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7 Represent at 48th PGA Professional National Championship

The PGA Professional National Championship makes its first visit, June 28-July 1, to The Philadelphia Cricket Club. Defending Champion Michael Block will be among 312 PGA Professionals entered in the Championship presented by Club Car, Mercedes-Benz and OMEGA. Representing the Pacific Northwest Section PGA were: Darren Black of Rainier G&CC Chris Koch of Salish Cliffs … Read more

June 2015 President’s Report

We are emerging out of the best spring ever, eyes focused on the busier summer months ahead. Many of our facilities are seeing record rounds of golf (40% above last year in Washington and Oregon in March, many Idaho and Montana courses opening earlier than ever). Trying to prepare a staff ahead of the “normal” … Read more

The Value of a Lead Lies in Strengths of the Closer

In three plus years here in the PNWPGA Section, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many wonderful professionals in the golf industry, especially PGA members and apprentices. Recently, I was talking with a friend, whose recently started working within our industry but who has incredible experience in marketing. David White, the President of Fanstactic (a … Read more

How to Ask for More Money After a Job Offer

Many people I meet don’t have a strategy for negotiating their salary and compensation package. They come to me after receiving a new job offer and desire direction on how to maximize compensation. While there are numerous ways in which to find what is fair, it should not be based off of what you have … Read more

Rosauers Open Invitational Returns to Indian Canyon GC

Eastern Washington’s most famous golf tournament returns to Indian Canyon GC – with the course in the best shape it’s ever been! We are accepting entries for the Rosauers Open Invitational at Indian Canyon GC on July 17-19. The entry deadline is Wednesday, July 1. pro online entry form | pro entry form (pdf)| amateur … Read more

Oregon Open Invitational at Sunriver Resort – Entries Closing Soon!

A few team spots are available for the Oregon Open Invitational at Sunriver Resort -Crosswater Course on June 9-11th.  Entries close Wednesday, May 27th, so hurry and get your team entry in now! Host Professionals Josh Willis, PGA and Erik Mettille, PGA are excited to have us all. Download the Oregon Open Invitational Team Entry … Read more

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