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Southern Ohio PGA News
Southern Ohio PGA Team Prepares to Defend Title at 27th Ohio Cup
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
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
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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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 Pro-Am Series #7
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27th Ohio Cup Matches
Mon 02 - 12:00 AM Click here for more details -
Pro-Assistant presented by Mizuno
Mon 09 - 12:00 AM, ncr country club 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.
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Introducing the 27th Ohio Cup Team Southern Ohio PGA ‼️
#TeamSOPGA looks to defend the #OhioCup at Worthington Hills Country Club October 2-4, 2023 against #TeamNOPGA
Read more about the team at the link in our story!
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!
It’s been all fun and games for these teams at the annual Century Equipment Fall Pro Pro Championship!
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!
Designed and named after Maui’s two volcanoes with a bridge of flat land in between. Say ‘aloha’ to Valley Isle.
#MauiJim #SOPGAPartner
“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!
#SOPGAAwards
Bob Sowards, PGA came out strong after the long holiday weekend to claim the New Albany Classic at New Albany Country Club 🏆
SOPGA Professionals are back on the course teeing it up in Columbus at the annual New Albany Classic after the holiday weekend ☀️
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 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
We’re in for an exciting day at the 2023 Southern Ohio PGA Senior Professional Championship 🏆
Opening Round -3 earns Arnold & Sowards spots at the top of the leaderboard heading into Thursday’s final round of the 2023 SOPGA Senior Professional Championship!
Good morning from the 2023 Southern Ohio PGA Senior Professional Championship 🏆
Find pairings and updates throughout the day on our story!
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!
The 78th Southern Ohio PGA Professional Champion is named in just 18 more holes 🏆
Follow our story for live updates today.
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.
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!
Welcome to the 78th Southern Ohio PGA Professional Championship 🏆
#SouthernOhioPGA #SOPGA
“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!
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!
Rained out at Columbus Country Club 😢
But fun was had at the GOLFTEC ProScratch before the rain came!
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.