This month we interview Rick Blankenburg, whose PGA JLG team “the Scrubs” of Bellingham-Skagit recently won their second consecutive PNW PGA Junior League Regional Championship. The Scrubs qualified for the National PGA Junior League finals in Scottsdale, Arizona next month. Facility: Bellingham G&CC Hometown: Born and Raised in Everett, WA; moved to Bellingham, WA in … Read more
This month we interview Derek Berg, who recently won his first PNW PGA major as a professional. “It is definitely nice to take home the check this time, but it always feels good to play well and come out on top, amateur or professional,” said Berg. Learn more about Derek and his journey from amateur … Read more
This month we interview Scott Erdmann, winner of the 2019 Rosauers Open Invitational. In 2011, Scott was runner-up in the PGA Professional National Championship. Scott played his last 14 holes two-under par to earn a spot in the playoff before bowing to the eventual champion, David Hutsell. Facility: Oswego Lake CC Hometown: Portland, OR PGA … Read more
This month we interview David Kass, who recently participated in the Ironman race in Santa Rose. Learn a little bit about this marathon pro and his interesting career, which has taken him around the country and into PGA governance. Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Facility: Bear Creek CC PGA Member Since: 2008 Favorite Golfer: Bobby Jones Tell … Read more
This month we interview Kathy Brown, who recently earned a spot on the USGA Rules Committee. She is also the 2015 and 2016 PNW PGA Perry Williams Award winner. Hometown: Hillside, NJ Facility: Twin Lakes Village GC PGA Member Since: 2013 Tell us a little bit about your career. Who or what inspired you to become … Read more
This month we interview Jim Hofmeister, who was named the recipient of the 2018 Perry Williams Award for his service to the Section’s Rules of Golf Committee. Hofmeister, who also serves on the National PGA Rules Committee, is a frequent Rules Official for Section Championships. Hometown: Liberty Lake, WA PGA Member Since: 1973 Tell us … Read more