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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Senior/Junior Championship
Tue 28 Click here for more details -
SW Chapter Pro-3 Am
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Players Tour #6
Mon 03 Click here for more details
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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 HereTwo of our section members - Bob Sowards and Dave Bahr are currently competing at the Senior PGA Championship at Oak Hill East Course in Rochester, NY.
Good luck to Bob and Dave! We are proud to have them representing us this week!
Congrats to Mike Thomas on winning the Gem City Classic! For a full recap and leaderboard results, please visit https://t.co/j40qpnE4iD
Gem City Classic & Associate Tour #2 Round 1 Recap #golf https://t.co/0pZNK43dzN
We are heading to a playoff at the Gem City Classic as Richard Denny and Mike Thomas finish tied atop the leaderboard after 18 holes.
Some 📸 from today's Gem City Classic played at Walnut Grove CC in Dayton.
We are underway at the Gem City Classic!
Every day is a great day for ⛳️
Seriously, can every day be like this? #SOPGAJrTour
Our Players Tour event has teed off at National Golf Links!
It’s a beautiful day for golf! ⛳️☀️
Team Match Play - Rd. 2 home team designations are out! Good luck to all those advancing! Rd. 2 must be completed by June 7.
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
@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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A look back at yesterday's final round of the 2018 Senior PGA Professional Championship ...
Congrats, Bob Sowards and look forward to seeing 35 of you next year at Oak Hill for the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship!
Let’s go Bob Sowards! Bring home a win for SOPGA!
It’s a three-way tie at the top with one round left to play at the Senior PGA Professional Championship.
The top 35 finishers are in for 2019 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship.
The top 35 finishers are in for 2019 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship.
How's this for a debut in the championship: Sowards and Uresti are tied for first.
Congrats to SOPGA's own Bob Sowards
on great play today at #SeniorPPC. Tied for the lead after Round One!
Leaderboard: public.pgascore.net/leaderboards/lobby.cfm?eventid=5224&activeTab=leaderboard&round=2
Congratulations to Bob Sowards. Winner of the very first SOPGA Tour Championship. Thank you to our title sponsor In The Number and Scioto Country Club for hosting a great event. @ Scioto Country Club
Captains ready✅
Players ready✅
Gear is ready✅
Fourball matches are under way @kirtlandcountryclub
@ Kirtland Country Club
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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.