Jeff Tachell, a beloved husband, golf professional, and mentor to countless players, passed away after a courageous battle following extensive open-heart surgery. Jeff’s love of the game was rooted in the values he carried from childhood—time outdoors, camaraderie, and spirited competition. He grew up playing with the neighborhood kids, excelling in team sports like baseball … Read more
Tumwater, Wash. – The Pacific Northwest Section PGA is proud to announce that Sunriver Resort – Woodlands Course in Sunriver, Oregon has been selected to host the Pelzer Golf Northwest Open Invitational, to be held August 17-19, 2026. The oldest professional golf tournament in the region, the Northwest Open began as the Pacific Coast Championship. From … Read more
DUPONT, WA – The Home Course – 6,863 Yards, Par 72 PGA Professional Rudy Caparas of Five Iron Golf – Kirkland won the Pelzer Golf Northwest Open Invitational on August 20th in a one-hole playoff against PGA Professional Daniel Campbell of Bellingham G&CC and PGA Professional Blake Snyder of PNW Golf Academy. Caparas made a birdie … Read more
by Patrick Oropallo, PGA Certified ProfessionalPlayer Engagement Consultant & Coach I want to take a moment to share my gratitude for the PGA Jr. League All-Star host facilities and Golf Professionals. Without their support and commitment to growing the game, our Section could not be as successful as it is during the All-Star Season. Wenatchee … Read more
Time flies when we are having fun! All of a sudden, it is the middle of August, and we are rolling out of summer and into fall. I hope you have had a great summer. August is such a challenging time for many of us with the start of school and the departure of seasonal … Read more
We are saddened to share the passing of PGA Life Member Century, Thomas Hostetter. As a member of the Pacific Northwest PGA, Tom had a long and respected career in golf—from leading Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club as Head Professional to competing on the Senior Tour and teaching at Lakeland Village. Tom’s legacy lives on … Read more