LOVEMARKS LEADERSHIP: Creating “loyalty beyond reason” “When dealing with people, let us remember WE ARE NOT DEALING WITH CREATURES OF LOGIC. We are DEALING WITH CREATURES OF EMOTION.” – Dale Carnegie In the next couple of months, I hope to share my takeaways from the game-changing book called Lovemarks by Kevin Roberts. In his book, … Read more
Russell Grove of North Idaho College won the Pacific Northwest PGA Professional Championship by five strokes over 2007 Champion Brian Thornton of Meridian Valley CC. Jerrel Grow of Pronghorn GC finished third. The top 7 professionals earned a spot and advanced directly to the PGA Professional Championship, presented by Club Car, Mercedes-Benz USA and Omega, … Read more
A PGA Member for over 55 years, Dowaliby began his career in 1960 in at the Woodland Hills Country Club in California. In 1968 Dowaliby opened the Calabasas Country Club also in California as their first PGA Professional and set out building a large Junior Golf Program. Finally, in 1977, the native Californian took over … Read more
Dennis Dolin passed away on the night of September 13 after a courageous battle with complications from heart surgery last winter. Dennis was known for a long stint at Waverley Country Club and most recently as the Head Professional at Colwood Golf Center. Along the way, Dennis spent time with Bridgestone Golf, Glendoveer, Tualatin and … Read more
Back by popular demand, the Pro-Vendor Invitational returns this October. This year’s event will be held at The Home Course on Monday, October 23. The 8:30 AM shotgun start will give professionals and golf reps some quality time to play together before the vendors move into Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center for the Merchandise … Read more
The Pacific Northwest Section PGA of America has an internship opportunity with its Tournament Department. This position will be responsible for assisting the Director of Tournament and Member Programs with the administration of the Section’s major championships including the Washington Open, Oregon Open, Rosauers Open, Senior Oregon Open and Northwest Open. The championships are conducted … Read more