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August 1, 2021 President’s Report

In many of my past articles, I have focused on thoughts or books to help strengthen our professional development. This month I want to focus on something different. How many of you have heard at some point in your career, “Oh, you’re a golf pro. That must be fun, playing golf all the time.” We … Read more

July 1, 2021 President’s Report

It is a bittersweet time for all of us in the Pacific Northwest Section. We are getting ready to celebrate July 4th, the birth of our great nation, and we continue to mourn the loss a year ago of Sean “Freddy” Fredrickson. Years ago, as I coached executives in Silicon Valley about work-life balance, I … Read more

June 1, 2021 President’s Report

Before I get started with this month’s article, I want to give you an update on OGO, aka Oh Great One. We started our OGO recognition efforts at Aspen Lakes Golf Club in April. We put out flyers in the shop and had discussions with our leadership numerous times. At the end of April, we … Read more

May 1, 2021 President’s Report

What a great few weeks this has been for golf! Importantly, it has been a great few weeks for diversity in golf. Once again, the Augusta National Golf Club did an incredible job with the Women’s Amateur event. It was amazing to watch those talented women playing at Augusta National the week before the Masters. … Read more

April 1, 2021 President’s Report

Don’t Post Compulsively on Social Media What are the consequences? You can lose your job You can be subjected to disciplinary actions You can create a potential legal case You can lose a pending legal matter If you are part of the PGA of America: You can face a Section Board of Inquiry You can … Read more

March 1, 2021 President’s Report

While we are not quite ready for golf in Central Oregon, we can prepare for the season. We can start to think about the results we want from our operations. But before you get too far along in your thinking, I want to offer a perspective on obtaining results in your organization that I gained … Read more

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