As a Section Officer, how would you go about engaging the grassroots golf professional to be involved in the PGA Chapter, Section and National organizations? The answer to this question lies in effective Professional Development and Mentoring programs. These directives have always been passions of mine. If you look at my past work within the … Read more
It’s not too early to begin planning to attend the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Merchandise Show, October 25-26 at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. This is our largest gathering of the year with over 600 industry professionals in attendance. For you new folks, it’s more than just our Merchandise Show, we hold our … Read more
Imagine you’re a PGA golf professional, but were also assigned the position of money manager, how would you do? Let’s say the job title is actually money manager for You Incorporated and you need to manage money for yourself better than at the facility you work for. Would you fire you, or keep the job? … Read more
Ted Denham passed away on July 24 of a heart attack. He was 78 years old. Ted grew up caddying with his brother Rex at Royal Oaks CC, for then-professional Harry Clow. He won the 1971 Oregon Open at Spring Hill CC – his brother Rex was the host professional that year. Ted also won … Read more
Our 42nd annual winter destination event will take place January 12-19, 2017. The deadline for entries and deposits is September 1, 2016. We are returning to Mauna Lani Bay Hotel on the Big Island for 7 days of surf, golf, and so much more! You’ll play three rounds of golf and have plenty of time … Read more
MATT BROWN, PGA – PGA MERCHANDISER OF THE YEAR (PUBLIC FACILITIES) Highlands Golf Club – Gearhart, Oregon Matt Brown, PGA Head Professional of Highlands Golf Club in Gearhart, Oregon, is the recipient of the 2016 PGA Merchandiser of the Year for Public Facilities. This recognition comes on the heels of Brown receiving the 2014 and … Read more