This month we interview Erik Haag, PGA of Meadow Park GC in Tacoma, WA. He won the Western Washington Chapter Golf Professional of the Year award in 2022. Erik’s mentorship and leadership are grounded in a philosophy of community involvement, strategic growth, and unwavering dedication to the game of golf. The recent PGA Places to … Read more
Independence Day: A Blueprint for Business Success Frank Talarico, PNWPGA CEO Every July 4th, Americans celebrate Independence Day, a commemoration of the country’s declaration of freedom from colonial rule. Beyond the fireworks, parades, barbecues, and golf, Independence Day embodies principles that are not only foundational to the nation but also resonate deeply with what is … Read more
Gary Dowen, a beloved PGA Professional in the Pacific Northwest Section, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024, at the age of 74. Gary’s life was marked by a deep passion for golf. Gary was born 1/4/1950 and died 6/17/2024. He received his PGA certification in 1975. He was a member of the PGA Tour … Read more
The 120th Pelzer Northwest Open Invitational is set to take place at The Home Course on August 19-21. Justin Gravatt, PGA General Manager and Mitch Runge, PGA Head Professional invite you to take part of this historic championship, which will be contested at “the home of golf” in DuPont, Washington. We are proud to have Pelzer … Read more
PGA of America REACH Foundation provides $250,000 grant to the Meadow Park Golf Course Reimagination Project for new 3-Hole Programming Course SAMMAMISH, Washington (June 18, 2024) – The Tacoma Parks Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Metro Parks Tacoma programs and projects, received a PGA Places To Play grant from the PGA of America REACH Foundation … Read more
A highly competitive field of 192 players participated in the 2024 Pelzer Golf Oregon Open Invitational hosted by Brasada Canyons. The participants included 96 professionals and 96 amateurs, who played as four-player teams in both team and individual competitions. Congratulations to PGA Professional Russell Grove of North Idaho College on his second Oregon Open victory. Grove … Read more