The S&P 500 hit a low of 666 on March 6, 2009 and was up 213%, excluding dividends, through November 4, 2016. You know we’re big fans of dividends, which actually account for more than half the total returns in this index over the long-term. Since then, the S&P 500 is up another 4.6%, and … Read more
Did you know our PNWPGA Section is a leader throughout our Association with PGA Junior League Golf (PGAJLG)? Conservatively speaking, more than $600k in additional revenues was generated through PGAJLG! About 90% of that was spent at our facilities by participating families. We finished with 164 teams, up from 117 teams in 2015. Nearly 1900 … Read more
Brian Thornton of Meridian Valley CC won Omega Player of the Year. Jeff Coston of Semiahmoo Resort won Omega Senior Player of the Year. John Cassidy of The Home Course won Assistant Player of the Year. Congratulations! Highlights from their records this year are listed below. Brian Thornton – Omega Player of the Year … Read more
To finish strong this season, I recommend doing a personal self-assessment and examining areas of your personal as well as professional life. I see numerous golf professionals who place such a high priority on being a dedicated golf professional that their personal lives suffer. Our profession places huge time demands on us, especially during the … Read more
By Phil Taylor Published Dec 20, 1959, Seattle Post-Intelligencer How many names in golf do you recognize? Don’t look now, but it’s Christmas time, And a chance to greet the gang in rhyme; To say hello to friend and pal, To every golfing guy and gal. Our best this day to the Publinks knight, … Read more
Service to Your Association I just returned from New York City and the 100th meeting of the PGA of America. It was a refilling of the service bucket for me, and inspiration to get the Section Board engaged and progress measured. Dan Hill was recognized at this meeting for his three years of service as … Read more