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Paradox Series XI (11): The Looking Paradox

For Article 10 of the Paradox Series, we unpacked “The Fear Paradox” and considered how it applied to the golf industry. In summary, we looked at ways that fear can be useful, motivational and even beneficial in our personal and professional lives as PGA Professionals, (while recognizing that, at the same time, fear can be … Read more

76th Hudson Cup Matches

Richland, WA, October 18, 2024 — The 76th Hudson Cup Matches, held at Meadow Springs Country Club on October 17-18, showcased the very best of Pacific Northwest golf. In these historic matches, the top 10 PGA Professionals from the Pacific Northwest Section faced off against the top 10 amateurs in a Ryder Cup-style format. Simultaneously, the … Read more

October 2024 President’s Report

Happy October, fellow golf professionals. I hope you’re happy and well as the season is winding down in the Pacific Northwest.  First, I would like to mention Frank’s last article. I hope you had a chance to read it. Hopefully, we will have some rest and reflection in the next couple months, but this amazing … Read more

In Memory of Scott Galbraith: 4/18/1962 – 8/2/2024

Scott Galbraith, PGA, passed away on August 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 18, 1962, in Sunnyside, WA, to Donald and Betty Galbraith, Scott was the youngest of four children and grew up in the Lower Valley.  Scott dedicated much of his life to the game of golf, including serving as … Read more

October 2024 CEO’s Report

The Power of Downtime: Why Taking a Break After a Hectic Season is Essential for Business Success Many years ago, a trusted mentor of mine invited me to join him for lunch. This wasn’t an unusual invitation, though the content of our lunch presented a big change in thinking for me. During lunch he reached … Read more

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