Marcus King of Sahalee Country Club and Mark Gardner of The Creek at Qualchan have been elected as the 57th and 58th members of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Hall of Fame. Marcus King embodies service to the Professional Golfers Association, to his fellow PGA Professionals and to the community. He has served 16 years … Read more
We have recently learned of the passing of Bob Gasper of Tigard, Oregon, who passed away last November at the age of 89. A PGA member since 1962, he began as an assistant at Columbia Edgewater CC in 1959 and was most recently the head professional at King City GC from 1993-2008. During Bob’s decades … Read more
It is with much sadness that I must inform you of the passing of Mr. Bill Mulflur. Bill was ninety-four. Bill was a long-time supporter of golf in Oregon and the Northwest, working formerly as the Oregon PGA Senior Tournament Director for many years. He spent twenty-four years with the Oregon Journal and another six years for … Read more
We are saddened to report that PGA Life Member Bill Houston of Sandpoint, Idaho passed away on December 17, 2020. He was 84 years old. Bill was the head professional at Summerfield G&CC in Tigard, Oregon from 1987 – 2003 and went on to work at Agate Beach GC in Newport, Oregon from 2004 – … Read more
This month we interview Brian Whitcomb, a founding member of Folds of Honor. Originally, from the Northwest, most of his career took place in the Southwest Section where he served as its President as well as represented District 14 on the National Board. He also served as the National PGA President in 2007-2008. He now resides in Bend, Oregon … Read more
I think many, if not all of us, must be glad to see 2020 in the rear-view mirror. I know will not be looking back. I hope and believe 2021 will bring us health and recovery. Please join me in congratulating our Special Award winners for 2020! Read about their accomplishments here. Golf Professional of … Read more