Waverley History | 1990 - 1999
1993
1993 U.S.G.A. NATIONAL JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Champion: Tiger Woods
July 27-31, 1993: Waverley Country Club hosts the 46th Annual U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. This was Waverley’s fifth USGA Championship. The champion is Eldrick “Tiger” Woods. Many who turned out to get a first look at 15 year old phenom Tiger Woods also enjoyed the play of a 14-year old 95 lb young man named Charles Howell.
1994
In February, John Wells leaves the snowdrifts of the Country Club in Brookline and joins Waverley as the 14th Head Professional in 95 years.
1996
Because of its location on the banks of the Willamette, flooding can periodically be a problem for the fairways and greens located next to the river. The most significant flood occurred in 1996. Members and staff successfully worked together to sandbag the building perimeter to safeguard the clubhouse from water damage.
On April 13, Waverley celebrates its Centennial Opening Celebration.
1997
On April 26, Waverley celebrates its Centennial Closing Celebration and buries Time Capsule.