The team led by PGA Professional Mike Kasch with amateurs Ed VanderPol, Mark VanderPol, Don Miller and Colt Sherrell won the Northwest Open Pro-Am at Wine Valley GC after posting scores of 114-121-235, 53 under par in the shamble format. PGA Professional Scott Erdmann of Oswego Lake CC fired a 6-under par 66 on Saturday … Read more
While it seems our world is crazy right now (and it is), it is also very easy to slip into a downward spiral of anxiety, stressful “what now/what next” questions and general helplessness. If that is you, don’t worry, we all deal with this at times. While I’m not fully qualified to provide counseling on … Read more
Get To, Not Got To My first job fresh from college taught me so many valuable lessons. As we get older, we think about the people and the experiences that have shaped us. This was one of the more valuable times in my career. Ironically, my first boss was from the Pacific Northwest. Born, raised, … Read more
by Shelby Jacobson Hunt This month we are checking in with three more of our FREDDY Interns across the Pacific Northwest Section to see how their journey in the golf industry is going. For those unfamiliar with this initiative, visit www.freddyfoundation4.org – FREDDY stands for Forming Relationships to Expand Diversity and Develop Youth, an initiative created by … Read more
Defending champion PGA Professional Shane Prante of The Home Course won in a one-hole playoff against PGA Professional and 2019 Champion Colin Inglis of Shadow Hills CC. They fired 10-under par during the 36-hole championship at Illahe Hills CC before Prante went on to birdie the first playoff hole. Prante, Inglis and Brady Sharp of … Read more
Entries are available for the PNW PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac, Club Car and Rolex. This year’s championship will take place September 21-23 at Arrowhead GC in Molalla, OR. The entry deadline is September 8th at 1:00 PM Pacific (4:00 PM Eastern). You may register for this event through PGA of America Membership Services online … Read more