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
“Take advantage of every opportunity to practice your communication skills so that when important occasions arise, you will have the gift, the style, the sharpness, the clarity, and the emotions to affect other people.” – Jim Rohn In the famous movie, “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001), a memorable line comes out as the movie reaches it’s finale. … Read more
We are pleased to announce Tanner Montgomery, PGA has been selected as the Manager of Tournament Operations for the Pacific Northwest Section PGA. Mr. Montgomery, a University of Idaho PGM graduate, originally joined our team in early 2019 as the Inland Empire Tournament Administrator before being promoted in June 2019 as the Central Washington Chapter … Read more