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Southern Ohio PGA News
SOPGA Spring Meeting Moving to Virtual Platform
The Southern Ohio PGA Spring Meeting will be held virtually on Monday, April 12, 2021 due to the lingering impact of COVID-19. During the meeting, we
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Mid-Ohio Golf Car, Yamaha Distributor Commits to 3-Year Partnership
Mid-Ohio Golf Car, a Yamaha Golf Car Master Distributor, has agreed to a new, three-year partnership in support of our Southern Ohio PGA Professionals
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SOPGA Saddened by the Loss of Hall of Famer Thomas
The Southern Ohio PGA is saddened to learn of the passing of 2018 Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame Inductee, Mr. Paul Thomas, PGA. Paul became a PGA
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Click HereToday’s the day! Registration for Drive, Chip and Putt local qualifying is LIVE at http://DriveChipandPutt.com!
Congratulations to Brad Reid, PGA on 25 years in the SOPGA! Brad is currently the Head Professional at Rocky Lakes Golf Course and our newest Quarter Century Member.
Congratulations to our newest Quarter Century Member, Scott Jones, PGA! @scottjonespga is currently the Golf Director at Turnberry Golf Course but has also worked at three other City of Columbus Golf facilities throughout his 25 years in the SOPGA.
We're excited to announce that registration for 2021-2022 Drive, Chip and Putt qualifiers begins Monday, March 1st! 🎉 We can't wait to see you back on the course this summer!
Today's #SOPGASigningDay is all about the 2021 SOPGA Pro-Assistant presented by Mizuno! We're happy to continue partnering with Tim as he & Mizuno strive to provide the finest fitting tools to our PGA Professionals.
We're excited to announce #SOPGASigningDay that Rick, Jason & the team at Mid Ohio Golf Car have committed to a 3-year partnership of the Mid Ohio Golf Car Capital City Classic!
Read more about the partnership here: https://bit.ly/3tSVXZy
The Southern Ohio PGA is saddened to learn of the passing of 2018 SOPGA Hall of Fame Inductee, Paul Thomas, PGA. Paul served Zanesville Country Club for 26 years and was a consummate PGA Professional. Our thoughts are with his family.
Time is running out to take your shot at the @FoldsofHonor Super Bowl raffle. We’re down to one week until the big game and you can add to the excitement by winning some big golf prizes next weekend. Click here for more info: http://ow.ly/GQEY30ruW9B
As you're gearing up for the Super Bowl, please consider helping the @FoldsofHonor achieve their goal of raising $25,000 to start the year! They have a great Super Bowl raffle set up with some amazing golf prizes available. Click here to learn more: http://ow.ly/1fZE50Dk4wV
Chalk up another victory for @BobSowards at a @PGA event. He and Ben Kern held off the field to win the Senior Junior Championship today. The final round was played on the Ryder Course at PGA Golf Club and Bob holed a bunker shot to secure the win. Sound familiar? Congrats Bob!
Congratulations to Brad Reid, PGA on 25 years in the SOPGA! Brad is currently the Head Professional at Rocky Lakes Golf Course and our newest Quarter Century Member.
Congrats Brad Reid. One my 1st playing experiences in the section... so many moms ago. A good guy!!
Congratulations Brad!
Congrats Mr. Reid very cool !!
Congratulations Brad
Congratulations to our newest Quarter Century Member, Scott Jones, PGA! Scott is currently the Golf Director at Turnberry Golf Course but has also worked at three other CRPD Golf facilities throughout his 25 years in the SOPGA.
Congrats Mr. Jones Awesome stuff !!
Congratulations Scott!
Scott, Congratulations!
Congratulations! Don't know Scott but as a former college coach of 15 years and active in junior golf events and serving on the OPGA board for almost 20 years I have heard great things about Scott and his operation at Turnberry from numerous people, especially his work with juniors. Well deserved recognition and keep helping golf be great.
Today's #SOPGASigningDay is all about Mizuno! We're happy to continue partnering with Tim as he & Mizuno strive to provide the finest fitting tools to our PGA Professionals.
The 2021 SOPGA Pro-Assistant presented by Mizuno will take place on Monday, October 18 at Cincinnati Country Club.
We're excited to announce this #SOPGASigningDay that Rick, Jason & the team at Mid Ohio Golf Car have committed to a 3-year partnership of the Mid Ohio Golf Car Capital City Classic!
Read more about the partnership here: bit.ly/3tSVXZy
Good luck to Cincinnati native Kevin Hall playing in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am this week!
Check out the surprise message he got from Jack before his round yesterday.
Good luck to our SOPGA members competing in the final round tomorrow!
Any update in scores?
The Southern Ohio PGA is saddened to learn of the passing of 2018 SOPGA Hall of Fame Inductee, Paul Thomas, PGA. Paul served Zanesville Country Club for 26 years and was a consummate PGA Professional. Our thoughts are with his family.
Threw the mold away Played winter PGA events one year with him. Lots of fun. Got to see his grandson do great things. God bless.
A great Professional and a great gentleman.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
One of a kind, will be missed by so many.
Legends are in our hearts forever, RIP my friend
Time is running out to take your shot at the @FoldsofHonor Super Bowl raffle. We’re down to one week until the big game and you can add to the excitement by winning some big golf prizes next weekend. Click here for more info: ow.ly/odV130ruW9G
As you're gearing up for the Super Bowl, please consider helping the @FoldsofHonor achieve their goal of raising $25,000 to start the year! They have a great Super Bowl raffle set up with some amazing golf prizes available. Click here to learn more: ow.ly/n1O750Dk4wW
Chalk up another victory for @BobSowards at a @PGA event. He and Ben Kern held off the field to win the Senior Junior Championship today. The final round was played on the Ryder Course at PGA Golf Club and Bob holed a bunker shot to secure the win. Sound familiar? Congrats Bob!
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