LIVE LESSONS with James Haban, PGA – Illahe Hills Country Club

These sessions will provide a unique opportunity for participants to observe and learn from real-life coaching scenarios. James’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 Required PDR’s | 1 Education AMP Credit

9:00 -11:00 AM PGA Jr. League Roundtable – Lead Facilitator Patrick Oropallo, PGA featuring Jake Bader, PGA

Dive into the core of successful PGA Jr.League programming:

• Fundamentals of PGA Jr. League
• Leveraging the GameChanger Model
• Are You a GameChanger?
• Value Tracking & Communication
• Coach Networking

11:30 -1:30 PM Golf’s ADM (American Development Model) – Lead Facilitator Patrick Oropallo, PGA featuring Ross Kukula, PGA and Jack Bader, PGA

 A deeper look into long-term development and impact:

• What’s at Stake
  
• The 7 Stages of Development
  
• 5 Guiding Principles
  
• Coach Community Making a Difference
• Leaders Wanted

2:00-4:00 PM PGA Coach – Lead Facilitator Patrick Oropallo, PGA featuring Special Guest Jared Butts, PGA and Ross Kukula, PGA

• • Results-Based Coaching
    
  • Community Building vs. Transactional Relationships
    
  • On-Course Coaching Approaches
    
  • Small Groups as an Efficiency Play
  • Work–Life Balance: What’s at Stake

Who Should Attend?

Any PGA Coach looking to grow, connect, and elevate their coaching impact.

Cost: $0 Free to all PGA Members & Associates (refreshments and snacks provided)

4 PGA Required PDR’s per Session | 1 Education AMP Credit
Earn up to 12 PGA Required PDR’s | 1 Education AMP Credit

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

To sign up – email Noah Horstman – [email protected]

4 PGA Required PDR’s | 1 Education AMP Credit

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 Required PDR’s | 1 Education AMP Credit

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 Required PDR’s | 1 Education AMP Credit

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 Required PDR’s | 1 Education AMP Credit

“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)

To sign up – email Noah Horstman – [email protected]

4 PGA Required PDR’s | 1 Education AMP Credit

Building Strong Brand/Vendor Partnerships
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join Mollie Plocher of 2Hemispheres for an in-depth seminar focused on strengthening relationships between brands, vendors, and retail partners. This session will explore proven strategies for improving communication, aligning goals, navigating challenges, and creating mutually beneficial collaborations. Attendees will gain practical tools they can immediately apply to improve vendor performance, streamline processes, and elevate the overall brand experience.

4 PGA Required PDR’s | 1 Education AMP Credit

Get PGA HOPE certified to work with vets in a FREE one-day seminar presented by PGA HOPE National Training. The purpose of the training program is to provide a comfortable first experience for military Veterans and REACH’s military golf program. PGA Professionals and associates attending will be eligible to participate as instructors for these programs. This program is also a great opportunity for PGA Professionals to be trained to teach all people with disabilities at their clubs.

8 PGA Required PDR’s | 1 AMP Education credit