Dr. Eric Wilson, PGA Legacy Master Professional, College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations, and Chairman of the Special Olympics Golf Committee for North America recently coordinated and administered the 2017 Special Olympic National Invitational Golf Tournament (NIT) at the Willows Run Golf Club in Seattle, Washington. Wilson has taken the leadership role in the tournament since it commenced in 2000.

More than 230 golfers and coaches from across the United States and Canada participated in the tournament in individual and team competitions on nine and 18-hole courses, as well as individual skill competitions.