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PROfile: Christopher Smith

This month we interview Christopher Smith, recipient of the 2023 PNW PGA Teacher of the Year award. With a distinguished career spanning local, regional, and international facilities, Christopher has honed his teaching expertise, boasting an impressive roster of students, including PGA and DP World Tour players, Division 1 golfers, and successful local adult and junior … Read more

PROfile: Sara Griffin

Sara Griffin, PGA of Griffin Golf was recently awarded the 2023 PGA Jr. League Game Changer Award and the 2023 PNWPGA Youth Player Development Award. Sara’s commitment to nurturing a holistic growth of the game for youth at all levels is truly commendable. Through PGA-inspired programs and her own initiatives, she has dedicated her career to imparting not … Read more

PROfile: Trevor Hiebing

This month we profile Trevor Hiebing, a PGA Coach and head golf professional at Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Course in Clackamas, OR. Trevor Hiebing has almost two decades of experience in the golf industry, including playing professionally for 10 years. Currently, he is a PGA Associate, TPI Level 3 certified golf instructor, US Kids certified coach, K-Motion … Read more

PROfile: Steve Bowen & Scott Leritz

Scott Leritz, PGA played in the Hudson Cup matches in 2001, 2004, 2005 and 2008, as well as the Senior Hudson Cup matches in 2020 and 2022. He will captain the 32nd Senior Professional Hudson Cup Team. Hometown: Mission Viejo, CA PGA member since: 1999 How did you get into golf as a profession and who … Read more

PROfile: Tyler Knight

This month we profile Tyler Knight, PGA Head Professional at Bear Creek Golf Course in Medford, Oregon. PGA Member Since: 2019 About Tyler  As a kid, Tyler fell in love with the game of golf. His father was the PGA Head Golf Professional at Lake Wildwood Golf Course in Northern California, and Tyler remembers spending … Read more

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