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Southern Ohio PGA News
Four Appointed to Southern Ohio PGA Board of Directors
FAIRBORN, Ohio (January 20, 2022) – The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to announce that four members have been appointed to fill At-Large Director
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George Family Mourns Loss of Son William “Bleu” George
The Southern Ohio PGA is saddened to learn of the tragic passing of William “Bleu” George, son of Southern Ohio PGA Professional Cory
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Hartnett Honored as 2021 Southern Ohio PGA Assistant Professional of the Year
Evan Hartnett, PGA…2021 Southern Ohio PGA Assistant Professional of the Year…Evan Hartnett, PGA, Assistant Professional at Columbus
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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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News and Info for Associates
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Click HereRyne Burnett, PGA is the 2021 recipient of the SOPGA Youth Player Development Award for his dedication to developing the next generation of golfers!
Read the full interview: https://bit.ly/3EvUEVk
@RyneBurnettPGA | @KenwoodCC | #SOPGAProfessional
We love having @KimAShafer as our Regional @PGAjrLeague Manager!
Did you catch her article in the November @PGAmag highlighting the long-term success of two PGA Jr. League programs in Ohio? Check it out here:
PGA Magazine November 2021 Page 126
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Dennis Wells, PGA is the 2021 recipient of the SOPGA Player Development Award for his daily commitment to developing new, lifelong golfers!
Read the full interview here: https://bit.ly/2ZNiH2S
Harry Alexander, PGA is our 2021 Bill Strausbaugh Award recipient for his commitment to mentoring the next generation of golf professionals in Southern Ohio!
Read the full interview here: https://bit.ly/3oxH8Ka
@HAlexanderPGA | @ClovernookCC | #SOPGAProfessional
Mike Stills, PGA is our 2021 Patriot Award recipient for his involvement in the Folds of Honor Central Ohio Chapter!
Read our interview with Mike: https://bit.ly/3F8XwqV
@stillystills | @RRGolfClub | @FoldsCentralOH | #SOPGAProfessionals
Congratulations to Don Sargent Jr., PGA on being named the 2021 Southern Ohio PGA Teacher of the Year!
Read our interview with Don: https://bit.ly/3q85ywe
#SOPGAProfessionals
SOPGA Member Larry Dornisch, PGA received the 2020 Bill Strausbaugh Award from. @PGA President Jim Richerson at last night’s 2021 PGA Annual Meeting opening ceremony. Congratulations, Larry!
Athena Singh is returning to Augusta National for the @DriveChipPutt National Finals!! Congratulations, Athena!!
This will be Athena’s second trip to #DriveChipandPutt Nationals!
Calista Han is headed to Augusta National 👏👏 Congratulations, Calista!!
👏 Calista 👏
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