We are saddened to share the passing of PGA Member Joseph “Joe” Clarizio (June 7, 1936 – September 24, 2025), beloved former owner and Director of Golf at Arrowhead Golf Club in Molalla, Oregon. Joe dedicated over five decades of his life to the game of golf. He worked as an assistant professional at Circle “R” … Read more
PGA Professional Hunter Wescott of Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club and amateur Zach Foushee of Langdon Farms Golf Club claimed victory on October 9th at Portland Golf Club in the Pacific Golf & Turf PNW PGA Pro-Am Championship. Finishing in second place was the team of PGA Professional Nicholas Watts of Eugene Country Club and amateur … Read more
It’s fall, and we are now in a place where we can exhale after a long, busy golf season here in the Pacific Northwest. With that, it also means we are looking at budgets, reviewing the past season’s wins and stumbles, analyzing what to move forward with, and what areas need an overhaul—or at least … Read more
Reflections on the 2025 Ryder Cup: Lessons for the Golf Industry I had the unique privilege last week of attending the 2025 Ryder Cup. A mix of business and pleasure, the experience left me thinking about the event, the message it communicated with the growing golf community, and the lessons we can learn from three … Read more
Missoula, MT – Canyon River GC – 6,916 Yards, Par 72, 107 players Austin Hurt, PGA Professional at Wing Point Golf & Country Club, claimed victory at the 2025 Pacific Northwest PGA Professional Championship on September 18 at Canyon River Golf Club in Missoula, Montana—marking his second win at this event (his first came in … Read more
The Pacific Northwest PGA Pro-Pro Championship is currently underway at Canyon River GC, Missoula, MT. We have a full field, 50 teams for a total of 100 PGA Professionals, competing for the title of Pro-Pro Team Champions. PNW PGA Pro-Pro Championship sponsors include Garmany Golf, Bobby Jones/Sunice, TRUE linkswear, Stitch Golf and Oakley. 2025 Pro … Read more