Defending champion PGA Professional Jeff Coston of Semiahmoo G&CC won the Senior Oregon Open Invitational by three strokes over 2006 Champion PGA Professional Rob Gibbons of Arrowhead GC. Coston fired rounds of 66-67-68-201, 15-under par. This marks the ninth time he has won the title, adding to his wins in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2012, 2011, 2009, … Read more
Bryan Tunstill Bryan played in the 2003 Hudson Cup Matches and previously captained the 2017 Hudson Cup Matches. Hometown: Portland, OR PGA Member Since: 1995 How did you get into golf as a profession and who were your mentors? My older brother Mark and I started playing golf in our late teens. We missed the … Read more
In many of my past articles, I have focused on thoughts or books to help strengthen our professional development. This month I want to focus on something different. How many of you have heard at some point in your career, “Oh, you’re a golf pro. That must be fun, playing golf all the time.” We … Read more
We are saddened to report that Richard Giroux of American Lake Veterans GC passed away on May 5, 2021. He was 70 years old. Rick was a member of the Pacific Northwest Section for his whole PGA career. Golfers will also remember him from his time at Brookdale GC, Twin Lakes G&CC, Linden G&CC, Meadow … Read more
PGA Professional Colin Inglis of Shadow Hills CC won the 34th Rosauers Open Invitational. He fired rounds of 66-62-66—194, 17-under par. He won by four strokes over amateur Max Sekulic, a player for Washington State University, who won low amateur. Final results: https://2021secrosauersopen.golfgenius.com Charity The official charity of the Rosauers Open Invitational is Vanessa Behan. … Read more
Seize Your Opportunities It has often been said that “opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long you miss them.” As we find ourselves in the middle of July, there have never been more opportunities for you to enjoy the programs and events of your section. Tournament season is in full swing, chapter activities … Read more