b'Vol. 26 No.3Sept 2020PUBLISHERS ESSAYHappy retirement to a great friend and leader in golfJeff Ellison BRITISHGOLF \x12\x13\x11\x10\x1a\x1a\x15\x1f\x1f\x13\x13\x1a\x1a \x1c\x1e\x15\x0f\x14\x1e\x15\x16 \x13\x1d\x1e\x1a\x1f\x1e\x1d\x1c\x1b\x1a\x19\x18\x17\x18COLUMBIAAT THE END OF AUGUST,Jeff Ellison will retire as CEO of the Pacific NorthwestAn official magazine of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA, which serves the states ofGolf Association, British Columbia Golf, Idaho Washington, Oregon, and Alaska, as wellGolf Association, Oregon Golf Association, Washington Golf and the Pacific Northwest as Northern Idaho and Western Montana.Section PGAIt is the largest geographic section of the PGA of America.EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION STAFFJeff has given 30 years of service to thePUBLISHER Troy Andrew Pacific Northwest Section PGA, and hisEDITOR Tom Cadecontributions to the game will go down inART DIRECTOR Marilyn Esguerrahistory as legendary. PRINTER Quad Graphics He has been a tremendous leaderADVERTISING SALESwho went humbly about his work, and justSALES DIRECTORJeff Job wanted to roll up his sleeves and get the206.915.1134job done without any fanfare. [email protected] could easily fill this page with a list ofAll other advertising or editorial inquiries, Jeffs accomplishments and awards overcontact [email protected] the past 30 years, but I would argue that the true measure of a personIn 2015, Troy (left) helped Jeffor 253.214.2918doesnt necessarily come from a list of accomplishments or accolades, it(right) administer the SectionalPNGA COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEEPeterFibiger,CommitteeChairman,Victoria,B.C.; comes from what they give and how they gave it. Qualifier for the Drive, Chip & PuttTroyAndrew,PNGA/WAGolfExecutiveDirector, Jeff gave it all. that was held that year at ChambersFederal Way, Wash.; Caleb Cox, IGA Executive Director, Bay. Contributing, and collaborating,Boise,Idaho;KrisJonasson,BCGCEO/Executive He deserves recognition for many things, but nothing has been morein every facet of the game.Director, Richmond, B.C.; Barb Trammell, OGA CEO, Woodburn,Ore.;DixieGeddes,PNGAWomens inspirational than seeing successful leadership based on strong workDivision,Vancouver,Wash.;PaulRamsdell,PNGA/ethic, passion, and service to others. WA Golf Representative-at-Large, Gig Harbor, Wash.; ChrisGeraghty,OGADirectorofCommunications, He is the epitome and definition of a hard worker. I am sure he would say it has beenWoodburn, Ore.; Marilyn Esguerra, PNGA/WA Golf Director of Marketing, Federal Way, Wash.; Tom Cade, a labor of love, but the amount of time and energy he put into his work is astounding andPNGA/WAGolfSr.DirectorofCommunications, inspirational to all of us who know him in the golf industry. Jeff never left a rock unturned andFederal Way, Wash.his passion and drive to accomplish his goals are something we should all strive to be like inFUTURE PUBLISHING DATESlife and our occupations.November 2020, February 2021, May 2021His organizational skills and strategic management style has turned the Section into one ofSUBSCRIPTIONthe strongest in the nation. He has a natural ability to make people around him better, and heOregon and Washington members pay a $1 subscription fee.All rights reserved, including reproduction in whole or in always put his staff first. part in any form. Material in this publication may not be Additionally, his impeccable knowledge on the Rules of Golf and tournament managementreproduced in any form without the expressed permission of the editor.Advertising contained herein does not constitute has been beyond comparison. I witnessed him write his own tournament software throughendorsement by the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, Idaho, Oregon, Washington golf associations or PNWPGA.Microsoft Access. Believe me, tournament software is very complex to create, according toAll editorial submissions are to be directed to the editor. software engineers. Editor assumes no responsibility for unsolicited queries, manuscripts, photographs, graphics or other materials. Editor Lastly, on behalf of the PNGA, Oregon Golf Association, and Washington Golfallreserves the right to edit letters to the editor and publish only excerpts from letters received. Printed letters are not amateur-based organizations within the boundaries of the Pacific Northwest Sectionwe willnecessarily the opinion of the PNGA, BCGA, IGA, OGA, always be grateful to Jeff for his assurance that the professional and amateur organizations workWA Golf or PNWPGA. The publisher has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the material contained in this together collaboratively for the good of the game.publication. However, as unpredictable changes and errors do occur, the publisher can assume no liability for errors, The services and benefits we provide to golf courses, clubs, and golfers relies heavily on havingchanges or omissions. Printed in U.S.a strong working relationship with the PGA Section, Chapters, and all of the PGA Professionals. PACIFIC NORTHWEST GOLF ASSOCIATION We look forward to that always being a major strength of the game in the Pacific Northwest. 1010 S. 336th Street, Suite 310, Federal Way, WA 98003 On a personal note, in 1999 at the age of only 26, it was Jeff who gave me my first(206) 526-1238; [email protected] to work in golf administration. He was the tournament director of the PacificPacificNorthwestGolfer(USPS014-029),(ISSN: #10877045) is published quarterly by Pacific Northwest Northwest Section PGA back then and hired me as his assistant tournament director. It felt likeGolf Association at 1010 S. 336th Street, Suite 310, Federal I won the lottery, but what I gained was even bettera great friend and mentor. He was such aWay, WA 98003. Periodicals postage paid at Federal Way, great boss that after only one year, I was afforded the opportunity to start my 21-year journeyWA and at additional mailing offices.POSTMASTER:send address changes to:with the PNGA and Washington Golf. Pacific Northwest Golfer, 1010 S. 336th Street, Suite 310 Thanks for all you have done for the game of golf, Jeff. You may be retired, but that doesntFederal Way, WA 98003. mean we cant meet for our annual breakfast! Canadian Publications Mail Product Sales Agreement #41108549.Postage paid at Vancouver, B.C.6PACIFIC NORTHWEST GOLFER|SEPT 2020'