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September 2023 CEO’s Report

Your Chance to Change a Life As a CEO, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that mentorship can have on both individuals and organizations.  With registration now open for the 2023 PNW PGA Mentoring Conference, I’d like to focus us all on the power of mentorship and why it should be an integral part … Read more

Gove Wins PNW PGA Senior Professional Championship

The PNW PGA Senior Professional Championship presented by Cadillac took place at Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club in Blaine, WA on September 6-7. Jeff Gove of The Idaho Club won the Section Senior Championship title for the second straight year.  He scored 69-73–142 to win by two strokes over PGA Professional Mitch Lowe of Glendoveer GC. … Read more

September 2023 President’s Resport

September is here! I hope your season has been prosperous, and your fall is amazing. This time of year is my favorite time of year. Football and golf are going at the same time, crisp mornings and sunny afternoons, and the golf courses are in amazing shape with way less pressure. Hopefully, we have a … Read more

Leveraging a PGA Professional’s “Three Pillars” for Success (Part 2: Recruitment)

In the last article, I shared the resonating comment that my mentor, Gus Jones, PGA often said to me, “…these people join this club first, because of the access, the course conditioning and possibly because of the recognition…but THEY STAY BECAUSE OF US.” Then, I unpacked the meaning of THEY STAY BECAUSE OF US as … Read more

PNW PGA Callaway Golf Challenge – Results

The PNW PGA Callaway Golf Challenge concluded on August 29 at Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, WA.  We had a strong field of 18 teams of PGA Professionals and amateurs all vying for the title of the Callaway Golf Challenge Team Champions and Callaway Golf Challenge individual Champion.   The team led by Grant Cation, PGA … Read more

PROfile: Steve Bowen & Scott Leritz

Scott Leritz, PGA played in the Hudson Cup matches in 2001, 2004, 2005 and 2008, as well as the Senior Hudson Cup matches in 2020 and 2022. He will captain the 32nd Senior Professional Hudson Cup Team. Hometown: Mission Viejo, CA PGA member since: 1999 How did you get into golf as a profession and who … Read more

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