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Senior Oregon Open Entries Available

Team entries are now available for the Senior Oregon Open Invitational at Wildhorse Resort and Casino on July 30 – Aug 1, 2024. PGA Director of Golf Michael Hegarty and Michael Wood, PGA are looking forward to hosting again this year for the 22nd anniversary of Wildhorse Resort’s sponsorship! We are excited for a number of … Read more

May 2024 President’s Report

As the season ramps up in the Pacific Northwest, we are all reminded of the varied responsibilities we are required to balance in our roles as golf professionals. I am again reminded of the idiom, “wearing many hats.” I’m not sure if I’m more poised to use the phrase wearing many hats in this article, … Read more

Welcome, Cameron Altmayer, 2024 Intern!

Hi there, my name is Cameron Altmayer and I’m from Federal Way, Washington. I’ve been into the game of golf since my sophomore year of high school, and been in the industry since 2019. I’ve been in love with the game of golf ever since and will forever be passionate about it. I’m a sophomore … Read more

Rosauers Open Invitational Entries Available

The Rosauers Open Invitational is set to take place at Indian Canyon GC with the Franz Bakery Pro-Am on July 17-18 and the Championship on July 19-21. Host PGA Professional Doug Phares welcomes you to this fantastic event in Spokane, WA! Join the Franz Bakery Pro-Am Professionals, after you sign up for the Rosauers Open … Read more

May 2024 CEO’s Report

Beware: Stress Kills In our high-paced business, stress is often seen as an unavoidable companion. It’s considered a byproduct of ambition and drive, something to be powered through in pursuit of success. However, this perspective overlooks a crucial aspect of human functioning: mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and began in 1949 by Mental … Read more

Paradox Series V: The Productivity Paradox

Back in the 90s, there were many studies done about the “Productivity Paradox.” Primarily, these studies focused solely on something called the “Solow computer paradox.” According to Stanford based research, “…as more investment is made in information technology, worker productivity may go down instead of up.” Further, the researchers wrote, “This is highly counterintuitive. Before … Read more

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