The Champions Tour Pre-Qualifier was held August 1 at High Cedars GC in Orting, WA, with players vying for a spot in Monday’s Event-Qualifier (August 4, also at High Cedars). From there, only three will move on to the Boeing Classic at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, August 8–10. Tim Bogue topped the leaderboard with … Read more
It is late summer here in the PNW and the golf season has been “rockin’ in full swing” for several months now. In my experience, it is this time when the “dog days in the golf business” truly begin and weigh most heavily on lead PGA professionals and their key leadership staff. With that in … Read more
The Power of Collaboration: Mentorship in Action In our profession, mentorship is often thought of in traditional terms—one seasoned pro guiding a younger colleague along the well-worn path of the golf business. But in today’s fast-changing world, the most effective form of mentorship may be something more dynamic and mutual: collaboration. Personally, I can attest … Read more
PGA Professional Ryan Malby of Kalispel, MT won his fourth consecutive Senior Oregon Open title at Wildhorse Resort on Thursday. Amateur Jim Ryder of Aldarra GC placed third and won low amateur honors. In the team competition (one gross, one net at 90% handicap), PGA Professional John Freitas led the winning team of Mike Swingle, … Read more
The 38th Rosauers Open Invitational wrapped up on July 20 at Indian Canyon Golf Course in Spokane, WA, with PGA Professional Daniel Campbell of Bellingham G&CC capturing the title for the second time. Campbell carded rounds of 68-65-66—199, edging out a competitive field to win by a single stroke over PGA Professional Conner Robbins, the … Read more
The Franz Bakery Pro-Am at the Rosauers Open Invitational concluded at Indian Canyon Golf Course in Spokane, WA! This exciting two-day event features 63 teams—each consisting of one Pacific Northwest PGA Professional and four sponsor amateurs—competing for the coveted title of Franz Bakery Pro-Am Team Champions. The tournament format is a “Best Two of Five … Read more