Golf in the Northwest

It's the final episode of the year. Swag looks back on an illustrious period of golf which made this season one to remember. Mark Ganz,  Chairman of the Tournament Golf Foundation, gets us ready as the LPGA is just a few weeks out of playing at Columbia Edgewater. CEO of the Oregon Golf Association, Rick Rangel, reflects on his first year on the job and what initiatives the organization is taking heading into next season.

CEO of the Oregon Golf Association, Rick Rangel, reflects on his first year on the job and what initiatives the organization is taking heading into next season.

Mark Ganz,  Chairman of the Tournament Golf Foundation, gets us ready as the LPGA is just a few weeks out of playing at Columbia Edgewater.

The show starts with Inside the Ropes. Swag breaks down the 2024 PGA schedule. Director of Golf at Columbia Edgewater CC Bryan Tunstill and Course Superintendent Jim Myers join the show to preview the LPGA's Portland Classic.    

Director of Golf at Columbia Edgewater CC Bryan Tunstill and Course Superintendent Jim Myers join the show to breakdown the upcoming LPGA Portland Classic.

We're in the dog days of summer talking about Hawaiian vacations and celebrity birthdays. Also – A look at leaderboards! Hearing from Brian Harman after his big win at The Open. A cheating scandal rocks the Canadian League.

It's British Open Week, and we're breaking down early returns from the first few rounds. Can Brian Harman hang on and win his first major? The big names are making their moves, with Jon Rahm gunning for the top spot. Executive Director at Oregon Chapter PGA, Dominic Marconi, details the state of link style courses in the Northwest and what to expect in the next year. Swag's thoughts on the LIV & PGA merger.

Executive Director at Oregon Chapter PGA, Dominic Marconi, details the state of link style courses in the Northwest and what to expect in the next year.

Swag is live from Tetherow Luxury Golf Resort out in Bend to enjoy the sights and sounds of their award-winning 18-hole golf course and other schweet amenities. Tetherow's Director of Golf, Hunter Hidalgo, hops on to describe the unique structure and play of of their award-winning 18-hole golf course. Sales and Events Manager at Tetherow, Jen Geers, details the incredible event lifestyle and what other activities you can get into visiting the resort.

Sales and Events Manager at Tetherow, Jen Geers, details the incredible event lifestyle and what other activities you can get into visiting the resort. 

Tetherow's Director of Golf, Hunter Hidalgo, hops on to describe the unique structure and play of of their award-winning 18-hole golf course. 

Women's US Open is this weekend! Sports Illustrated Golf writer Gabby Herzig joins the show to preview the Women's US Open, and which story lines to follow this weekend. PGA Instructor at Stone Creek Golf Club, Bruce Stewart, speaks of his time at Pebble Beach this past week, providing swing instruction to the pros!

Sports Illustrated Golf writer Gabby Herzig joins the show to preview the Women's US Open, and which story lines to follow this weekend. 

PGA Instructor at Stone Creek Golf Club, Bruce Stewart, speaks of his time at Pebble Beach this past week, providing swing instruction to the pros!

Women's US Open is on the horizon, as we provide a preview. Nick Bonander, PGA Director of Golf at Bandon Dunes Resort, talking about the new Par 3 course and special events at the course.

Nick Bonander, PGA Director of Golf at Bandon Dunes Resort, talking about the new Par 3 course and special events at the course.

Breaking down the big US Open win for local kid, Wyndham Clark. Also – Ricky folded and Rory couldn't live up to the hype, again! The Head Golf Pro at Tokatee Golf Club, Kennedy Swann, shares national title stories and how more women are getting into the PGA instruction ranks.

Breaking down the big US Open win for local kid, Wyndham Clark. Also – Ricky folded and Rory couldn't live up to the hype, again! The Head Golf Pro at Tokatee Golf Club, Kennedy Swann, shares national title stories and how more women are getting into the PGA instruction ranks.

US Open talk is all the rage on this edition of Golf in The Northwest. Can Ricky hold his water? Will Rory make a late push? John Kawasoe, Director of Golf at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, hops on the line to break down the pressure these golfers face at the US Open at LACC.

US Open talk is all the rage on this edition of Golf in The Northwest. Can Ricky hold his water? Will Rory make a late push? John Kawasoe, Director of Golf at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, hops on the line to break down the pressure these golfers face at the US Open at LACC.

Swag is on location at Forest Hills Golf Course breaking down the biggest merger in golf history. Golf pro at Forest Hills Golf Course, Joey Davis is on location with Swag talking about the history of this course and what to expect this summer. Hunter Wescott, PGA Associate, from NW Golf Guys joins Swag on the course and talks his recent wins.

Golf pro at Forest Hills Golf Course, Joey Davis is on location with Swag talking about the history of this course and what to expect this summer. 

Hunter Wescott, PGA Associate, from NW Golf Guys joins Swag on the course and talks his recent wins.

Taking a look at The Memorial Tournament, and how the top ranking is at hand for many players. We also hear from Jack Nicklaus, Rory and Ricky Fowler. Head PGA Professional at Rock Creek Country Club, Craig Crandall, joins the show to discuss bunker play and how to improve. He's also playing a 100-hole marathon for charity!

Head PGA Professional at Rock Creek Country Club, Craig Crandall, joins the show to discuss bunker play and how to improve. He's also playing a 100-hole marathon for charity!

Reviewing over the biggest stories from the PGA Championship, including Brooks' big win and the Michael Block sensation. Director of Player Development at Awbrey Glen Golf Club, Tim Fraley, hops on the line to provide the Club Pro perspective, and how their dedication makes golf an amazing game.

Director of Player Development at Awbrey Glen Golf Club, Tim Fraley, hops on the line to provide the Club Pro perspective, and how their dedication makes golf an amazing game.

Taking a look at the Latest from the PGA Championship. Executive Director at Oregon Chapter PGA, Dominic Marconi, joins the show to celebrate the PNW Club Pros who are battling at the PGA Championship. Editor of Cascade Golfer, Tony Dear joins the show to dig deep into course architecture and provide insight into the Donald Ross society.

Editor of Cascade Golfer, Tony Dear joins the show to dig deep into course architecture and provide insight into the Donald Ross society.

Executive Director at Oregon Chapter PGA, Dominic Marconi, joins the show to celebrate the PNW Club Pros who are battling at the PGA Championship.

The show starts with Swag goin Inside The Ropes to breakdown this week's golf action. Then, we look ahead at next week's PGA Championship. OSU Women's Head Golf Coach Dawn Shockley joins the show to talk about her team making the NCAA Championships. The show ends with Jared Lambert joining the show to talk about winning the Oregon Chapter PGA Championship. 

Jared Lambert, Head Golf Professional at the Astoria Golf and Country Club, joins the show to talk about his OPGA Chapter Championship. 

Dawn Shockley, OSU Women's Head Golf Coach, joins the show to talk about the team making it to the NCAA Women's Championship.

The show starts with Swag going Inside the Ropes. Then Bob Harig, SI golf writer, joins the show to talk about the PGA elevated events and PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan's recent meeting with the media. Oregon and OSU's men's golf teams are headed to NCAA Regionals! The show ends with Patrick Oropallo, of the PGA Jr Leagues, joining Swag to talk about the PGA Jr Leagues and how parents can sign their kids up to play.

Patrick Oropallo, of the PGA Jr Leagues, joins the show to talk about the PGA Jr Leagues and how parents can sign their kids up to play.

Bob Harig, SI golf writer, joins the show to talk about the new PGA Tour elevated events and to talk about PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan's most recent meeting with the media. 

Assistant Club Pro at Shadow Hills Country Club, Colin Inglis, who will compete against 312 other golfers for a chance at the PGA Championship. Northwest regional representative for the GCSAA, David Phipps, jumps on the line to talk how course superintendents are getting the greens ready this season

Northwest regional representative for the GCSAA, David Phipps, jumps on the line to talk how course superintendents are getting the greens ready this season

Assistant Club Pro at Shadow Hills Country Club, Colin Inglis, who will compete against 312 other golfers for a chance at the PGA Championship. 

A quick look over the leaderboards. We get a full scope of the tour with Gabby Herzig of Sports Illustrated. Main story lines from The Chevron Championship. Why aren't we seeing more big American names win big? Director of instruction at Arrowhead Golf Club, Ross Kukula explains how he's using golf to help veterans

Director of instruction at Arrowhead Golf Club, Ross Kukula explains how he's using golf to help veterans

We get a full scope of the tour with Gabby Herzig of Sports Illustrated. Main story lines from The Chevron Championship. Why aren't we seeing more big American names win big?