This month we profile Jennifer Parker, PGA, who is one of two cohorts selected for the 2022-2023 class of PGA LEAD. In addition to being TPI Certified, Jennifer has a Master’s degree in Athletic Training (Sports Medicine), a Master’s degree in Sport Management, a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, and an Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy … Read more
My name is Jayme Eberle and I live in Spokane, Washington. I graduated from Eastern Washington University where I played on the Women’s Division 1 golf team for 4 years. I spent the last 9 years working at Manito Country Club as the Lead Assistant Golf Professional and Golf Operations Manager. I’m excited for the … Read more
Relax, Enjoy, Learn I have a confession to make. I really enjoy Christmas movies. Sure, I could blame it on my five kids, but it is hard to argue with the value of a good holiday movie. They are great on a relaxing Saturday afternoon as a nice diversion from the nonstop insanity of the … Read more
PNW PGA Honors 10 PGA Professionals with 2021 Annual Awards The Pacific Northwest Section PGA selected the top professionals in 10 categories, as recognized by their peers, for outstanding performance during an exceptionally challenging year. The winners listed below represent the very best of the Pacific Northwest Section’s 1,200 PGA Professionals in Washington, Oregon, Northern … Read more
Understanding Your Neighborhood in a Post-2020 World (of Golf) – for Employers Last month, the focus was on how PGA professionals, in the role of employee, can approach their career to better understand their neighborhood and the factors that define it, including the obvious factors and the new megatrend demographic factors. Click the link below … Read more
Don’s son, Michael Bails, writes: It’s with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Donald Bails. He was 89 years old. He transitioned to hospice care at home and soon afterward as an inpatient. I was his primary caregiver at home which, although challenging, was a blessing too. I was fortunate enough … Read more