Oregon Chapter PGA

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.

09/08/2026

Register now for the 2026 PNW PGA Mentoring Conference: November 10-11 at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. We encourage Head Professionals to bring their associates and enjoy the conference together.
Learn more and register: https://pnps-2026pnwpgamentoringconference.golfgenius.com

"Smarter, Not Harder: Using AI & Social Media to Grow Your Golf Business" presented by Kevin Scott, PGA

Kevin J. Scott is an AI engineer who has served as the Chief Technology Officer and CIO at PGA of America for the past 9 years. He led the transformation of the organization's tech, digital, product, and IT areas while creating PGA's consumer digital products and bringing IT and Digital organizations together as a customer-centric, product-minded organization. Prior to his role at PGA of America, Kevin worked at ESPN and Nokia, holding various leadership positions across mobile, digital, and innovation. He led the creation of ESPN's streaming, interactive, social, and digital products. He also advises and serves on boards of several technology and philanthropic organizations.

08/08/2026

Congratulations Chad! Keep it going 👏🏻

08/08/2026

🏌️‍♂️ OPGA Professionals Support UGM’s Tee It Up for HOPE Pro-Am! ❤️
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Yesterday, OPGA professionals joined Union Gospel Mission - Salem for the UGM Tee It Up for HOPE Pro-Am at Creekside GC, helping raise funds to support the life-changing programs offered through UGM.
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These programs include the Learning Center and the College & Career Track Scholarship Program, which provide individuals affected by addiction and adverse experiences with the academic tools, resources and support they need to build a brighter future.
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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated, supported the event and helped make a difference! 🙌

🏆 Congratulations to our Team Champions!

🥇 1st – Barry Braun • Tyler Braun • Ben Milner • Tyler Gardner • Nick Watts

🥈 2nd – Ron Bellamy • Bill Harrison • Esha Reddy • Arnav Reddy • Craig Ronne

🥉 3rd – Josh Lair • Corey Brown • Andrew Rodgers • Gus Spencer • Rob Gibbons

🏆 Congratulations to our Professional Champions!

T1 – Craig Ronne – Emerald Valley Golf Course
T1 – Brady Sharp – Lake Oswego, OR

Both fired impressive rounds of 66 (-5)!

Thank you to the Union Gospel Mission - Salem for the incredible work you do in the community and to all of our OPGA professionals, sponsors and participants for helping make this event possible.

⛳️ Golf that makes a difference.

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