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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

Meet Chuck Lewis, PGA HOPE Ambassador

Originally from Ridgecrest, California, Linda, my wife, and I have called Ronan, Montana our hometown for the past 22 years. Ronan is a small farm/ranch community located in western Montana, halfway between Kalispell and Missoula Montana. I joined the United States Marine Corps in February of 1970 and was trained and worked as an Avionics … Read more

Navigating Compensation Trends in the Golf Industry: A 2023 Perspective

What a season we’ve had in 2023! According to the insights from The Pellucid Perspective in October 2023, we’ve seen a return to normal weather in September, and Golf Market Research Center (GMRC) subscribers have reported positive metrics across most of our key performance indicators. It’s safe to say that “the party continues for the golf … Read more

November 2023 President’s Report

Did you know that giving thanks can make you happier? Since I am writing this in the month of Thanksgiving, I thought I would write about thankfulness and gratitude. Showing gratitude acknowledges the goodness in our lives, and most times, that graciousness comes from outside of ourselves. Being thankful and gracious helps us build strong relationships … Read more

35th Senior PGA Professional Championship

The 2023 Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac takes place October 26 – 29, 2023, at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, FL. Seven PGA Professionals from the Pacific Northwest will be representing our Section: Jeff Gove of The Idaho Club, Mitch Lowe of Glendoveer GC, Ryan Malby of Kalipell, MT, Chuck Milne … Read more

In Memory of Robert “Bob” Sproule, 7/19/1941 – 10/9/2023

The Pacific Northwest has lost a great PGA Professional and friend with the passing of PGA Life Member Bob Sproule on October 9, 2023.  Bob had been a pro at The Dalles Country Club for 39 years. His degree in agronomy provided the knowledge that led to maintenance of the course which contributed to its selection … Read more

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