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Todd Milles has been with The News Tribune since 1994, covering local colleges, high schools, auto racing, Washington State and golf. You will find news and observations on Pacific Northwest courses and updates on local standouts on this blog.
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Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
Posted by Todd Milles @ 11:01:39 am

This week: PGA Tour's John Deere Classic, Thursday through Sunday, TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Ill.

World ranking: 89th.

2008 earnings: $1,107,895 (55th on the PGA Tour).

Last tournament: The topsy-turvy season continues for the Puyallup golfer, who missed the cut at last week's AT&T National (7-over 147), and has now cashed in only half of the 14 tournaments he's played in. To boil it down, simply, when Moore has a chance to make a birdie, he is one of the top golfers on tour in converting (30.5 percent, which ranks No. 13). He just isn't giving himself many chances to score (ranks 181st in greens hit in regulation).

Tee time Thursday: 11:06 a.m. PDT off the first tee with Jerry Kelly and Tim Petrovic.

Categories: Ryan Moore
Posted by Todd Milles @ 11:00:18 am

This week: Nationwide Tour's Players Cup, Thursday through Sunday, Pete Dye Golf Club, Bridgeport, W.Va.

World ranking: 542nd.

2008 earnings: $58,630 (53rd on the Nationwide Tour).

Last tournament: The Tacoma native tied for 14th at the inaugural Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic (12-under 273), and is now 2-for-2 in making cuts in Canada (finished tied for 34th at the 2007 Canadian Open). This is a big-paying tournament, with the winner all but guaranteeing a spot on the PGA Tour next season ($180,000 payout). Ninety-five of the top 100 players on tour are entered in this event.

Tee time Thursday: 4:54 a.m. PDT off the 10th tee with Jeff Klauk and David Morland IV.

Categories: Michael Putnam
Posted by Todd Milles @ 09:50:08 am

The Bandon Dunes-to-Chambers Bay pipeline has produced another key cog for the University Place's new course's management team.

Jamie Fay, a graduate of the University of Puget Sound, was named the sales and marketing director at Chambers Bay.

Fay has spent six years in a similar capacity at Bandon Dunes as the marketing and special events manager, and was pivotal in setting up the 2006 Curtis Cup and 2007 U.S. Mid-Amateur.

"We're excited to have Jamie on board,” said Matt Allen, general manager of Chambers Bay. "His marketing and events experience, particularly at a resort the caliber of Bandon Dunes, will be key as we prepare for the upcoming USGA championships at Chambers Bay."

In February, Chambers Bay was awarded the 2010 U.S. Amateur, and the 2015 U.S. Open.

Fay, a Vancouver native, lives in Tacoma.

Categories: 2015 U.S. Open, NW courses