Don’s son, Michael Bails, writes: It’s with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Donald Bails. He was 89 years old. He transitioned to hospice care at home and soon afterward as an inpatient. I was his primary caregiver at home which, although challenging, was a blessing too. I was fortunate enough … Read more
The PNW PGA Arizona Sun Pro-Am just concluded at We-Ko-Pa Resort. We had 17 teams in beautiful sunny Arizona, enjoying the sunshine and hospitality of the We-Ko-Pa Resort in the first year of this new destination event sponsored by ProTag. Five-man teams played stableford competitions in the PNW PGA Arizona Sun Pro-Am. Teams consisted of one … Read more
We’re in the midst of the holiday season and I want to reflect on what I’m thankful for. Following Frank’s excellent article on gratitude, I want to say “Thank You.” Thank you to Frank and the Section staff for their work to support the Section and make us all look good. Thank you to the … Read more
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that is unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. This annual “Global Day of Giving” event takes place on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving and has helped to amplify year-end fundraising efforts for nonprofits and charitable causes. This year, Giving Tuesday … Read more
The Pacific Northwest Section PGA selected the top merchandisers in three categories, as recognized by their peers, for outstanding performance during 2021. The winners represent the very best of the Pacific Northwest Section’s 1,200 PGA Professionals in Washington, Oregon, Northern Idaho, Western Montana and Alaska. Merchandiser of the Year – Public Colin McMahon – The Creek … Read more
Understanding Your Neighborhood in a Post-2020 World (of Golf) – for Employees With the “humpty-bump” of 2020 and 2021 in the game and business of golf (thanks to a pandemic), the life and times of golf professionals, club managers and course superintendents is likely never to be the same. Before this tectonic shift, the meaning … Read more