Section News

2022 Sweet 16 Education Worskhop

Registration is now open for the 2022 Sweet 16 Education Seminars. We encourage you to attend this popular event, held February 21-22 at the Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort . Earn up to 16 PGA Required MSR’s/AMP Education credit for Associates! Learn: “Rules of Golf” with Kathy Brown & Jim Hofmeister “Teaching & Coaching … Read more

In Memoriam: David “DJ” Jackson, 11/26/1949 – 12/13/2021

David “DJ” Jackson was born in Bremerton, WA on November 26, 1949 and passed away at the age of 72 in Allen, WA on December 13, 2021. Here is Kevin Bishop’s tribute to our dear friend and lifelong golf professional. Dave grew up in the Seattle area and the Harbor area, spending summers at their summer home … Read more

Team Black Wins Pelzer Golf Hawaiian Paradise Pro-Am

The Pelzer Golf Hawaiian Paradise Pro-Am took place on January 13-20, 2022. The Pacific Northwest PGA had 11 teams on Maui for seven days, enjoying the sunshine and hospitality of the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa on one of Hawaii’s most beautiful islands. Craig Pelzer welcomed our teams to the popular Royal Kaanapali Course and … Read more

In Memoriam: Bruce Weir, 6/19/1952 – 12/31/2022

We are saddened to report that Bruce Weir, PGA Life Member from Lake Stevens, WA passed away on December 31, 2022 at age 70. Bruce was elected to PGA Membership in 1993 and most recently worked at Cascade Golf Course (2003-2015).

January 2022 CEO’s Report

I Resolve to Not Make Resolutions It’s a new year, filled with new opportunities, new challenges, and new friends.  At the start of another year, it’s easy to look back on all our previous resolutions left, well, unresolved.  As PNWPGA CEO, I’m working with our Board of Directors and our Section team to set bold, … Read more

Maximize Your Soft Skills for Easier Success

The past two years have been incredibly successful in terms of rounds, participation and revenue while at the same time being incredibly “grinding” and wearing on PGA professionals and staff at our facilities. “Feeling the Burn” has taken on a new meaning indeed. As part of this context, coworkers, vendors, supervisors and customers are under … Read more

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