b'PUBLISHERS ESSAYVol. 31No. 1|March 2025The 19th HoleA reminder of why golf is morethan just a scorecard E ST G O COLUMBIA GOLF\x12\x13\x11\x10\x1a\x1a\x15\x1f\x1f\x13\x1a\x1a \x1cW L \x1e\x15H F \x14\x13 \x0f\x1e\x15 \x16 \x13T AR \x1e \x1a \x1dO S \x1f\x1e\x1d\x1c\x1b\x1a\x19\x18\x17\x18BRITISHSN OCCI F A II An official magazine of the Pacific Northwest I C A P 1899 N O I Trecently had the privilege of taking a winter golf trip to Bandon Dunes with a mix of colleagues, old friends, and new acquaintances. While excited, I was also hesitantmy game was rusty, and Bandons courses dont favor an out-of-practice golfer. ButGolf Association, Alaska Golf Association, British Columbia Golf, Idaho Golf Association, I packed my winter gloves, rain gear, and plenty of golf balls, and after an 11-yearMontana State Golf Association, Oregon hiatus, the anticipation of returning outweighed any concerns about my swing. Golf Association, Washington Golf and the As expected, my game was even rustier than I feared. There were frustratingPacific Northwest Section PGAmoments, but the experience was a powerful reminder that golf doesnt endEDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION STAFFPUBLISHERTroy Andrew when the final putt dropsit continues at the 19th hole, where frustrations fade,EDITORTom Cadecamaraderie takes over, and the true spirit of the game comes alive. The 19th holetom.cade@thepnga.org 253.214.2918 lets you relive highs and lows, dissect every shot, and replay those miraculous (orART DIRECTORMarilyn Esguerradisastrous) moments that made the round memorable. PRINTERQuad Graphics One of the highlights was reconnectingADVERTISING SALESSALES DIRECTOR Jeff Job with two guys I had played junior golf with206.915.1134over 35 years ago. Their games were stilljeff.job@thepnga.orgPNGA COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEEsharp, and the competitive juices flowed,TroyAndrew,PNGA/WAGolfCEO/Executive Director, Tacoma, Wash.; Caleb Cox, IGA Executive but more than anything, it was a joy toDirector, Boise, Idaho; Beaux Yenchik, IGA Manager of Media Communications, Boise, Idaho; Nick Dietzen, relive our junior golf days. Stories I had longMSGA Executive Director, Helena, Mont.; Rick Rangel, OGACEO,Woodburn,Ore.;GregLoper,OGA Director of Marketing & Communications, Woodburn, forgotten came rushing back as if no timeOre.; Kris Jonasson, BC Golf CEO, Richmond, B.C.; Jeff Sutherland, BC Golf Director of Communications, had passed. Unlike many sports, where timeRichmond, B.C.; Bryan Outram, BC Golf Website Editor, Richmond, B.C.; Marilyn Esguerra, PNGA/WA and competition create distance, golf has aGolf Director of Marketing, Tacoma, Wash.; Tom Cade, PNGA/WA Golf Editor-in-Chief, Tacoma, Wash. way of bringing people back together, oftenFUTURE PUBLISHING DATESpicking up right where they left off. June 2025, September 2025, December 2025SUBSCRIPTIONBeyond old friends, this trip remindedMember Associations pay $1 per member.me how golf effortlessly transformsADDRESS CHANGE or TO UNSUBSCRIBETroy (on the right) reconnected with friendsContact your state or provincial golf association:strangers into friends. I met several peopleAlaska Golf Association 907.349.4653 and playing partners from over threeBritish Columbia Golf888.833.2242for the first time, but by the final round,decades ago, from their days playingIdaho Golf Association208.342.4442Oregon Golf Association503.981.4653it felt like I had known them for years.tournaments together in the WashingtonMontana State Golf Association800.628.3752 Age, background, and golfing ability didntJunior Golf Association.WA Golf206.526.8605All rights reserved, including reproduction in whole matterwhat mattered was the gameor in part in any form. Material in this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the itself, bringing people together in a wayexpressed permission of the editor.Advertising contained herein does not constitute endorsement by the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, British Columbia, few activities can. A tee time with a new acquaintance quickly turned into friendlyIdaho,Montana,Oregon,Washingtongolf associations or PNWPGA.All editorial submissions banter, side bets, and post-round storytelling. By the end, as we shook hands, itare to be directed to the editor. Editor assumes no responsibility for unsolicited queries, manuscripts, was clear that golf had done what it does best: forging connections that extend farphotographs, graphics or other materials. Editor reserves the right to edit letters to the editor and beyond the course. publish only excerpts from letters received. Printed lettersarenotnecessarilytheopinionofthe Some might argue the 19th hole is just as important as the round itself. GolfPNGA, AGA, BC Golf, IGA, MSGA, OGA, WA Golf or PNWPGA. The publisher has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the material contained in this is more than a pursuit of a better scoreits about connection, reflection, andpublication. 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