PROfile: Michael Neff This month we profile Michael Neff, PGA, who was awarded the 2021 PNW PGA Teacher of the Year award. For those who missed the special awards ceremony at Inglewood GC on March 20, we asked Michael to recap his success in 2021, his unique analysis of the golf swing and his much-talked-about golf training aid, GEARS. Plus,… Read More
PROfile: Ryan Cutter This month we profile Ryan Cutter, PGA, who was awarded the 2021 PNW PGA Deacon Palmer Award for outstanding performance in the face of a personal challenge. “I have played golf since the age of three. Golf has given me so much to overcome my bilateral amputation at birth that I wanted to give back… Read More
PROfile: Brandon Richardson This month we profile Brandon Richardson, PGA. In addition to being ADM Certified, he has completed the PGA Specialized Professional Program in Teaching and Coaching. PGA Specialization “benefits my coaching business in that it communicates to students I am committed to their development by continuing my education in the teaching & coaching of the game,”… Read More
PROfile: Jennifer Parker This month we profile Jennifer Parker, PGA, who is one of two cohorts selected for the 2022-2023 class of PGA LEAD. In addition to being TPI Certified, Jennifer has a Master’s degree in Athletic Training (Sports Medicine), a Master’s degree in Sport Management, a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, and an Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy… Read More
PROfile: Chas Holmes 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
PROfile: Carl Hetterle This month we profile Carl Hetterle, PGA, who completed the PGA Certified Professional Program in 2019. Currently he has a certification in Golf Operations and plans to complete a PGA Specialized Program during this coming off-season. Name: Carl Hetterle Facility: Tacoma C&GC Hometown: Currently resides in Steilacoom, WA PGA Member Since: 2017 How did you… Read More