Stories from Across Our Chapter
Explore Chapter news, tournament highlights, professional accomplishments, and stories from our golf community. Browse the latest stories below or select a year to revisit earlier updates.
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Senior Mixer – August 5th
We’re excited to announce the 2026 Western Washington PGA Senior Mixer, set for Wednesday, August 5th at Glen Acres Country Club! Designed for our retired and semi-retired PGA Professionals, this is a relaxed, social day built around camaraderie—9 holes of…
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Jack Whealdon, PGA
Jack Whealdon, Tacoma C&GC – Jack is a vital part of the Tacoma Country & Golf Club operation, bringing both deep roots and a modern, player-focused approach to instruction. Having started in the bag room while playing collegiately at St.…
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Paul Cobleigh Celebration of Life
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…
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Professional Spotlight: Andy Brautigam
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…
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Professional Spotlight: Brandon Mohl
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,…
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Pro-Am Allocation Results & MemberSports
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…
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Spring Meeting & Pro-Pro Scramble
The golf season is upon us! Registration is now open for the Spring Kick-Off Pro-Pro Scramble at Rainier Golf & Country Club! Event Details Date: Monday, March 2nd Location: Rainier Golf & Country Club Chapter Meeting Information 7:45 a.m.: Breakfast…
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Pro-Am Release / MemberSports
2026 Pro-Am tee times will be released by Friday, February 6th! If you haven’t already, you will receive an email from MemberSports to set up your account. Please be sure to do so! We’re excited to welcome MemberSports as the new official…
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National Award Winner – Ryan Young!
The Western Washington Chapter PGA is proud to announce that Ryan Young, Head Golf Professional at Chambers Bay in University Place, has been named the 2026 PGA of America National Player Development Award recipient. The award recognizes a PGA of…
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Professional Spotlight: Christian Ballard
Christian Ballard – Chambers Bay: Christian has been an Academy Instructor at Chambers Bay for nearly five years and has grown into a key leader at the facility. As Adult Program Coordinator, he has led the expansion of adult programming,…