PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) Program
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Southern Ohio PGA News
New Member Spotlight: Dean Carlson, PGA presented by Heritage Creations
Loveland, OH — The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate one of the newest members of the PGA of America in our section, Dean Carlson, PGA!
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2026 Award Winners Spotlight: Scott Nevius!
Associate of the Year…If there is a common thread running through Scott Nevius’ work, it’s simple: golf should be fun. That belief
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Bahr Finishes Strong to Claim First SOPGA Senior Professional Championship
Maketewah Director of Golf Birdies Four of the Last Five for a One Shot Victory (Sunbury, OH) – Dave Bahr, PGA has been victorious three times
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We are excited to welcome to membership Dean Carlson, PGA!
Dean is an Assistant Golf Professional at Oasis Golf Club in Loveland, OH
Read more about Dean and his journey to membership in the link in our story!
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We are excited to welcome to membership Dean Carlson, PGA!
Dean is an Assistant Golf Professional at Oasis Golf Club in Loveland, OH
Read more about Dean and his journey to membership in the link in our story!
#welovethisgame #pga
Highlights from our Clubs Fore Kids in Zanesville!
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Highlights from our Clubs Fore Kids in Zanesville!
#welovethisgame #pga
Last Thursday, the Southern Ohio PGA Foundation kicked off something special at Zanesville Country Club for our latest Clubs Fore Kids event!
PGA Professionals Mike Kaido, Mike Durant, and the amazing Zanesville CC staff hosted the Zanesville High School boys and girls golf teams as they ...received 9 brand-new sets of clubs and leading a hands-on practice session.
With Zanesville High revitalizing its golf program after several seasons without teams, we’re thrilled to help these student-athletes tee off their journey with proper equipment and pro instruction!
As the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the Southern Ohio PGA, our mission is to eliminate barriers and make golf accessible to youth across our region. A huge thank you to Zanesville Country Club for helping us impact the next generation of golfers! 🏌️♂️🏌️♀️✨
#ClubsForeKids #pga #welovethisgame
Last Thursday, the Southern Ohio PGA Foundation kicked off something special at Zanesville Country Club for our latest Clubs Fore Kids event!
PGA Professionals Mike Kaido, Mike Durant, and the amazing Zanesville CC staff hosted the Zanesville High School boys and girls golf teams as they ...received 9 brand-new sets of clubs and leading a hands-on practice session.
With Zanesville High revitalizing its golf program after several seasons without teams, we’re thrilled to help these student-athletes tee off their journey with proper equipment and pro instruction!
As the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the Southern Ohio PGA, our mission is to eliminate barriers and make golf accessible to youth across our region. A huge thank you to Zanesville Country Club for helping us impact the next generation of golfers! 🏌️♂️🏌️♀️✨
#ClubsForeKids #pga #welovethisgame
Up next in our 2026 Special Awards Spotlight, Scott Nevius!
Fun is the name of the game for our 2026 Associate of the Year. A true five-tool player, Scott has managed facilities, helped hundreds of junior golfers and been a massive supporter of PGA HOPE Southern Ohio.
...Congratulations to Scott! You can read more about him with the link in our story!
Up next in our 2026 Special Awards Spotlight, Scott Nevius!
Fun is the name of the game for our 2026 Associate of the Year. A true five-tool player, Scott has managed facilities, helped hundreds of junior golfers and been a massive supporter of PGA HOPE Southern Ohio.
...Congratulations to Scott! You can read more about him with the link in our story!
Moments from a perfect summer day at Coldstream Country Club
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PGA Golf Management University Program
The PGA Golf Management University Program is offered at 18 universities nationwide. Each participating university has specific entrance requirements.
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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.
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