CANBY, Oregon - The Professionals had to battle back after trailing 6.5 to 3.5 after the first two rounds of the 77th Hudson Cup at Willametter Valley CC.

The PGA professionals from Oregon and Washington who earned their way to the cup based on scoring in the Pacific Northwest Section, clawed their way back with seven points on Friday in the single matches, compared to just three points for the amateurs.

The final score was 10.5 to 9.5, with the pros winning for the first time in three years.

The first two rounds on Thursday featured Four Ball in the morning round, and Foursomes in the afternoon round.

After the morning rounds on Thursday, the score was tied 2.5-2.5. But in the afternoon, the amateurs would win four of the five matches to take a 6.5-3.5 point lead.

Zach Foushee and Robbie Ziegler, former Oregon Ducks and U.S. Amateur Four Ball teammates, combined to beat pros Shane Prante and Jeff Coston 5 & 4 in the afternoon foursome.

Professionals Bryce Fisher of Arrowhead Golf Club and Jeff Erdmann of Oswego Lake CC were the lone winners for the pros on Thursday afternoon, winning 1 up over Colten Kleis and Jaeger Christian.

“Teaming up with my great friend Scott Erdmann in foursomes was something truly special,” Fisher said. “Having our match come down to the final hole—and being lucky enough to roll in a 30-foot putt to win—is a moment I’ll never forget.”

Usually competitors, but now teammates

“From the very first day, getting to play alongside the guys you usually compete against in regular tournaments is such an incredible experience,” Fisher said. “The players’ dinner is always a favorite - listening to all the captains and players share stories about the history of the event.

“Having Rob Gibbons captain our pro team was incredibly special for me. Rob was my golf instructor growing up, and having him by my side throughout the event is a memory I’ll cherish forever. It was truly special having David Brown - one of my closest friends - caddy for me throughout the week. His support, humor, and friendship added so much an already memorable experience.”

After a quick start on Friday morning, the amateurs won two of the first four matches (Foushee 5 & 4 over Darren Black), along with a tie between Nigel Lett of Tualatin CC and Prante, to sit with a 9-5 lead.

Included in one of the early amateur wins on Friday was a matchup between Waverley Country Club amateur Harrison Moir and Waverley CC Professional Zach Emery, with More getting the 4 & 3 win.

Extra Meaning in Singles Match between Ziegler and Fisher

Both Ziegler and Fisher grew up playing at Willamette Valley CC the location of the Hudson Cup.

“The captains paired us against each other in the final singles match of the day, and it couldn’t have been scripted any better,” Fisher said. “After five lead changes, I birdied the 18th to end the match in a tie—a storybook finish to an unforgettable battle.”

After a tie between Robbie Ziegler and Bryce Fisher, the lead was at 9.5.-5.5 for the amateurs.

But the pro’s would go on to win the remaining six matches with Erdmann winning 5 & 4, Coston 2 & 1, Brian Thornton 1 up, David Phay 1 up, and Ryan Benzel 2 up.

“Watching all the teams gather around the final holes, celebrating together as we clinched the cup, was something truly special. You can’t buy your way into the Hudson Cup, and you can’t get in through connections—you have to earn it. It was a week I’ll remember for the rest of my life.” Fisher said. “It’s difficult to describe what it meant to come back like that and secure the win. I have to much love and respect for my teammates. Coming from three points behind to pull it out down the stretch was truly a pinch-yourself moment, and it took

For the full scoring recap: 2025 PNW Hudson Cup Matches Event :: Customized Tournament Results

The Hudson Cup was created in honor of Robert Hudson of Portland Golf Club. This event pairs the Section’s top professionals against the area’s top amateurs.

In the 34th edition of the Senior Hudson Cup, the Professionals also won the Matches with a two-day point total of 11 to 9.

The Charles Congdon Award went to Robbie Ziegler (voted on by the professional team) and the Larry Lamberger Award was presented to Mason Koch (voted on by the amateur team). Ziegler qualified for his 8th U.S. Amateur earlier this year.

In the Senior Matches, The Bill Eggers Award was presented to Ron Hop (voted on by the senior professional team) while Birk Nelson was bestowed the Bob McKendrick Award (voted on by the senior amateur team).

Willamette Valley CC Head PGA Golf Professional John Grothe talked about being able to host the event

“We’re so proud and privileged to be able to host the best players from not only the Pacific Northwest Section, but also the amateur players from all around the area,” Grothe said. “We enjoy having the great competition, having a golf course that can withstand and provide a test for these players. Our conditions this week are phenomenal. Our superintendent has done a great job, providing for the players and our members.”

Wilametter CC stepped in about a month ago to host the event for their very first Hudson Cup.

History of where the Hudson Cup Started

Robert A. Hudson was a very successful Portland businessman whose firm, Hudson House, was one of the nation’s leading wholesale grocers.

During World War II, the PGA of America was trying to keep its Tour alive and was in dire need of sponsors. Hudson stepped up to the plate with the urging of Larry Lamberger, Portland Golf Club head professional, and offered to underwrite a 72-hole open tournament with a purse of $10,000. Therefore, the 1944 Portland Open was born, and Sam Snead won it.

Hudson stayed with the program and went on to sponsor the 1945 Portland Open (in which Ben Hogan set the 72-par 72-hole scoring record of 27-under-par 261) and the 1946 PGA Championship, won by Hogan. Hudson went on to sponsor the Portland Opens in 1948 and 1949 and the Western Open in 1955, all at Portland Golf Club, and he became the first chairman of the PGA Advisory Committee.