New Year’s Day: A Strategic Reset for the PNWPGA and the Golf Industry Happy New Year! As Mr. Nowlen reported in his December 2024 column, the PNWPGA Board of Directors and your section staff completed our Winter Strategic Planning meetings. By all accounts, our time together was a great success. Most promising to me is the … Read more
Facility: Oswego Lake CC Hometown: Lake Oswego, Oregon PGA member since: 1986 Brent’s introduction to the game was a family affair. Playing with his father and working for local pro Lee Brune at Glendoveer Golf Course sparked his love for golf. At just 9 years old, Brent began shagging balls for Lee’s lessons, a formative experience that … Read more
Randy Buckenberger, PGA, passed away on December 13, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on March 27, 1961, in Spokane, Washington, Randy graduated from Central Valley High School in Spokane Valley in June 1979. His lifelong passion for golf began early, leading him to turn professional on June 22, 1982. Randy worked as Head … Read more
In a celebration of excellence, the Pacific Northwest Section PGA proudly announces the recipients of its prestigious 2024 Special Awards. Recognizing outstanding performance across 13 categories, these winners, acknowledged by their peers, epitomize the pinnacle of achievement among the PNW PGA’s 1,300 dedicated professionals spanning Washington, Oregon, Northern Idaho, Western Montana, and Alaska. Golf Professional … Read more
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Sonoran Desert in sunny Arizona, 17 teams came together for the fourth annual PNW PGA Arizona Sun Pro-Am, presented by Mike Worden. Congratulations to the winning team led by PGA Professional Blake Snyder of PNW Golf Academy, alongside amateurs Christian Djoe, Macallan Savett, Brandon Matson, and Andrew Coatsworth. … Read more
Russell Grove, PGA has been named the 2024 ROLEX PNW PGA Player of the Year. Russell’s remarkable consistency and skill were on full display throughout the season. He claimed victory at the Pelzer Golf Oregon Open Invitational, finished tied for third at the PNW PGA Professional Championship, secured a tied fourth-place finish at the Rosauers Open … Read more