Evan Needham of Bellingham finished second at the Pacific Northwest Men's Amateur Public Links Championship on Sunday, Aug. 28, at The Links at Moses Pointe.
Needham lost to Stephen Hartnett of Boise, Idaho, on the first playoff hole when Hartnett made par. Needham held a two-stroke lead entering the 18th hole but made a bogey while Hartnett made a birdie to send the two into a playoff. Both shot a two-round rotal of 137 (7 under), six strokes ahead of the third-place golfer.
Morgan McGowan of Bellingham shot a two-day total of 155.
In the Senior Men's Amateur, Vince Crocker of Bellingham shot a two-round total of 153, good for a tie for 11th place. The winner was Bob Christensen of Post Falls, who shot a 135.
In the Women's Amateur, Karly Olsen of Bellingham shot a two-round total of 154, which placed her in eighth. The winner was Kate Hildahl of Tualatin, Ore., who shot a 143. Catherine Allen of Bellingham shot a 161 for a tie for 13th place.
SKATER WINS TWO ROLLER SKATING TITLES
Pat Shannon of Bellingham won two national roller skating titles in Fort Wayne, Ind. Shannon won the Premier Silver Men's Figure Event and the Veteran's Men's Event.
Shannon, 62, who started skating in 1957, has had 17 top-five finishes at nationals with three first places, one second place and four third places. Shannon is coached by Caroline Diewold of Ferndale.
YOUTH FOOTBALL TEAMS KICK OFF
Whatcom Youth Football kicked off its season with four games on Saturday, Aug. 27.
The Ferndale Seniors team defeated Oak Harbor 21-6 while the Ferndale Juniors lost to the Oak Harbor Jaguars 6-0.
The Bellingham Seniors defeated Arlington Blue 32-8 and the Bellingham Juniors defeaed Arlington Blue 21-14.
All four teams play in the North Cascades Youth Football League. For more information on the teams and the league go to ferndaleyouthsports.com.
LAKE PADDEN RELAY COMING UP
The 33rd annual Lake Padden Relay will be Saturday, Sept. 3, at East Lake Padden Park.
The relay will consist of four-person teams with each runner competing more than 2.59 miles and also a 10-mile run individual race.
Registration is 9 a.m. on Saturday and race time is 10 a.m.
For more information contact Dick Ryan at 360-733-2647 or danderson@cob.org, or contact Bill Roe at 360-739-2105 or tracknet@mac.com.
YMCA CLINICS
Here are some upcoming youth sports clinics at the Bellingham YMCA:
Free Rookies Soccer Clinic, a free clinic that will introduce the basic skills of soccer: Saturday, Sept. 10 (10-10:45 a.m., 3-4 year olds; 11-11:45 a.m., 5-6 year olds; 12-12:45 p.m., 7-8 year olds); Where: gym; Cost: free.
Youth Soccer Skills Clinic, a non-competitive skill building soccer program that will focus on developing footwork and control while playing fun games: Sept. 13-22, Tuesdays and Thursday (5:15-6 p.m. 3-4 year olds; 6-6:45 p.m., 5-6 year olds; 6:45-7:30 p.m., 7-8 year olds); Cost: $22 YMCA members, $27 program members.
For more upcoming clinics or information call 360-733-8630 or go to whatcomymca.org.
GOLF TOURNAMENT IN BURLINGTON
The 16th annual Boys & Girls Club of Skagit County Golf Tournament will be Friday, Sept. 9, at Avalon Golf Course in Burlington.
The tournament features contests and raffle items. Registration is $125 per person or $500 for a foursome, which includes green fees, carts, snacks, lunch, dinner and prizes.
Registration and sponsorship forms are available by calling 360-428-5972 or email info@cceventplanning.com.
LPMC PRESIDENT'S CUP RESULTS
Here are the Lake Padden Men's Club President's Cup results for Saturday, Aug. 27:
First Division - First gross: Blair Walker, 74; First net: Mark Rachor, 68.
Second Division - First gross: Bob Beaty, 80; First net: Peter Christopher, 68.
Third Division - First gross: Rod Bring, 81; First net: Bill Luchinski, 67.
Fourth Division - First gross: Mike Dinsmore, 90; First net: Terry Fahlstrom, 63.
HOLE-IN-ONE
Rick Graves, 70, had his first hole-in-one when he aced the No. 12 hole at Lake Padden Golf Course on Aug. 25. Graves used a 7-iron.
Caroline Diewold's name and city of residence were corrected Aug. 30.
