Happy New Year! I hope you and your families had a wonderful holiday season. As an officer of the Pacific Northwest Section, I cherish the opportunity to write these articles. I see it as not only my role to inform you of the business of your Association, but also a chance to encourage you and … Read more
We are saddened to announce the passing of PGA Member Harold Bluestein of Vancouver, Washington. Harold passed away on December 15, 2022, at the age of 74 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Serving … Read more
Doug Doxsie of Seattle Golf Club (Shoreline, WA – Western Washington Chapter) has been elected as the 59th member of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Hall of Fame. Doug Doxsie has spent the past 28 years as the Head Professional of Seattle Golf Club and is one of only four head pros in the club’s … Read more
The Pacific Northwest Section PGA selected the top professionals in 12 categories, as recognized by their peers, for outstanding performance during 2022. The winners listed below – including Howie Pruitt, Golf Professional of the Year – represent the very best of the PNW PGA’s 1,200 PGA Professionals in Washington, Oregon, Northern Idaho, Western Montana, and … Read more
‘Tis the Season to Revisit a Classic It’s amazing to consider that “A Christmas Carol” was written by Charles Dickens over 170 years ago and remains a timeless holiday classic today. Countless film and stage performances have been made over the years and the book continues to sell. And every December, many of us make … Read more
As we continue with the concept of convergence as a pathway to your “best year (yet) as a PGA Professional,” we continue to build on the foundation of Convergence: Overview (Article 1) and Convergence: Courage (Article 2). In bringing together our three phases (physical, mental and spiritual) in alignment, we are seeking the path to … Read more