PGA Professional Russell Grove of North Idaho College won the Oregon Open Invitational featuring the National Car Rental Pro-Am at Juniper GC by 6 strokes. This is Grove’s first PNW PGA major. He took home the title and the $7,500 first place check. Grove is a college coach at North Idaho College of both the … Read more
“A golfer has to train his swing on the practice tee, and then trust it on the course.” – Dr. Bob Rotella Did you ever get the feeling that your actively managed investments aren’t performing better than the fees being charged to you? Many people have passive mutual funds or etf’s in their 401(k) plan … Read more
As part of the PGA of America’s commitment to employment, the PGA is working to expand the reach and level of engagement to PGA professionals in the Pacific Northwest Section (and the Rocky Mountain Section.) Koch’s hiring, as an Employment Consultant in this section, is one of seven added positions throughout the Association to ensure … Read more
Edgar (Ed) Alan Bucklin Ed Bucklin passed away peacefully at Prestige Senior Living at Hearthstone in Ellensburg, WA on May 23, 2017. He was 88 years old. Ed worked as Assistant Pro at Everett Country Club and then Overlake Country Club in Bellevue, WA, which led him to his lifelong career as a Professional Golfer. … Read more
The final round of the PNW PGA Boys Junior Championship and Girls Junior Championship concluded Sunday at Canyon Lakes GC. Ellie Slama and Brittany Kwon were Co-Champions of the Overall division and advanced to the National Championship in late July while Connor Golembeski (Bear Creek CC) won the Boys division. Joe Highsmith (Tacoma C&GC) also … Read more
Facility: Laurelwood Muni GC Hometown: Born in Baltimore, MD. Currently has lived in Eugene, OR for the past 10 years. PGA Member Since: 1995 Debby King was first inspired to get into golf by her father. Then it was Bob Toski who, along with the PGA and LPGA, taught her to be a teacher. Recently, … Read more