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2025, the Pacific Northwest PGA tournament calendar once again demonstrated the power of golf to bring people together in support of meaningful causes. From long-standing championship events to first-time fundraisers, our members and partners showed support to communities in the Pacific Northwest.
Alaska Folds of Honor Championship
The 2025 Alaska Folds of Honor Championship marked a milestone year, raising a record-setting $21,700 for Folds of Honor—the highest total in the event’s history. These funds help provide scholarships and educational support for the spouses and children of fallen and disabled military service members, honoring their sacrifice through opportunity.
Folds of Honor: www.foldsofhonor.org
Rosauers Open
The 2025 Rosauers Open raised an impressive $170,000 for Vanessa Behan, Spokane's safe haven for children at risk of abuse and neglect. These funds support crucial services, including counseling, education, and referrals for parents of young children in Eastern Washington.
Vanessa Behan: www.vanessabehan.org
PNW PGA 100-Hole Marathon
In the fifth year of the PNW PGA 100 Hole Marathon, we collectively raised $90,100 for our local charities. This year, 52 PNW PGA Professionals, 3 PGA HOPE Veterans and 8 high school students participated, completing 100 holes each to drive donations to a charity of their choice. Each participant selected a charity they were passionate about to promote and help raise crucial funds for. Over the past four years of this event, we have contributed $391,290 to our various charities.
We Got Your 6 Scramble
Our first PGA HOPE fundraiser tournament was held May 2, 2025 at Meadow Park GC. A total of 16 teams, 63 golfers, raised $11,400 for PGA HOPE clinics throughout the Pacific Northwest Section. PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is a program that introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum, taught by PGA Professionals that are trained in adaptive golf.
Learn more: www.pnwpga.com/military-veterans
Donations That Make a Difference
Looking back on the year, we are deeply grateful for the commitment shown by our professionals, partners, sponsors, and players. Every event, every participant, and every contribution played a role in strengthening the communities we serve.
In a celebration of excellence, the Pacific Northwest Section PGA proudly announces the recipients of its prestigious 2025 Special Awards. Recognizing outstanding performance across 13 categories, these winners, acknowledged by their peers, epitomize the pinnacle of achievement among the PNW PGA’s 1,300 dedicated professionals spanning Washington, Oregon, Northern Idaho, Western Montana, and Alaska.
Merchandiser of the Year: Public – Kennedy Swann Bodiford, PGA – Tokatee Golf Club
Merchandiser of the Year Resort: Jessica McClellan, PGA – Bandon Dunes – Old Macdonald
Merchandiser of the Year Private – Blake Netter, PGA – Rock Creek Country Club
Player Development Award – Lyndsie Sebby, PGA – Whitefish Lake Golf Club
Youth Player Development Award – Matt Montecucco, PGA – Chambers Bay
Professional Development Award – Josh McKinley, PGA – GOLFTEC - Liberty Lake
Patriot Award – Adam Englehorn, PGA – Meridian Valley Country Club
Bill Strausbaugh Award – Jeff Simonds, PGA – Bandon Dunes
Perry Williams Award – Eric Sjogren, PGA – WA Golf
Deacon Palmer Award – Nic Cawley Murphree, PGA – Colockum Ridge Golf Course
Teacher of the Year –- John Cassidy, PGA – The Home Course
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year – Nicole Matiatos, PGA – Tacoma Country and Golf Club
Golf Professional of the Year – Brett Eaton, PGA – Tacoma Country and Golf Club
Join us in extending heartfelt congratulations to these exceptional professionals for their remarkable contributions throughout the year. The PNW PGA Special Awards Ceremony, where their achievements will be celebrated, is scheduled for March 22, 2026, at Broadmoor Golf Club.
