With a heavy heart, we report the passing of David VonBrethorst of Spokane, WA. In 2018, David left a successful career as a pastor at Emmaus Spokane to pursue his dream of becoming a golf professional. He was hired at Kalispel G&CC as an Assistant Golf Professional in 2019 and went on to work at Circling … Read more
We are saddened to announce the passing of PGA Life Member Billy E. Tyson of Olympia, WA. He was 91 years old. Billy was hired at Meadow Park Golf Course in 1964 as an Assistant Golf Professional and was elected to membership in 1968. He was married to Virginia Tyson. Graveside Service will be held … Read more
For whatever reason during my long tenure as a PGA Member, Governance has been a subject of continuous interest for me. I guess I’ve just always believed that we can do a better job of representing PGA Members. It’s the reason I made the decision to get involved in the first place. And it hit … Read more
Give Thanks and Take Stock A couple is getting the Thanksgiving ham ready to put in the oven. Suddenly, one of them takes out a large knife and begins cutting off the end of the raw ham – a significant chunk of it. “What are you doing?” her husband asks. “I’m getting the ham ready … Read more
In the previous article, I shared the concept of convergence as a pathway to your “best year (yet) as a PGA Professional.” To do so, I suggested that, just like a great football or basketball team, we need to get our three phases (physical, mental and spiritual) together and be well-aligned to go in the … Read more
The PNW PGA Mexican Fiesta Pro-Am took place October 31-November 5 at TPC Danzante Bay. We hads seven teams in Loreto, Mexico for five days, enjoying the sunshine and hospitality of the all-inclusive Villa Del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa in one of the most beautiful hot spots in all of Mexico for our first … Read more