The Pacific Northwest PGA community recently lost a longtime friend with the passing of Paul Cobleigh on February 13, 2026, at the age of 64. Paul dedicated more than four decades to Suntides Golf Course in Yakima, where he served as Head Golf Professional and General Manager for over 42 years. Introduced to golf at … Read more
Andy Brautigam – Seattle Golf Club: Andy Brautigam has been an important part of the golf operation at Seattle Golf Club for the past five years, building strong relationships with both members and staff. After Nick Pollock departed to become Executive Director of the Western Washington Chapter PGA, Andy stepped into a larger role as … Read more
Brandon Mohl – Rainier Golf & Country Club: The Western Washington PGA is proud to highlight Brandon Mohl, PGA Head Golf Professional at Rainier Golf & Country Club. Brandon plays a central role in the day-to-day success of the operation, helping ensure the facility runs smoothly, consistently, and with purpose. From preparing the golf shop … Read more
How the Event Allocation Process Works Each season, event demand across the Chapter exceeds the number of available tee times at many tournaments. To manage this fairly, all player entries are processed through a structured, rules-based allocation system. Members submit ranked event preferences, and those preferences are evaluated in multiple allocation rounds. In each round, … Read more
