Marcia Fisher, Dick Price and Ann Swanson, were honored with induction into the Pacific Northwest Golf Hall of Fame.
The festivities were at the historic Fircrest Golf Club near Tacoma, Wash., as the three will join 47 other Northwest golf greats who currently adorn the Hall. KOMO 1000 Radio personality, Bill Yeend, served as master of ceremonies and the evening featured special presentations highlighting the careers of each inductee.
Marcia Fisher - Canby, Ore.
Few players in Oregon golf history have accomplished more than Marcia Fisher. Her seven Oregon Women’s Amateur titles are second only to the great Mary Budke, of Eugene, Ore., who has eight and was inducted in the PNGA Hall of Fame in 2005. She also boasts an outstanding record in PNGA competition as a two-time winner and three-time medalist of the PNGA Women’s Amateur Championship. She was also a finalist in the inaugural PNGA Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship in 2002.
Fisher has given selflessly of her time over the years for the benefit of the game. She has served on the OGA’s Tournament Committee and Point Review Board. She is also a past president of the Oregon Women’s Golf Association (2006) and the Willamette Valley Country Club Women’s Division (2003).
PNGA Hall of Fame member and frequent opponent, Joan Edwards Powell of Portland, said of Fisher, “Her golf record speaks for itself . . . although she is a fierce competitor, she is able to maintain friendships with her fellow golfers who admire her ability and outgoing personality . . . she is uniformly admired for her good sportsmanship.”
Dick Price -Longview, Wash.
(Presented posthumously)
“The fiercest competitor I ever faced,” was how PNGA Hall of Fame member Don Krieger, of Portland, summed up what it was like facing Dick Price in a match. You could say when it came to golf, the long-time U.S. postal worker always delivered.
He is the only player in Northwest golf history to have won both the Oregon and Washington State Men’s Amateur championships twice. His remarkable 13 appearances on Hudson Cup Amateur teams is testament to his standing as one of the finest players of his era.
Price’s often repeated philosophy in life was “the nicest thing you can say about a man is that he is a gentleman.” Although he passed away last year, the PNGA will posthumously honor this gentleman and champion with induction into its Hall of Fame.
Ann Swanson - Woodinville, Wash.
Ann Swanson’s resume of championship victories covers a remarkable four decades. While she has enjoyed much success at the national level, including three appearances in the USGA Women’s Open, it has been in state and regional competitions where her golf talents have shined the brightest. Her combined 21 victories in individual state and city championships are unparalleled. She has also earned four PNGA championship trophies for good measure.
Swanson has been a tireless volunteer, serving as a representative from Washington on the Women’s Trans-National Board of Directors and on the WSGA’s Championship Committee. She also served as assistant golf coach for the women’s team at the University of Washington from 1976-81, under head coach and PNGA Hall of Fame member, Edean Ihlanfeldt.
PNGA Director and friend, Robin Anderson said of Swanson, “She has represented the PNGA and Washington golf with dignity and grace for many years . . . she is looked upon very favorably by her peers.”
For a complete listing of the playing accomplishments of our three inductees, visit www.thepnga.org.