b'opportunities, and community for every type of golfer. PNWPGA raises When golfers want to track theirover $90,000 in progress and measure improvement, its the Amateur Golf Association that100 Hole Marathonprovides an official USGA Handicap IndexIn the fifth year of the Pacific and manages the course rating and slopeNorthwest PGA Sections 100 Hole system to ensure scores are accurateMarathon, more than $90,000 was and equitable. And when players areraised for local charities. This year, ready to test their skills in a fun, fair,52 PNWPGA Professionals, 3 PGA or inclusive competitive environment,HOPE Veterans, and eight high we offer a broad menu of playingschool golfers each completed opportunities, from casual play days and100 holes to drive donations to a local tournaments to prestigious state,charity of their choice.regional, and national championships.Team PNW PGA Left to right: Chris We also support the ecosystem ofGriffin, Tony Robydek, Sara Griffin, mens and womens clubs at golf facilitiesDarren Black, Molly Cooper, and by providing the tools, technology,Tanner Montgomery.and guidance needed to help them manage and grow membership, track handicaps, run tournaments, and more.All in ensuring golfers have a welcoming community in which to play.Additionally, Amateur Golf Associations provide their members with a variety of valuable and tangible benefits that enhance the golf experience both on and off the course (such as receiving this magazine!). And to complement the PGA Sections youth development, each of the Amateur Golf Associations in the Pacific Northwest administer the Youth on Course program, which provides youth ages 618 withAlaska Folds of Honoraffordable access to golf by the AmateurThe Alaska Folds of Honor Championship, administered by the Pacific Northwest Golf Associations subsidizing green feesSection PGA, took place at Moose Run Golf Course in Anchorage. where 20 teams at participating courses, allowing youth(80 players total) raised over $21,000 for Folds of Honor. members to play for only $5!There is so much more that could beFolds of Honor is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides educational shared about the meaningful partnershipscholarships to the spouses and children of Americas fallen or disabled service between our Amateur Golf Associationsmembers. Moose Run is located at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, and is the only 36-hole golf facility in Alaska. Visit foldsofhonor.org. and PGA Sections, but above all, I want our Pacific Northwest golf community to recognize just how fortunate we are. Its this spirit of cooperation that strengthens our golf culture and sets our region apart as a model for how the game can be supported and enjoyed by all.Troy Andrew, PublisherSEPT 2025|PACIFIC NORTHWEST GOLFER9'