b'example for others in the sports worldwas a devoted husband and father.to see how social distancing and theThrough this tragedy, the golf reduction of touch points can be metcommunity is once again coming seamlessly and diligently. together in support of Seans wife and In addition, our alliance with thehis memory. other allied associations of the PNGAA dedicated task force, led by also helped facilitate unificationBryan Tunstill, PGA Director of Golf in procedures with championshipsat Columbia Edgewater Country Club, and course rating, as our respectivehas created the FREDDY Initiative. staffs helped each other navigate theStanding for Forming Relationships to uncharted waters of trying to conductExpand Diversity and Develop Youth, normal activities under abnormalthe programs purpose will be to offer circumstances.opportunities in the golf industry Troy Andrew, CEO of Washingtonto underprivileged youth, especially Golf, and myself, both members ofwomen and minorities. It will focus the Allied Golf Association (AGA)on mentoring through a summer Council, have also worked tirelesslyinternship program at green grass with the USGA to help ensure all golffacilities. Although specific details are associations across the country, andstill being ironed out, look for further particularly in the West Region, areinformation forthcoming.being supported through change withThis is yet another example of the the new World Handicap System andgolf community circling the wagons updates to GHIN products and services. and rising to the occasion in tough Your OGA staff has also met thetimes. We all look forward to bringing challenges head on, remaining steadfastthis new initiative to light to honor in their dedication to customer service.Sean and his legacy.Although having to juggle multiple ballsAs we look towards winding down in the air, the team has put in additionalthe summer and heading into the fall, hours, and the proverbial blood, sweatthe uncertainty of everything still looms and tears to enable us to operate withoutover us. We have weathered some tough skipping a beat. I am proud to worktimes this year and there will no doubt with such a committed and enthusiasticbe more challenges ahead. However, group of individuals. comforting is the fact that the industry As if dealing with a pandemic, social and the gameis healthy and unrest and unemployment for thousandsvibrant, despite the adversity. wasnt enough to keep us all off balance,I am proud to be a part of the golf our golf community suffered a huge blowcommunity, one that supports each in July when Sean Fredrickson, thenother and will continue to do so.current head professional at Oswego Lake Country Club, former long-time head professional at Tualatin Country Club and PNWPGA Section President, was tragically killed, along with his three children. Our golf family had just lost oneGOT A QUESTION? of its best, and we all collectively grieved. WEVE GOT ANSWERS!Sean epitomized what it means to beOREGON GOLF ASSOCIATIONa golf professional. He was caring and2840 Hazelnut Dr.giving as a PGA member and alwaysWoodburn, OR 97071known for his desire and ability to503.981.4653mentor younger associates. He alwaysOGA.orglooked to make things better and supported his fellow professionals in many ways. But most importantly, he SEPTEMBER 2020 |GOLF OREGON 5'