Coston claims crown at Senior Players

Jeff Coston, the director of instruction at Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, outlasted a field of 112 PGA Professionals and amateurs to win the Pacific Northwest PGA Senior Players’ Championship championship at Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla, Wash.

Coston, who also won this tournament in 2018 and 2006 won by four strokes over PGA Professional Billy Bomar of Bomar Putting Company.  In third place was PGA Professional Rob Gibbons of Arrowhead GC.

Amateurs Scott Waley of Broadmoor GC and Mike Swingle of Aldarra Golf Club tied for low amateur honors.

There was a four-way tie for the Team Champions (Four-Ball Competition).  The teams led by PGA Professional Al Patterson of Canterwood G&CC with Don Bidinger, PGA Professional Chris Repass of Veteran Memorial GC with Jay Poletiek, PGA Professional John Freitas of Aldarra Golf Club with Mike Swingle and PGA Professional Bruce Stewart of Stone Creek GC with Jeff Neilson.