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Shorewood golfers place 5th in WJGA School Team Championship

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Tysey Tanimura, Issey Tanimura and Ben Borgida
5th place out of 35 teams

Story and photos by Tina Borgida

Due to the cancellation of the high school golf season, the Washington Junior Golf Association created a one-time event for high school team members to register as a 3-person team for the new WJGA School Team Championship.

Ben Borgida came in 12  as an individual
in a field of 103

This was held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Port Ludlow and the format was aggregate total gross score for the team in boys and girls divisions.

Shorewood Varsity Golf players Tysey Tanimura, Issey Tanimura and Ben Borgida tied for 5th place out of 35 teams from around the state. 

 We are so proud of our T-Birds!

  • Links for team results HERE
  • Links for individual results HERE
  • WJGA schedule HERE




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Seattle Golf Club pro elected to PGA Board of Directors

Monday, November 11, 2019

Doug Doxsie, PGA
Board of Directors
Doug Doxsie, PGA Head Golf Professional at Seattle Golf Club, in Shoreline, has joined the PGA Board of Directors as District 14 Director for the PGA of America. 

He was elected Friday, November 8, 2019 at the 103rd PGA Annual Meeting, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Doxsie will serve a three-year term, representing the Pacific Northwest and Southwest PGA Sections.

An accomplished player and distinguished PGA Member since 1988, Doxsie has earned numerous awards and accolades in the Pacific Northwest PGA Section, highlighted by being named PGA Golf Professional of the Year three times (1999, 2003, 2005).

He was the recipient of the Section’s 2017 Bill Strausbaugh Award and was named the PGA Merchandiser of the Year—Private Category in 2000.

Committed to volunteerism, Doxsie’s passion to serve steered him to several leadership positions within the Pacific Northwest PGA Section. 

A member of its Board of Directors, Doxsie served as President from 2003-2004. Since 1995, he has also served as chairman of six committees on behalf of the Section.

A 1983 graduate of the University of Puget Sound, with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Doxsie was a NCAA Division II Golf All-American in 1982 and 1983. In 1996, he became the first and only golfer elected into the University of Puget Sound Athletic Hall of Fame.

Doxsie resides in Issaquah, Wash. with his wife of 32 years, Pam. They have two children, Caitlin and Drew, who both reside in Seattle.

The PGA Board of Directors is composed of the Association’s President, Vice President, Secretary, Honorary President, and 17 Directors. The Directors include representatives from each of the PGA’s 14 Districts, two Independent Directors and a member of the PGA Tour. New District Directors are elected by their local PGA Sections.

The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, with nearly 29,000 professionals who daily work to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.

For more information about the PGA of America, visit PGA.org, follow @PGAofAmerica on Twitter and find us on Facebook.



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Justin Van Hollebeke Memorial Golf Tournament raises funds for Wonderland

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

The Golf Club at Newcastle
The 20th Annual Justin Van Hollebeke Memorial Golf Tournament Weekend is just two weeks away! 

Join Wonderland and ESPN legends Chris Berman and Bill Rasmussen for a weekend of fun for a great cause!

Proceeds from this event will support our uncompensated care fund, so all families can receive services regardless of their income or ability to pay.

Limited spaces are still available!

Wonderland Child and Family Services is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and early-intervention agency. They serve more than 250 families and their children ages birth to three with special needs per month in north King and south Snohomish counties. We are dedicated to helping children with developmental delays or disabilities realize their full potential.

Wonderland is headquartered in Shoreline.



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2nd Annual Whisker City Golf Tournament

Friday, June 14, 2019


2nd Annual Whisker City Golf Tournament

Sunday July 14, 2019 at the Nile Golf Course


It will be a scramble format with a shotgun start at 8:00am. Cost is $125 per person which includes lunch and carts. 4 People per team.

We will have great items to bid on in a silent auction along with a raffle and a couple challenge holes. 

Please come and join us for a fun day of golf while helping support Whisker City!

New this year, whether you are able to attend this fun event or not, you can still support Whisker City by sponsoring a golf hole. 

Perks of being a golf hole sponsor:
  • Personal or business name and/or logo displayed on signage at designated hole.
  • Option to have photo of your cat "in honor" or "in memory" of displayed on signage at designated hole.
  • For an additional $25, you can sponsor an adoptable Whisker City cat and their photo will be included on your signage.





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Shorewood golfers win WesCo South co-championship

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Mitchell Hubbell, Erik Ertsgaard, and Edwin Snethen
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


Shorewood golfers won the WesCo South Co-Championship this Spring.

The last time the Shorewood Boys Golfers won this award was in 1978! 




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Shorewood golf players make the final rounds in state golf tournament

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Edmonds-Woodway coach, Ben Borgida SW, Issey Tanimura SW, Silas Puetz EW, Josh Nelson EW, Coach Hershey SW. Photo by Beth Borgida.


In the boys' 3A state golf tournament, played May 21-22, 2019 at Indian Summer Country Club in Olympia WA, two Shorewood players made the cut after the first day and then placed in the top 20 with Ben Borgida placing 10th.

10 Ben Borgida Shorewood HS 80 74 154
18 Issey Tanimura Shorewood HS 81 77 158


In the girls' tournament, played May 21-22, 2019 at Hawks Prairie Golf Course (Woodlands) in Lacey, WA, two Shorewood golfers made the cut after the first day with Haley Wong ending in tenth place.

10 Haley Wong Shorewood HS 81 79 160
39 Maria Babcock Shorewood HS 95 89 184

Each team was allowed to bring four or five players to the state tournament. After the first day, the teams were cut in half. Awards went to the top 8 players.




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Shorewood boys' golf team Co-Champions of WesCo South

Monday, May 6, 2019

From left: Mitchell Lee, David Lin, Edwin Snethen, Mitchell Hubbell,
Ben Borgida,  Issey Tanimura and Coach Andrew Hershey


Congratulations to the Shorewood Boys Golf Team who are WesCo South Co-Champs for the first time since 1978.

2A/3A Boys South Divisional Tournament at Walter Hall Golf Course Monday, May 6.

Senior Edwin Snethen and Freshman Issey were co-medalists, shooting 78.




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Four school golf competition held Wednesday at Jackson Park

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Jackson Park 2014
Wednesday at Jackson Park Golf Course, girls' varsity golf teams from Shorewood, Shorecrest, Archbishop Murphy and Cedarcrest High Schools competed in several 9 hole League Matchups.

The ladies played the front 9 at Par 37

Shorewood 223
Shorecrest 226
Archbishop Murphy 259
Cedarcrest 263

Top finishers for the night:

Haley Wong 39 Shorewood
Maria Babcock 48 Shorewood
Clara Blue 53 Shorecrest
Ling Ling Lee 55 Shorecrest
Kai Wang 57 Shorecrest
Gonna Kim 57 Archbishop Murphy

The school matchups tonight were: 

SW defeated Shorecrest by 3 strokes 223 - 236
SW defeated AM           223 - 259
SW defeated Cedarcrest 223 - 263

SC defeated Cedarcrest 226 - 263

--Coach Bob Quiles



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3 team golf match Wednesday at Jackson Park

Friday, March 29, 2019

Golf at Jackson Park 2014
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Jackson Park Golf Course, Shorecrest HS hosted Shorewood, Edmonds Woodway, and Mountlake Terrace in several 9 hole, League matchups.

The ladies played the front 9, at PAR 37 and here are the results:

Shorecrest - 229
Edmonds Woodway - 235
Shorewood - 245
Mountlake Terrace - No Score

Shorecrest - Kai Wang 54
Abbie Currah 57
Ling Ling Lee 59
Clara Blue 59

Edmonds - Rachel Puetz 46
Brianna Schalk 50
Courtney Sadoski 68
Miranda Song 71

Shorewood - [Haley Wong 42 (Top Medalist)]
Isabel Brown 56
Allison Jaquish 76
Jane Suh 78

Mountlake Terrace - Isabel Allred 83

--Bob Quiles



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Shorewood girls golf team opens season with match against Edmonds Woodway

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Nile Shrine Golf Course
Mountlake Terrace
Photo courtesy Nile
The Shorewood Girls Golf team had their first match of the year on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 against Edmonds Woodway at the Nile Shrine Golf Course.

The match was very close between the two rival teams, with Shorewood losing by only 3 strokes.

Co-captain Haley Wong, the medalist of the round, shot a score of 36. Maria Babcock, Isabel Brown, Allison Jaquish, Katie Freshwater, and Jane Suh all played very well, and contributed to the final team score of 204.

Led by new coach Val Patrick, the team hopes to continue to put up competitive results throughout the rest of the season.

-Maria Babcock, Senior and Co-captain

Coach Val Patrick commented:

“The newest players on the team are learning and improving every day! It takes a lot patience to learn how to play golf, and learn the rules of the game in a short period of time. Shorewood is fortunate to have all of these young lady athletes on the team!”


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Shoreline resident achieves advanced certification from PGA

Saturday, June 16, 2018

Nicholas Pollock, PGA
The PGA of America announced that 14 PGA Professionals have completed the requirements to achieve advanced certification through the PGA Certified Professional Program 2.0 (CPP 2.0), a valuable achievement that is aimed at further enhancing the skillset of PGA Professionals and advancing career opportunities.

Among the 14 was Nicholas Pollock, PGA, Shoreline, Seattle Golf Club, Pacific Northwest PGA Section.

He received his certification in General Management.

The PGA’s enhanced, all-digital training and education curriculum, PGA CPP 2.0 is a state-of-the-art platform that ensures PGA Members have the skills, competencies, and training demanded by employers and customers throughout the golf industry. 

Since the PGA Certified Professional Program’s original inception in 2004, a total of 1,467 PGA Professionals have earned a combined 2,541 certifications in their desired career paths.


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Local family raises nearly $1 million for children with disabilities

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Registration now open

By Rosie Cobos

We thought he was just a fussy baby,” recalls Lynn Van Hollebeke after son Justin Van Hollebeke was born in 1996. That notion — and a family’s reality — was crushed in “just a minute of time,” during a visit with their pediatrician just weeks after Justin was born, said dad Louie Van Hollebeke, a longtime resident of Lake Forest Park.

Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase deficiency is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder that causes ammonia to accumulate in the blood and often becomes evident in the first few days of life. An infant with this condition may be lacking in energy (lethargic) or unwilling to eat and have a poorly controlled breathing rate or body temperature.
Some babies with this disorder may experience seizures or unusual body movements, developmental delays, or go into a coma. Estimates suggest it affects one out of every 100,000 to 800,000 babies born worldwide.

Justin with sister and mom, Lynn
The Van Hollebeke family was referred to Wonderland Developmental Center, a regional leader in providing early-intervention services for infants and children with developmental disabilities.

At Wonderland a team of occupational therapists worked with both Justin and the entire family. 

The professionals at Wonderland helped the Van Hollebekes in teaching Justin to use a wheelchair and keeping his muscles and joints as loose as possible due to extreme spasticity.

It was through these weekly services that the Van Hollebekes’ met other local families with children with disabilities, which helped them support one another and build lifelong friendships.

Sadly, Justin passed away shortly after his third birthday. 

Determined to pay it forward for the support the Van Hollebekes had received, they created a golf tournament fundraiser in Justin’s memory in support of Wonderland.

That was 19 years, 4,000 golfers, and nearly $1,000,000 ago. The Van Hollebekes recently shared their story with local videographer Camille Adams; readers can find the short and inspiring video on here.

Justin with dad, Louie
During Justin’s time at Wonderland, the agency served an average of 30 kids per month, and the staff numbered less than 10. 

Today, 25 therapists (occupational, physical, and speech language), as well family support specialists work with 239 children and their families per month… and the need is growing. 

King County estimates that demand for the early-intervention services that Wonderland provides will minimally increase by 8% per year. 

“I see the critical importance of early childhood development,” says Dr. Kristi Kiyonaga, a Shoreline-area pediatrician and Wonderland Board Member. “Wonderland offers exceptional, family-centered early-intervention services to my patients.”

Wonderland serves children with a variety of diagnoses: autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, fetal alcohol syndrome, and general developmental delays among others in south Snohomish and north King counties. This includes the communities of Edmonds, Woodway, Shoreline, Bothell, Kenmore, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Brier, Everett, Woodinville, Kirkland, Duvall, Seattle, and more.

His big sister loved him
What can you do to help other children and families like the Van Hollebekes? 

The 2018 Justin Van Hollebeke Memorial Golf Tournament is being held on May 12th at top-rated, scenic Newcastle Golf Course, starting at noon.

We still have a few slots open for golfers -- duffers to low handicaps welcome. The emphasis is on fun for a good cause. 

Non-golfers are also welcome to join us for a steak, salmon, or vegetarian dinner while enjoying the sound of bagpipes at sunset and the best view of Puget Sound. 

Click HERE for more information or to register.

“At Wonderland there’s always someone there to help. But at some point, we need people to stand up,” Louie Van Hollebeke says. “This golf tournament is a way for people in the community to give back.”

Do you have questions about a child’s development? The most critical time period for a child’s development is between the ages of birth to three. Babies and young children can’t wait, so give Wonderland a call—we offer no-cost evaluations. Interested in volunteering or donating to our therapeutic programs? Visit their website for more information. 



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Early bird registration ends Sunday for Justin Van Hollebeke Memorial Golf Tournament

Friday, April 13, 2018


One month from now, on Saturday, May 12, 2018 the 19th annual Justin Van Hollebeke Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at one of Puget Sound's top courses: The Golf Club at Newcastle. Experience world-class golf on the China Creek course while raising money for Wonderland Developmental Center!

Registration includes green fees, cart, access to the practice range, Hole-in-One / Putting / Long Drive / Closest-to-the-Pin contests, Wonder Pack (mulligans, etc.), adult beverages, and plated dinner.

Want to support Wonderland but not quite ready to tee up for 18 holes? Let the sweeping views of the Seattle skyline and the chefs at Newcastle dazzle you with their salmon, sirloin, or vegetarian offerings. Dinner-only tickets are available for just $60.



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Shoreline golfer to compete in Liberty Mutual Invitational in South Carolina

Friday, March 16, 2018

Honorary Chairman, World Golf Hall of Famer
Golfers with local ties will be among 240 amateurs who will compete in the Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational National Finals at Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, March 21-25, 2018. 

Chris Rivera (Renton, Wash.), Dave Vainio (Shoreline, Wash.), David Foster (Seattle, Wash.), Eric Johnson (Bothell, Wash.), Jamie Meade (Redmond, Wash.), and John Pfeil (Kenmore, Wash.) qualified for the national event by winning their local Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational held at The Golf Course at Newcastle in Newcastle on July 24, 2017, which supported Sea Mar Community Health Center.

The Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational National Finals is the culmination of a series of more than 75 charity golf tournaments around the country in 2017 hosted by Liberty Mutual and local and national charitable organizations that raised more than $9 million for charity.

“These foursomes were among more than 12,000 amateur golfers across the country who generously supported national and local charities by playing in the Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational,” said Nicole Guidara, Senior Vice President and Manager, Enterprise Brand and Communications, Liberty Mutual Insurance. 
“We sincerely appreciate these players’ efforts and look forward to celebrating their invaluable contributions to their communities.”

Two-time U.S. Open Champion and World Golf Hall of Famer Curtis Strange, honorary chairman of the Liberty Mutual Invitational, will interact with players during the four-day tournament.

 “I am proud and honored to be a part of the Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational,” said Mr. Strange. “In just the last eight years, this annual tournament for amateur golfers has raised over $55 million for so many worthwhile charities and the people that they serve.”

The #1 Charity Event In GolfTM,” the Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational tournaments are single-day events featuring an 18-hole Scramble format open to men and women amateur golfers of all skill levels in the local community.



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Pink Polka Dots Junior Guild golf tournament fundraiser for cancer research

Thursday, August 17, 2017


Founded in 2006 by Lake Forest Park 6th graders in memory of their friend, Sydney Coxon, the Pink Polka Dots are a Seattle Children’s Hospital Junior Guild funding research to cure cancer.

Guild members selling hand made cards
at Third Place Commons market
 
You may have seen members selling handmade cards and gifts at the LFP Third Place Commons Holiday and Farmer’s Markets, or selling lemonade along the Burke Gilman trail this summer.

This year's tournament will be held at
Echo Falls golf course in Snohomish

The Pink Polka Dots also team up with local sponsors and the Coxon Family Foundation to host the Sydney Coxon Memorial, a fun afternoon of golf followed by an inspirational evening program, including dinner, a silent auction, and dessert. This year we will be hosting at a fabulous new venue, The Golf Club at Echo Falls, in Snohomish.

In eleven years, these philanthropic youngsters have raised over $850,000 to fund groundbreaking research for better treatments, and hopefully someday a cure, for pediatric brain tumors and many other cancers.

Members of the Pink Polka Dots Guilde


The Pink Polka Dots’ fundraising supports the work of Dr. Jim Olson at Children’s Hospital and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

The funding has allowed researchers to develop exciting treatments including “tumor paint” which makes cancer cells glow for easier surgical removal, and a drug-delivery device which will increase efficacy and minimize side effects of chemotherapy treatment.

Dr. Olson’s latest effort, “Project Violet”, involves discovering and producing cancer-fighting optide drugs from natural sources, like flowers and insects.

Lemonade stand on the Burke Gilman Trail


Funding from Guilds and patient families is critical to researchers' ability to keep moving forward to save lives of children and adults with cancer, and potentially other diseases like Alzheimers and diabetes. To read more about the research and make a donation to the Pink Polka Dots, visit their website.

To Register for Golf and Dinner ($125 pp) or just the Dinner and Evening Program ($60 pp), or to Sponsor or Donate, go to the event site.

The Pink Polka Dots Jr Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.



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SC, SW girls in tie for 22nd at state golf tournament

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Photo by Wayne Pridemore


One girl from Shorecrest and one from Shorewood were part of a three-way tie for 22nd place in the state 3A girls' golf tournament Tuesday and Wednesday at the Canyon Golf Course in Kennewick.

Jac Longstreth of Shorecrest, Haley Wong of Shorewood and a girl from Interlake all had 36-hole scores of 179 in the two-day tournament. Those scores left them 16 strokes behind the winning 143.

Wong had rounds of 80 and 99, and Longstreth had rounds of 82 and 97.

Three local golfers were eliminated after the Tuesday round: Maria Babcock of Shorewood and Rachel Puetz of Shorecrest both shot 96, and Michelle Lu of Shorewood shot 98.

In the boys' tournament at the Columbia Point Golf course in Richland, Alex Saunders of Shorecrest finished in a three-way​ tie for 36th with a 78-78 -- 156 on the par 72-72 -- 144 course. The winner scored 68-69 -- 137.

Bradley Wong of Shorewood missed the cut with a first-round 83 Tuesday.





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Shorewood - Shorecrest golf teams met on May 3

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Shorecrest golf team. From left, Rachel Puetz, Clara Blue, Jac Longstreth,
Coach Bob Quiles, Gigi Cassady, Haley Larsen, Ling Ling Lee
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shorecrest vs Shorewood
Jackson Park range
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

SW 267 and SC 300

Shorewood golf team. From left, Haly Wong, Michelle Lu, 
Lauren Bianco, Coach Dave Johnson, Maria Babcock, Veronica Lee
Photo by Wayne Pridemore


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Shorecrest Senior honored as WIAA Athlete of the Week in golf

Friday, March 31, 2017

Jac Longstreth competing at State 2016
Photo by Rob Longstreth
Each week throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) recognizes twelve varsity athletes, a male and a female from each of the six classifications, who exhibited an outstanding performance for the previous week.
 
Jac Longstreth, a Senior from Shorecrest High School, was nominated by a community member and selected by WIAA staff as one of the Athletes of the Week for achievements in Golf.

Longstreth placed as the top medalist at the Whidbey Island Shootout Golf Tournament on 3/21, finishing first out of 81 golfers.


In recognition of the accomplishment, each Athlete of the Week winner receives a congratulatory letter from WIAA Executive Director, Mike Colbrese; a commemorative WIAA State Athlete of the Week t-shirt; and a certificate. Winners are also posted to the WIAA website.



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Kings student named WIAA Athlete of the Week

Friday, June 3, 2016

Each week throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) recognizes twelve varsity athletes, a male and a female from each of the six classifications, who exhibited an outstanding performance for the previous week.


Hannah Roh, a Senior from King's High School, was nominated by a community member and selected by WIAA staff as one of the Athletes of the Week for achievements in Golf.

Roh won the 1A State championship last weekend at Liberty Lake Golf Course (Spokane), helping her team win first place for the 3rd year in a row.

She fired a 69 on the final day for a two-day total of 149.

In recognition of their accomplishment, each Athlete of the Week winner receives a congratulatory letter from WIAA Executive Director, Mike Colbrese, a commemorative WIAA State Athlete of the Week t-shirt, and a certificate. Winners are also posted to the WIAA website.



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Shorecrest girls golf at State

Friday, May 27, 2016

Jac Longstreth plays at State Tournament
Photo by Rob Longstreth
Making the second of two consecutive birdies, Shorecrest High School Junior Jac Longstreth finished tied for 13th at Girls 2A State golf championship held this past Tuesday and Wednesday at host course Columbia Point in Richland.

She finished with a two day total of 175.

Senior teammate Elizabeth Holmdahl qualified for the second round and finished with a two day total of 196.



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