I can’t believe how fast this year is rolling by. It seems like the weather was meh in May and June, then spiked hot for the fourth, and now the evenings are starting to cool again. It has all happened so fast. Eventful seems to define every year in some fashion in life and this … Read more
We are nearing the pinnacle of the season in the Pacific Northwest. I am sure you have all been extremely busy. Hopefully, you are balancing your professional and personal time and stress. This is a fun and taxing time of year for sure! This week, Missoula CC will host the annual Member Guest. After much … Read more
As the season ramps up in the Pacific Northwest, we are all reminded of the varied responsibilities we are required to balance in our roles as golf professionals. I am again reminded of the idiom, “wearing many hats.” I’m not sure if I’m more poised to use the phrase wearing many hats in this article, … Read more
Early spring makes for busy times! If you are like the team at MCC, you are still short of help, but the golfers are out in full force. It is wonderful! Last week, Connor Sproull, David Owens, and I played 100 holes for charity. We had a great time, but it was a long day! The best … Read more
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