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.
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Our Mission
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.
Upcoming Events
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74th SOPGA Section Championship
Mon 19 Click here for more details -
SW Chapter Stroke Play Championship
Mon 26 Click here for more details -
SE Chapter Stroke Play Championship
Mon 26 Click here for more details
Partners in Golf
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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News and Info for Associates
Looking for more Information on the Associate Tour, PGA PGM Associate Program, Employment, & More?
Click HereThe Capital City Classic and Associate Tour #5 will be teeing off shortly from Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club in Powell, OH!
We are into the Sub-regional qualifier for the @DriveChipPutt! Congratulations to the winners from age divisions 12-13 and 14-15!
Our thanks goes out to head pro Mike Reynolds and the staff at TPC River’s Bend for their hospitality.
Our 2019 Players Tour Champions are Eric Cherubini (Boys 13-18) and Gabrielle Woods (Girls 13-18)!
Both will be playing for their respective high schools this upcoming year.
Congratulations and great playing!
Your 2019 PGA Junior League Section Champions! Congratulations to the Columbus #1 All-Star team. Best of luck at the Regional Championship next month! @PGAjrLeague @SouthernOhioPGA
The semifinals of @PGAjrLeague are complete! Congrats to the Columbus #1 and Columbus #3 teams for advancing to the finals!
Round 1 of the @PGAjrLeague is complete from Locust Hills. Congrats to teams of Zanesville/Nashport, Columbus #1, Columbus #3, and Miami Valley #1 for advancing to day 2!
We are about to tee off in the Southern Ohio Section @PGAjrLeague! 150 competitors across 15 teams are competing in this year’s tournament! @SOPGAJrTour
Click Here to View a List of Southern Ohio PGA Events between 08/01/2019 and 08/31/2019. https://t.co/NzRiKcf4ZD
Round 1 of the PGA Jr. League is complete from Locust Hills. Congrats to the teams of Zanesville/Nashport, Columbus #1, Columbus #3, and Miami Valley #1 for advancing to day 2!
On July 1, the Central Ohio section hosted the Folds Of Honor PGA Patriot Cup Pro-Am. Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen and disabled service members. Check out the video here. Folds of Honor of Central Ohio
Check out some 📸 from the 16th SOPGA Championship from @tpcriversbend in Maineville, Ohio! @scg_awards_gifts
Check out some 📸 from today’s playing of the @golftec Queen City Classic! Today’s winner was Mike Thomas, who shot -5 (67). @ The Oasis Golf Club
Yay!! Congrats Mike!!
Great event at an awesome facility!
Congrats Mike!!
Congrats!
Way to go Mike!!
Our 1st section Pro-Am of the year has teed off from THE Columbus Country Club in Columbus, OH
Great looking swing!
One more week and I’ll be back playing again since knee surgery ... see you all at The Virtues !!
Check out some 📸 from today’s Senior/Junior Championship at Heritage GC in Hilliard, OH! @ Heritage Golf Club
David Wisecarver
Register today and be ready for next season! Thanks Greater Cincinnati Golf Association for conducting.Registration is open for the GCGA’s 2019 USGA Rules Lunch + Learn. #usga #registertoday #newrules #2019rules #gcga www.golfgenius.com/pages/1713748
Shout out to The SW Chapter PGA Professionals...For 31 years they’ve donated coats & can goods 🥫at their 🍁Fall 🍂chapter meeting. Over the past 10 years donated over $100,000 to @foldsofhonor 🇺🇸and most recently raised $ for @pgahope In Cincinnati🏌🏾♂️🏌🏼♀️. Amazing group effort...Keep up the great work! #givethanks @pgareachsouthernohio
I was honored to have been exposed to this amazing traditional commitment from all the PGA Professionals from the Greater Cinci area during my time with the SOPGA. Great job!
@southernohiopga Members & Associates receiving valuable @usga Rules of Golf ⛳️ Education at Chapter Meetings today. Thx @miamivalleygolf & @petermcgeoch @sciotoreservecc
Historic 102nd PGA Annual Meeting #pgaannual @ Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa
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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.