Get To, Not Got To My first job fresh from college taught me so many valuable lessons. As we get older, we think about the people and the experiences that have shaped us. This was one of the more valuable times in my career. Ironically, my first boss was from the Pacific Northwest. Born, raised, … Read more
Seize Your Opportunities It has often been said that “opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long you miss them.” As we find ourselves in the middle of July, there have never been more opportunities for you to enjoy the programs and events of your section. Tournament season is in full swing, chapter activities … Read more
Legendary baseball Hall of Famer Babe Ruth made and kept one of history’s greatest promises. Regardless of your feelings for my beloved New York Yankees, what Ruth did in Wrigley Field during game three of the 1932 World Series is one for the proverbial ages. His promise is also instructional. With the game tied 4-4 … Read more
Together, We Go Far Henry Ford famously said, “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is a process, and working together is success.” Working together and forming mutually rewarding partnerships are the life-blood of any business. The Pacific Northwest Section PGA is no exception. I am proud to announce our latest partner in the ongoing … Read more
“Hello Friends…” April is upon us and with it comes a “tradition, like no other.” This year’s Masters’ has proven that some “traditions” are inevitably broken. Our 2021 Champion, Hideki Matsuyama, is the first Japanese champion for any of the majors. This achievement, if nothing less, reminds us that the great game of golf transcends … Read more
What a Difference a Year Makes It was a year ago that the world collectively hit the pause button. Through the last twelve months, we as an association of golf professionals changed in a way we had never had to sustain before. Our profession is our sport, and our sport is inherently a social game. … Read more