1922 WSWGA State Championship
The 1922 Washington State Women’s Golf Association State Championship was held August 22–25, 1922, at Grays Harbor Country Club. The event brought together women golfers from across Washington to compete for the state title and to advance organized women’s golf within the region. Played over four days, the championship featured qualifying and match play rounds that determined the eventual state champion. The tournament reflected the growing structure and popularity of women’s amateur golf in the early twentieth century. This album preserves photographs, newspaper coverage, and related documents from the championship. Together, these materials provide a record of the competitors, the club, and the community involvement surrounding the event. The 1922 championship remains an important part of the history of the Washington State Women’s Golf Association and of women’s golf in Washington State.
1922 Washington Women Golfers Organize
The Washington State Women's Golf Association (WSWGA) was founded in August 1922 at Grays Harbor Country Club to promote competitive amateur golf for women. Initiated by Mrs. "Frank" Patterson, the organization was created to hold a statewide championship, with 46 golfers competing in the inaugural event.
1922 State Championship Photo Album