VANCOUVER, Wash. – Mitch Runge, PGA, and his assistant Shane Prante, PGA, of The Home Course, successfully defended their title at the PNWPGA Pro-Assistant Championship at Royal Oaks Country Club. The duo fired rounds of 63-66—129 in the four-ball format, securing a one-stroke victory over Persimmon Country Club’s Chad Fribley and Trevor Hiebing. The championship … Read more
Our Growing Industry It continues to be an honor and labor of love to serve the PGA of America as your District Director. Please know how much I appreciate your service to the industry, and your commitment to representing our brand as leaders in the business and game of golf. Golf is thriving with more … Read more
The PNWPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am reached an exciting conclusion in Las Vegas, NV. The Pacific Northwest Section PGA brought 27 teams to Las Vegas. It was an amazing week of sunshine, excellent golf, delicious food, and a few games of chance. Special thanks to Turtleson, Ghost Golf, Glen Cove Trading Co and ProTag for sponsoring our … Read more
March arrives, the snow starts melting, and suddenly I am overloaded with small projects to prepare for the coming season. The changing weather has created a sense of urgency. At my manager’s meeting last Wednesday, my whole team had a look about them when my superintendent said we may open in two weeks. It’s not … Read more
Welcome to the third article in the Leadership in Hospitality (in the Golf Industry) series. Once again, I’ve found inspiration in the insights of Marcus Buckingham. As we (hopefully) emerge from the wet, snowy, and cold season here in the PNW, golf season is rapidly approaching—making this topic more relevant than ever. At first glance, … Read more