueprint that is their perfect swing. My goal is to combine solid swing principles with the player’s natural strengths to create that repetitive, perfect swing."
"Solid fundamentals - BALANCE & POSTURE - is the key to consistent ball striking. Develop an automatic setup, in-swing motion, and follow-through."
Mike O'Laughlin - PGA Professional
Steve Nightingale - PGA Instructor
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"Excellent instruction conforms to the goals and abilities of the student: Let’s combine your ambition and my experience to achieve long-term improvement and enjoyment"
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"Keep it simple, the game is hard enough. Find the strengths and eliminate the weaknesses."
Congratulations also to Mike Hatfield who was the leading points scorer on the Winter Golf Tour with 970 points (Mike entered more events than Larry Johnson, who also earned 970 points, so was declared the points winner).
The WGT Grand Finale will be played Saturday March 26th. The top 16 players play for one big bonus payout. The top four point-winners will draft the remaining 12 point-leaders. The format is a ‘Four-Person One Gross/Two Net Best Ball’.
The winning team wins pro shop credit - last year's winners received $1000.
This Saturday March 19th marks the beginning of the Men's Club spring/summer season (have you seen the daffodils springing up?) with an event labeled 'Get Acquainted'. The tournament is an individual strokeplay (Gross and Net prizes) and will be played off the green tees with Winter Rules (mark position of ball, lift, clean, and places within six inches of the original position) in effect. All players must have a valid GHIN handicap to play. New members must present proof of at least five current scores to establish a 'temporary' handicap, or play as a zero handicap. Turn up at 7am for a made-to-order breakfast. A meeting will then be chaired by Men's Club President Quentin Thompson, and play starts with a 9am shotgun.
