I believe that most golfers, especially recreational golfers, see the golf season starting the week of the Masters. Jim Nantz says the Masters is a “Tradition Like No Other.” Thanks to a joint effort (by the Augusta National Foundation, the USGA and the PGA), the Drive, Chip & Putt Finals is creating its own tradition … Read more
February marks a significant increase in activity in the Section as we anticipate the coming golf season. In this edition I’ll highlight our success at the PGA Merchandise Show, explain the new Yamaha Player Development Grant Program and alert you to the requirements of the revised Apprentice Mentoring Program. First, thank you for your support … Read more
The Pacific Northwest Section is proud to join with our friends at Yamaha to present the YAMAHA PLAYER DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM. This new initiative reflects both our commitments to growing the game of golf in the great Northwest. This opportunity is open to all Pacific Northwest Section Members and Apprentices in good standing who seek … Read more
Entries are now available for the PNW Pro-Assistant Championship, to be held March 16-17 at Meridian Valley CC. Head PGA Professional Greg Manley is excited to host this year. Join us for both the tournament and our Section Spring Meeting which will immediately follow our first round at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be worth … Read more
Anyone can retire. The trick is to enjoy retirement, and that means having enough money. Making sure you’ve got “enough” varies for everyone. It depends on your earnings and savings during your decades of work. It depends on your standard of living in retirement. It depends on your health and expenses. But the most common … Read more
The Pacific Northwest Section recently updated the apprentice requirements to retain Section and Chapter Playing Privileges. Apprentices and members who employ apprentices should view the video and then review the information presented. Important changes have been made in the program with very specific requirements to meet. [youtube=https://youtu.be/njM3jG3TiKc] Thank you for viewing the presentation, the details … Read more