Career
Congdon was the club professional at Tacoma Country & Golf Club from 1935 to 1965. During World World War II, he worked as an aircraft plant inspector in Tacoma. Congdon was instrumental in forming the Pacific Northwest Section Professional Golf Association and served three terms as president
He also served as a Vice-President of the Professional Golf Association of America from 1955–1957.
Congdon was the recipient of several honors. The Hudson Cup Matches are conducted by the Pacific Northwest Section of the Professional Golf Association of America in cooperation with the Oregon and Washington State Golf Associations.
The award given to the top amateur, The Charles Congdon Award, is named in his honor. The Pacific Northwest Section Professional Golf Association elected him Golf Professional of the Year.
He was inducted into the organization"s Hall of Fame in 1981.
He was inducted into the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame in 1978. Professional Golf Association Tour wins (2) 1947 Portland Open Invitational Other wins (12).