On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Pacific Northwest PGA HOPE program hosted its inaugural “We Got Your 6” Fundraising Scramble at Meadow Park Golf Course in Tacoma, Washington. Sponsored by Humana and Freedom Financial, the event brought together the golf community to support local Veterans through the power of the game. The tournament featured 16 … Read more
The Power of Professionalism Frank Talarico, PNWPGA CEO In today’s increasingly competitive golf industry, technical ability and operational know-how are only part of the equation. Whether you’re managing a club, leading a team, selling equipment, or offering instruction, your long-term success hinges on two essential—and often underemphasized—traits: professionalism and strong interpersonal skills. These qualities don’t … Read more
For the fifth article of the Leadership in Hospitality (in the Golf Industry) Series, I thought I would stay on the theme of looking at the writing/posting of Marcus Buckingham. I find some frank, blunt and/or direct commentary in this one: There is no excuse for not being a good leader and it all starts … Read more
Hosted by PGA Golf Club April 27-30, this year’s Championship will see a field of 312 PGA Professionals trying to survive two cuts and earn a spot on the Corebridge Financial PGA Team. The top finishers that compose the Corebridge Financial PGA Team gain an invitation to the PGA Championship. Representing the Pacific Northwest PGA … Read more
The fifth annual PNW PGA Arizona Sun Pro-Am presented by Mike Worden will be held December 7-11, 2025 at the stunning We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort. Experience the splendor of the Sonoran Desert while playing award-winning golf at the prestigious We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, and take advantage of the resort’s abundance of luxurious amenities. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to … Read more
Walla Walla, WA – Wine Valley Golf Club, 6,525 Yards, Par 72 Field: 62 PGA Professionals and 47 amateurs. PGA Professional Darin Vaughan of Cobra/Puma Golf captured the title at the PNWPGA Senior Players Championship presented by Fairways and FunDays, held April 15-16 at Wine Valley Golf Club. Vaughan carded rounds of 72–66 for a … Read more