I’d like to take this opportunity to reflect on friendships. I feel incredibly blessed to be writing this month’s article while on vacation in Hawaii, poolside with my wife and our best friends—whom we met through golf, of course. As golf professionals, this game is an integral part of our lives. One of its greatest … Read more
What is a Skill and What is a Discipline? You might be thinking, “What a weird question!” But I don’t think so. In fact, I’ve been emphasizing the distinction between the two for many years. While skills and disciplines are certainly linked, they are not the same. So, how are they different? Let’s break it … Read more
New Year’s Day: A Strategic Reset for the PNWPGA and the Golf Industry Happy New Year! As Mr. Nowlen reported in his December 2024 column, the PNWPGA Board of Directors and your section staff completed our Winter Strategic Planning meetings. By all accounts, our time together was a great success. Most promising to me is the … Read more
Facility: Oswego Lake CC Hometown: Lake Oswego, Oregon PGA member since: 1986 Brent’s introduction to the game was a family affair. Playing with his father and working for local pro Lee Brune at Glendoveer Golf Course sparked his love for golf. At just 9 years old, Brent began shagging balls for Lee’s lessons, a formative experience that … Read more
Randy Buckenberger, PGA, passed away on December 13, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on March 27, 1961, in Spokane, Washington, Randy graduated from Central Valley High School in Spokane Valley in June 1979. His lifelong passion for golf began early, leading him to turn professional on June 22, 1982. Randy worked as Head … Read more
In a celebration of excellence, the Pacific Northwest Section PGA proudly announces the recipients of its prestigious 2024 Special Awards. Recognizing outstanding performance across 13 categories, these winners, acknowledged by their peers, epitomize the pinnacle of achievement among the PNW PGA’s 1,300 dedicated professionals spanning Washington, Oregon, Northern Idaho, Western Montana, and Alaska. Golf Professional … Read more