The Alaska Folds of Honor Championship supported by Budweiser and Bushnell took place Saturday, July 13 at Moose Run GC – Creek Course. With 20 teams for a total of 80 players, the scramble competition helped raise important funds for the Folds of Honor. The event successfully raised $13,982, and the generosity didn’t stop there. The incredible … Read more
Senior Professionals, entries are now available for the PNW PGA Senior Professional Championship presented by Cadillac, to be held at Arrowhead GC in Molalla, OR on September 5-6. Entries are due August 21 at 5:00 PM Pacific. Please pay close attention to the entry deadline, as no late entries will be accepted! Enter for the qualifier, … Read more
The 2024 PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarships were awarded to five in our Section: This scholarship is open to both high school seniors and current college students who are children or grandchildren of PGA Members.
The Icarus Paradox. Like me, Conor Neill was inspired by Sahil Bloom’s tweet series about the most powerful paradoxes of life. Neill summarized the Icarus Paradox concisely as: “Icarus crafted wings—but flew too close to the sun, so they melted and he fell to his death. What makes you successful can lead to your downfall. … Read more
This month we interview Erik Haag, PGA of Meadow Park GC in Tacoma, WA. He won the Western Washington Chapter Golf Professional of the Year award in 2022. Erik’s mentorship and leadership are grounded in a philosophy of community involvement, strategic growth, and unwavering dedication to the game of golf. The recent PGA Places to … Read more
Independence Day: A Blueprint for Business Success Frank Talarico, PNWPGA CEO Every July 4th, Americans celebrate Independence Day, a commemoration of the country’s declaration of freedom from colonial rule. Beyond the fireworks, parades, barbecues, and golf, Independence Day embodies principles that are not only foundational to the nation but also resonate deeply with what is … Read more