Section News

Tim Reinke, the long-time head professional at Pinecrest Golf Course in Idaho Falls, Idaho, became the fifth inductee into the Rocky Mountain Section PGA Hall of Fame on May 16, 2021.  Mr. Reinke has distinguished himself during his professional

OTTE & ABELS STORM BACK TO WIN 2021 TAYLORMADE RMSPGA PRO-PRO SHOOTOUT Being behind means you just have to go a bit lower to take everyone else out… Perfect weather on day one led to low scores for 36 holes and a packed leaderboard.  Day two

Congratulations to the Rocky Mountain Section PGA’s Ben Polland, PGA Assistant Professional at Shooting Star of Jackson Hole in Teton Village, Wyoming, for his 5th place finish at the PGA Professional Championship played at the Wanamaker and

  The Rocky Mountain Section PGA would like to sincerely thank PGA Professionals Scott Nicholes and Tim Bensley, and all the fabulous volunteers from Ridgecrest Golf Club in Nampa, Idaho, for hosting a great day of local qualifying of Drive,

PGA PROFESSIONALS AND AMATEURS RAISE THOUSANDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AT ANNUAL PRO-AM Host PGA Head Professional Brett Kleinkopf from Hillcrest Country Club in Boise, Idaho, shot a fine 1-over-par round of 72 in extremely blustery conditions to win this

PGA Professional Jaime Sharp from Hailey, Idaho, has been selected by the Rocky Mountain Section PGA as the 2020 recipient of the Player Development Award. Sharp, a 14-year member of The PGA of America has been honored as such to recognize his

Luke Sestero, PGA Assistant Professional at Crane Creek Country Club in Boise, Idaho, has been named the 2020 Assistant Professional of the Year for the Rocky Mountain Section PGA.  The Assistant Professional of the Year Award is an honor paid to a

Nicklaus Blasius has been named the recipient of the 2020 Youth Player Development Award in the Rocky Mountain Section PGA.  Blasius began his career in golf in 2013, earned his PGA membership in 2018, and has found his career path and passion in

Tom Anderson, the PGA Head Professional of Laurel (Montana) Golf Club, has been selected by the Rocky Mountain Section PGA as the 2020 recipient of the Bill Strausbaugh Award.  Anderson, a 31-year member of The PGA of America, is being honored with

PGA Professional Lucas Brick of Hailey, Idaho, has been selected by the Rocky Mountain Section PGA as the 2020 recipient of the Professional Development Award.  Brick, a member now for 11 years in The PGA of America, has been honored as such to