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Southern Ohio PGA News
Southern Ohio PGA Team Ready to Defend Title at 26th Ohio Cup
FAIRBORN, Ohio – 16 PGA Professionals are set to represent the Southern Ohio PGA in defending their championship title at the 26th Ohio Cup
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Wilson Earns Recognition for Player Development in Southern Ohio
FAIRBORN, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA is thrilled to recognize Chase Wilson, PGA Director of Instruction at Columbus Country Club, with the 2022
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Six-Under-Par Earns Gage and Sowards Second Century Equipment, Fall Pro Pro Championship
WEST CHESTER, OH (September 26, 2022) – Congratulations to Dan Gage, PGA and Bob Sowards, PGA on their round of 66, six-under-par to claim the 2022
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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.
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PGA REACH Southern Ohio
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Learn MoreThe Fourball pairings are set for the 26th Ohio Cup! Tee times begin tomorrow morning at 9 am!
https://nopga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/nopga22/event/nopga2228/pairings.htm
Team SOPGA is ready to defend the Ohio Cup!
16 SOPGA players are competing against @NOhioPGA this week @BarringtonGolf in the 26th #OhioCup Matches! Read more: https://bit.ly/3M3x1bh
Congratulations Bob Sowards, PGA and Dan Gage, PGA - the 2022 Century Equipment Fall Pro-Pro Champions!
@Gager_Golf & @BobSowards claimed their second Fall Pro-Pro Championship after posting six-under-par, 66 and winning the scorecard playoff on the last three holes.
Congratulations Chad Gilligan, PGA - the 2022 Southern Ohio PGA Merchandiser of the Year at a private facility
Learn more about Chad and his unique but functional golf shop at Losantiville Country Club here: https://bit.ly/3Lv7WFQ
#SOPGAAwards | @LosantivilleCC
Congratulations Tom West, PGA - the 2022 Southern Ohio PGA Merchandiser of the Year at a public facility!
Learn more about Tom and his eccentric golf shop at Heatherwoode Golf Club here: https://bit.ly/3LaFPf3
#SOPGAAwards | @heatherwoodegc
Congratulations @WWorthingtonII, @suzywhaley and the entire U.S #PGACup Team!
The Winners of the 2022 #PGACup 👏
The U.S. Team successfully defends their #PGACup title at Foxhills 🇺🇸 🏆
United States Wins the 30th PGA Cup 15.5-10.5
Led by a stunning opening match rally from 4-down by California’s Michael Block, the U.S. wins overseas for ...
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Congratulations Melissa Yeazell, PGA - the 2022 SOPGA Women's Professional Champion!
Yeazell claimed her fourth Women's Championship title by staying consistent through 36-holes at @fourbridgescc on Monday.
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Congratulations Chris Rossi - the 46th Southern Ohio Assistant PGA Professional Champion!
@ChrisRossi14 finished -5 today to defend his SOPGA Assistant Professional Championship title at @fourbridgescc!
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The 46th National Car Rental Southern Ohio PGA Assistant Professional Championship is underway at Four Bridges Country Club!
Follow the leaderboard: http://bit.ly/3LuDz2u
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Team SOPGA is ready to defend the Ohio Cup!
16 SOPGA players are competing against the Northern Ohio PGA this week at Barrington Golf Club in the 26th #OhioCup Matches!
Read more about this years team at the link in our story today.
Congratulations Bob Sowards, PGA and Dan Gage, PGA - the 2022 Century Equipment Fall Pro-Pro Champions!
Gage & Sowards claimed their second Fall Pro-Pro Championship after posting a best ball score of six-under-par, 66 and winning the scorecard playoff on the last three holes.
Congratulations Chad Gilligan, PGA - the 2022 Southern Ohio PGA Merchandiser of the Year at a private facility
Learn more about Chad and his unique but functional golf shop at Losantiville Country Club at the link in our story today!
#SOPGAAwards
Congratulations Tom West, PGA - the 2022 Southern Ohio PGA Merchandiser of the Year at a public facility!
Learn more about Tom and his distinctive golf shop at Heatherwoode Golf Club through the link in our story today!
#SOPGAAwards
Congratulations Melissa Yeazell, PGA - the 2022 SOPGA Women's Professional Champion!
Yeazell claimed her fourth Women's Championship title by staying consistent through 36-holes at Four Bridges Country Club on Monday. Read all about the day at the link in our story.
Congratulations Chris Rossi - the 46th Southern Ohio Assistant PGA Professional Champion!
Rossi finished five-under-par today to defend his SOPGA Assistant Professional Championship title at Four Bridges Country Club! Read more at the link in our story.
Our female PGA Professionals are battling it out at Four Bridges Country Club today for the 24th SOPGA Women’s Championship! Follow the leaderboard on the SOPGA app or through the link in our story today.
The 46th National Car Rental Southern Ohio PGA Assistant Professional Championship is underway at Four Bridges Country Club! Follow the leaderboard through the SOPGA app or through the link in our story today.
Congratulations Mike Auterson, PGA and his four amateur teammates on their outstanding play during the PGA REACH Southern Ohio Pro Am Shamble at Columbus Country Club!
Congratulations Jamie Brewer, PGA - the 2022 Southern Ohio PGA Assistant Professional of the Year!
Learn more about Jamie and her passion for developing lifelong gofers off all skill levels at Hyde Park Golf & Country Club through the link in our story today.
#SOPGAAwards
Congratulations Sam Arnold, PGA - the 2022 New Albany Classic Champion!
Arnold posted a round of 65 today at New Albany Country Club to take home the final Classic Series trophy (presented by Signs by the Sea) of the season. Read more at the link in our story.
Congratulations Hannah McCrabb - the 2022 Southern Ohio PGA Associate of the Year!
Get to know the Associate Assistant Professional at NCR Country Club and learn how she utilizes her positive, energetic personality in our Section at the link in our story today.
#SOPGAAwards
Congratulations Bob Sowards, PGA - the 77th Southern Ohio Senior PGA Professional Champion!
Finishing four-under-par and claiming the playoff, Sowards defended his Southern Ohio Senior PGA Professional Championship title and became the first SOPGA player to earn five consecutive titles since becoming eligible to compete in the Senior event.
Read more at the link in our story.
The final round of the 77th Southern Ohio PGA Senior Professional Championship presented by Cadillac is underway NOW at Clovernook Country Club!
Sam Arnold, PGA, current SOPGA Professional Champion, holds the lead at the 77th Southern Ohio PGA Senior Professional Championship presented by Cadillac heading in to tomorrow’s final round!
Read more at the link in our story.
Welcome to the 77th Southern Ohio PGA Senior Professional Championship presented by Cadillac 🏆 hosted at Clovernook County Club!
Congratulations Ricky Denny, PGA and amateur Ben Herman as they posted a team score of eight-under-par to win the 2022 GOLFTEC SOPGA Pro-Scratch supported by Mizuno Golf and Precision Pro Golf at Columbus Country Club!
Southern Ohio Professionals teamed up with their best amateurs for today’s GOLFTEC SOPGA Pro-Scratch presented by Mizuno and Precision Pro Golf at Columbus Country Club!
Follow the leaderboard at the link in our story today.
#SOPGAProfessional #amateurgolfer #columbuscountryclub #columbusgolf
Congratulations Kathy Keller - the 2022 Southern Ohio PGA Sales Rep of the Year!
Get to know Kathy and how her outstanding quality service is driven by a distinct passion for each brand she represents in our Section at the link in our story today.
#SOPGAAwards
Congratulations Sam Arnold, PGA - the 77th Southern Ohio PGA Professional Champion!
Arnold’s consistent rounds of even-par in the first two rounds put him in prime position to go low in the final round and claim his third section title.
Read more at the link in our story and highlight.
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