USGA State Team Championship

Derek is at the USGA State Team Championship down in the Bay area. The tournament is hosted at Mayacama Golf Club and the first round was today. Derek shot even, and the team posted a -2, putting them in a two way tie for first place! Tomorrow Derek tees off in the afternoon. You can find information about the tournament here, and the results are posted here. WSGA article about the tournament results found here.

USGA Mid Amateur Qualifier

Derek was at the USGA Mid Amateur 18 hole qualifer today at The Prospector Course out at Suncadia. The amazing John-O was caddying today, so thank you John. Only 3 spots were available at the qualifier today, and Derek shot +1, which wasn't enough to make it unfortunately. As of right now (not all scores are posted yet), -3 is in the lead. Congrats to Erik Hansen, who is tied for 1st right now. Results for today's qualifer can be found here.

The USGA Mid Amateur is Sept 25-30 at Atlantic GC in Bridgehampton, NY.

The Northwest Open Invitational

This week Derek is over in Walla Walla for the Northwest Open Invitational at Wine Valley Golf Course. This is the tournament that in years past he has won twice! Yesterday was the first of three rounds. He opened up with a 74 (2 over par). He tees off today for the second round at 1:42.

The tournament results can be followed here.

Scratch Player's Championship!

Derek is playing in the Scratch Player's Championship this week down at Canterwood G & CC. This is an invitational that is held in the same state as the US Amateur each year. Tomorrow Derek will play 36 holes. Results can be followed here.

Round 1: +2
Round 2: +4

Derek is confident in how he is hitting the ball, and said that he had two tee shots total in the 2 rounds that got him in trouble. Other than that, he is happy with how he is hitting it, just not happy with the number at the end of the day. He is out playing round 3 right now. Updates on round 3 to come this afternoon.

Derek Won the Oregon Open Invitational!

After a smooth sailing par the first round and a spectacular seven under 65 the second round, Derek went into the final round of the 2010 Oregon Open Invitational with a four stroke lead. He posted a par 72 for his final round and took home the trophy by one stroke! He also brought home the Low Am trophy for the tournament. In the Pro-Am Four Ball team event, Derek and his partner Josh Immordino tied for first place with Jerry Johnson and Justin Bentz. For the full results page, go here.

Oregon Open Invitational - June 2010

Sorry it has been awhile since the last post, I make a promise to you now that the season is underway to keep this baby updated! Enough about me, let's talk about Derek's game!

Derek is down at the Oregon Open Invitational down at Juniper GC in Redmond, OR. Tuesday was the first round, and Derek came in with par 72 for the day, which put him around T15th place after day 1. Yesterday he shot a seven under 65 during the cold windy round. Going into today's round, Derek leads the field with a 137. He teed off today at 11:30 for the final round. More information to come!

Check out the tournament results here.
Seattle Times article here.

10 Questions with Derek Berg

GolfWashington.com

10 Questions With Derek Berg

PGA Tour Q School 2009 - Summary

Despite having the flu during the second stage of PGA Tour Qualifying School, there are still positive things to draw from my experience. I know that I can compete and eventually make it on the PGA Tour. I also know that things happen at the right time for the right purposes, so I will continue on practicing and doing what I do best; playing golf! I will spend the winter practicing (so long as the ground isn't frozen or covered in snow) and keeping in shape. Basketball and yoga are the activities that keep my in shape during the winter months.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Derek

PGA Tour Q School 2009 Stage 2 - Round 3

With a couple unfortunate bogies on his last two holes of the day, Derek finished even par for the third round. Results can be seen here. Tomorrow is the last round of this stage of qualifying school, and Derek tees off at 9:20 am. Thank you again for everyone's support!

PGA Tour Q School 2009 Stage 2 - Rnds 1 & 2

While struggling for about a week with the flu, Derek went out yesterday and today and gave it his all with the little energy he had. Although yesterday he got off to a rough start with a 76 four over par, today he was able to go out there and for the first time in a week actually have some energy over the golf ball and shot one under. Today was the first day Derek said he felt semi-healthy, feeling about 80% back to health. Tomorrow he tees off at 9:30 for round three. Please keep Derek in your thoughts and prayers as he is overcoming this horrible flu. Thank you for your continued support. Follow along here.

-Candice