Upcoming Events
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- UPDATE: Celebration of Life for Jeff Tachell, PGA
Update: A Celebration of Life for Jeff Tachell will be held on Saturday, September 27th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the far end of the driving range at Mt. Si Golf Course. Family, friends, and members of the golf community are invited to gather and honor Jeff’s life and legacy.
Jeff Tachell, a beloved husband, golf professional, and mentor to countless players, passed away after a courageous battle following extensive open-heart surgery.
Jeff’s love of the game was rooted in the values he carried from childhood—time outdoors, camaraderie, and spirited competition. He grew up playing with the neighborhood kids, excelling in team sports like baseball and football, always cherishing the friendships and fun they provided. Golf, however, became the game that combined it all: friendship, fresh air, competition, and the opportunity for a lifetime of play.
At just seven years old, Jeff began working at Lake Ballinger Golf Course, earning ten dollars a week and the gift of free golf. By sixteen, his talent had earned him a spot on the 1976 and 1977 Jr. Americas Cup and Hogan’s Cup teams, where he represented the state of Washington alongside players like Fred Couples. He went on to play collegiate golf at the University of Arkansas before turning professional in 1981, the same year he began teaching the game that became his life’s calling.
Jeff achieved his Class A PGA credentials in 1992 and devoted his career to helping golfers of all ages and abilities find joy, confidence, and purpose on the course. As a long-standing golf professional at Mount Si Golf Course in Snoqualmie, WA, he became a cornerstone of the community—offering lessons, mentoring junior players, and serving as a role model through his kindness, patience, and deep passion for the game. His presence touched generations of golfers who respected him not only for his skill but for the warmth and generosity he brought to every interaction.
Above all, Jeff valued the lifelong friendships golf created and the new connections made with every round. He embraced competition, relishing the challenge of relying solely on himself in pursuit of excellence, and he shared that same spirit with those he coached and mentored.
Through every triumph and hardship, Jeff was sustained by the unwavering support of his wife, Kathy, who walked by his side throughout his journey.
Jeff Tachell’s legacy lives on in the lives of the countless people he taught, encouraged, and inspired.
