Bellingham's Jessi Gebhardt (right) closed the Arizona Women's Open at the Wigwam Resort in suburban Phoenix with a level-par 72 that saw her complete the 54-hole event on five-over-par 221 and tied for 25th. After beginning the tournament with a 77, the former Oregon State University and Bellingham High School player bounced back well, shooting even-par 144 for her final 36 holes. Jasi Ancharya won the tournament after defeating 18 and 36-hole leader Selanee Henderson in a playoff. The pair had completed the three rounds on eight-under 208, three clear of Dina Ammaccapane in third.
Results here.
Two weeks after being awarded the President's Plaque by his peers in the Western Washington Chapter of the Pacific Northwest PGA (PNWPGA), in recognition of his leadership and mentorship skills while Director of Instruction at Lake Padden, Phil Gaggero has won the PNWPGA Section's President's Plaque. Now the Head Professional at Shuksan, Gaggero received the award last night at the PNWPGA Merchandise Show being held at the Portland Metro Expo Center in Portland, OR.
A production crew was at the Bellingham GCC on Tuesday shooting a commercial that will seek to promote two new membership categories gibing people the opportunity to experience the club's fantastic golf course and impressive clubhouse facilities at very attractive prices. For just $2,200 local golfers will be able to enjoy the John Ball-designed, 6,512-yard course from the moment of purchase until December 31st 2012 - over 14 months of unlimited golf at one of the best-maintained courses in the state for just over $157 a month! There are no food minimums and the golfer has full-acces to the course and driving range. Spouses can be added for $650. Just about the only thing he won't have, in fact, is voting rights. The club is offering 50 of these memberships and, according to head professional Mike Montgomery, has already sold a dozen.
Social memberships giving new members access to the clubhouse with its extensive dining and fitness facilities are also available for just $100. For $600 you can add a pool pass.
