It is Spring Meeting week for the Pacific Northwest Section. I look forward to seeing many of you at Tacoma C&GC. The weather looks beautiful for the Pro-Assistant. I always enjoy their beautiful facilities, and James Hochrine and Brett Eaton do a spectacular job hosting us. The weekend preceding the event, the 2024 PNWPGA Special Awards celebration … Read more
Greetings Golf Professionals, Welcome to February! I trust you’re savoring the winter months, whether basking in warmth or taking a well-deserved break to gear up for the upcoming season. Recently, I participated in an officer call with our Section Officer Corps. The Pacific Northwest Section’s leadership is tirelessly working on various projects. Howie Pruitt’s updates … Read more
Passion Pays: The Profound Importance of Loving Your Work In a world driven by deadlines, targets, and corporate expectations, the notion of “loving your work” may seem like an idealistic fantasy for many. However, the profound impact of cultivating genuine affection for one’s professional pursuits cannot be overstated. As we move into February (consider this … Read more
Happy January PNW PGA Members! I hope you have found time to rest and recharge during this chilly month. I will keep this month’s article brief, as I have just returned from some much-needed R&R myself. If you didn’t get to read Frank’s New Year’s article on January 1, I highly recommend you revisit it … Read more
Happy holidays! I trust you had an amazing Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. I write this following the winter planning session at We Ko Pa Resort in Arizona. It’s been a rewarding time reviewing our section’s business and planning for the upcoming year. I’m consistently impressed by the leadership in each of our chapters … Read more
Did you know that giving thanks can make you happier? Since I am writing this in the month of Thanksgiving, I thought I would write about thankfulness and gratitude. Showing gratitude acknowledges the goodness in our lives, and most times, that graciousness comes from outside of ourselves. Being thankful and gracious helps us build strong relationships … Read more