AUG 2020
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KILLED IN CRASH
Sean Fredrickson worked at Tualatin Country Club, near Portland, Oregon, for 14 years before moving to Oswego Lake Country Club. His wife said he and their three children were killed when their plane collided with another over a lake in Northern Idaho.
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t doesn’t happen everyday, but sometimes a breaking story hits really close to home. That was the case earlier this summer when news broke that Sean Fredrickson, the head professional at Oswego Lake Country Club - and president of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA - was killed in a plane crash. The accident, at Lake Coeur d’Alene in Idaho, also claimed the lives of his three children.. “The loss of Sean Fredrickson and his children Hayden, Sofie and Quinn is devastating,” Oswego Lake general manager Bryan Fisher said in a statement. “Sean was an exceptional golf professional who was awarded the PGA Professional of the Year honor in 2019 by the Pacific Northwest Section PGA. Oswego Lake Country Club was honored to have him as a member of our family. His positive spirit and joy for the game of golf was contagious. But more importantly, Sean was a tremendous husband, father and friend. Our love and heartfelt sympathy goes to his wife, April, his family and friends during this time of loss.”
Fredrickson, pictured with children Sofia, Quinn, and Hayden (l-r) were among eight people killed when two planes collided over Lake Coeur d’Alene.
In all, eight people were killed when two planes collided over the lake. Prior to working at Oswego Lake Country Club, Fredrickson spent 14 years at Tualatin Country Club. In the months and years to come, Fisher plans to work with the country club to honor Fredrickson. He said he would consider a golf tournament named after him, or name recently built facilities after him, too.
As a club professional, Fredrickson worked hard to mentor young golfers looking to play competitively.
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