Catching up with Vanessa Zacapantzi, the Foundation’s first Grant recipient

By WA Golf Staff

Posted on Sep 17, 2026

This past spring, Vanessa was the first Ferris High School golfer in nearly 30 years to win the Eleen Northcutt Invitational. Earlier this year, Vanessa Zacapantzi of Spokane received the first Junior Golf Opportunity Grant given by the Washington Golf…

Game On With Grants: Brothers Gage, Ryker, Tanner Blakesley among new Junior Golf Opportunity Grant recipients

By Logan Groeneveld-Meijer

Posted on Feb 23, 2026

Three of the grants have recently been awarded to a single household. Gage, Ryker and Tanner Blakesley, who live in Otis Orchards east of Spokane, comprise a sibling trio that has done plenty over the previous years, whether equipped with golf clubs or No. 2 pencils.