Team entries are now available for the Oregon Open Invitational at Brasada Canyons on June 14-16th. Entries close Wednesday, May 25, so hurry and get your team entry before this popular event fills! Host Professionals Zach Swoffer, PGA Director of Golf and Daniel Wendt, PGA are excited to have us return. Download the Oregon Open Invitational … Read more
Thank you to everyone who completed the PGA Compensation Survey. You provided valuable information to assist yourself and your fellow PGA Professionals understand and enhance their compensation situation. This is a valuable tool for Carol Pence when she works with you or a facility to elevate compensation to appropriate levels. Please don’t hesitate to reach … Read more
Last week, I was reminded why I chose to become a golf professional. Tualatin CC hosted the 2016 Section Spring Meeting, the Awards Reception, and the Pro-Assistant Championship. Over the course of three days, our collective energy and passion for the game of golf was inspiring. One of the truly remarkable things about our industry … Read more
As we spring into the golf season, the Pacific Northwest Section is set for a successful year. This is largely due to the efforts of many, not just a few. Specifically, I speak of our Committee System. As I became President and in turn had to populate our Section Committees, I realized that we had … Read more
Happy April! My name is Dan Harrington and I am a candidate for Secretary of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA. I am beginning my 22nd season as a golf professional and 17th as a PGA member. My golf life started as a summer golf and pool junkie at Link Hills Country Club in Greeneville, Tennessee. … Read more
As Jordan Speith prepares with his team, to defend his title at The 2016 Masters, I’d like to remind you of your chance to team up with Augusta National and the “Drive Chip & Putt” brands. That’s right. You can join others PGA professionals throughout our Section to create more value for yourself, your facility … Read more