The Golf Show was created through the partnership of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA and the Pacific Northwest Golf Association in 1998.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the show. Originally held in Bellevue, the Seattle Golf Show soon outgrew the facility and moved across Lake Washington to the then newly built Qwest Field Events Center and Qwest Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks. It has been here that the show has really taken root.

In 2007, the Seattle Golf Show boasted the most exhibitors of any consumer golf show on the west coast with more than 200 exhibitors, demonstrations and events.

Below you will find additional information on the founding organizations, the Pacific Northwest Golf Association and the Pacific Northwest Section of the PGA. These associations are intimately involved in this show, both endorsing and supporting it at all levels.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST SECTION PGA

Mission
The Mission of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA is to promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry.

The Pacific Northwest Section will accomplish the mission by enhancing the skills of its professionals and the opportunities for amateurs, employers, manufacturers, employees, and the general public.

In doing so, the Pacific Northwest Section PGA will elevate the standards of the professional golfers' vocation, enhance the economic well-being of the individual member, stimulate interest in the game of golf, and promote the overall vitality of the game.

Who Are We?
The Pacific Northwest Section PGA is one of the 41 geographically separated districts which make up the Professional Golfers' Association of America. We provide services for the PGA golf professionals throughout the Northwest, more specifically in the states of Washington, Oregon, Northern Idaho, Western Montana, and Alaska. The Section is further divided into five chapters: Western Washington, Central Washington, Inland Empire, Western Montana, and Oregon. The Pacific Northwest is the largest in the country geographically, and with over 1,100 members, apprentices and novices, and ranks sixth in number of golf professionals.

Our membership is a group of professionals dedicated to making golf a better game. They are the club professionals throughout the Northwest who are responsible for the day-to-day activities at the many facilities throughout the section. They wear many hats at their clubs, including those of junior-golf leader, teacher, merchandiser, budget administrator, tournament organizer, rules official, personnel manager, and marketer, just to name a few. As you can imagine, the majority of our professionals got into the business of golf because they enjoyed playing the game, and some remain extremely competitive.

Our section tournament program is alone at the top in comparison with other sections. The goal of our tournament program is to provide quality playing opportunities for our professionals and their membership. We look at several factors to measure the success of our tournament program, including sponsor relations, donations to charity, number of participants, tournament purse, quality and value of event, and quality of administration. In section tournaments, approximately 400 professionals and 800 amateurs played for purses approaching $1,000,000. Donations to charities from these section events totaled more than $150,000.

ForeWord Press
ForeWord Press is the official publication of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA. The magazine is published eight times annually and circulates to a direct market of more than 1,200 golf professionals.

The Audience
These golf professionals not only serve the needs of the golfing public but also make daily business decisions, including the purchasing of all products that will be displayed and sold at their facility. The Northwest's PGA Professionals are also recognized and respected as leaders within the golf community, making them a tremendous avenue for you to promote your products and services.

By advertising in ForeWord Press, your product goes directly into the hands of the peoplewho purchase your products.

Distribution
ForeWord Press magazine is published eight times per year and more than 1,400 copies are mailed each issue.

Why Advertise
You not only advertise directly to the professionals, but you get news on up and coming events, tournament news, and find out which professionals are moving to what course.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST GOLF ASSOCIATION

The PNGA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable association of member golf clubs, governed by amateur golfers, dedicated to serving the best interests of golf in the Pacific Northwest. Since 1899, the PNGA, through its many volunteers, has made a difference in the game, by preserving its history and traditions, by investing in its future, and by offering high-quality membership services.

Historically, the PNGA has served as the regional representative of the United States Golf Association and as the trans-regional organization for state and provincial amateur golf associations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia and Alberta.

Over 550 golf clubs and 190,000 golfers – both men and women – currently enjoy the many benefits derived from membership in the PNGA.

Pacific Northwest Golfer Magazine

• Over 102,000 PNGA households and offices receive, by direct mail, the association’s upscale, quarterly magazine.
• Outstanding, full-color publication chronicles golf activities in the Pacific Northwest, features destination resorts throughout North America and spotlights people and personalities relating to the game of golf.

Golf Northwest Magazine

• With a monthly readership of over 75,000 golfers, Golf Northwest Magazine is the Northwest ‘s largest monthly golf publication. It is distributed at over 400 golf courses, retailers, hotels and resorts throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. This free magazine is published nine times a year, monthly from March through October, and is a primary source of timely golf news and information from the Northwest.

Conducts Regional Championships

• Conducts 14 major championships each year, providing first-class competitions for thousands of amateur golfers.
• Schedule includes the historic Men’s and Women’s Championships dating back to 1899, as well as competitions for juniors, mid-amateurs, public links players and seniors.
• Fred Couples, Tiger Woods and JoAnne Carner are just a few of the PNGA’s past champions.

Evans Caddie Scholarship Program

• Administers the Evans Caddie Scholarship Program in the Northwest, which is a four-year, full-tuition and housing scholarship awarded to deserving high school students who caddie regularly for at least two consecutive years, maintain good grades, exhibit strong character and demonstrate a definite financial need.

USGA Handicapping and Course Rating

• Introduced one of the first electronic, computerized golf handicapping systems in the nation.
• Introduced the USGA’s popular GHIN Handicapping System and SLOPE Rating System to the Northwest.
• Assists state and provincial associations administer these important services to members in the region.

Pacific Northwest Player of the Year Awards

• Annually awards the prestigious PNGA Player of the Year honors to individuals who have compiled outstanding competitive accomplishments during each golfing season.
• One individual in each of the following categories is recognized: Men, Women, Senior Men, Senior Women, Junior Boys and Junior Girls.

PNGA Distinguished Service Award

• Considered the Association’s highest honor, this award is presented to individuals who have contributed a lifetime of volunteer service to amateur golf.

Pacific Northwest Golf Hall of Fame

• Administers the Pacific Northwest Golf Hall of Fame, preserving the traditions of the game and recognizing individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to golf in the Pacific Northwest.

Support of the Game

• Provides financial support to the following: turfgrass research efforts at Northwest universities, junior golf development programs throughout the region and the Evans Caddie Scholarship program.