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PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series
Learn How To Grow The Game AND Your Business Through PGA Coach
Join Carissa Shaw, PGA for this educational 60-minute webinar. Topics include:
- What does it look like to be an Independent Contractor?
- How to Utilize PGA Coach to Grow Your Business
- How To Build a Life That Serves Family First, Facility Second
- How to Get Started on Your Own Business
Carissa Shaw (Simmons) is a PGA Golf Professional who was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. She has been teaching golf for over 10 years and currently operates her own business, Better Together Golf. She has served in various roles at golf clubs and organizations, including Teaching Professional, PGA Director of Member Engagement, and Interim Head Golf Professional. She is also president of the Western Washington Chapter PGA, a Board Member of the Pacific Northwest PGA, and on the PGA of America National Adult Player Development Committee.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA Required PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.
Sponsored by KJUS
PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series
PGA Family Golf
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by Patrick Oropallo, PGA, Player Engagement Consultant & Coach. Topics include:
- Level 1: In’s and Out’s of PGA Family Golf
- Learn how to start a PGA Family Golf at your facility. Share best practices for setting coaching fees, designing a program that fits your facility’s needs and introducing basic PGA Family Golf concepts.
- Level 2: Elevate your PGA Family Golf Event
- Themes, Season Long Points Race, Multiple Events
- Engage PGA Jr. League Families to fill your events. Promote Kid Captain’s
- Level 3: Drive KPI’s using PGA Family Golf
- Enrollment, Retention and Measurement
- Drive revenue in other departments such as Merch, F&B, Membership Sales
- How to monetize PGA Family Golf for the Golf Coach
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.
Sponsored by KJUS
PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series
Education – Marketing Services & Education 101
Join us for a 60-minute educational webinar with Tyler Lake, CEO/Founder of JUGGERNAUT Marketing. Learn marketing in 3 Simple Steps:
- Understand the concept of Attention
- Commit to getting attention
- Take massive action
You will also have the opportunity to ask questions. This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.
PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series
Using AI to Enhance Written Communication
Join us for a 60-minute webinar with Monte Koch, PGA.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA Required PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.
Sponsored by Tagmarshal
Get certified as a PGA HOPE instructor and make a meaningful difference in the lives of military veterans. Join us for a FREE half-day seminar designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a comfortable and supportive first experience for veterans. By completing the training, PGA Professionals will become eligible to teach in PGA HOPE programs and help veterans enhance their physical, social, and emotional well-being through golf. This program presents a unique opportunity for PGA Professionals to develop their teaching abilities and cater to individuals with disabilities at their clubs, fostering an inclusive environment for all.
PDR credits will be awarded.
PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series
PGM 3.1 Mentoring with National Education Faculty
Join us for a 60-minute webinar presented by PGA of America Education Facility staff.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.
Sponsored by Tagmarshal
PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series
Mark the Golf Course the Way You Want the Course to Play
Join us for a 90-minute webinar presented by Chuck West, PGA plus PGA of America Winter Series staff.
Chuck West is the recipient of the 2017 PNW PGA Perry Williams Award. In addition to serving the Section Rules Committee, he has served the PGA National Rules Committee for 26 years. He has taught or coordinated over 30 USGA/PGA Rules of Golf workshops and webinars.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.
Sponsored by Tagmarshal
PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series
Fireside Golf Instruction From the Little Red Book
Join us for a fun 60-minute webinar presented by Tom Sovay, PGA, where we will be channeling our inner Harvey Pennick. Topics include:
- My favorite chapters.
- Interpretation of Harvey’s pearls of wisdom with Tom’s twist of humor and knowledge
- You don’t have to read the book if you don’t want to; I will have read it three times before the seminar
- Questions and answers
- And of course a few door prizes.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.
PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series
PGA Deferred Compensation: Growing the Game and Your Retirement Savings
Join Paul Fredricks, PGA Member Benefits Lead for this educational 60-minute webinar.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA Required PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.
Sponsored by Tagmarshal
PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series
KJUS
Join us for a 60-minute insightful webinar.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.
Sponsored by KJUS
Earn up to 16 PGA PDR’s/AMP Education credit for Associates!
Featured Educators
Marcus King, PGA, CCM, CCE
- Golf Hospitality Consulting, Blue Sky Green Grass LLC Incoming District 14 Director, PGA of America
- Certified Chief Executive, 2015 Certified Club Manager by CMAA
- Winner of over 25 PNW PGA Chapter & Section Awards Served as a Special Olympics Golf Coach for over 25 years
Jeff Gove, PGA
- PGA Tour Player with 5 Top 10 finishes, 2000 – 2018 PGA Tour Champions Player, 2022 – 2023
- Director of Instruction, The Idaho Club, 2019 – 2025
Carissa Shaw, PGA
- Director of Instruction, Better Together Golf PNW PGA Deacon Palmer Award, 2019
- PNW PGA Assist. Golf Professional of the Year, 2017 PGA HQ Player Development Adult Committee, 2020
Ben Fowler
- Founder & CEO of PlayIQ.ai
- Masters in Data Science at Southern Methodist University Former Player Development Analyst, PGA of America
Patrick Oropallo, PGA
- PGA Player Engagement Consultant Certified Professional – General Management
Monte Koch, PGA
- PGA Certified Professional, CIC Business, Operations & Career Coach
- PGA Career Consultant, PGA Career Services Pacific Northwest PGA Section
Derek Siesser, PGA
- Director of Instruction, Indian Canyon Golf Course
- 3-Time Inland Empire Chapter Player Development Award PNW Section Player Development Award, 2019
- Golf Digest – Best Instructor in State
David Owens, PGA
- Current PNW PGA Secretary
- Director of Instruction, Missoula Country Club
- 3-Time Western Montana Chapter Golf Prof. of the Year 2-Time Western Montana Chapter Player of the Year Western Montana Chapter Teacher of the Year, 2021
Amy Eneroth, PGA
- 4-Year Player at Washington State University, 2007 – 2010 Symetra (Epson) Tour Player, 2011 – 2014
- Associate Golf Professional, Kalispel Golf & CC, 2016 – 2025
PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education Series
Think You Know The Rules? Rules Conversation with Two National PGA Rules Committee Members
Join us for a 90-minute webinar presented by Chuck West, PGA and Kathy Brown, PGA.
Chuck West is the recipient of the 2017 PNW PGA Perry Williams Award. In addition to serving the Section Rules Committee, he has served the PGA National Rules Committee for 26 years. He has taught or coordinated over 30 USGA/PGA Rules of Golf workshops and webinars.
Kathy Brown received the PNW PGA Perry Williams Award in 2015, 2016 and 2019 and serves on the PGA National Rules Committee.
This webinar will be held via Google Meet. Receive 1 PGA PDR or 1/2 AMP Education Credit for attending.
Sponsored by Tagmarshal
Join us for the Juniper Preserve Education Summit, where transformative insights meet dynamic thought leadership. Gain inspiration from over 12 industry captains, including keynote speakers Bill Walshe, Global Head of Venue Operations & Development at The Sphere, and Jeff Ma, Chief Digital Officer at Troon and acclaimed author. The summit also features an exceptional lineup of speakers from diverse industries.
Earn 16 PGA PDR & CMAA MSR hours as you learn from global leaders, connect with innovators, and expand your expertise—all in the breathtaking setting of Juniper Preserve.
Price: $250 per person. Enjoy $50 off when you book your stay at Juniper Lodge.
Register now at JuniperPreserve.com/calendar.
Chapter PDR Opportunities
Central Washington: cwcpga.com/education
Inland Empire: iepga.com/chapter-info/education/
Western Montana Chapter: wmcpga.com/chapter-info/education/
Western Washington Chapter: wwcpga.com/our-chapter/education/
Oregon Chapter: orpga.com/chapter-info/education/
PNW PGA “Stay Involved” Education
These webinars are held via Google Meet and are designed for PGA Members and Associates only. Please log in to the Online Member Handbook (using your Section ForeTees login) to view Google Meet info.
Principles of Scorecard Design
Free, one-hour online course eligible for 1 PGA PDR. The course can be found at www.golfscorecards.com. To earn a credit, PGA members must watch the video and then pass a short online assessment.