The Business of Golf: A Marathon, Not a Sprint All my life I have absolutely hated running. This is ironic since I married someone who loves running, so I suppose opposites do attract. Despite only running when I am chased, I have always respected these athletes. A marathoner’s endurance and their mental toughness are especially … Read more
On to article four of the Leadership in Hospitality (in the Golf Industry) Series. Surprise, I found more inspiration in the writing/posting of Marcus Buckingham. For this one, I’ll share the points I’ve gleaned from his book “Designing Work That People Love.” In Designing Work That People Love, Buckingham shares his belief that creating meaningful … Read more
My name is Doran Gregg and I’m happy to have joined the team at the Pacific Northwest PGA Section as the Office Assistant. I previously worked at Edward Jones as a Senior Branch Administrator for over 13 years. I have a partner of five plus years, Gary, who has three children plus I have two … Read more
Facility: Bandon Dunes – Old Macdonald Hometown: Freeland, PA PGA Member Since: 2023 Jessica McClellan, PGA is the 2024 Merchandiser of the Year in the Resort category. Under her guidance, gross merchandise sales at Old Macdonald have seen significant growth. Jessica’s innovative stocking strategies and expert product knowledge have been instrumental in managing limited storage space … Read more
Runge and Prante Go Back-to-Back at Pacific Northwest PGA Pro-Assistant Championship VANCOUVER, Wash. – Defending a title is never easy, but Mitch Runge, PGA, and his assistant Shane Prante, PGA, of The Home Course proved up to the task, capturing their second consecutive win at the Pacific Northwest PGA Pro-Assistant Championship. The duo carded rounds … Read more