With a heavy heart, we report the passing of David VonBrethorst of Spokane, WA. In 2018, David left a successful career as a pastor at Emmaus Spokane to pursue his dream of becoming a golf professional. He was hired at Kalispel G&CC as an Assistant Golf Professional in 2019 and went on to work at Circling … Read more
We are saddened to announce the passing of PGA Life Member Billy E. Tyson of Olympia, WA. He was 91 years old. Billy was hired at Meadow Park Golf Course in 1964 as an Assistant Golf Professional and was elected to membership in 1968. He was married to Virginia Tyson. Graveside Service will be held … Read more
We are saddened to report that Robert Bruce Clark of Beaverton, Oregon passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022. He was 80 years old and a longtime PGA Member. He had worked at Forest Hills GC, Rock Creek CC and Orenco Woods GC in the 1960’s and 70’s and was a member of the Cimarron … Read more
We are saddened to announce the passing of PGA Member Don Smith of Tigard, Oregon on April 20, 2022. He was 94 years old. Don began his golf career while still in high school, working under the tutelage of Larry Lamberger at Portland Golf Club where he served for 15 years. He became head professional … Read more
Ron (RC) Coleman was raised on a golf course and began playing golf at the age of five. He won his first junior event at the ripe age of seven. After a successful junior golf career, he attended the University of Houston on a golf scholarship in 1963-66 where he met Carole and married her … Read more
David “DJ” Jackson was born in Bremerton, WA on November 26, 1949 and passed away at the age of 72 in Allen, WA on December 13, 2021. Here is Kevin Bishop’s tribute to our dear friend and lifelong golf professional. Dave grew up in the Seattle area and the Harbor area, spending summers at their summer home … Read more