memoriam

Passing of Mr. Bill Mulflur

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

In Memoriam: Bill Houston, 8/19/1936 – 12/17/2020

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

In Memoriam: Jon A. Peterson, 7/14/1939 – 10/27/2020

We are saddened to announce that Jon A. Peterson, PGA passed away on October 27, 2020. Jon Peterson was born July 14, 1939 in Portland, OR. After attending Oregon College of Education briefly, he turned professional and worked as an assistant at Coos Bay CC, Waverley CC and Portland GC. During those year, he won … Read more

In Memoriam Harvey Hixson, 9/29/1929 – 10/8/2020

Harvey Hixson passed away on October 8, 2020 at the age of 91. Harvey was born September 29, 1929 in Salem, OR. After compiling an outstanding amateur record, he turned professional in 1954 to become an assistant to Harold West at Laurelwood GC in Eugene, OR. He served as head professional at Laurelwood from 1957-1959 … Read more

In Memoriam Bill Ross, 3/25/1968 – 8/2/2020

Bill Ross:  3/25/1968 – 8/2/2020A 22-year member of the PGA of America, Bill Ross passed away peacefully on August 2, 2020 at the age of 52. He earned his Class A PGA membership in 1998 and followed in his father’s footsteps by becoming the Head Professional at the family business, Wandermere Golf Course in Spokane, … Read more

In Memoriam Sean Fredrickson 12/1/1971 – 7/5/2020

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our friend and President Sean Fredrickson on July 5th in a plane crash in Coeur d’ Alene. Sean was an incredible father, husband, PGA Professional, mentor, and leader. There are never words to communicate the pain of such a loss, whether through prayer or quiet reflection, … Read more

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