Dear Fellow PNWPGA Professionals, The governance of your Section is taken very seriously by the Section Board, staff and committees. I’m excited to announce a change in committees this year that will improve the development and enhancement of our professionals. The “Professional Development Committee” is a newly created committee that will deliver important activities for … 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
Dear PNW Section Members, By now you have heard about the Section’s Strategic Plan and Mission Statement. While this may come across to you as “Board Speak,” it is imperative to the Section and its 5 Chapters in improving its Governance and Operating practices, culminating with serving you. Having a plan at your facility can … Read more
As President of our Section, one of the privileges I enjoy most is to congratulate a fellow Professional when they have been honored for their achievements at the highest level. I am proud to say that our own Matt Brown of the Highlands Golf Course in Gearhart, Oregon has been bestowed the 2016 National Merchandise … Read more
Our great friends at the Rosauers Open Invitational are getting ready to host us for the 29th event! This year, we return to MeadowWood GC in Liberty Lake. Our host, Bob Scott, PGA is looking forward to welcoming all his friends to beautiful MeadowWood. This time, with a full year to prepare for the championship, … Read more
Summer is here, and that means that some of my fellow PGA Professionals have found their game in full stride or are about to be tested at a National Championship. First off, congrats to PGA Professional Ryan Benzel for winning the 2015 Oregon Open Invitational, featuring the National Car Rental Pro-Am, at Brasada Canyons. Benzel … Read more