Charles "Chuck" Congdon was an American professional golfer from the Pacific Northwest whose career spanned four decades: 1930s–1960s. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In Golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained The Pacific Northwest is a region in the northwest of North America (the term refers to the land not the ocean The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression. The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969

Congdon was the club professional at Tacoma Country & Golf Club from 1935 to 1965. Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ^[1] During World War II, he worked as an aircraft plant inspector in Tacoma. ^[2] Congdon was instrumental in forming the Pacific Northwest Section PGA and served three terms as president. He also served as a Vice-President of the PGA of America from 1955–1957. Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) ^[1]

Congdon was the recipient of several honors. The Hudson Cup Matches are conducted by the Pacific Northwest Section of the PGA of America in cooperation with the Oregon and Washington State Golf Associations. The award given to the top amateur, The Charles Congdon Award, is named in his honor. The Pacific Northwest Section PGA elected him Golf Professional of the Year. He was inducted into the organization's Hall of Fame in 1981. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 ^[1] He was inducted into the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame in 1978. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) ^[3]

PGA Tour wins

this list is probably incomplete

• 1948 Canadian Open

Other regular career wins

this list is probably incomplete

• 1939 Washington Open
• 1947 Oregon Open, Washington Open
• 1950 Washington Open
• 1952 Washington Open
• 1962 Washington Open
• 1963 Pacific Northwest Section Championship

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} Biographical information from Pacific Northwest Section PGA Hall of Fame. The Canadian Open (currently sponsored as the RBC Canadian Open) is a Golf tournament which was founded in 1904 The Washington Open is the Washington state open Golf tournament open to both amateur and professional golfers The Oregon Open is the Oregon state open Golf tournament open to both amateur and professional golfers The Washington Open is the Washington state open Golf tournament open to both amateur and professional golfers The Washington Open is the Washington state open Golf tournament open to both amateur and professional golfers The Washington Open is the Washington state open Golf tournament open to both amateur and professional golfers The Washington Open is the Washington state open Golf tournament open to both amateur and professional golfers Retrieved on 2007-11-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi
2. ^ Golf Comes Back. Time Magazine (August 28, 1944). Retrieved on 2007-11-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi
3. ^ Information from Tacoma Sports Museum/Washington Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved on 2007-11-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi