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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Professional Spotlight: Garrett Wong
Garrett Wong – Riverbend Golf Course: Garrett is a vital part of the team at Riverbend Golf Course, bringing a calm, professional presence that sets the tone for both staff and guests. In a fast-paced environment where flexibility and composure…
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In Memory of Thomas Hostetter, PGA
August 11, 1943 – July 21, 2025 The Western Washington PGA mourns the passing of PGA Life Member Century Thomas Hostetter, who passed away on July 21, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Seguin, Texas, Tom’s lifelong love…
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Senior Mixer @ Glen Acres
We’re excited to announce that the 2025 Western Washington PGA Senior Mixer will take place on Wednesday, August 13th at Glen Acres Country Club! This fun and casual event is open to all PGA Professionals aged 60(ish) and older—a great chance to reconnect with friends…
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Professional Spotlight: Glenn Linder
Glenn Linder – Stix & Stone Golf – Glenn is a Teaching Professional at Meadow Park Golf Course and the owner of Stix & Stone Golf, where they bring energy, enthusiasm, and a deep sense of purpose to everything they…
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Fundraiser for Jeff Tachell
Our thoughts are with longtime Western Washington Chapter member and Mount Si Golf Course teaching professional, Jeff Tachell, as he begins a long road to recovery following major open heart surgery. A fundraiser has been launched to support Jeff, his…
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Professional Spotlight: Nicole Matiatos
Nicole Matiatos – Tacoma Country & Golf Club – Nicole plays a vital role in the golf operation at Tacoma Country and Golf Club, bringing a combination of professionalism, dedication, and a consistently positive attitude. Her deep knowledge of golf…
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2025 Special Awards
The Western Washington PGA Special Awards celebrate PGA Members who exemplify excellence across nine distinct categories. Since Members cannot nominate themselves, we encourage you to recognize your peers who go above and beyond to make our Chapter exceptional. Whether nominating…
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7 Cedars Senior Washington Open
Gibbons Wins 2025 7 Cedars Senior Washington Open in Playoff Finish Rob Gibbons delivered a clutch performance at The Cedars at Dungeness, sinking a 15-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to win the 2025 7 Cedars Senior Washington…
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Professional Spotlight: Daryl Matheny
Daryl Matheny – Gold Mountain Daryl has been the heart of Gold Mountain for years, leading by example in everything he does—whether managing operations or handling the small details like answering phones and keeping the facility looking sharp. He’s someone…
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Professional Spotlight: Darren Black
Darren Black – Topgolf The Western Washington Chapter PGA proudly spotlights Darren Black, Director of Instruction at Topgolf. As the sole Topgolf facility in Washington, Darren’s role is truly one-of-a-kind within the Chapter. With around 200 employees on site, he…