I’ve heard there’s almost a “requirement to fail before one can succeed.” I also know it’s true, but I hate that it is true (maybe you do too?). To prove the point, we can look at five “famous successes” (people) who failed big before they succeeded – namely Abraham Lincoln, James Dyson, JK Rowling, Jay-Z … Read more
Join us for the prestigious 98th Muckleshoot Casino Resort Washington Open Invitational at Meridian Valley CC, hosted by PGA Director of Golf Chris Lungo and PGA Professional Adam Englehorn. The event will commence with the Pro-Am, benefiting Folds of Honor and American Lake Veterans Golf Course, on May 18-19. Following this exciting precursor, the championship … Read more
Greetings Golf Professionals, Welcome to February! I trust you’re savoring the winter months, whether basking in warmth or taking a well-deserved break to gear up for the upcoming season. Recently, I participated in an officer call with our Section Officer Corps. The Pacific Northwest Section’s leadership is tirelessly working on various projects. Howie Pruitt’s updates … Read more
Passion Pays: The Profound Importance of Loving Your Work In a world driven by deadlines, targets, and corporate expectations, the notion of “loving your work” may seem like an idealistic fantasy for many. However, the profound impact of cultivating genuine affection for one’s professional pursuits cannot be overstated. As we move into February (consider this … Read more
This month we interview Christopher Smith, recipient of the 2023 PNW PGA Teacher of the Year award. With a distinguished career spanning local, regional, and international facilities, Christopher has honed his teaching expertise, boasting an impressive roster of students, including PGA and DP World Tour players, Division 1 golfers, and successful local adult and junior … Read more