PGA of America is now accepting applications for PGA LEAD Cohort VI. The deadline for submissions is November 13, 2020. Each PGA LEAD Cohort is composed of up to 15 PGA Members who participate in a curated leadership development experience tailored to those who desire to serve in a volunteer leadership role. PGA LEAD welcomes … Read more
The 72nd edition of the Hudson Cup Matches took place at Meadow Springs CC in Richland, WA on October 22-23. This event pairs the top 10 PNW PGA Members against the top 10 PNW amateurs. The 29th Senior Hudson Cup Matches were held concurrently, where the top 10 PNW PGA Senior Members compete against the … Read more
PENDLETON, OR – Wildhorse Resort and Casino – 6,640 Yards, Par 72/The Golf Course at Birch Creek – 6,394 Yards, Par 72 PGA Professional Jeff Coston of Semiahmoo G&CC won his fourth consecutive Senior Oregon Open Invitational (2019, 2018, 2017, 2012, 2011, 2009, and 2007). Low amateur honors went to Brad Karns of Columbia Edgewater CC. … Read more
The 32nd Senior PGA Professional Championship takes place October 15-18 at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, FL. 264 PGA Club Professionals are vying for the Leo Fraser Trophy and 35 spots in the 2021 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, to be played in May at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Representing the Pacific Northwest … Read more
Harvey Hixson passed away on October 8, 2020 at the age of 91. Harvey was born September 29, 1929 in Salem, OR. After compiling an outstanding amateur record, he turned professional in 1954 to become an assistant to Harold West at Laurelwood GC in Eugene, OR. He served as head professional at Laurelwood from 1957-1959 … Read more
“You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.” – Jim Rohn Last month, the topic was “Finding Your Passion & Purpose” In that article, I wrote: “Fact: This is a hard business…and there will be hard, … Read more