Shane Prante birdied the first playoff hole to win the National Car Rental Pacific Northwest PGA Assistant Professional Championship, held August 2 at Illahe Hills CC in Salem, Ore.

Shane Prante (left) with Steve Bowen, head professional at Illahe Hills CC.

Shane will now advance to the 45th PGA Assistant Championship, to be held November 11-14 at PGA Golf Club, Wanamaker Course in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

This is the second year in a row that Shane has won the PNWPGA Assistant Professional Championship, and the second year in a row he will be competing in the national championship. Last year, Shane was also named the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Assistant Player of the Year.

Shane recently joined the Pin High Golf Show with radio host K-Mac for a featured interview, to talk about his win and his preparation for the national championship in November.

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