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KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Update
from May 2023 TOM TOM
by Sahalee

We officially kicked off our 14-month run to host the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship! On April 12th, 60 enthusiastic committee and divisional leaders gathered at a PGA-hosted party in the clubhouse. PGA of America CEO Kerry Haigh spoke glowingly about the club and the course, calling Sahalee “such a unique and worthy venue for major championship golf.” He had just walked the course and raved about the bunkers and tree work completed since 2016. The real highlight of the evening was being able to share what the Executive Committee chose as its’ first course of action: we proudly named Jim Pike our Honorary Tournament Chair Jim was greeted with a rousing ovation that left most with goosebumps or tears He shared his sincere gratitude for the club, the membership, and the countless relationships he has been blessed with as a result I am personally ecstatic that the club will be able to honor Jim’s 35 years at Sahalee this way.
Below please find some key updates for the tournament:
Dates have been officially set for June 19-23, 2024. Mark your calendars!
Member Tickets will be available in July. While final details are being determined, we expect that the member package will cost about $175. It will include parking and access to a VIP pavilion on a prime location within the championship course.
Corporate Packages will be available in July. The PGA has hired a full-time salesperson for the event, and we are already engaging some potential sponsors today.
Volunteer Signups. We need 1,100 volunteers to pull off the event, so tell your friends! The cost to volunteer will be about $150, which will include parking, lunches, and a uniform Volunteer registration will happen in two phases
Members Only registration begins on June 22nd – the first day of the 2023 championship.
General Public registration begins in early September.
Clubhouse Access. The clubhouse will be used differently for this event than in years past. Corporate sponsors and VIP packages will utilize gain access to the Acton Bar, Runyan Room, Pike Room and patio. The PGA was enamored with our renovation and views these areas as prime spots for VIP-level access.
Thank you, Tyler Dion,
Executive
Tournament Chair
Committee
Bryan Nicholson Norman Cheuk
Charlie Schauwecker Leslie Ludlow
Chris Falco Scott Heydon
Dawn Naye Whitney Pigott