Fore the Boy
Sep 5–6 · Gamble SandsSeptember 5–6, 2026 · Gamble Sands
Fore
the Boy
Two rounds. Four players. One trophy.
The Fore the Boy Trophy
Thirty-six holes of gross Modified Stableford across Scarecrow and Gamble Sands. Highest total wins. The winner walks home with the inaugural FTB trophy and a year of bragging rights.
How the scoring works →The Field
4 playersPatrick TriggsThe birthday legend
Ivan GomezContender
Jack CavanaughContender
Jeffrey EaglesonContender
Schedule
One nightSaturday, September 5
- 8:00 AMDepart Jack's — all four together, Ivan driving
- ~11:45 AMArrive at Gamble Sands. Bags, lunch, range
- 1:15 PMScarecrow — Round 1
- eveningQuicksands if we want it, then dinner and the Cascades
Sunday, September 6
- morningCheck out
- 11:50 AMGamble Sands — Round 2
- ~4:20 PMRound complete, then home
The Golf
Sands tees
Round 1Scarecrow
Saturday · 1:15 PMLinks golf on steeper ground, with dramatic elevation change and sweeping views of the Columbia River.
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Round 2Gamble Sands
Sunday · 11:50 AMThe flagship. Enormously wide fescue fairways, gigantic greens, no rough, and some of the best views in the Northwest.
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OptionalQuickSands
If we can fit it inFourteen par 3s from 60 to 180 yards. A golf amusement park — wedges, irons, a putter, and nothing at stake.
Course detail →The Press
10 quotes“As of August 1, 2025, Gamble Sands evolved from a curiosity, to a destination.”
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Getting There
~3h 45mDepart8:00 AM SaturdayFrom Jack's house
The carAll four togetherIvan driving
Staying atInn at Gamble SandsScarecrow-view rooms, one nightThe Inn →