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Join Us for the PNW Pro-Vendor Invitational

Back by popular demand, the Pro-Vendor Championship returns this October. This year the event will be held at Chambers Bay on Monday October 24th. 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

Thornton Wins Northwest Open Invitational

WALLA WALLA, WA – Wine Valley GC – 7,025 Yards, Par 72, Purse $68,500    Champion – $7,000.00 2016 marked the seventh year in a row in which Wine Valley GC has hosted the Northwest Open Invitational. Wine Valley GC is a 7,025 yard, par 72 course located in Walla Walla, WA. Its challenging layout, penalizing … Read more

Cassidy Wins National Car Rental PNW PGA Assistant Championship

Renton, WA – Fairwood G&CC – 6,371 yards – par 71 Forty-six assistants and apprentices battled in the National Assistant PGA Professional Championship at Fairwood G&CC in Renton, WA with the hopes of representing the Pacific Northwest Section in Florida in October.  The 40th National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship will be held at … Read more

Carranza Wins Senior Oregon Open Invitational

2016 marked the 14th year in a row in which Wildhorse Resort & Casino has hosted the Senior Oregon Open Invitational. Wildhorse is a 7,000 yard, par 72 course laid out over the rolling hills of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Pendleton, OR. The three-day tournament included a field of 224 professionals and amateurs competing … Read more

PROfile: Clint Ables

Facility: Tri City CC Hometown: Grew up in Enterprise, OR, currently Kennewick, WA PGA Member since: 2001, received class “A” status in 2007 Clint Ables was inspired to get into the golf business because of his passion for the game. He enjoyed introducing others to golf, as well as playing it himself. It’s not surprising, … Read more

Five Tips for Making Your Customers Feel Like Stars

If Jason Day walked into your golf shop today, how would you behave? If you’re like most people, you’d drop whatever you were doing and approach him, smiling, ready and eager to serve him. If Brooke Henderson was on the phone asking questions, you’d do whatever you could to answer him, correct? What about the … Read more

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