2021 Grant Recipients Two separate Player Development Grant Programs are available to support Pacific Northwest Section professionals. Our goals are to provide as many grants as possible, with a maximum of $1,000 per grant. We will focus on enhancing your programs rather than fully funding them. At the end of the grant we’ll have two … Read more
Three PGA members from the Pacific Northwest Section have been selected for the 2021-2022 Class of PGA LEAD: Brian Bussinger of Chambers Bay, Carl Hetterle of Semiahmoo G&CC and Patrick Oropallo of Oak Knoll GC. They join 12 others from around the country, selected as emerging leaders to further the PGA’s commitment to diversity in … Read more
Donald R. “Bob” McCallister, who suffered from Parkinson’s disease since 2009, died January 26 in Molalla, Oregon, of natural causes. He was 86. In his career, he built a strong amateur and professional record that included two PGA TOUR wins and two additional international titles. A PGA Professional since 1959, Bob joined the TOUR full … Read more
Good-bye 2020… and hello 2021! What did January bring us? Riots at the Capitol, our nation’s COVID-19 death toll reaching 400,000, another impeachment, the swearing in of a new administration, and the death of a sports icon. And that is only January of this year so far. What did we learn? I believe we learned … Read more
The Pacific Northwest Section PGA has a unique opportunity to join our team. Read the details below, or view the posting on jobs.pga.org. Position Title: Executive Director, Central Washington, Inland Empire, and Western Montana Chapters Manager’s Title: Chief Executive Officer, PNWPGA Contact person: Frank Talarico ([email protected]) JOB SUMMARY: This full-time position will provide administrative support … Read more
We are saddened to report that Richard H. Lamberton II of Portland, Oregon, passed away on January 20. He was 56 years old. A golf professional at Portland Golf Club since 1990, Rick’s passion was teaching and he gave thousands of lessons. He coached beginner golfers to some of the best players to come out … Read more