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Austin Hurt, PGA Professional at Wing Point Golf & Country Club, claimed victory at the 2025 Pacific Northwest PGA Professional Championship on September 18 at Canyon River Golf Club in Missoula, Montana—marking his second win at this prestigious event, following his first in 2023.“This feels incredible,” said Hurt after his win. “One of my main goals at the start of the year was to qualify for our National Championship, so to achieve that through this event is special. I’m very thankful to the Pacific Northwest Section and Wing Point Golf & Country Club for the opportunity.”In addition to Hurt, Kyle Kelly (The Creek at Qualchan), Bryce Fisher (Arrowhead GC), Brad Elzie (Meadow Springs CC), Derek Berg (PNW Golf Academy), Russell Grove (Eastern Washington University), Sabrina Bonanno (Sahalee CC) and Jason Aichele (Meadow Springs CC) all secured qualifying spots for the 58th PGA Professional Championship, presented by Club Car, Corebridge Financial and Rolex, to be held April 26–29, 2026, at the renowned Bandon Dunes and Pacific Dunes in the Pacific Northwest.Representing the Section at the national level is something Hurt takes seriously. “It’s always both a privilege and an honor,” he said. “Any time I get to showcase the talent of PNW golfers on a national stage, it’s a responsibility I take great pride in.”Hurt credited the venue for playing to his strengths. Canyon River Golf Club, designed by the internationally acclaimed firm Schmidt Curley and opened in 2006, meanders through towering pines and native grasslands. “Canyon River was in incredible shape,” he said. “The greens were perfect, and that really complemented my ball-striking all week. It was a great venue to host the championship.”Looking ahead to the national championship, Hurt emphasized preparation. “I’ll be doing everything I can to be at my best come April. Meaning a focused practice, staying sharp in competition and fitness, and making sure I’m mentally and physically ready for the challenge,” he explained.Hurt also reflected on the differences between his two Section victories. “My 2023 win was a big moment for me. I had to show a lot of resilience in that final round to come out on top, narrowly avoiding a playoff. It was my first section major victory, and it felt great to finally get that pressure off my chest. The 2025 win felt different. I played more than above average over the first two days, which created an opposite type of pressure... holding onto a lead rather than chasing from behind. Staying positive and using past experiences helped me calm my thoughts and nerves when it mattered most. All week long, one subtle reminder kept ringing in my ears: ‘Don’t be afraid to be great!’”Additionally, the low 20 scores at the 2026 PGA Professional Championship presented by Club Car, Corebridge Financial and Rolex will earn a place in the 108th PGA Championship in May 2026, to be held at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
We are thankful for our presenting sponsors: Club Car, Corebridge Financial, and Rolex. We are also grateful for the contributions of our supporting sponsors: Titleist/FootJoy, Callaway, Nike, Ship Sticks, TaylorMade, and StrackaLine. In addition, we extend our appreciation to our partners at Gallagher, Golf Channel, and the PGA TOUR.
