This month we profile Brandon Richardson, PGA. In addition to being ADM Certified, he has completed the PGA Specialized Professional Program in Teaching and Coaching. PGA Specialization “benefits my coaching business in that it communicates to students I am committed to their development by continuing my education in the teaching & coaching of the game,” … Read more
The Pacific Northwest PGA Section officially kicked off its yearlong celebration to commemorate its centennial. The Section, the PGA of America’s largest geographical managing entity, was founded in the first week of March, 1922 and now manages nearly 1,200 PGA Members and Associates who are employed at over 340 golf facilities in Washington, Oregon, northern … Read more
Registration is now open for the 2022 Sweet 16 Education Seminars. We encourage you to attend this popular event, held February 21-22 at the Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort . Earn up to 16 PGA Required MSR’s/AMP Education credit for Associates! Learn: “Rules of Golf” with Kathy Brown & Jim Hofmeister “Teaching & Coaching … Read more
David “DJ” Jackson was born in Bremerton, WA on November 26, 1949 and passed away at the age of 72 in Allen, WA on December 13, 2021. Here is Kevin Bishop’s tribute to our dear friend and lifelong golf professional. Dave grew up in the Seattle area and the Harbor area, spending summers at their summer home … Read more
The Pelzer Golf Hawaiian Paradise Pro-Am took place on January 13-20, 2022. The Pacific Northwest PGA had 11 teams on Maui for seven days, enjoying the sunshine and hospitality of the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa on one of Hawaii’s most beautiful islands. Craig Pelzer welcomed our teams to the popular Royal Kaanapali Course and … Read more
We are saddened to report that Bruce Weir, PGA Life Member from Lake Stevens, WA passed away on December 31, 2022 at age 70. Bruce was elected to PGA Membership in 1993 and most recently worked at Cascade Golf Course (2003-2015).