Bend’s Kearney named Northwest assistant player of the year — Brandon Kearney was named the 2013 Assistant Player of the Year last week by the Pacific Northwest Section of the PGA of America. Kearney, a 34-year-old assistant professional at Bend Golf and Country Club, in August won the 2013 Pacific Northwest Assistant Championship. Later that month he finished in fourth place at the Northwest Open. In November, Kearney contended early before settling for a tie for 33rd place at the 2013 Assistant PGA Championship in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Points for the Northwest PGA award were based on play in section and national championships. The Bend resident was not initially announced as player of the year, but a recounting of the season’s points put Kearney ahead, according the the Northwest PGA. Kearney will accept the award in March at the Northwest Section’s spring meeting in Vancouver, Wash.

Padraig Harrington discloses skin cancer treatment — The Irish golfer, whose father Patrick died from cancer, says he underwent surgery for sun spots. Harrington, who did not say when the treatment took place, was speaking out to urge people to see a doctor if they have concerns about their health.

— From staff and wire reports