We are saddened to announce that Jon A. Peterson, PGA passed away on October 27, 2020. Jon Peterson was born July 14, 1939 in Portland, OR. After attending Oregon College of Education briefly, he turned professional and worked as an assistant at Coos Bay CC, Waverley CC and Portland GC. During those year, he won … Read more
Harvey Hixson passed away on October 8, 2020 at the age of 91. Harvey was born September 29, 1929 in Salem, OR. After compiling an outstanding amateur record, he turned professional in 1954 to become an assistant to Harold West at Laurelwood GC in Eugene, OR. He served as head professional at Laurelwood from 1957-1959 … Read more
Bill Ross: 3/25/1968 – 8/2/2020A 22-year member of the PGA of America, Bill Ross passed away peacefully on August 2, 2020 at the age of 52. He earned his Class A PGA membership in 1998 and followed in his father’s footsteps by becoming the Head Professional at the family business, Wandermere Golf Course in Spokane, … Read more
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our friend and President Sean Fredrickson on July 5th in a plane crash in Coeur d’ Alene. Sean was an incredible father, husband, PGA Professional, mentor, and leader. There are never words to communicate the pain of such a loss, whether through prayer or quiet reflection, … Read more
Jim Seeley of Bandon, Oregon passed away on January 12. He was the Head Professional at TPC Potomac At Avenel (Maryland) from 1973-1995 and then went to work for Kemper Sports Management until 2010. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, February 11th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Obituary: https://www.everhere.com/us/obituaries/or/bandon/jim-seeley-10278290
PGA Professional Tom Blair was born 6/26/1936 and passed away on 11/10/2019. He worked at Charbonneau GC for many years and, before that, River’s Edge GC and Sunriver. He was a true gentleman and will be greatly missed.