A Season for Gratitude: Giving Thanks for the Game and the People Who Shape It Frank Talarico, CEO As the leaves turn and the mornings get a little colder here in the Pacific Northwest, I always find myself reflecting on the season we’ve had. The pace may finally be slowing, but for those of us … Read more
As we approach the time of year when budgets and staffing plans are being finalized and gaining the approval of owners and Boards of Directors, it’s time to focus on business plans and engagement calendars. This season presents both significant change and potential instability, especially for managers assembling teams for the upcoming season. From here, … Read more
The 2025 Senior PGA Professional Championship heads to PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, as 264 of the top PGA of America Golf Professionals 50 years of age and older will compete for the Leo Fraser Trophy. The Senior PGA Professional Championship supported by Golf Channel annually features many of the finest senior … Read more
Ken was born on May 21, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and passed away on October 9, 2025, in Lacey, Washington. A dedicated PGA Professional, Ken was a member of the PGA of America from 1975 until his retirement in 2021. He began his golf career as an Assistant Professional at Suntides Golf Course and went … Read more
Facility: Colwood Golf Center PGA Member Since: 2005 How did you get into golf as a career? I grew up in the golf business — my parents met while working at Willamette Valley Country Club in the late 1960s. Spending my childhood around the course, I began helping my father run junior camps at age 14, and … Read more
The 77th Hudson Cup Matches, held October 16–17 at Willamette Valley Country Club, showcased the very best of Pacific Northwest golf. In these historic matches, the top 10 PGA Professionals from the Pacific Northwest Section faced off against the top 10 amateurs in a Ryder Cup-style format. At the same time, the 34th Senior Hudson … Read more