Charles Willsie Congdon (November 12, 1909 – February 28, 1965) was an American professional golfer from the Pacific Northwest whose career spanned four decades: 1930s–1960s.

Professional career

Congdon was the club professional at Tacoma Country and Golf Club from 1935 to 1965. During World War II, he worked as an aircraft plant inspector in Tacoma. 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.

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. In addition, the Pacific Northwest Section PGA elected him Golf Professional of the Year during his lifetime.

Awards and honors

  • In 1978, Congdon was inducted into the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
  • In 1981, he was inducted into the Pacific Northwest Section PGA's Hall of Fame

Professional wins (20)

PGA Tour wins (1)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of victoryRunners-up
1Aug 17, 1947Portland Open Invitational−18 (68-72-66-64=270)6 strokesUnited States Clayton Heafner, United States Herman Keiser, United States Johnny Palmer, United States George Payton

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Other wins

this list is probably incomplete