A couple of golf stories going in to the weekend

OregonLive.com had a couple of interesting golf related stories going into the holiday weekend.

The first is about a fire just off Pumpkin Ridge. If you played today you probably saw smoke, here is an explanation:

Pumpkin Ridge Fire

The second is about a former professional, who regained his amateur status, only to have it removed by the USGA for offering a large sum of money in a combination Poker/Golf Tournament.

Dusty Schmidt Story

Hope you enjoy these articles. Enjoy the 4th!