We are deeply saddened to report that James DeLancey “JD” Cline passed away at age 71, one day before his birthday. A PGA Member since 1997, JD began his career in 1993 as an assistant at Desert Canyon GC in Orondo, WA while also working seasonally at Trump National Doral in Miami, FL. He was … Read more
“Hello Friends…” April is upon us and with it comes a “tradition, like no other.” This year’s Masters’ has proven that some “traditions” are inevitably broken. Our 2021 Champion, Hideki Matsuyama, is the first Japanese champion for any of the majors. This achievement, if nothing less, reminds us that the great game of golf transcends … Read more
Amateur Mike Swingle of Aldarra Golf Club won the PNW PGA Senior Players’ Championship at Wine Valley GC over a strong field of 133 PNW PGA Professionals and amateurs. PGA Professional Tony Robydek of Meadow Park GC and PGA Professional Mark Knowles of McCormick Woods GC finished in second place. The team four-ball competition finished … Read more
For part 8 of 9 in our Building Blocks of Your Career Series, we will delve into the importance of “A Servant’s Heart.” In his very powerful essay, The Servant as Leader, Robert K. Greenleaf is credited to have coined the term “servant leader.” He is equally credited with describing some of the characteristics, behaviors … Read more
Pacific Northwest Golf Hall of Fame member Al Mengert passed away at age 91, one day before his birthday. Mengert grew up in Spokane, WA and became a highly accomplished golfer in his youth. He won the 1946 and 1947 National Jaycees Junior, considered the precursor to the U.S. Junior Amateur. Mengert was the top-ranked … Read more
This month we interview Jared Lambert of Meadow Lakes GC, who received the 2020 PNW PGA Youth Player Development Award. Jared is also the Tournament Director for the Central Oregon Junior Golf Association. Read more about his accomplishments below. Facility: Meadow Lakes GC Hometown: Prineville, OR, but moving to Lincoln City, OR in April. PGA Professional … Read more