April 5 was like any other busy April Friday, we finally had the pro-am season underway, we were pressing to get checks in the evening mail, kids were arriving at Augusta National for the Drive Chip and Putt National Finals and we were all eagerly awaiting “Masters Week”. On this day a short 14 years … Read more
Wayne Gyd Jones, 82, passed away on November 17, 2018 at Marcus Daly Palliative and Hospice Care in Hamilton, Montana. Wayne achieved his lifelong dream of becoming a PGA golf pro, working as head club professional at Seven Hills Golf Course in Hemet, California and Hamilton Golf Club in Hamilton, Montana. At both courses he … Read more
We are accepting entries for the 2019 Pacific Northwest Junior PGA Championship at The Home Course on June 1-2, 2019. This is a wonderful opportunity for your junior golfers to become involved in competitive golf. The entry deadline is May 1 at 5:00 PM. Girls online entry form Girls medical release form Boys online entry … Read more
This month we interview Bob Duncan, winner of the 2018 PNWPGA Deacon Palmer Award, which is awarded for outstanding performance in the face of a personal challenge. Since diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease almost four years ago, Bob is continuing his busy and successful teaching career, including developing the Golfer Positional System and representing Directed Force … Read more
The tax-exempt benefit to heirs of a Roth is especially important for those subject to the estate tax, because heirs who would have to pay the estate tax would also have to pay an income tax if they inherited a traditional IRA. Many clients hold substantial assets in tax-deferred retirement accounts, such as traditional IRA’s … Read more
Thank you to everyone who completed the PGA Compensation Survey. This survey and the information you provided helps you and fellow PGA Professionals understand and enhance their compensation. Hopefully with your efforts, our Section will once again rank at the top of the class. Congratulations to the Arrowhead team of Bryce Fisher and John Cassidy … Read more