Education & Meetings

Education Calendar

CLICK HERE to view the Pacific Northwest PGA list of educational events including “STAY INVOLVED WEBINARS”.

Dec
9
Tue
Southern Oregon Education @ Golf Garage
Dec 9 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Who’s on Your Training Team?
Importance of Fitness
Pablo Gomez (Move RX Physical Therapy)
Matt Preston (Top 50 GRAA Golf Performance Coach)

4 PGA PDR’s | 1 Education AMP Credit

Jan
13
Tue
Southern Oregon Education @ Golf Garage
Jan 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Early Childhood Development
Youth Class taught by Jessica Young (Director of Junior Golf)
Leadership/ Mentorship/ Management
Presented by Vince Domenzain

4 PGA PDR’s | 1 Education AMP Credit

OPGA Player Engagement Seminar – Patrick Oropallo @ Claremont Golf Club
Jan 13 @ 9:00 pm – 3:30 pm

9:00 -11:00 AM PGA Jr. League Roundtable
11:30 -1:30 PM Golf’s ADM (American Development Model)
2:00-4:00 PM PGA Coach

Refreshments and snacks provided at no cost

10 PGA PDR’s | 1 Education AMP Credit

Jan
14
Wed
OPGA Live Lesson Tour @ Parscription Golf Bend
Jan 14 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

LIVE LESSONS with Andy Heinly, PGA & Jesse Heinly, PGA Associate – Parscription Golf.

These sessions will provide a unique opportunity for participants to observe and learn from real-life coaching scenarios. Jesse and Andy’s expertise and innovative teaching methods aim to enhance both the technical and interpersonal skills of golf professionals, ensuring they can offer the best possible guidance to their students. Whether you’re a seasoned instructor or new to the profession, these lessons promise to be insightful and inspiring, helping you elevate your teaching game to new heights.

4 PGA PDR’s | 1 Education AMP Credit

OPGA Live Lesson Tour @ GOLFTTEC Portland
Jan 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

LIVE LESSONS with Christopher Woods, PGA – GOLFTEC – Portland.

These sessions will provide a unique opportunity for participants to observe and learn from real-life coaching scenarios. Christopher’s expertise and innovative teaching methods aim to enhance both the technical and interpersonal skills of golf professionals, ensuring they can offer the best possible guidance to their students. Whether you’re a seasoned instructor or new to the profession, these lessons promise to be insightful and inspiring, helping you elevate your teaching game to new heights.

4 PGA PDR’s | 1 Education AMP Credit

Jan
25
Sun
Connection at the Coast @ Gearhart GL & Astoria G&CC
Jan 25 – Jan 26 all-day

January 25-26, 2026

Sunday: [Meet at Gearhart Golf Links] OPEN TO THE FIRST 16 OPGA Associates & A-8’s ONLY 

  • Networking Golf: 18 holes Afternoon Golf at Gearhart (FIRST TT: 11:00 AM, LAST TT: 12:30 PM) with Western Washington Chapter Professionals
  • 6:00 pm: Dinner & Education/Networking – TBD

Monday: [Meet at Astoria G&CC] – Education Open to All PNWPGA Members – NO LIMIT

  • Continental breakfast: 7:45am – 8:30am – networking at Astoria G&CC
  • Education: 8:30am – 10:30am
  • Winter Golf Series event at Astoria following

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

$40.00 to attend both days, includes dinner on Sunday and breakfast on Monday

6 PGA PDR’s or 1 AMP Education Credit for attending both days

Feb
3
Tue
2026 OPGA Coaching & Teaching Summit @ Portland Indoor Golf Club
Feb 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The 2026 OPGA Coaching & Teaching Summit is tailored for teachers and coaches of the PNWPGA, organized by OPGA professionals. Our goal is to equip our coaches, instructors and professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to foster meaningful engagement and enjoyment in the game of golf at your facilities. This workshop will unite individuals passionate about golf, allowing them to explore the significance of coaching, techniques for tracking skill development, and the future of coaching. Participants will engage in shared learning and exchange ideas. Be sure to save the date for February 3!

Christopher Smith – Live Lesson
Sean Lanyi – Putting Lesson
Sebastian Martinez & Cole Gick – Developing a Successful Junior Program
Jon Everest – Mental Coaching

PNWPGA Professionals (no guests): $30 per | Guests (non-PGA): $50 total
Please note:  Guests refer to non-professionals (ex. other facility staff, customers, board members, or owners) and only PNWPGA Members & Associates are permitted to register a “guest”.

10 PGA PDR’s | 1 Education AMP Credit

Feb
10
Tue
Southern Oregon Education @ Golf Garage
Feb 10 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

“Southern Oregon Strong!”
Presented by Noah Horstman
Technology and the Power of Golf Garage
Presented by Ryan Kukula and Noah Horstman
Course Collaboration in 2026- How are we working together?
Lesson Rates, Course Rates, Junior League Formation, Philanthropy (West Coast Golf Association)

4 PGA PDR’s | 1 Education AMP Credit