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The Play Yellow Birdie Bash Returns

May 11 at Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club

Spring Meeting Set For April 6

Oasis Golf Club & Conference Center Set to Host

Brandon Johnson Set To Become PGA HOPE Ambassador

Brandon will be the third HOPE Ambassador for PGA HOPE Southern Ohio

2025 Birdie Bash Raises Over $186,000

Total Charitable Giving Now Exceeds $1.1 Million

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Southern Ohio PGA News

New Member Spotlight: Taylor Holt, PGA 1

New Member Spotlight: Taylor Holt, PGA

April 14, 2026

DAYTON, OH — The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate the newest member of the PGA of America in our section, Taylor Holt, PGA! Taylor was

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Serve. Sip. Support. Sonder Brewing and the Southern Ohio PGA expand impact through Eagle Light 1

Serve. Sip. Support. Sonder Brewing and the Southern Ohio PGA expand impact through Eagle Light

April 07, 2026

Mason, OH – Beginning soon, something new will start showing up on shelves, in coolers and behind the bar. A familiar can, with a little more

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New Member Spotlight: Mitchell Cook, PGA 1

New Member Spotlight: Mitchell Cook, PGA

April 07, 2026

DAYTON, OH — The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate the newest member of the PGA of America in our section, Mitchell Cook, PGA! Mitchell was

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Upcoming Events

Apr20

SOPGA Match Play Championship

Mon 20 - 12:00 AM
Apr27

SOPGA Pro-Am Series #1

Mon 27 - 12:00 AM
Apr27

SOPGA Pro-Am Series #2

Mon 27 - 12:00 AM

Southern Ohio PGA Partners

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.

Social Feeds

Birdie Bashers through and through, say hello to Team Brookside! Matt and Joey are ready to start pouring in the birdies for Nationwide Children’s in Columbus after pouring in 40 and raising over $7,000 last year!

Join their team and Make an Impact today with the link in our story!

Birdie Bashers through and through, say hello to Team Brookside! Matt and Joey are ready to start pouring in the birdies for Nationwide Children’s in Columbus after pouring in 40 and raising over $7,000 last year!

Join their team and Make an Impact today with the link in our story!

He's back! Good luck to Bob Sowards, PGA, at the 2026 Senior PGA Championship at The Concession Club in Sarasota, Florida!

Round 1 tee time - 8:03 AM
Round 2 tee time - 1:08 PM

He's back! Good luck to Bob Sowards, PGA, at the 2026 Senior PGA Championship at The Concession Club in Sarasota, Florida!

Round 1 tee time - 8:03 AM
Round 2 tee time - 1:08 PM

The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate the newest member of the PGA of America in our Section, Taylor Holt, PGA!

Taylor was elected to membership in January of 2026 and is an Assistant Professional at The Lakes Golf & Country Club in Westerville.

Read more about ...Taylor with the link below or click the link in our story!

The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate the newest member of the PGA of America in our Section, Taylor Holt, PGA!

Taylor was elected to membership in January of 2026 and is an Assistant Professional at The Lakes Golf & Country Club in Westerville.

Read more about ...Taylor with the link in our story!

Chris and Joe from Team Scioto have been part of Birdie Bash from day one and they’re back to continue building upon their record-breaking impact! The #1 team across all our Birdie Bashes in money raised, Chris and Joe raised more than $40,000 in 2025 and expect to be right back there again in ...2026.

Make a Pledge and join Team Scioto today with the link in our story!

Chris and Joe from Team Scioto have been part of Birdie Bash from day one and they’re back to continue building upon their record-breaking impact! The #1 team across all our Birdie Bashes in money raised, Chris and Joe raised more than $40,000 in 2025 and expect to be right back there again in ...2026.

Make a Pledge and join Team Scioto today with the link in our story!

In 35 days, the SOPGA Legacy Championship returns to our roots at Moraine Country Club. The legend of longtime head professional Tommy Bryant and Moraine’s incredible history with the PGA Championship makes it the perfect spot to celebrate our 80th year!

Pathways to PGA Membership

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.

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.

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