section updates

Frank Talarico on the Radio

On September 28, Dick Fain discusses Covid-era golf and what it would take to bring a major back or a yearly tournament to the Pacific Northwest with Frank on the Dave “Softy” Mahler and Dick Fain show, which airs every day from 3pm-6:30pm on 950 KJR in Seattle. Click here to listen to the interview. … Read more

2020 Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to our scholarship winners! The 2020 Bunny Mason Scholarships have been awarded to Blake Kukula ($1,000) and Hailey Johnston ($500). These scholarships were established by the late Hall of Famer Bunny Mason and are additionally supported by your 1% Club donations and the Tickets for Charity program at the Winco Foods Portland Open. Additionally, … Read more

Pacific Northwest Section PGA Hires New CEO

Tumwater, WA: Frank Talarico has been selected by the Board of Directors as the fifth Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA.  Talarico will take the helm of the Section beginning September 1st, 2020 following the retirement of Jeff Ellison, PGA after Jeff’s 30 years of service to the Section. Mr. Talarico has … Read more

Schedule Update

Schedule Update: 5-27-2020 The Pacific Northwest Section staff is monitoring the orders in place in our five states, the recommendations out of Washington, DC, the Center For Disease Control and any local health department action.  The Board of Directors meets monthly to review the situation and approve the confirmation of event postponements and cancellations.  The … Read more

Washington COVID-19 Update

Those of you in Washington are probably aware of the unprecedented steps being taken to increase social distancing and limit direct social interactions as the effort is made to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Monday, Washington Governor Inslee signed a couple of new proclamations to further advance this effort. There are specific directives … Read more

Important Section and Chapter Update

Your Board of Directors met this morning to address the impact of the rapidly changing situation with the Coronavirus and the unknown nature of what the immediate future will be in relation to the spread and impact of this disease. These are uncertain times and your Board is committed to making decisions in the best … Read more

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