Walla Walla, WA – Wine Valley Golf Club, 6,525 Yards, Par 72 Field: 62 PGA Professionals and 47 amateurs. PGA Professional Darin Vaughan of Cobra/Puma Golf captured the title at the PNWPGA Senior Players Championship presented by Fairways and FunDays, held April 15-16 at Wine Valley Golf Club. Vaughan carded rounds of 72–66 for a … Read more
It’s refreshing to see the sun, feel the warmer temperatures, and welcome the start of the 2025 golf season! I hope you had a chance to rest during the off-season and are recharged for a fantastic year ahead. This week, I had the privilege of hosting the first mentoring conference for the Western Montana Chapter. … Read more
The Business of Golf: A Marathon, Not a Sprint All my life I have absolutely hated running. This is ironic since I married someone who loves running, so I suppose opposites do attract. Despite only running when I am chased, I have always respected these athletes. A marathoner’s endurance and their mental toughness are especially … Read more
On to article four of the Leadership in Hospitality (in the Golf Industry) Series. Surprise, I found more inspiration in the writing/posting of Marcus Buckingham. For this one, I’ll share the points I’ve gleaned from his book “Designing Work That People Love.” In Designing Work That People Love, Buckingham shares his belief that creating meaningful … Read more
My name is Doran Gregg and I’m happy to have joined the team at the Pacific Northwest PGA Section as the Office Assistant. I previously worked at Edward Jones as a Senior Branch Administrator for over 13 years. I have a partner of five plus years, Gary, who has three children plus I have two … Read more
Facility: Bandon Dunes – Old Macdonald Hometown: Freeland, PA PGA Member Since: 2023 Jessica McClellan, PGA is the 2024 Merchandiser of the Year in the Resort category. Under her guidance, gross merchandise sales at Old Macdonald have seen significant growth. Jessica’s innovative stocking strategies and expert product knowledge have been instrumental in managing limited storage space … Read more