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Southern Ohio PGA News
SOPGA Mourns Passing of El Collins, PGA
The Southern Ohio PGA is saddened to share the news of Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame member El Collins passing in Springfield, Ohio on Sunday,
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2023 Southern Ohio PGA Tournament Schedule Leads to 6th SOPGA Tour Championship Hosted at Scioto Country Club
FAIRBORN, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to announce the 2023 SOPGA Tournament Schedule providing SOPGA Members and Associates a variety of
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More than a PGA HOPE Experience
Southern Ohio PGA HOPE…Cristina Hidalgo, Southern Ohio PGA Works Fellow…#FellowFriday…PGA HOPE Southern Ohio is, and always will be
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Drive to deliver exceptional member value
Drive to move the organization forward as one
Drive to make a significant impact in our communities
The mission of the Southern Ohio PGA is to Create an Environment for our Members and the Game to Thrive
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.
Upcoming Events
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SOPGA Merchandise Show
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Merchandising: Staying Current with Today’s Trends
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Triple Threat Leadership Webinar
Tue 28 - 10:00 AM Click here for more details
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.
Learn MoreAbout to take the stage @PGAShow Demo Day. Thank you @PGA for the invite to speak.
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Get ready — It's @PGAShow Week!
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Check out the 2023 SOPGA Jr. Tour schedule full of both one-day & two-day events across Central & Southern Ohio!
Schedule:
SOPGA Jr. Golf Announces 2023 SOPGA Jr. Tour Schedule | Southern Ohio PGA Junior Golf
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#PGAJrLeague season is quickly approaching!
SOPGA Pros visiting the #PGAShow next week won’t want to miss this seminar with Jimmy & our PEC Kim!
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PGA Professionals & Associates: If you are interested in starting your own PGA Jr. League team and will be at the PGA Show next week, check out Kim Shafer and Jimmy Beers discussing “Getting Started with PGA Jr. League” on January 25 at 9 a.m.!
The incredible play continues at the PGA Winter Championships!
Bob Sowards & Gary Robison Win PGA Senior Stroke Play Championship
The PGA Winter Championships are heating up. Bob Sowards and Gary Robison are the latest players to win titles at PGA Golf Club.
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Sowards brings home his second win of the year at the PGA Senior Stroke Play Championship in Port St. Lucie, FL!
Nice playing, @BobSowards!
Southern Ohio's Sowards starts the year strong with his first win of 2023 at the @PGA Quarter Century Championship! Congratulations @BobSowards!
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New Year, New #SOPGAJrTour Members!
Membership Registration is now open for the 2023 SOPGA Junior Tour Season! Learn More: http://bit.ly/3izXRNL
We are so proud to have the Yeazell family as SOPGA Members!
Even serious medical issues couldn't stop Clare Yeazell from finding success on the course — Especially with the support of her mom Melissa Yeazell, PGA, and the rest of her family.
https://www.pga.com/story/a-journey-in-golf-together
Congratulations Bob Sowards, PGA Director of Instruction at @ClubKinsale on earning his second consecutive (& fourth overall) Senior PGA Professional Player of the Year Award!
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@BobSowards
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Sowards brings home his second win of the year at the PGA Senior Stroke Play Championship in Port St. Lucie, FL!
Nice playing, Bob!
Southern Ohio's Sowards starts the year strong with his first win of 2023 at the PGA of America Quarter Century Championship!
Congratulations, Bob Sowards, PGA Director of Instruction at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club!
Congratulations Bob Sowards, PGA Director of Instruction at Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club on earning his second consecutive (& fourth overall) Senior PGA Professional Player of the Year Award!
Check out our story today to read more.
Wishing the happiest of holidays to the Southern Ohio PGA Section community this season, to our Members, Associates, Partners, Juniors & HOPE participants!
❤️ the Southern Ohio PGA Section Office
We’re excited to partner with our friends from the Northern Ohio PGA to host a Specialized Professional Program in Teaching and Coaching at the Golf Club of Dublin today and tomorrow!
Thank you to PGA Master Professionals Tim Cusick and Gene Powell for leading these 15 members in taking a significant step forward to continue being the Experts in the Game and Business of Golf.
This Thanksgiving, we are extremely grateful to the Southern Ohio golf community for their support of the #PlayYellowBirdieBash!
Funds raised at the Spring event support @pgareachsouthernohio as well as the three @cmnhospitals in our Section - @nationwidekids @daytonchildrens and @cincychildrens.
Thank you Brian Jones, PGA for your leadership over the last three years as the PGA District Five Director!
Jones’ term is officially complete as of the 106th PGA Annual Meeting this week in Arizona.
Congratulations Matt Starr, PGA - recipient of both 2022 Youth Player Development and Patriot Awards!
Learn more about Matt and how he creates an inclusive environment for golfers from various backgrounds at Meadow Links & Golf Academy through the link in our story today.
#SOPGAAwards
Sam Arnold, PGA ends the 2022 SOPGA Tour season successfully defending his SOPGA Tour Championship title!
Check out the tournament recap at the 🔗 in our story.
Who will be crowned Champion at today’s final round of the SOPGA Tour Championship?
Stay tuned and make sure to follow today’s leaderboard!
18 holes left of the SOPGA Tour Championship at Scioto Country Club.
Will current leader Sam Arnold, PGA defend his title or will a new name be added at the 5th Tour Champion? Check out the opening round recap at the link in our story.
Round one of the 2022 SOPGA Tour Championship is now completed and Sam Arnold, PGA, is sitting at the top of the leaderboard one stroke ahead of the field.
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Players are layered up and ready to go for the SOPGA Tour Championship at Scioto Country Club! Make sure to stay updated and follow the leaderboards on our story.
We had a fantastic time at the Pro-Assistant presented by Mizuno in Ivy Hills Country Club last week!
We are now looking forward to a final chance to play this season at the Fall Meeting Pro-Pro next week at NCR Country Club.
Congratulations Chase Wilson, PGA - recipient of the 2022 Southern Ohio PGA Player Development Award!
Learn more about Chase and the player development philosophy he uses to form lifelong golfers at Columbus Country Club through the link in our story today.
#SOPGAAwards
Congratulations Jeff Olson, PGA, Krissy Austin, PGA and Ken Corliss, PGA - the 2022 SOPGA Pro-Assistant Champions!
Olson, Austin, and Corliss finished tied at five-under-par for First Place at Ivy Hills today through a scorecard playoff.
Another successful SOPGA Pro-Assistant Championship in the books ✔️
It’s a great day to be an #OhioCup Champion 🏆
Team Southern Ohio PGA: Back-to-Back #OhioCup Champions 🏆
Congratulations to Captain Ken Corliss, PGA, Assistant Playing Captain Bob Sowards, PGA, Assistant Captain Steve Groves, PGA and the 2022 SOPGA team on a hard fought battle to #DefendtheCup!
Team SOPGA is ready to #DefendtheCup today during #OhioCup Singles Matches 🏆 at @BarringtonGolf!
Follow the leaderboard through the link in today’s story!
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