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27th Ohio Cup Matches
Team Southern Ohio PGA looks to defend the Cup on October 2-4, 2023 at Worthington Hills Country Club.

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Southern Ohio PGA Annual Fall Meeting
Mark your calendar for the annual SOPGA Fall Meeting to take place Monday, October 23, 2023 at Pinnacle Golf Club.

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2023 Special Award Celebration
The Southern Ohio PGA community is invited to join us on Friday, October 13, 2023 at The Original Montgomery Inn in celebration of the outstanding members of the SOPGA community.

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Southern Ohio PGA Team Prepares to Defend Title at 27th Ohio Cup 1

Southern Ohio PGA Team Prepares to Defend Title at 27th Ohio Cup

September 26, 2023

FAIRBORN, OH – 16 PGA Professionals are set to represent the Southern Ohio PGA in defending their championship title at the 27th Ohio Cup.  The

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Grunder to Keynote Southern Ohio PGA Annual Fall Meeting

September 22, 2023

FAIRBORN, OH – The upcoming Southern Ohio PGA Fall Meeting will provide an incredible opportunity to connect with fellow PGA of America Golf

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Bill Wood, Brian Jones Elected to Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame 1

Bill Wood, Brian Jones Elected to Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame

September 09, 2023

FAIRBORN, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is honored to announce that Bill Wood and Brian Jones have been elected for induction into the Southern

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Our vision is to be a forward-thinking association, focusing on first-class programs, to advance our members, our communities and the game of golf in Southern Ohio, while honoring the history and values the game teaches.

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Our Foundation’s Mission

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Team Montgomery & Olson are Fall Pro Pro Champions again 🏆

Andy Montgomery, PGA & Jeff Olson, PGA finish at 64 - eight-under par - at Brookside Golf & Country Club to claim their second Century Equipment Fall Pro Pro Championship presented by Evolve Golf!
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Please join us in congratulating Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame Member Steve Groves, PGA on his induction into the Ohio Golf Association Hall of Fame!

Thank you for all you have done for the game of golf throughout Ohio, Steve!
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Designed and named after Maui’s two volcanoes with a bridge of flat land in between. Say ‘aloha’ to Valley Isle.

#MauiJim #SOPGAPartner
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“He’s not afraid to throw out new ideas and different thoughts on how we can do things. He’s always thinking about how we can improve and how we can get better.”

Get to know the 2023 Southern Ohio PGA Assistant Professional of the Year - Benjamin Collie, PGA Assistant Professional at Scioto Country Club!

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Bob Sowards, PGA came out strong after the long holiday weekend to claim the New Albany Classic at New Albany Country Club 🏆 ...

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Bob Sowards, PGA is the 2023 Southern Ohio PGA Senior Professional Champion!

Rounds of 69-67 at Walnut Grove Country Club earned Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club’s Director of Instruction his sixth consecutive SOPGA Senior Championship 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
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Good morning from the 2023 Southern Ohio PGA Senior Professional Championship 🏆

Find pairings and updates throughout the day on our story!
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Ben Kern, PGA is the 2023 Southern Ohio PGA Professional Champion!

Kern’s birdie-par-par finish in the three-way playoff earned the Hickory Hills Golf Club’s GM/Director of Golf his first Championship in the Southern Ohio Section!
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Some movement on the leaderboard as Joe Moore, PGA & Pat Delaney, PGA hold the overnight lead heading into the 78th Southern Ohio PGA Professional Championship final round beginning at 8:00 AM Tuesday 🏆

Read more at the link in our story.
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Chris Muse, PGA leads the 78th SOPGA Professional Championship field by one after an opening round 69 at Sycamore Creek Country Club!

Follow the leaderboard at the link in our story!
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Welcome to the 78th Southern Ohio PGA Professional Championship 🏆

#SouthernOhioPGA #SOPGA
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“He really embodies that crossover between the old school golf professional plus that new, modern young guy getting into the industry.”

Get to know the 2023 Southern Ohio PGA Associate Professional of the Year - PGA Associate Jerome Porter, Assistant Professional at Dayton Country Club!
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Today’s GOLFTEC Pro-Scratch may have been cancelled due to weather, but we still got to see a few of our outstanding #SOPGA @golftec Certified Personal Coaches at the course today!

Thanks to #SOPGAPartner GOLFTEC for their support of Southern Ohio PGA Professionals!
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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.

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.

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