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.
Upcoming Events
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Drive, Chip & Putt Local Qualifier #6
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Players Tour #10
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SW Chapter Pro-3 Lady Am
Thu 18 Click here for more details
Partners in Golf
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 HereToday in 1945 at Moraine Country Club in Dayton, Ohio, Byron Nelson (pictured far right) won his 2nd #PGAChamp. It was the 5th and final major for "Lord Byron."
Boys and Girls 14-15 winners at today’s @DriveChipPutt!
Congratulations to Mike Thomas on winning the @GOLFTEC Queen City Classic!
GOLFTEC Queen City Classic & Assc. #4 Round 1 Recap https://t.co/FJoK2iZMVq
Check out some 📸 from the @GOLFTEC Queen City Classic from Oasis Golf Club in Loveland, OH!
*Possibly* the best feeling in golf - knowing your tee shot is good as soon as you hit it. @GOLFTEC
Fall is for raking leaves. Summer is for raking bunkers.
The @GOLFTEC Queen City Classic has teed off!
ATTENTION: Due to an incoming storm, we have temporarily suspended play. We will provide further updates when available.
Click Here to View a List of Southern Ohio PGA Events between 07/01/2019 and 07/31/2019. https://t.co/FJR3cGqJH1
Check out some 📸 from today’s playing of the @golftec Queen City Classic! Today’s winner was Mike Thomas, who shot -5 (67). @ The Oasis Golf Club
Yay!! Congrats Mike!!
Great event at an awesome facility!
Congrats Mike!!
Congrats!
Way to go Mike!!
Our 1st section Pro-Am of the year has teed off from THE Columbus Country Club in Columbus, OH
Great looking swing!
One more week and I’ll be back playing again since knee surgery ... see you all at The Virtues !!
Check out some 📸 from today’s Senior/Junior Championship at Heritage GC in Hilliard, OH! @ Heritage Golf Club
David Wisecarver
Register today and be ready for next season! Thanks Greater Cincinnati Golf Association for conducting.Registration is open for the GCGA’s 2019 USGA Rules Lunch + Learn. #usga #registertoday #newrules #2019rules #gcga www.golfgenius.com/pages/1713748
Shout out to The SW Chapter PGA Professionals...For 31 years they’ve donated coats & can goods 🥫at their 🍁Fall 🍂chapter meeting. Over the past 10 years donated over $100,000 to @foldsofhonor 🇺🇸and most recently raised $ for @pgahope In Cincinnati🏌🏾♂️🏌🏼♀️. Amazing group effort...Keep up the great work! #givethanks @pgareachsouthernohio
I was honored to have been exposed to this amazing traditional commitment from all the PGA Professionals from the Greater Cinci area during my time with the SOPGA. Great job!
@southernohiopga Members & Associates receiving valuable @usga Rules of Golf ⛳️ Education at Chapter Meetings today. Thx @miamivalleygolf & @petermcgeoch @sciotoreservecc
Historic 102nd PGA Annual Meeting #pgaannual @ Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa
Let’s go Bob Sowards! Bring home a win for SOPGA!
Omar Uresti, Bob Sowards and Dan Olsen share 54-hole lead at Senior PGA Professional Championship
Omar Uresti, Bob Sowards and Dan Olsen share the 54-hole lead at 13-under in the 2018 Senior PGA Pro Championship.Best of luck Bob 💥👊🏻
Olsen, Sowards, Uresti lead with 64s at the 30th Senior PGA Professional Championship
Dan Olsen, Bob Sowards and Omar Uresti share the first-round lead in the 30th Senior PGA Professional Championship.Get the App
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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.