The Oregon Coast has had a long-term relationship with golf, and the Oregon Coast Invitational is a perfect example. Since its first tournament in 1910, the Oregon Coast Invitational has become a staple for West Coast golfers; only the Oregon Amateur Championship can claim a longer lifespan. The OAC held its 117th annual event on June 22 – 27 at the Riverside Golf & Country Club in Portland.
The Oregon Coast Invitational tournament is set to return on Saturday, July 18 for its 115th year at the Astoria Golf and Country Club, where it has been since 1951. The week-long tournament ends on Saturday, July 25. In a "baseball, mom and apple pie" way, the tournament creates a wholesome, family experience.
"This tournament is different because it really promotes the family aspect," Astoria Club Professional Jared Lambert said. "It's incredible talking to some of these families because you find out that maybe their grandfather came out here 70 years ago. It's been a yearly thing for some of them."
Lambert said that due to the make up of the tournament, many familiar players show up year after year. He said that can create camaraderie.
"Each of these players develop relationships," Lambert said. "Due to how the tournament works, many golfers will end up playing each other multiple years in a row. This opens the door to friendly competition between golfers. Some guys might be trying to get revenge from a loss a couple years ago. We also have cases where golfers are looking to continue their family's legacy of success at this tournament."
The Oregon Coast Invitational tournament is set to return on Saturday, July 18 for its 115th year at the Astoria Golf and Country Club, where it has been since 1951. The week-long tournament ends on Saturday, July 25. In a "baseball, mom and apple pie" way, the tournament creates a wholesome, family experience.
"This tournament is different because it really promotes the family aspect," Astoria Club Professional Jared Lambert said. "It's incredible talking to some of these families because you find out that maybe their grandfather came out here 70 years ago. It's been a yearly thing for some of them."
Lambert said that due to the make up of the tournament, many familiar players show up year after year. He said that can create camaraderie.
"Each of these players develop relationships," Lambert said. "Due to how the tournament works, many golfers will end up playing each other multiple years in a row. This opens the door to friendly competition between golfers. Some guys might be trying to get revenge from a loss a couple years ago. We also have cases where golfers are looking to continue their family's legacy of success at this tournament."
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