b'GOLF MONTANAIf you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.T he Montana StateNorthwest Golfer magazine as a Golf Associationmember benefit.has been makingThe International progress in a lot ofAssociation of Golf areas over the pastAdministrators provides couple seasons.Youa great educational and may have noticednetworking source for golf NICK DIETZENMSGA some of the changes inassociations internationally. EXECUTIVE our digital magazine,Annually, we attend a regional DIRECTOR expanded tournamentand national conference to offerings andlearn best practices, share educational online seminars.news and updates and learn Our team has expanded and infrom one another as we work everything we do, we work together.towards many of the same Thanks to support of our board ofgoals for golfers everywhere.directors, a new strategic plan andThe Pacific Coast Golf you, our members, we are continuallyAssociation is a new partner looking to deliver more value for yourorganization that will allow membership.select, high-level amateurs to Partnerships have played a criticalcompete against many of the role in the development of the MSGAsnations top amateurs.Among the strong partners of the MSGA is programming in recent years. So, whoAnd new for 2025,the Pacific Northwest Golf Association. Left are our partners? Montana will field a team in addition toto right are PNGA Executive Director Troy The USGA, golfs governingour annual junior teams at the JuniorAndrew; past MSGA President Mary Bryson organization in the United States, hasAmericas Cups (Boys and Girls) and the(who now serves as Treasurer on the PNGA long provided us with exemplary supportMontana-Alberta Junior Ryder Cup. Board of Directors); MSGA Executive Director through the Rules of Golf, handicapContinually, the two local PGANick Dietzen; and Oregon Golf Association administration and course ratingChapters (Western Montana andCEO Rick Rangel. guidance.Last year, Montana benefitedYellowstone) and our local Golf Course from expanded exemptions into USGASuperintendents Association of America championships, and we are anticipatingChapter (Peaks and Prairies) are trusted more opportunities in the coming years. allies in moving the game forward fromto drive our engagement and ability to Furthermore, the P.J. Boatwright Jr.the turn to the practice tee and beyond. expand our philanthropic work, together. Internship has provided a training groundIn our next issue we will beAs the season progresses, we will for our teams development. Currently,announcing junior grant recipients andbe highlighting our partners, their work half of our staff are former Boatwrightscholarship award winners for 2025.and our joint efforts in strengthening interns, and we are so thankful to theTo be able to deliver on our goals andMontana golf. We thank our new, USGA for their increased and continuedprograms, the MSGA has sought outcontinued and future partners for their support of this program nationwide. philanthropic and corporate partners. commitment to serving and connecting The Pacific Northwest GolfWe are excited to announce that thisthe Montana golf community.Association welcomed the MSGA asyear, our first Official Corporate PartnerTogether, we can go far. Together, we a member association in 2023, andis Opportunity Bank of Montana, whichare Montana Golf! our players benefit from competitiveserves the entire state (just like the opportunities at the regional level andMSGA). Our values are aligned and our every member has access to Pacificethic of serving Montanans will continue 2 GOLF MONTANA|JUN 2025'