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2025 PNWPGA “Stay Involved” Webinars are proudly sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf.
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by David Owens, PGA. Topics include:
- Ball fitting
- Irons
- loft, spin, lie angle, angle of descent
- Woods
- launch, spin, apex
- Wedges
- turf /sand interaction
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
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David Owens, PGA is the Director of Player Development at Missoula Country Club in Missoula, MT. Over the past 20 years, he has served as Head Professional at several clubs across Montana, including Hamilton Golf Club, Double Arrow Resort, and Phantom Hills. He became a Class A PGA Member in 2005 and was elected Secretary of the Western Montana Chapter just a few months later. He currently serves as Secretary of the Pacific Northwest PGA Section and is a past president of the Western Montana PGA Chapter. Throughout his time on the board, he has contributed to numerous chapter and section committees. His dedication to the profession has been recognized with multiple awards, including the WMCPGA Golf Professional of the Year (2010, 2011) and the Merchandiser of the Year – Public (2018).
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Maggie Simons, PGA and Seth Thompson, PGA. Topics include:
- Golfer Retention
- Creating a robust community with support from management and families –
- How to sell out your golf programs
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
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Maggie Simons is the PGA Director of Instruction at The Oregon Golf Club in West Linn, Oregon, and a four-time Op 36 Master Coach. Since relocating to the Pacific Northwest in 2017, she has become a leader in junior golf development, earning accolades such as Oregon Chapter PGA Teacher of the Year and being named one of Golf Digest’s Top Young Teachers in America. From launching the first licensed Op 36 facility in North Carolina to now expanding programming for juniors and ladies in Oregon, Maggie has built a powerful model for success—and she’s passionate about helping other coaches in the region do the same.
Seth Thompson is a Player Development Consultant with Operation 36 and a Teaching Quality Manager supporting hundreds of coaches worldwide. A graduate of Campbell University’s PGA Golf Management program, he has dedicated his career to helping facilities create meaningful, measurable learning experiences for golfers of all ages. From leading player development workshops to guiding coaches through program design and technology integration, Seth has been instrumental in shaping the success of the Operation 36 network. His passion is empowering coaches to grow the game by making golf fun, social, and rewarding for every beginner.
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Bruce Stewart, PGA, 2024 PNW PGA Teacher of the Year. Topics include:
- My story and why I’m passionate about teaching
- Teaching putting skills
- Teaching chipping and bunker play
- Basic drills for the golf swing
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
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Bruce Stewart, PGA, Life Member from Molalla, OR, earned the 2024 PNW PGA Teacher of the Year Award. A renown teacher, Bruce has developed elite golfers, nurturing talent from a young age to championship success. His students’ achievements include setting records and excelling at national and international levels. Bruce also mentors fellow golf professionals, fostering collaboration and sharing expertise within the Oregon Chapter PGA. His dedication to developing players and guiding peers reflects his profound impact on the sport.
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Kennedy Bodiford, PGA, 2024 Merchandiser of the Year: Public. Topics include:
- The renovation process and design aspects
- Branding & logos
- Storytelling through merchandise
- Curating a product mix
- Up & coming brands
- Customer engagement and marketing
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
Kennedy Swann Bodiford, PGA of Tokatee Golf Club earned the 2024 Merchandiser of the Year Award in the Public category. She maintained impressive sales per round, and gross sales surged under her leadership. Kennedy’s hands-on involvement in her pro shop’s renovation, from design to construction, showcased her commitment to elevating the customer experience. Her ability to blend diverse product offerings with a focus on customer relationships has transformed her shop into a model of operational success.
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Josh McKinley, PGA, and Chris Runyan, PGA. Topics include:
- Why are veterans’ golf programs important?
- 22 a day
- community involvement
- growing the game
- reaching just one person
- Working with veterans
- It’s all about the veteran
- camaraderie
- Questions to not ask.
- Types of Veteran Golf Programs
- PGA HOPE
- Veteran specific tournaments
- Veterans’ golf clubs
- As Simple as just hanging out!
- Resources for connecting with veterans
- PGA HOPE
- Q&A
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
Josh McKinley is the 2024 PNW PGA Patriot Award Winner. Over his 16-year career, Josh has passionately advocated for programs like PGA HOPE and Patriot Golf Days across Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. As a lead trainer and adaptive golf expert, he personally coached veterans and spearheaded initiatives in 2024 like the Central Oregon Patriot Golf Day tournament and Spokane’s Patriot Day. Beyond coaching, Josh supports Folds of Honor and offers discounts and free lessons to veterans, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to making golf accessible and impactful for those who have served.
Chris Runyan won the PNW PGA Patriot Award 6 times and is the recipient of the national 2020 PGA Patriot Award. A Marine Corps Veteran, Runyan’s family has served in virtually every major conflict since 1860, including the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam War and Gulf War. Runyan has used his commitment and passion to assist fellow Veterans in finding hope through the game of golf. As a PGA Member, he has been instrumental in growing the PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program for Veterans throughout the Pacific Northwest PGA Section. He also founded VETS on the Green, a complementary program to PGA HOPE that helps get PGA Professionals involved in teaching the game to Veterans, while making a difference in their lives.
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors: TaylorMade, aboutGOLF, Evolve Golf, NI Golf Tours and PLT Golf
Supporting Sponsors: Farmers Insurance – Jared Bouchey Agency, FREDDY Initiative, Operation36 Golf, DASHCLIP
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R.E.A.L Mentoring – Part 1
Join us for a 60-minute webinar with Monte Koch, PGA.
REAL = Relevant, Engaged, Authentic, Lasting
- Relevant → primarily beneficial to the mentee, with a focus on how to move them forward in their skills, experience and capacity.
- Engaged → proactive, intentional and routinely checking in with SMART goals and a scoreboard
- Authentic → genuine, transparent, both sides open to sharing mistakes, sharing wins and learnings from losses
- Lasting → a natural outpouring of the first three, a result that maintains trust, respect and admiration even after careers move on, move up or similar; the mentee practices the lessons taught to them with those they mentor in a natural, but intentional way to pay it forward
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA Required PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
Monte Koch is a PGA Certified Professional in Player Development and is a Career Services Consultant for the PGA of America, serving PGA professionals, employers in the Pacific NW & Rocky Mountain PGA Sections.
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Justin Scott, PGA.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
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Justin Scott is the Golf Genius Account Manager – Northwest. He is a 20-year PGA Member with 8 years of experience at Golf Genius.
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Chris Myrvold, PGA. Chris is the Club Historian at Tualatin Country Club.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
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Chris Myrvold, PGA, of Tualatin Country Club, was named the 2024 PNW PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year for his exceptional leadership, service, and dedication. As Oregon Chapter Secretary and former Tournament Committee Chair, Chris implemented impactful changes, improving organization and inclusivity. Passionate about PGA HOPE, he champions veterans’ causes, organizing events like a Las Vegas tournament to raise awareness for PTSD support. Chris also took the initiative as Tualatin CC’s historian, compiling and sharing the club’s rich history with members and the community.
R.E.A.L Mentoring – Part 2
Join us for a 90-minute webinar with Monte Koch, PGA.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA Required PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
Monte Koch is a PGA Certified Professional in Player Development and is a Career Services Consultant for the PGA of America, serving PGA professionals, employers in the Pacific NW & Rocky Mountain PGA Sections.
Join us for a 90-minute webinar presented by Max Lewis and Shawn Farmer-Sese. Topics include:
- What really creates distance — it’s more than just speed.
- How to spot the main physical and technical limits that hold golfers back.
- Simple ways to assess mobility, strength, and sequencing.
- How to build a strong base for lasting, usable speed.
- How to blend fitness and coaching to help players hit it farther, more efficiently.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
Max Lewis – Head Trainer, Golfletica (Tacoma, WA) brings over 25 years of experience training clients and athletes of all levels. He is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Master Trainer, a Certified Functional Strength Coach, and a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Fitness, Power and Junior Level 2. As the Head Strength and Performance Coach at Golfletica in Tacoma, Max specializes in one-on-one and group golf performance training, helping golfers improve strength, mobility, and power for a more efficient and powerful swing.
Shawn Farmer-Sese is Co-Founder and the Director of Fitness and Junior Development for Golfletica Sports and Rehab in Redmond, Wa. She also serves as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the U.S. Junior National Team developed by the USGA. Her fitness career began while she was playing college golf for Eastern Washington University and earned a BS in Exercise Science. She has been in the fitness industry for 23 years and a competitive golfer for most of her life. Her certifications include TPI, NASM, ACE, FRC, Kinstretch Level 2 and she is a Kettlebell Coach University Level 2 Coach. Shawn has competed in 9 USGA events in her career and continues her involvement with golf through coaching the Girls Varsity Golf Team at the Overlake School where they have been 1A State Champions the past two years. She has also been named to the Golf Digest Top 50 Fitness Coach list three times.
Associates & Their Leaders: Making the Most of Winter 2025
Join us for a 60-minute webinar with Monte Koch, PGA, with special guest Erik Nielsen, PGA.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA Required PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
Monte Koch is a PGA Certified Professional in Player Development and is a Career Services Consultant for the PGA of America, serving PGA professionals, employers in the Pacific NW & Rocky Mountain PGA Sections.
Erik Nielsen was hired by the PGA of America in 2015 to facilitate continuing education and training programs for PGA Member Professionals, PGA Associates, and PGA PGM University students. In 2017, Nielsen was named the Director of Business Operations for the PGA Education Department and the PGA Education Center. During his five years in that role, he implemented budgets of over $5 million annually and oversaw the entire travel budget of nearly 2,000 PGA Members and PGA Associates combining for over 12,000 travel days each year. Since 2021, as an education faculty member specializing in Golf Operations and Executive Management, his goals are to promote the facility value, golf industry expertise, and community engagement of the PGA of America’s 31,000 professionals.
Difference Making Coaching w/ GEARS (and Your Intellect)
Join us for a 90-minute webinar with Monte Koch, PGA with special guest, Michael Neff, PGA.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA Required PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
Monte Koch is a PGA Certified Professional in Player Development and is a Career Services Consultant for the PGA of America, serving PGA professionals, employers in the Pacific NW & Rocky Mountain PGA Sections.
Michael Neff distinguishes himself as a leading figure in golf instruction, currently serving as the Founder and Director of GEARS Sports, a company at the forefront of golf swing analysis technology. His expertise and innovative approach have garnered significant recognition throughout the golf community. Neff’s profound impact on the sport is evident through his esteemed positions and numerous accolades. Beyond his coaching and technological ventures, Neff is also an author. His book, Drive Like the Pros, further solidifies his role as a thought leader in golf instruction, offering his expertise to a wider audience of golfers seeking to improve their game.
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Chris Nowlen, PGA. Chris is the 2024 PNW PGA Golf Professional of the Year.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series
PGA Jr. League, Everything you Need to Know
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Patrick Oropallo, PGA, Player Engagement Consultant & Coach.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Jessica McClellan, PGA. Jessica is the 2024 PNW PGA Merchandiser of the Year – Resort.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series
Golf Course Architectural Trends
Join Dan Hixson, PGA for this educational 90-minute webinar.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Marcus King, PGA
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Marcus King, PGA, CCM, CCE has enjoyed a very fulfilling career in golf hospitality and has served as a PGA Director of Golf or a PGA General Manager at several great facilities: operating Jackson Park Golf Course near where he grew up in Seattle, opening TPC Snoqualmie Ridge as the Head Golf Professional, preparing Wolf Creek Resort in Utah for the Winter Olympics, and returning to the Northwest to manage the private clubs of Fairwood, Sand Point, Overlake, and Sahalee Country Club. Marcus is one of only six PGA members who are also Certified Club Managers and Certified Chief Executives in the world and enjoys bringing that wealth of knowledge and experience to the table in service to his fellow Golf Professionals. He was inducted into the PNW PGA Hall of Fame in 2022.
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Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Jared Bouchey.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by Farmers Insurance/Jared Bouchey Agency.
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Patrick Oropallo, PGA and Marlena Cannon, Director of Marketing & Communications.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series
PGA Family Golf, the Ultimate Engagement Tool
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Patrick Oropallo, PGA, Player Engagement Consultant & Coach.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
Join us for a 90-minute webinar presented by Kian O’Donnell. Golf Fitness: Transform Your Game from the Ground Up. The Role of Fitness in Golf at All Levels.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
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Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Chuck West, PGA of America National Rules Committee Member.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
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Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Ryan Cutter, PGA.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Travis Olson, PGA. Travis is the 2024 PNW PGA Merchandiser of the Year – Private.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series
PGA Coach & PGA Coach +, Supercharge Your Coaching Business
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Patrick Oropallo, PGA, Player Engagement Consultant & Coach.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Tom Sovay, PGA.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Nick Bardino.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS
PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series
PGA Deferred Compensation: Growing the Game and Your Retirement Savings
Join Paul Fredricks, PGA Member Benefits Lead for this educational 60-minute webinar. Topics include:
- Plan Overview
- Goals of the Deferred Comp program
- How the Points System works
- Contributions & Distributions
- Using the PGA Member App
- FAQs
Paul Fredricks has been with the PGA of America since November 2022 and is currently the Member Benefits Lead there where his primary role is to manage and oversee the Deferred Compensation and Golf Retirement Plus programs. Prior to coming to the PGA, he spent over 8 years in the financial services industry working at T. Rowe Price and TIAA. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf and watching Colorado Rockies baseball and Denver Broncos football.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
The Experience Economy: Why Luxury Golf Travel is Your Secret Weapon
Join us for a fun 60-minute webinar presented by Bud Garmany and Lee Derrick. The objective of the webinar is to educate PGA Professionals on how use travel to strengthen their membership and elevate member loyalty.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.
Sponsored by Garmany Golf
Refresh Your Rules of Golf Knowledge with Two National Rules of Golf Members: Chuck West, PGA and Kathy Brown, PGA.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for associates.
Chuck West is the recipient of the 2017 PNW PGA Perry Williams Award. In addition to serving the Section Rules Committee, he has served the PGA National Rules Committee for 26 years. He has taught or coordinated over 30 USGA/PGA Rules of Golf workshops and webinars.
Kathy Brown received the PNW PGA Perry Williams Award in 2015, 2016 and 2019 and serves on the PGA National Rules Committee.
Sponsored by KJUS and Operation36 Golf
Chapter PDR Opportunities
Central Washington: cwcpga.com/education
Inland Empire: iepga.com/chapter-info/education/
Western Montana Chapter: wmcpga.com/chapter-info/education/
Western Washington Chapter: wwcpga.com/our-chapter/education/
Oregon Chapter: orpga.com/chapter-info/education/
PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education
These webinars are held via Google Meet and are designed for PGA Members and Associates only. Please log in to the Online Member Handbook (using your Section ForeTees login) to view Google Meet info.
Principles of Scorecard Design
Free, one-hour online course eligible for 1 PGA PDR. The course can be found at www.golfscorecards.com. To earn a credit, PGA members must watch the video and then pass a short online assessment.