PGA Professionals, Leading the Way Frank Talarico, CEO PNWPGA As PGA Professionals, you’ve always worn many hats—teacher, manager, mentor, event planner, merchandiser, and more. But in today’s rapidly evolving golf industry, one role is becoming more critical than ever: change agent. Across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, our industry is experiencing a transformation that’s bigger … Read more
Tumwater, Wash. – The Pacific Northwest Section PGA is proud to announce that Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver, Washington, will host the 101st Washington Open Invitational from May 17–19, 2027. One of the most prestigious championships in the region, the Washington Open Invitational brings together top professionals and elite amateurs from across the Pacific Northwest. … Read more
Hello there, my name is Keegan Williamson and I am from Mustang, Oklahoma. I got introduced to the game of golf at a young age and I have grown to make it my passion and lifestyle. I am currently a sophomore in the PGA Golf Management program at the University of Central Oklahoma studying business … Read more
Robert Charles Ross was born in Spokane, WA on May 20, 1941. Attended Mead Senior High School and married his wife Carol Ross on May 16, 1963, until her passing in 1996. Bob had two children, William “Bill” Ross, also a PGA Professional at Wandermere, who preceded him in death in 2020, and daughter, Kimberlee … Read more
I write this report knowing the golf season is in full force in the Pacific Northwest. Spending the first 13 years of my golf career in green grass in the Northeast part of our country, I can relate to the pent-up enthusiasm from both the consumer’s and golf professional’s perspective. What a tremendous opportunity we … Read more
I wrestled a bit with writing this article, torn between sharing something personal or sticking to business. In the end, I decided to do both. After all, our work lives and personal lives are often deeply connected through the relationships we build in this profession. Personally, I am overwhelmed this week because a member of my … Read more