PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) Program
In order to become a PGA Member, you'll first need to become a registered Associate and go through the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) Program.
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Our Mission
Leading the game of golf for over 70 years
The Southern Ohio Section, PGA of America is an association of over 500 golf professionals whose mission is to promote the interest, participation and enjoyment in the game itself; establish and maintain professional standards of practice, and enhance the well-being of golf professionals.
We achieve our mission to grow the game of golf through our educational opportunities, employment consulting services, community initiatives, sponsorship efforts, and many other local programs for enthusiasts, students, business professionals, and other community members in the southern Ohio area. Our Section operates through our Southeast and Southwest Chapters.
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PGA REACH, Southern Ohio
Our Foundation’s Mission
is to grow the game, uphold its wonderful traditions, instill these core values, and create enduring memories for generations to come.
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Click HereFollow our SOPGA Individual Match Play Championship Live Leaderboard!
SOPGA Individual Match Play Championship
Participants must qualify for the SOPGA Individual Match Play Championship through the Individual Match Play points system. The top 32 finishers who a...
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SOPGA Individual Match Play quarterfinals underway @MiamiValleyGC
Holden Challenge Final! Congrats Paul Hobart on winning the final closest to the pin-contest against all 10 season winners! Thanks @dnewell84 @ New Albany Country Club
Southern Ohio PGA on Instagram: “Holden Challenge Final! Congrats Paul Hobart on winning the final closest to the pin-contest against all 10 season winners! Thanks…”
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🏆BACK 2 BACK BOB🏆 Congratulations to our 2019 Senior SOPGA Section Champion, Bob Sowards. Bob shot 70-72 (142) and claimed victory in a 1-hole sudden death playoff over Dave Bahr to defend his 2018 title. 👏🏻 @…
Southern Ohio PGA on Instagram: “🏆BACK 2 BACK BOB🏆 Congratulations to our 2019 Senior SOPGA Section Champion, Bob Sowards. Bob shot 70-72 (142) and claimed victory in a…”
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74th Senior SOPGA Professional Champ - Senior SOPGA Championship Leaderboard | round 2 action begins at 8am
74th Senior SOPGA Professional Championship
August 28 - 10:00am Tee Time Start August 29 - 8:00am Tee Time Start Shorts- YES
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2019 Southern Ohio PGA Senior Championship starts today @ Rattlesnake Ridge. Who will claim the Clarence Rickey? @ Rattlesnake Ridge Golf Club @ Rattlesnake Ridge Golf Club https://t.co/fnnCHAzwuc
2019 Southern Ohio PGA Championship starts today @ Rattlesnake Ridge. Who will claim the Clarence Rickey? @ Rattlesnake Ridge Golf Club
Southern Ohio PGA on Instagram: “2019 Southern Ohio PGA Championship starts today @ Rattlesnake Ridge. Who will claim the Clarence Rickey?”
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Michael Auterson Wins 74th SOPGA Professional Championship #golf @PGA https://t.co/GG6iDQLRpi
Congratulations to all five of the Southern Ohio Section PGA Professionals who qualified for the 2020 @PGAcom Professional Championship today!
We look forward to cheering you on next April! @ Country Club of the North
Southern Ohio PGA on Instagram: “Congratulations to all five of the Southern Ohio Section PGA Professionals who qualified for the 2020 @pga Professional Championship today!…”
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Holden Challenge Final! Congrats Paul Hobart on winning the final closest to the pin-contest against all 10 season winners! Thanks @dnewell84 @ New Albany Country Club
congratulations partner!
Nice way to go Paul!!
Congratulations Paul Hobart!
Way to go!
Southern Ohio PGA - Upcoming This Month
Click Here to View a List of Southern Ohio PGA Events between 09/01/2019 and 10/01/2019.🏆BACK 2 BACK BOB🏆 Congratulations to our 2019 Senior SOPGA Section Champion, Bob Sowards. Bob shot 70-72 (142) and claimed victory in a 1-hole sudden death playoff over Dave Bahr to defend his 2018 title. 👏🏻
2019 Southern Ohio PGA Senior Championship starts today @ Rattlesnake Ridge. Who will claim the Clarence Rickey?
74th SOPGA Professional Championship Round 3 Recap
Round 3 of the 74th SOPGA Professional Championship is complete.Congratulations to all five of the Southern Ohio Section PGA Professionals who qualified for the 2020 @pga Professional Championship today!
We look forward to cheering you on next April!
Great bunch of guys! Congrats to all!
Well played by all of you! Congrats to Mike Auterson for a great win!
Congrats! Go qualify and represent Oh-
Congratulations guys
way to go, Mike
Awfully impressive group right there
Our 1987 Section Champion, Bob Hauer, competed in the final round of the 2019 Section Championship today (after playing 36 holes yesterday and finishing top 30 to qualify for the final round) #Legend #golffamily
Way to go
Amazing team for a lot of years!
Bob and Gail are the best!!! Great competitors, mentors and people!
nice playing Bob.
Congratulations Bob & Gail from an old guy that knows what it takes to put yourself out there...well done!
Absolutely perfect! Congratulations to Bob and Gail. The very best honor for an outstanding couple and pillars in the SOPGA
Amazing people!
It’s been a distinct pleasure to know Bob and Gail for all these years. My best to both of you.
Younger professionals in the section - pick up the phone , give him a call...you’ll learn something... and gain a lifelong friend.
Legend.
The best!
Round 1 of the PGA Jr. League is complete from Locust Hills. Congrats to the teams of Zanesville/Nashport, Columbus #1, Columbus #3, and Miami Valley #1 for advancing to day 2!
On July 1, the Central Ohio section hosted the Folds Of Honor PGA Patriot Cup Pro-Am. Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen and disabled service members. Check out the video here. Folds of Honor of Central Ohio
Check out some 📸 from the 16th SOPGA Championship from @tpcriversbend in Maineville, Ohio! @scg_awards_gifts
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Pathways to PGA Membership
PGA Golf Management University Program
The PGA Golf Management University Program is offered at 18 universities nationwide. Each participating university has specific entrance requirements.
Test-out Option for Current and Former LPGA Members
Each applicant will be evaluated on the merits of her membership status with the LPGA to determine if she qualifies for and will be approved to work toward membership in the PGA of America.