';
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.
Scroll for more
36°
Southern Ohio PGA News
Houston & Schlicher Win Inaugural Spring Meeting Pro-Pro
DUBLIN, Ohio (April 12, 2021) – The Springfield Country Club team of Jake Houston, PGA & Luke Schlicher ran away with the victory at the
read more
Southern Ohio PGA Announces 2021 Special Award Recipients
The Southern Ohio PGA is pleased to announce our 2021 Special Award recipients. Led by Golf Professional of the Year Rob Karnes, PGA, and Teacher
read more
Bach is Southwest Chapter Match Play Champion
LOVELAND, Ohio (April 6, 2021) – Tom Bach, PGA is the Southwest Chapter Match Play Champion! The 7-seed from Sharon Woods Golf Course won the
read moreOur 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
-
E-Z-GO Spring Pro-Pro Championship
Mon 19 Click here for more details -
PAT #1 @ Blacklick Woods GC
Thu 22 Click here for more details -
SW Chapter Pro-Am #1
Mon 26 Click here for more details
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.
Learn MoreAssociate’s Corner
News and Info for Associates
Looking for more Information on the Associate Tour, PGA PGM Associate Program, Employment, & More?
Click HereCongratulations @JakeHoustonGolf & Luke Schlicher, both from Springfield Country Club, on their victory at yesterday's Spring Meeting Pro-Pro at @gcofdublin! They topped the leaderboard at -14 🏆
Read more: http://ow.ly/Q1RN50EnEUT
Join us in congratulating Brady Barnum!
Earlier today he won the @DriveChipPutt National Championship!
Check out the putt that led Brady to his victory at the @DriveChipPutt National Championship!
WOW! Brady Barnum makes it on 18! 🤩 #DriveChipandPutt
Heard it here first, see you at the 2038 Masters, Brady Barnum 🤣! #DriveChipandPutt
It's Drive, Chip & Putt National Final's Day 🏆 Good luck to all the National Finalists competing today at Augusta National, especially Brady & Kristina who competed in our local qualifiers!
Registration is NOW OPEN for the SOPGA Professional Championship at Maketewah Country Club, July 26-27! Click here to register today: http://ow.ly/42W450EcFfC
No April Fool's jokes here - we're officially TWO MONTHS AWAY from the inaugural Play Yellow Birdie Bash! Make your donation today: https://thebirdiebash.com/SOPGA2021/Donate
@SOPGAREACH @PlayYellow4Kids @CMNHospitals #playyellow @Nicklaus4Kids @CincyChildrens @DaytonChildrens
First Southwest Chapter event of 2021 is in the books! Congratulations to the team of @SArnoldPGA & @taylor_suggs on their victory at the Southwest Pro-Pro at The Heritage Club.
Read more about the day here: http://ow.ly/noCu50EcFOx
"Our Section is packed with amazing instructors from all over who have helped to grow the game & impacted tons of lives." -Jeff McEldowney, GOLFTEC Dublin
We agree with Jeff & are excited to continue partnering with @GOLFTEC!
Read more here: http://ow.ly/Q1iO50Ebm2N
It's a beautiful day to be on the golf course ☀️ Good luck to everyone playing in the Southwest Chapter Pro-Pro today at Heritage Club!
Follow the leaderboard here: https://bit.ly/3ddG9sY
Congratulations Jake Houston, PGA & Luke Schlicher, both from Springfield Country Club, on their victory at yesterday's Spring Meeting Pro-Pro at Golf Club of Dublin! They topped the leaderboard at -14 🏆
Read more: ow.ly/FBzp50EnEUS
Congrats Steve Klick on your hole in one!
After two days & four matches, Tom Bach, PGA is the Southwest Chapter Match Play Champion 🏆 Congratulations Tom!
The final four are out on the course early this morning for day two of the Southwest Chapter Match Play Championship 🏌🏼♂️ Find the bracket through SOPGA BlueGolf online or on the app!
It's Drive, Chip & Putt National Final's Day 🏆 Good luck to all the National Finalists competing today at Augusta National, especially Brady & Kristina who competed in our local qualifiers!
Registration is NOW OPEN for the SOPGA Professional Championship at Maketewah Country Club, July 26-27! Click here to register today: ow.ly/Vgx550EcFfE
No April Fool's jokes here - we're officially TWO MONTHS AWAY from the inaugural Play Yellow Birdie Bash!
SOPGA Teams will be playing 72 holes on June 1 at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club to support our PGA REACH Southern Ohio Foundation, Play Yellow & local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. You can make your donation today here: ow.ly/L9DY50EesDv
First Southwest Chapter event of 2021 is in the books! Congratulations to the team of Sam Arnold (Vineyard) & Taylor Suggs (Hyde Park Country Club) on their victory at the Southwest Pro-Pro at Heritage Club.
Read more about the day here: ow.ly/MmXP50EcFOw
Arnold & Suggs Claim Victory at Southwest Pro-Pro | Southern Ohio
ow.ly
MASON, Ohio (March 30, 2021) – Congratulations to Sam Arnold (The Vineyard Golf Course) and Taylor Suggs (Hyde Park Country Club) on their victory at the first Southwest Chapter event of 2021!
"Our Section is packed with amazing instructors from all over who have helped to grow the game & impacted tons of lives." -Jeff McEldowney, Golftec Dublin
We agree with Jeff & are excited to continue partnering with all the GOLFTEC locations in our Section including GolfTEC Easton GolfTEC Blue Ash & GOLFTEC Dayton! We appreciate their support of our professionals through the GOLFTEC Legacy Championship, Teacher of the Year Award presented by GOLFTEC, and the Fall Meeting.
Read more here: ow.ly/azhN50Ebm2M
Thank you Golftec for your support with us in the Southern Ohio Section. Hope to see everyone at Worthington Hills in May.
Sounds Great. Planning for the future???!!!? Didn't we try that in 2019???!!!
This is awesome! Thanks Golftech!
Many fond memories and great friends made while working with SOPGA sponsorships in the late 1980’s, early 1990’s. Kudos Golftec!
It's a beautiful day to be on the golf course ☀️
Good luck to everyone playing in the Southwest Chapter Pro-Pro today at Heritage Club!
Check out the leaderboard here: bit.ly/3ddG9sY
📣 Calling all Section Class A-8 Members & Associates! Registration for the SOPGA Assistant Professional Championship on June 28th at Shaker Run is NOW OPEN! Click here for eligibility details & to register: ow.ly/MeIy50E7sWH
Get the App
Key features include:
View SOPGA tournament info and leaderboards. Find courses and course info - across the U.S. and Canada. Read the latest SOPGA news Season standings and stats. Check in to SOPGA events and use GPS to let event staff see your location on the course.
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.