Orrin Vincent, PGA Life Member of the Pacific Northwest Section, passed away October 25, 2021 at his home in La Quinta, CA. He was 76. Vincent was a Northwest legend, industry icon and founder of OB Sports Golf Management. Orrin grew up in Kent, WA, picked up range balls and mowed fairways at Lake Wilderness … Read more
This month we profile Chas Holmes, PGA, who is one of two cohorts selected for the 2022-2023 class of PGA LEAD. Among his many certifications in the pursuit of continuing education, he became PGA Certified in golf operations in 2018 and specialized in executive management in 2020. Facility: The Yakima CC Hometown: Normandy Park, WA PGA Member … Read more
Thanks to all of you who participated in our Section Membership meeting last month. These are busy times for the Board members and Officers at both the Chapter and Section level as we plan for 2022. Next week, Frank, Chris Nowlen, and I will be off to the PGA annual meeting in Milwaukee, WI. Today … Read more
Two PGA members from the Pacific Northwest Section have been selected for the 2022-2023 Class of PGA LEAD: Chas Holmes of Yakima CC and Jennifer Parker of Coquille Valley Elks GC. They join 13 others from around the country, selected as emerging leaders to further the PGA’s commitment to diversity in governance and volunteer leadership. … Read more
The 33rd Senior PGA Professional Championship takes place October 21-24, 2021 at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, FL. The top 35 finishers will earn a berth in the 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship on May 25-29 at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Mich. Representing the Pacific Northwest Section are: Jeff Coston of Semiahmoo G&CC, … Read more
We Do It Because We Care Those of us who enjoy reading, and listening, to business thought leaders have at some point read or listened to Simon Sinek. Sinek, for those who may think his name sounds familiar, is the author of “Start With Why,” and “Leaders Eat Last.” I’ve actually had the pleasure of … Read more