With the Week Two hype of the Seahawks in the Super Bowl on my mind, (and not having grown up as a ‘hawks fan, unbelievable, I know,) I must admit am still enjoying watching my friends, family and so many fellow golf professionals enjoying every moment of the “hype machine” celebrating their favorite team. This … Read more
Latest Issue (2.4 MB) Features: PGA Merchandise Show Report Spotlight on Craig Hunter Player Development is not a Bandwagon, by Monte Koch Three Conversations to Have This Season, by Carol Pence Financial Services – Blake Parrish In Memory of Don Kirkpatrick Some features may not display correctly within the Firefox browser. If you are using … Read more
From Don’s son: Don Kirkpatrick of Everett, a 50-year member of the PGA, died the morning of January 24. He was 85. He worked at Earlington Golf Course in Renton, Puetz Golf Range in Seattle and Whidbey Golf & Country Club in Oak Harbor, where he was head pro for a dozen years. He won the … Read more
Bandon Dunes Playing Workshop Thanks to our host PGA Professional Jeff Simonds, the Bandon Dunes Playing Workshop is scheduled for February 10-12. The goal is simple – help you with your game! Jeff Simonds, Grant Rogers, Jake Sestero and Ed Fisher will help you play better golf and be a better teacher. We start with … Read more
Tumwater, WA – The Pacific Northwest Section PGA of America named their 2013 Special Award Winners today. The top Pacific Northwest PGA professionals in 15 categories were recognized by their peers for outstanding performance during 2013. The winners listed below represent the very best of the Pacific Northwest Section’s 1,100 PGA Professionals in Washington, Oregon, … Read more
Craig Hunter of Sandpoint CC to be honored with Master Kids Teacher Award, Thursday, Jan. 23, at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. NORCROSS, Ga. — U.S. Kids Golf has announced the recipients of the Top 50 Kids Teachers Award, which annually recognizes the world’s most outstanding youth golf instructors. The class of 2013 … Read more