Northwest Notes July 14, 2012
Grove shoots 63, is one
off the pace at Rosauers
SPOKANE - Russell Grove, an assistant at Avondale Golf Club in Hayden Lake, had three eagles and shot an 8-under-par 63 and is one shot off the lead after the first round of the 25th Rosauers Open Invitational on Friday at Indian Canyon Golf Course.
Jeff Coston of Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club in Blaine, Wash., and David Phay of Whidbey Golf and Country Club in Oak Harbor, Wash., each shot 9-under 62s and are tied for the lead in the 54-hole event. Coston won the tourney in 1997, 2006 and 2008.
Darin Vaughan of Twin Lakes Village is tied for 25th after shooting a 3-under 68. Brad Hansen of StoneRidge shot 70, Mark Poirier of The Highlands shot 71, Tim Morton of StoneRidge and Mark Nelson of Circling Raven shot 75 and amateur Randall Henry of Hayden Lake shot 76.
Eastern Washington to play
Oregon in football in 2015
Marking the fifth straight year Eastern Washington will play a member of the Pac-12 in football, the Eagles have reached an agreement to face Oregon in Eugene, Ore., on Sept. 5, 2015, at Autzen Stadium. It will be the first meeting between the two schools.
Starting with a 30-27 loss to open the 2011 season at Washington, the Oregon game will mark the fifth straight year the Eagles will play an opponent from the Pac-12 Conference. Eastern will play at Washington State in 2012 and Oregon State in 2013, and has scheduled a second football game against Washington in 2014.
Golf fest, demo day
set for July 29
SPOKANE - "Hit the Green" Golf Fest and Outdoor Demo Day, presented by Northern Quest Resort & Casino, is July 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Indian Canyon Golf Course.
Tickets are $10 if pre-purchased online with Tickets West (ticketswest.com) or purchased at one of the City courses (Esmeralda, Downriver, Qualchan and Indian Canyon). Admission includes a beverage from Bud Light, Michelob Ultra or Pepsi, tickets for the interactive challenges and a coupon book worth $120 in discounts to Spokane City golf courses. A ticket is $15 at the gate on July 29.
Golfers will have the opportunity to try the latest gear from golf manufacturers such as Henry-Griffitts, TaylorMade, Adams Golf, Bridgestone, Cobra, Nike, Mizuno, Titlest, Puma, and Ping.
Golfers are also invited to play the interactive challenges like the Toyota Long Putt, Northern Quest "Bubba Shot" (similar to the Masters-winning shot by Bubba Watson), Closest to the Pin, Flop Shot, Putting Course and Long Drive. Visit an area Subway store for free entrance into the Subway Par 3 Challenge.