Oregon Chapter PGA

10/16/2026

Thinking of our Bend Community 💙🤍

10/15/2026

⛳️ 🏆 Christian Harlow qualified for the National Drive, Chip & Putt Finals and is heading to Augusta! Dreams do come true! 💛💚

10/10/2026

🏆 Celebrating Our 2026 OPGA Annual Award Recipients!

The Oregon Chapter of the Pacific Northwest PGA is proud to recognize this year’s outstanding PGA Professionals for their exceptional achievements, leadership, and contributions to the game of golf and our OPGA community.

Nominated by their peers, these individuals represent our more than 450 PGA Professionals across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

👏 Congratulations to all our 2026 award recipients! Each recipient will now advance for consideration in the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Annual Awards.

Join us in celebrating their accomplishments and thanking them for the positive impact they make on our profession and the game we love!

10/06/2026

🏆 2026 OPGA Chapter Championship 🏆

What a great day at Tokatee Golf Club for the 2026 OPGA Chapter Championship!

Congratulations to all of our champions:

🏆 Chapter Champion

1 Craig Ronne | Emerald Valley Golf Course — 66–66 | -12
2 Casey King | Loophole Golf — 66–66 | -12
Craig captured the title after a 3-hole playoff!

👑 Senior Champion
1 Bob Rannow | Ocean Dunes Golf Links — 71–67 | -6
2 Birk Nelson | Orange Whip Golf & Fitness — 70–68 | -6

Bob won the title in a 1-hole playoff!

🏆 Assistant Champion
Nick Watts | Emerald Valley Golf Course — 70–69 | -5

🏆 Legends Champion
Chris Van der Velde | Tetherow Golf Club — 71 | -1

🔥 Two Hole-in-Ones! 🔥
👏 Scott Kreiger — #4
👏 Birk Nelson — #8

A huge THANK YOU to Kennedy Bodiford, PGA Head Golf Professional, and her entire team at Tokatee Golf Club for their incredible support and hospitality in hosting our championship.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our Presenting Sponsor, Craig Pelzer and Pelzer Golf Supplies, and our Supporting Sponsors:

• Golf ScoreCards Inc.
• Pacific Golf & Turf
• Portland Gear
• mygolf Group Travel

And finally, thank you to everyone who played and helped make the 2026 OPGA Chapter Championship a great event!

⛳️ Congratulations to all of our champions!

10/02/2026

🤝 OPGA GIVES BACK
Golf Professionals. Golf Facilities. One Community.

This October & November, we’re collecting donations to support Blanchet House in Portland. ❤️

We’re asking our PGA Professionals, facilities and amateur players to help provide warmth and comfort this winter.

🧦 Socks | 🧤 Gloves | 🧢 Hats
🛏️ Blankets | 👖 Sweatpants | 🧥 Jackets | 🔥 Hand Warmers

📍 Look for us at OPGA events throughout October & November.

Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for giving back!

09/26/2026

Congratulations Eric! 👏🏻👏🏻

Congratulations to newly elected Member: Eric Gunderson, PGA of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort!
Oregon Chapter PGA
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

09/25/2026

🏌️‍♂️🌲 OPGA RUNNING Y RANCH GETAWAY PRO AM 🌲🏌️‍♂️

This week, the OPGA traveled to Klamath Falls, Oregon for our two-day “Getaway” Pro Am at the beautiful Running Y Resort!

🏆 Team Champions
Nick Watts + Mike Ronne + Joey Brundan + John Brundan
Emerald Valley Golf Course

🏆 Professional Champion
Craig Ronne | Emerald Valley Golf Course
67–64 = 131 (-13)

🏆 Amateur Champion
Riley Hutchinson | NW Golf Guys
71–68 = 139 (-5)

A huge THANK YOU to Jaren Mack, Greg Morton, and the entire Running Y team for rolling out the RED CARPET and making this a memorable getaway for all of our players! 👏

We appreciate your hospitality and everything you do to make the OPGA experience special!

09/09/2026

🏆 LESS THAN ONE WEEK TO GO!

We are officially less than one week away from the PNW PGA Professional Championship, and the best PGA Professionals from across the Pacific Northwest will soon be making their way to the North Oregon Coast! 🌊⛳

So, who better to give us the inside scoop than Jared Lambert, PGA, Head Golf Professional at Astoria G&CC?

🎙️ Let’s hear from Jared on what players can expect when they arrive on the North Oregon Coast.

From the golf course to the conditions, the weather and everything that makes this part of Oregon special, Jared has the local knowledge to get everyone ready for championship week.

The countdown is on.

Who’s ready for the North Coast? 🌲🌊🏆

09/09/2026

Your Career. Your Network. Your Opportunity.

Sign up now to secure your spot in this year’s PNW PGA Mentoring Conference.