b'MAR 202518 16 326PUBLISHERS ESSAY Pacific Northwest Golfer magazine continues to feature the regions Friendship at the 19th hole finest golf journalists. Contributing writers in this issue:Crai S. Bower writes dozens of adventure travel articles a year for over 15 8CHIP SHOTS publications, including golf stories for Garden & Gun, AARP and Hearst Highlights from around the Northwest Media, among others. Visit his site at flowingstreammedia.net. Charlie Butler is a journalism instructor at the University of Oregons 14MILESTONE YEAR School of Journalism and Communication and the faculty director of the Riverside G&CC marks its centennial new SOJC Media and Social Action Academic Residential Community.Doug Miller is a sportswriter based in the Seattle area. He was the golf 16LIVING THE BEST LIFE writer for the Oakland Tribune before a stint as a senior writer for MLB.com.AJ Bridges makes his way in the game Sam Olson serves on the board of directors for the Alaska Golf Association. 18DESERT PEAKS Yvonne Pepin-Wakefield, Ph.D. is a published author and award-winning artist. She took up the game in 2016 and is known for her colorful language Hometown views are ideal on the golf course. Visit her website at YvonnePepinWakefield.com. Shane Ren is the administrator of media and communications at the 20MISSION ACCOMPLISHED Idaho Golf Association.Karen Darrington gives it all Ty Sparing is the communications coordinator for the Montana State 22PGA SHOW Golf Association.NW products embrace the world24FAIRWAY BIKESAnd speaking of NW products26NEVER FORGET 9-HOLERS Thesecoastalcoursesarefine32HOPE FOR ALLJeanie Butler, veteran helping veterans34GREAT HOLES OF THE NORTHWESTCanyon River Golf ClubNo. 12Missoula, MontanaON THE COVERRiverside Golf and Country ClubPortland, Ore.Pacific Northwest Golfer has been here, there, and everywhere. 4 PACIFIC NORTHWEST GOLFER|MAR 2025'