Freedom, Fairways, and the Spirit of the Game As fireworks light up the sky and we gather with friends and family to celebrate America’s independence, July 4th also offers a moment of reflection for those of us who make our living in the game of golf. The holiday reminds us not just of freedom hard-earned, … Read more
Tumwater, WA—The Pacific Northwest Section of the PGA of America is proud to announce a three-year partnership with Golf Genius, named as the Section’s Official Technology Partner. The Pacific Northwest PGA Section—the largest geographically of the PGA’s 41 Sections—is widely respected for operating one of the most robust tournament programs in the country. Through this partnership, … Read more
My journey in the golf industry started at the University of Idaho PGA Golf Management in 2013. Through this, I was able to intern at some unique places and jobs which included the Plateau Club, Gregg Rogers’ Golf Performance Center, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club, Gozzer Ranch Golf and Lake Club, … Read more
SISTERS, OR — A competitive field of 184 players, consisting of 92 professionals and 92 amateurs, teed it up this week at Aspen Lakes Golf Course for the 2025 Pelzer Golf Oregon Open Invitational. The event featured both individual and team competitions, with participants competing in four-player teams across stroke play and Four-Ball formats. Jamie … Read more
Woodburn, OR – Drew Woolworth of Lake Oswego, OR, and Madeleine Conser of Portland, OR, captured titles at the 2025 Pacific Northwest Junior PGA Championships, held June 1 at OGA Golf Course. With their victories, Woolworth and Conser earned spots in the 49th Junior PGA Championships, the PGA of America’s premier junior event, set for … Read more
For article #6 of the Leadership in Hospitality (in the Golf Industry) series, the writing and posting of Marcus Buckingham are really resonating. Personally, I find inspiration in his delivery and direct commentary on topics that are highly relevant to our hospitality industry. For this piece, let’s focus on his comments about the importance of … Read more