Section News

PNW PGA Employment Opportunity

The Pacific Northwest Section PGA has a unique opportunity to join our team. Read the details below, or view the posting and apply on jobs.pga.org. Executive Director: Central WA, Inland Empire & Western MT Chapters Overview Tumwater, WA | The Pacific Northwest Section PGA of America, headquartered in Tumwater, Washington, has an opportunity for a dedicated … Read more

In Memoriam: Orrin D Vincent Jr, 3/2/1945 – 10/25/21

Orrin Vincent, PGA Life Member of the Pacific Northwest Section, passed away October 25, 2021 at his home in La Quinta, CA.  He was 76. Vincent was a Northwest legend, industry icon and founder of OB Sports Golf Management. Orrin grew up in Kent, WA, picked up range balls and mowed fairways at Lake Wilderness … Read more

PROfile: Chas Holmes

This month we profile Chas Holmes, PGA, who is one of two cohorts selected for the 2022-2023 class of PGA LEAD. Among his many certifications in the pursuit of continuing education, he became PGA Certified in golf operations in 2018 and specialized in executive management in 2020. Facility: The Yakima CC Hometown: Normandy Park, WA PGA Member … Read more

November 1, 2021 President’s Report

Thanks to all of you who participated in our Section Membership meeting last month. These are busy times for the Board members and Officers at both the Chapter and Section level as we plan for 2022. Next week, Frank, Chris Nowlen, and I will be off to the PGA annual meeting in Milwaukee, WI. Today … Read more

Holmes and Parker Join PGA LEAD Class of 2022-2023

Two PGA members from the Pacific Northwest Section have been selected for the 2022-2023 Class of PGA LEAD: Chas Holmes of Yakima CC and Jennifer Parker of Coquille Valley Elks GC. They join 13 others from around the country, selected as emerging leaders to further the PGA’s commitment to diversity in governance and volunteer leadership. … Read more

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