PULLMAN — Washington State University and CourseCo, Inc., the golf course management firm hired to operate the Palouse Ridge Golf Club, will host the Washington State Men’s Amateur championship June 23-26.
The tournament will draw 147 of the best players in the state. Play begins at 7:30 a.m. each day and spectators are welcome at no charge. There will be an awards ceremony on Friday afternoon, June 26th, at the completion of play.
“This is a great opportunity to familiarize the state of Washington to this fabulous course” stated Mel Taylor, Executive Director of Real Estate and External Affairs for WSU. “This is our first full season of golf at Palouse Ridge, and the accolades keep coming in.”
“We are looking forward to having the course tested by the best amateurs in the state,” said Todd Lupkes, CourseCo Superintendent for Palouse Ridge.
Palouse Ridge is a genuine destination course hailed by leading golf publications as one of the nation’s most spectacular newcomers. Golfweek Magazine ranked Palouse Ridge as the best public course to open in 2008. Travel+Leisure Golf honors it as the ninth best new venue in the world. This majestic 7,308-yard layout takes players on an unforgettable journey though the Palouse. Pro shop, fine dining and club memberships are available. For rates and more information on Palouse Ridge Golf Club, visit palouseridge.com.
