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.
Southern Ohio PGA News
New Member Spotlight: Dean Carlson, PGA presented by Heritage Creations
Loveland, OH — The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate one of the newest members of the PGA of America in our section, Dean Carlson, PGA!
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2026 Award Winners Spotlight: Scott Nevius!
Associate of the Year…If there is a common thread running through Scott Nevius’ work, it’s simple: golf should be fun. That belief
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Bahr Finishes Strong to Claim First SOPGA Senior Professional Championship
Maketewah Director of Golf Birdies Four of the Last Five for a One Shot Victory (Sunbury, OH) – Dave Bahr, PGA has been victorious three times
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SOPGA Team Match Play Championship
Mon 04 - 12:00 AM, Various SitesOhio Team Championship
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Social Feeds
Sunny skies and 65's!!! Austin Schoonmaker went LOW at the 2026 Queen City Classic on his way to picking up the win! 15 players were in red figures at Stonelick Hills.
Congratulations to Sam Arnold for winning the Senior Division. Austin also picked up the Associate Division victory.
Sunny skies and 65's!!! Austin Schoonmaker went LOW at the 2026 Queen City Classic on his way to picking up the win! 15 players were in red figures at Stonelick Hills.
Congratulations to Sam Arnold for winning the Senior Division. Austin also picked up the Associate Division victory.
Welcome to Stonelick Hills Golf Club for the 2026 Queen City Classic! Lots of red numbers out there today. Follow the leaderboard with the link in our story
Welcome to Stonelick Hills Golf Club for the 2026 Queen City Classic! Lots of red numbers out there today. Follow the leaderboard with the link in our story
Day Two of our PGA Junior League Section Qualifier is underway at Locust Hills with both of the semifinal matches out on the course! Click the link in our story to follow along throughout the day!
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Our PGA Jr. League All Star Tournament is underway at Locust Hills Golf Course, as over 220 of Southern Ohio’s best face off!
Click the link in our story to follow along!
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Our PGA Jr. League All Star Tournament is underway at Locust Hills Golf Course, as over 220 of Southern Ohio’s best face off!
Click the link in our story to follow along!
#welovethisgame #pga
We are excited to welcome to membership Dean Carlson, PGA!
Dean is an Assistant Golf Professional at Oasis Golf Club in Loveland, OH
Read more about Dean and his journey to membership in the link in our story!
#welovethisgame #pga
We are excited to welcome to membership Dean Carlson, PGA!
Dean is an Assistant Golf Professional at Oasis Golf Club in Loveland, OH
Read more about Dean and his journey to membership in the link in our story!
#welovethisgame #pga
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.
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