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Green Mountain Golf Course boasts of a vibrant golf instructional program spearheaded by two of the Oregon PGA's most accomplished professionals. Dale first worked for Billy Aliment at Foster Golf Links in Seattle. In 1978 Dale was elected to the PGA of America after passing the player ability test and attending 2 national PGA business schools.
After finishing 2nd in the PNW Assistants championship at Tacoma CC, Dale accepted the position of Professional and Superintendent at Bayshore Golf Club in Shelton, Wa. Six years later In the search for a dry warm climate, Dale, Rosie and family moved to Kennewick, Wa. Dale was hired as Professional at Columbia Park GC for Benton county and later the City of Kennewick. After 13 years, Dale and Rosie moved to Vancouver to be near their grandson Chase. Dale accepted the Director of Golf position at Club Green Meadows and later was hired as Director of Golf Instruction at Green Mountain GC. Dale is the 2000 Senior champion for Central Wa chapter, and the 2002 Senior champion for Oregon chapter of the PGA. Dale has also qualified and competed in the PGA national club professional championship in Ponte Vedra Florida. A two time Hudson Cup member is one of the highlights of his PGA career.
In 2007 and 2008 Harold was honored by being nominated for the Oregon/SW Washington PGA Teacher of the Year. Harold has been a member of the PGA of America since 1981. During that time he has served as Head Professional at several area golf courses, Head Coach of the Portland State University Men’s Golf Team and a teacher for thousands of area players.In 2008 Harold won the prestigious PGA President’s Award for the professional who made extraordinary contributions to player development in Oregon and SW Washington. By attending the 2008 PGA National Teaching and Coaching Summit at the PGA Learning Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida Harold demonstrates his passion for teaching by continuing to study the latest in instruction and learning. |