At the Oregon We Got Your 6 fundraiser, one veteran grabbed the mic and told us something we won’t forget: “This program saved my life.” As he told his story about how PGA HOPE helped him kick his addictions, reconnect with fellow vets, and gain a new sense of purpose, the audience was captivated. They … Read more
Hayden Lake, ID– Hayden Lake Country Club, 6321 yards, Par 72 Mark Knowles of McCormick Woods Golf Course captured the PNW PGA Senior Professional Championship on September 3 at Hayden Lake Country Club, defeating defending champion Jeff Gove of The Idaho Club in a one-hole playoff. Knowles finished at 5-under-par 137 after rounds of 70-67, … Read more
Jim Skaugstad passed away on August 4, 2026. He was born in Bode, Iowa, on January 23, 1938, and moved to California as a child. He graduated from Compton High School in 1955. Jim became a golf professional in 1963 and was elected to PGA membership on June 20, 1968. He began his career with Verne Perry … Read more
Very soon, it will be time for “some precipitation and some plugs.” Fall aerification will soon signal the end of the prime season at so many of our facilities here in the PNW. As golfers, we generally don’t love to see it as we hate to see the greens go through the process and not … Read more
Congratulations to Austin Hurt of Wing Point Golf & Country Club on earning a spot on the 2026 United States PGA Cup Team! Austin is one of just 10 PGA of America Golf Professionals selected to represent the U.S. against Great Britain & Ireland at the 32nd PGA Cup, October 2–4 at The K Club … Read more
When Golf Wasn’t the Most Important Thing It is hard to believe that 25 years have passed since September 11, 2001. For those of us old enough to remember that day, I suspect most can still tell you exactly where we were and what we were doing when we first heard the news. I certainly … Read more