In late 1968, Sahalee began a search for its first golf professional. The club landed a golf professional from La Jolla, CA who was a two-time PGA Champion, four-time Ryder Cup Team Member, and two-time PGA Senior Champion. In Paul Runyan, Sahalee had made their first club professional an outstanding one.
Sahalee's members have been well served by ten different Directors of Golf, each with impressive credentials. Following Runyan has been Ron Rhoades ('72-'73), Tag Merritt ('73-'78), Bill Reid ('79-'83), Mark Rhodes ('83-'84), Rick Acton ('84-'96), Craig Moore (2013), Mike Montgomery (2013-2019), Jim Pike ('97-2012 and 2020-2021), Bryan Nicholson (2021-2024), Kevin Bales (2024-2025), and Caleb Kraus (2025-present).