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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News and Info for Associates
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Click HereRegister Now for the SOPGA Business Development at The Golf Club at Yankee T in Centerville, OH. Closes Sun Dec...
Business Development Workshop
Dec 19, 2019 at The Golf Club at Yankee Trace-Heritage/Legends
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The WHS seminar is TOMORROW at Dayton Country Club. Make sure to register today and reserve your spot! https://t.co/dy4pEqLdw1
❄️Mark your calendars for December 19th❄️
SOPGA Business Development Workshop
Learn how to build your social media footprint and develop your brand!
Location: @YankeeTraceGC
Click Here to View a List of Southern Ohio PGA Events between 12/01/2019 and 12/31/2019. https://t.co/Qq88sWIewF
Thank you to our outgoing President, @jimmyloguegolf for the years of service to the Section. Jimmy was recognized at the @PGA Annual Meeting today!
Click Here to View a List of Southern Ohio PGA Events between 11/01/2019 and 12/01/2019. https://t.co/7VW0GOG7gg
⛳️SOPGA Pro-Assistant today at CCC is our Final Section event of the 2019 Season! Thanks to all @SouthernOhioPGA members, host facilities and sponsors for a great year!! #WePlay #golf
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2019 Tour Champion @BobSowards who fired a -1 (70) today to secure victory over the top 42 players in the Section. Thank You Scioto Country Club and @inthenumber_ for making this a very special event for the @SouthernOhioPGA membership! #WePlay #golf @PGA
Rd #1 TOUR Championship scores are coming in... https://t.co/APHRF7HY2r @inthenumber_
❄️FROST DELAY❄️The SOPGA Tour Championship is currently on a 1 hour delay.
❄️Mark your calendars for December 19th❄️
SOPGA Business Development Workshop
Learn how to build your social media footprint and develop your brand!
Location: Yankee Trace
Southern Ohio PGA - Upcoming This Month
Click Here to View a List of Southern Ohio PGA Events between 12/01/2019 and 12/31/2019.
Southern Ohio PGA - Upcoming This Month
Click Here to View a List of Southern Ohio PGA Events between 11/01/2019 and 12/01/2019.
Southern Ohio PGA - Upcoming This Month
Click Here to View a List of Southern Ohio PGA Events between 10/01/2019 and 10/31/2019.Good luck to our @pgareachsouthernohio running team 🏃🏼♀️ 🏃 @afmarathon #pgahope #pgajrleague #flyafm
go get em team!
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!!
Thank You, Devon!
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. 👏🏻
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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.