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
Four Qualify For Junior PGA Championship In July
Springboro, OH – The Southern Ohio PGA welcomed 137 junior golfers to Pipestone Golf Club for the qualification stage of the 2025 Junior PGA
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Kern Picks Up Win #3 At Springfield Classic
SPRINGFIELD, OH – There’s an undeniable magic around Springfield Country Club. It’s got that type of intangible, golf-specific quality which
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New Member Spotlight: Ryan Carpenter, PGA
DAYTON, OH — The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate the newest member of the PGA of America in our section, Ryan Carpenter, PGA! Ryan was
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Talk about trending! Fresh off a T1 performance at the 2025 Pro-Assistant last week, Jon McDonald stayed hot at TPC River's Bend today to take home the Queen City Classic!
Bogey-free through his final 16 holes, Jon shot a 4-under 68 to win by two shots!
Final leaderboard in ...story!
Talk about trending! Fresh off a T1 performance at the 2025 Pro-Assistant last week, Jon McDonald stayed hot at TPC River's Bend today to take home the Queen City Classic!
Bogey-free through his final 16 holes, Jon shot a 4-under 68 to win by two shots!
Final leaderboard in ...story!
As we celebrate our nation's Independence Day, the Southern Ohio PGA and PGA HOPE Southern Ohio would like to recognize our 2025 Secretary's Cup team and HOPE Instructor Matt Starr, PGA from Meadow Links & Golf Academy.
Starr has helped over 400 Veterans and active duty ...service members graduate PGA HOPE basic training at Meadow Links, including members of our Secretary's Cup Team!
Learn more about PGA HOPE Southern Ohio and PGA of America Golf Professionals making a difference like Matt with the link in our story!
As we celebrate our nation's Independence Day, the Southern Ohio PGA and PGA HOPE Southern Ohio would like to recognize our 2025 Secretary's Cup team and HOPE Instructor Matt Starr, PGA from Meadow Links & Golf Academy.
Starr has helped over 400 Veterans and active duty ...service members graduate PGA HOPE basic training at Meadow Links, including members of our Secretary's Cup Team!
Learn more about PGA HOPE Southern Ohio and PGA of America Golf Professionals making a difference like Matt with the link in our story!
The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate the newest member of the PGA of America in our section, Ryan Carpenter, PGA! Ryan was elected to membership in April of 2025 and is an Assistant Professional at Coldstream Country Club in Cincinnati.
Read more about Ryan with the link in our ...story!
The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate the newest member of the PGA of America in our section, Ryan Carpenter, PGA! Ryan was elected to membership in April of 2025 and is an Assistant Professional at Coldstream Country Club in Cincinnati.
Read more about Ryan with the link in our ...story!
Playoff time at the Junior PGA Championship at Pipestone GC! Head over to the @sopgajrtour for live action now!
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Let us handle the logistics while you focus on your event’s ...success! Contact your Maui Jim Brand Ambassador, Deb Pickering - dpick331@gmail.com
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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