Bob Rannow of Ocean Dunes Golf Links won the PNW Senior PGA Professional Championship title by one stroke over Tony Robydek of Meadow Park GC, September 3 at Rainier G&CC. In addition to Rannow and Robydek, Mark Knowles of McCormick Woods GC, Greg Manley of Meridian Valley CC and Monte Hanson of Bend GC qualify … Read more
We have all heard the age-old question: “Are leaders born or made?” The answer, in my opinion, is yes. I believe leaders have an inborn desire to serve. The traits and skills to become a great leader can be taught. The PGA of America is our Association; if we want our Association to grow and … Read more
As you may be aware, the recent surge of COVID-19 cases has prompted the reinstatement of the indoor mask mandate in Oregon, starting August 13 and the outdoor mask mandate, effective August 27. In the interest of health and safety, while at the same time providing a quality awards celebration program, the Pacific Northwest PGA … Read more
This month we profile Mark Tunstill, PGA. Not only is he a highly involved senior player, but he has also donated countless entry fees to young professionals in the Section and Oregon Chapter to provide them with the opportunity to play as well. When he was a young professional, he was inspired by some of the … Read more
It was a great day at the National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Section Championship at Eagle Crest on August 21st. The spirit of friendly competition was everywhere and we crowned the 2021 Section Champions for 17u and 13u! Advancing to the Regional Championship at Gold Mountain GC in Bremerton, WA on September 3-5 are … Read more
Amateur Max Sekulic of Washington State University won the Northwest Open Invitational with a 23-under par 193, also setting the new tournament record for the 54-hole event. He fired a 10-under par 62 for the final day with 6 birdies and 2 eagles! Sekulic recently won the Canadian Amateur Championship and finished second at the … Read more