And we’re off! Our season in Central Oregon is off and running. I hope yours is the same. As we enter these very busy times, remember the importance of finding a good work-life balance for yourself and your staff. Some of you know that I served on the National Board of Control. We meet several … Read more
Team entries are now available for the Senior Oregon Open Invitational at Wildhorse Resort and Casino on July 26-28. PGA Director of Golf Michael Hegarty is looking forward to hosting again this year for the 20th anniversary of Wildhorse’s sponsorship! We are excited for a number of reasons, but don’t just take it from us—here … Read more
The 2022 PGA Championship takes place May 19-22 at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Representing the Pacific Northwest Section are Tim Feenstra of Broadmoor GC, Austin Hurt of Wing Point G&CC and Colin Inglis of Shadow Hills CC. The three earned spots by placing in the top 20 at the PGA Professional Championship … Read more
Amateur Graham Moody from Royal Oaks CC won the Northwest Open Invitational in a one-hole playoff against PGA Professional Jeff Coston of Semiahmoo G&CC. The Northwest Open Invitational is a 54-hole individual competition with storied history. Moody, who plays for the Wisconsin Badgers, posted rounds of 67-67-71. Final results: https://2022secnorthwestopen.golfgenius.com Sponsors We are proud to … Read more
We are saddened to report that Robert Bruce Clark of Beaverton, Oregon passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022. He was 80 years old and a longtime PGA Member. He had worked at Forest Hills GC, Rock Creek CC and Orenco Woods GC in the 1960’s and 70’s and was a member of the Cimarron … Read more
How to Flourish During this Season In the business of golf, the PGA professional faces “periods when we must work long hours, sometimes they have intense pressure and give very little time for rest.” In each of the three “career paths,” there are unavoidable situations in which it becomes a necessity or makes sense. In … Read more