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E-Z-GO/Lake Erie Golf Cars Commits to 3-Year Partnership
E-Z-GO/Lake Erie Golf Cars, a longtime partner of the Southern Ohio PGA, has agreed to a new, three-year partnership in support of the E-Z-GO/Lake
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PGA REACH Southern Ohio Announces Inaugural Play Yellow Birdie Bash
Fairborn, OH — PGA REACH Southern Ohio, the charitable foundation of the Southern Ohio PGA, is excited to announce the first-ever Play Yellow Birdie
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25th Ohio Cup Matches Set for Pinnacle GC
The best of Ohio will square off for the Ohio Cup at Pinnacle Golf Club. The annual matchup between the best playing members of the Northern Ohio PGA
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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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Click HereJust another @BobSowards for us to share. He is currently in the lead at the @PGA Senior Junior Championship. He and Ben Kern have a one stroke lead through six holes in today's final round. Full leaderboard: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/7071112884947794326?back_link=true&banner=false
One last tease before we release the full schedule on Monday. The 25th Ohio Cup Matches will be at Pinnacle Golf Club this October. We're aiming to take back the cup for the first time since 2016. Read more here: http://ow.ly/gg8250D9yWv
There are a few familiar names on the @GolfDigest Best Young Teachers list. Congratulations to all who made it, but especially our Section professionals!
The most talented young instructors in golf: Golf Digest's new Best Young Teachers list
There are more talented young teachers in golf than ever before—as reflected in our latest ranking of the top instructors under 40
www.golfdigest.com
It's official: the 4th SOPGA Tour Championship will be at @TPCRiversBend on October 12-13, 2021! Will a change of scenery lead to a new champion or will @BobSowards retain his crown for a fourth consecutive year? Read more: http://ow.ly/cjY550D7OoJ
No surprise to any of us, but @BobSowards has the lead heading into the Third Round of the @PGA Senior Stroke Play Championship. He is teeing off now looking to maintain or even extend his lead. See the full leaderboard here: http://ow.ly/77g350D6rP1
All bogeys are frustrating. Hard to argue with No. 1 on this list, though. What are your thoughts? Agree? Disagree? What's the worst bogey you've ever had? Let us hear them!
Some bogeys are far worse than others.
http://glfdig.st/Zmnc50D4O2y
🚨 Schedule Alert 🚨
The 76th SOPGA Senior Professional Championship is officially confirmed for September 1-2, 2021 at @SciotoReserveCC. Will @BobSowards claim a fourth consecutive title or will someone else unseat him? Read more here: http://ow.ly/kRWh50D3nC4
Congratulations to Brian Jones, PGA (@PGABearcat) and Matt Starr, PGA for being named to the GRAA's list of Top 100 Growth of the Game Professionals for 2020. This is quite an honor and we're proud to have these gentlemen in our Section. Full list here: https://golfrange.org/2020-graa-top-100-growth-of-the-game-teaching-professionals/
Happy New Year! Cheers to 2020 finally being over. Here's to hoping 2021 brings much better fortunes to everyone. What are everyone's resolutions for 2021 and how do you plan to achieve them?
Merry Christmas everyone! We hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday season. Let us know your favorite holiday traditions and what you're most looking forward to this holiday season.
We can’t express how excited we are to team with the Memorial Tournament and Play Yellow on this amazing project!Even the cold can't stop us Ohioans from making summer golf plans, just ask PGA REACH Southern Ohio! The Southern Ohio PGA announced today their plans to host the first ever Play Yellow Birdie Bash on June 1 - The event will raise funds for local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, including one that is very near and dear to our hearts at #theMemorial, Nationwide Children's Hospital!
Check it out: bit.ly/3ixrxqh
#PlayYellow
One last tease before we release the full schedule on Monday. The 25th Ohio Cup Matches will be at Pinnacle Golf Club this October. We're aiming to take back the cup for the first time since 2016. Read more here: ow.ly/YlIv50D9yWw
Guess I gotta put my big boy pants on.
It's official: the 4th SOPGA Tour Championship will be at @TPCRiversBend on October 12-13, 2021! Will a change of scenery lead to a new champion or will @BobSowards retain his crown for a fourth consecutive year? Read more: ow.ly/Wx6Y50D7OoI
We are trying! 😁
🚨 Schedule Alert 🚨
The 76th SOPGA Senior Professional Championship is officially confirmed for September 1-2, 2021 at Scioto Reserve Country Club. Will Bob Sowards claim a fourth consecutive title or will someone else unseat him? Read more here: ow.ly/HNLU50D3IJx
Congratulations to Brian Jones, PGA (@PGABearcat) and Matt Starr, PGA for being named to the GRAA's list of Top 100 Growth of the Game Professionals for 2020. This is quite an honor and we're proud to have these gentlemen in our Section. Full list here: golfrange.org/2020-graa-top-100-growth-of-the-game-teaching-professionals/
Congratulations! You deserve this honor for all you work!
Well deserved. Congratulations
Way to go!
So awesome, Congratulations!
Congratulations Matt and Brian!
Congratulations Matt and Brian!
Congratulations guys!
Congrats to both
Happy New Year! Cheers to 2020 finally being over. Here's to hoping 2021 brings much better fortunes to everyone. What are everyone's resolutions for 2021 and how do you plan to achieve them?
Happy New Year to all!
Happy New Year to all my fellow Golf Professionals! Resolution: Make 2021 Ohio Cup Team...and beat NOPGA!
Merry Christmas everyone! We hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday season. Let us know your favorite holiday traditions and what you're most looking forward to this holiday season.
Here's another 2021 schedule preview before the holidays. The Assistant's and Women's Championships will be at Shaker Run Golf Club on June 28, 2021! Click to read more: ow.ly/cWKz50CPkj0
Congratulations to our 2020 Associate of the Year Ben Chandler! Ben is an Assistant Professional at Little Miami Golf Center. He is extremely passionate about junior programming and growth of the game. Keep up the great work Ben!
Ben, thanks for your help with my grandson.
My boys are better golfers and better humans, thanks to the time you share with them every year! Congratulations!
2021 Schedule Sneak Peek: The 76th SOPGA Section Championship is set to take place at @maketewah on July 26-27, 2021. Thank you to Dave Bahr, PGA for hosting us. Read more here: ow.ly/vXZj50CC080
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