PGA Professional Kim Walker, aged 65, passed away on October 5, 2023, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Born in Spokane to parents Kaye and Shirley Walker, Kim’s early life revolved around golf. His father, a PGA Professional, introduced him to the sport at a young age. Kim and his older sister shared a … Read more
We are sad to announce that PGA Life Member Bruce Wattenburger passed away on October 24, 2023. Bruce Wattenburger served his fellow PGA professionals like few before him. Bruce served two terms as the Oregon Chapter President, two terms as the Pacific Northwest Section President, one term on the PGA of America Board of Directors … Read more
PGA Life Member Don Shaw was born on December 12, 1938, in Mount Pleasant, Arkansas and passed away on October 22, 2023 in Lake Stevens, Washington. Don began his golf career in 1957 at Wenatchee Golf & Country Club. In 1964, he moved to Marysville, Washington, and began work at Cedarcrest Golf Course. He was elected … Read more
The Pacific Northwest has lost a great PGA Professional and friend with the passing of PGA Life Member Bob Sproule on October 9, 2023. Bob had been a pro at The Dalles Country Club for 39 years. His degree in agronomy provided the knowledge that led to maintenance of the course which contributed to its selection … Read more
Fred William Pelzer 4/17/1937 to 9/14/2023 It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Mr. Fred Pelzer passed away on Thursday, September 14. Fred Pelzer spent his life committed to the game of golf and, especially, to the PGA Member. Devoted to the mission of the PGA, to “serve the Member and grow the … Read more
We are saddened to report the passing of Mike M. “Mickey” Stray, PGA Life Member of Yakima, WA. Born in Tacoma, WA, Mickey attended Stadium High School before serving his country in the United States Air Force from 1943 to 1963. Mickey began his journey in the golf industry as an assistant at Meadow Park Golf … Read more