Randy Buckenberger, PGA, passed away on December 13, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on March 27, 1961, in Spokane, Washington, Randy graduated from Central Valley High School in Spokane Valley in June 1979. His lifelong passion for golf began early, leading him to turn professional on June 22, 1982. Randy worked as Head … Read more
In a celebration of excellence, the Pacific Northwest Section PGA proudly announces the recipients of its prestigious 2024 Special Awards. Recognizing outstanding performance across 13 categories, these winners, acknowledged by their peers, epitomize the pinnacle of achievement among the PNW PGA’s 1,300 dedicated professionals spanning Washington, Oregon, Northern Idaho, Western Montana, and Alaska. Golf Professional … Read more
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Sonoran Desert in sunny Arizona, 17 teams came together for the fourth annual PNW PGA Arizona Sun Pro-Am, presented by Mike Worden. Congratulations to the winning team led by PGA Professional Blake Snyder of PNW Golf Academy, alongside amateurs Christian Djoe, Macallan Savett, Brandon Matson, and Andrew Coatsworth. … Read more
Russell Grove, PGA has been named the 2024 ROLEX PNW PGA Player of the Year. Russell’s remarkable consistency and skill were on full display throughout the season. He claimed victory at the Pelzer Golf Oregon Open Invitational, finished tied for third at the PNW PGA Professional Championship, secured a tied fourth-place finish at the Rosauers Open … Read more
Celebrating the Holidays: A Time for Reflection, Success, and Strategic Planning As we find ourselves in the middle of the holiday season, our businesses are navigating a unique blend of year-end demands, festive celebrations, and the forward-looking energy of a new year. It’s a time for reflection on accomplishments, gratitude for contributions, and strategic planning … Read more
As with the previous topics, for Article 11 of the Paradox Series, we unpacked “The Looking Paradox,” and considered how it applied to the golf industry. Specifically, the clarity came from this idea that what we are looking at truly matters, “If I’m not careful, I can also miss the(se) key facts, data or perspectives … Read more