Morning Lookout: Creswell’s $200 million golf company, officer testimony in civil case

Good morning, Lookout Eugene-Springfield,

L.A.B. Golf’s reputation continues to rise among pro and amateur golfers. The company, based in Creswell, is now worth more than $200 million and has about 250 employees. If you watch the Ryder Cup this weekend, you’ll likely see American J.J. Spaun using his L.A.B. putter. Mark Baker reports.

During the ongoing police shooting civil trial, a Eugene officer testified Thursday he feared for his life.

The nonprofit organization Burrito Brigade is buying a larger building, which it plans to renovate. “It’s good that we’re growing, but it’s sad that we’re growing,” says the group’s board president.

Tyson Alger pulls out his game story from the last time the Ducks played Penn State — last December — and adds footnotes based on what we know now. (Celebratory cigars? Really?)

In case you missed these stories published Thursday…
• Lane County’s August jobless rate up, but report shows job gains in health care
• No new probe planned into J.H. Baxter waste under Pre’s Trail
• Injured Springfield officers back to full duty as review continues into police shooting

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Creswell-based putter maker finds the right touch

By Mark Baker

L.A.B. Golf’s reputation continues to rise among pro and amateur golfers alike. The company, now worth more than $200 million, has about 250 employees.

Burrito Brigade buys building as its work to fight hunger grows

By Vanessa Salvia

The organization has purchased the former CAT building, which it plans renovate. “It’s good that we’re growing, but it’s sad that we’re growing,” says the group’s board president.