We spent some time this week in Denver for a site visit in preparation for the Lexus Fleet Program’s participation with the U.S. Amateur at Cherry Hills Country Club this August.  We had a very productive series of meetings with our key operational partners and vendors for the project, including Robbie Zalzneck and Jenny Pritchard from the USGA; the two local Lexus dealerships which will receive the initial shipments of courtesy vehicles for the event; a local valet company, which will likely be assisting us in moving a portion of the vehicles at some point in the process; and the representatives...

When you host a barbecue or get together with friends, what is your main concern?  Is there enough dip?  Is it going to rain?  Is the bathroom clean?  Will any of my guests turn into zombies during dinner?  Ok, well maybe not that last one, but your main concern is whether or not your guests have a good experience.  If they don't, you probably aren't going to have enough players for that Marco Polo tournament you were planning for your 4th of July pool party.   "The Experience" is often our main focus at PJS, from the tournaments we manage to sourcing Pros for clinics and events...

During this morning's press conference at Alder Elementary it was announced that in it’s inaugural year The Umpqua Bank Challenge raised $100,000 for non-profit partners "I Have a Dream" Foundation - Oregon and Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel. MORE     [Pictured:Peter Jacobsen (far left) and Ray Davis (far right) presented the funds raised by the 2011 Umpqua Bank Challenge to Nancy Horton, Diane Boly and Julie Ball, members of the “I Have A Dream” Foundation’s Board of Directors, Tamara Uppendahl, Director of Donor Relations for Legacy Health and Liz MacDonell,,...

Peter Jacobsen SPORTS announced today that the 2012 Umpqua Bank Challenge will take place August 26-28 at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club, located in Aloha, Oregon. MORE

Finishing at an astounding 24-under par, the team of Steve Elkington and Scott McCarron ran away with the 2011 Umpqua Bank Challenge title! It was a great weekend at beautiful Portland Golf Club, where nearly 15,000 fans attended the three-day event. The grandstands were packed and the golf was fantastic! Not only did they take home the inaugural trophy, but the Steve and Scott also rocked the very stylish Umpqua Bank Challenge Jean Jackets! Lookin' good guys!

Partners Steve Elkington and Scott McCarron sailed through Monday’s first round and are currently in the lead at the 2011 Umpqua Bank Challenge. McCarron, co-champion of the 2002 Challenge, holed out from the bunker on 18 for eagle, pushing them to 11-under-par, two strokes ahead of second-place team John Cook and Jay Haas. McCarron celebrates after holing his bunker shot on 18. The fan-favorite team of Peter Jacobsen and Arnold Palmer had an up and down round, but finished the day under par after a joint effort brought them a birdie on 18.

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