b'GOLF MONTANAMontana, Welcome to the PNGA!I t is rare that the opportunitya round of golf, business decisions are made, friendships are presents itself to offerforged and memoriesboth good and badare remembered opportunities to all Montana Statefor a lifetime.Golf Association (MSGA) members.Part of the beauty of having a physical magazine is On January 1, 2024, the MSGAthe ability to share it. Of course, you can forward an email enthusiastically joined the Pacificor send a photo on your phone, but a magazine can be a Northwest Golf Association (PNGA).conversation starter on a plane, at a coffee shop or even at NICK DIETZENMSGA For our membership, competitiveyour office.EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR regional events are now availableDefining a golfer is not easy for us, even at the golf for golfers who meet handicapassociation level. Does having a set of golf clubs in the garage requirements. Additionally, allmake you a golfer? If you go out with a relative once in the members with a mailing address will receive the verysummer does that make you a golfer? publication you are reading, Pacific Northwest GolferWhile the definition is less important, if you are truly a magazine. We are pleased to deliver this excellent publicationgolfer you recognize the passion of a fellow golfer and you to your home as a member benefit. have a unique bond that transcends other areas in which you If you enjoy the magazine, please share it with your fellowmay not have common views, interests, or philosophies.golfers. We do not have current mailing addresses for all MSGAGolf has the ability to connect in a way few other activities members, so by letting your friends know, we can furtheroffer, and we hope that in the coming year we can better promote opportunities in the Northwest and showcase ourconnect with you, our membership, and hopefully with pride great courses and membership. you can encourage and connect more of your golf community Montana was once upon a time considered part of theto be a part of ours. PNGA. Previously, individual clubs joined the association,Now, more than ever, we can say we are not only and Butte Country Clubas is the case throughout muchMontana golfers, but Pacific Northwest golfers. We hope you of Montanas golf historywas the epicenter of golf forenjoy the magazine.Montana, especially in the first half of the last century.Now, the PNGA is made up of associations with Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia welcoming us into the fold. Together, we can collaborate on promoting the game, informing our collective membership, and providing opportunities and benefits that we were unable to offer before.Montanans are notoriously hardy and a significant population of us consider ourselves to be road warriors. Whether taking a highway, byway or interstate to our favorite club, or road-tripping with our golf buddies to another town or even another state to play golfif there is an opportunity to play, we will do what is necessary to get there.The Northwest is full of fantastic vistas, wonderful settings for family trips and golf getaways. I would encourage you to consider inviting your friends from neighboring states to plan a golf vacation, or to visit you in Montana and of course return the favor with a visit to play their favorite courses.Golf is a game that reveals a great deal. Not only to ourselves, but to our fellow players.Whether in the spirit of competition, a friendly hit-and-giggle event or even just passing by on parallel holesones personality, sportsmanshipMore opportunities to competeMSGA members are now eligible to and etiquette are routinely evident on the golf course. Duringparticipate in PNGA championships. Visit thepnga.org for full schedule.2 GOLF MONTANA|MAR 2024'