-4.32% is the difference the average investor fared compared to the 7.8% return of the S&P 500. To make it very simple, the S&P 500 returned 7.8% in 2012, while the average investor’s net return was a mere 3.48%, meaning the average investor did not even capture the market return of a simple balanced portfolio. … Read more
Happy New Year! Here’s wishing you and your family a very healthy, happy and prosperous 2015. With the dawn of the New Year I’m reminded how lucky we are as PGA Professionals to work in an industry centered on fun and enjoyment. A hundred years ago, I was headed down a different path where conflict … Read more
As we approach the coming year and make plans for 2015, I wanted to share with you our club’s experience with PGA Junior League. It was our first year participating, and it was the most successful endeavor we took upon all year. For those of you who host PGA Junior Leagues at your facilities, I … Read more
If you want to succeed on the job, you need the support and respect of your co-workers. After all, you never know when you’ll be asked to partner with someone on a project or need a helping hand from a fellow staffer. Having good relationships at work also makes it more pleasant to be there. … Read more
Roger Clyde Doyle, 91, of Pendleton died Monday, November 24, 2014 at his home. Roger was born on December 20, 1922 to Clyde and Edna (Kukel) Doyle in Holstein, Iowa. Roger served during WWII in the Navy and was a golf pro for 26 years. He worked for Pendleton Country Club. View Roger’s obituary online
Old Stark Street building undergoing full-scale upgrade for more modern look and increased energy efficiency Portland, Ore. – December 3, 2014 – After closing on the purchase of the building last spring, Pacific Golf & Turf launched a massive remodel and reconstruction of the nearly 18,000 square foot building in southeast Portland. Previously housing Bob’s … Read more