Happy holidays! I trust you had an amazing Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. I write this following the winter planning session at We Ko Pa Resort in Arizona. It’s been a rewarding time reviewing our section’s business and planning for the upcoming year. I’m consistently impressed by the leadership in each of our chapters … Read more
In the last article, Navigating Compensation Trends in the Golf Industry: A 2023 Perspective, the topic of “the negotiation” came up and the following key components were discussed: All of the above are key factors to help you have some leverage on your situation in the specific way that your employer views you, either as … Read more
Liam Kendregan of Sand Point CC has been named the 2023 Rolex PNW PGA Player of the Year after an outstanding season of golf. Notably, he secured a T-3rd finish at the PNW PGA Professional Championship, a T-7th placement at the Pelzer Golf Northwest Open Invitational, and 8th place at the Rosauers Open Invitational. His … Read more
The 2023 National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship begins Thursday, November 16 at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, FL. The four-day, 72-hole event will be contested at PGA Golf Club for a 27th consecutive year since it debuted on Florida’s Treasure Coast in 1996. The field will include PGA Assistant Professionals (A-8 … Read more
The Power of Party: Celebrate the “Wins” We, all of us, have the privilege of working in a fast-paced business and to do so surrounded by amazing people. Nonetheless, it’s easy to get caught up in the relentless pursuit of our goals and the never-ending effort to hit our targets. As leaders, we often find ourselves … Read more
PGA Professional Kim Walker, aged 65, passed away on October 5, 2023, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Born in Spokane to parents Kaye and Shirley Walker, Kim’s early life revolved around golf. His father, a PGA Professional, introduced him to the sport at a young age. Kim and his older sister shared a … Read more