Can you believe it? It’s been about a month since COVID-19 got real for us here in the PNW. In that time, we’ve seen a lot of things happen. Some of them have been special and others have been really frustrating, confusing and challenging. For those of us who are PGA professionals who operate, manage, … Read more
Although I understand the need to plan for the future of our Section, I would be remiss if I didn’t say what a strange time this is to campaign for the PNWPGA Secretary. Instead of checking in 150 players on this gorgeous day and watching Tiger defend his Masters title, we find ourselves facing incredible … Read more
Hello fellow PGA Professionals. My name is Chris Nowlen. It is my pleasure to be a candidate for Section Secretary. I hope you are all safe and healthy in these unprecedented times. I am a native Montanan, graduate of the University of Montana, and graduate of the PGA GPTP program. Recently, I completed the Executive … Read more
Congratulations to our four 2019 PNW PGA Special Award Winners who have gone on to become finalists for 2020 PGA National Awards! Harold Bluestein – PGA Professional Development Award Jacob Lippold – Merchandiser of the Year – Public Facility Chris Runyan – Patriot Award Jeff Simonds – Merchandiser of the Year – Resort Facility We … Read more
New Program for Small Business of 10 or Less Employees If you are a staff of 10 or less, the Governor of Washington announced a special grant program for the state’s smallest businesses. The grant program will be administered by the state Department of Commerce. The link can be found here The program is called the … Read more
Jacob Lippold, PGA, Head Professional at Chambers Bay GC in Tacoma, WA was named Merchandiser of the Year for Public facilities. In his first full year of managing all merchandise operations, Jacob has put Chambers Bay on track to exceed both 2017 and 2018 numbers. He has especially grown headwear sales. Jacob is not afraid … Read more