PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) Program
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Southern Ohio PGA News
PGA of America Golf Professional and Past President Derek Sprague Named Chief Executive Officer
Sprague First to be CEO and Past President…The PGA of America today announced Derek Sprague, a PGA of America Golf Professional and Past
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Arnold, Sowards Set for Final Stage of PGA Tour Champions Q-School
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – The first round of the Final Stage of PGA Tour Champions Qualifying School kicks off December 3 at TPC Scottdale’s Champions
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2024 SOPGA Awards Dinner Celebrates Award Winners and Hall of Fame Inductees
Grove City, Ohio — Pinnacle Golf Club hosted the 2024 Southern Ohio PGA Awards Dinner. Over 120 people attended the dinner and ceremony.
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For the first time ever, a Past President of the PGA of America has been named CEO.
Meet the new CEO, Derek Sprague, PGA:
https://www.pga.com/story/pga-of-america-golf-professional-and-past-president-derek-sprague-named-pga-of-america-chief-executive-officer
Discover Maui Jim’s latest collection at the 2025 PGA Show, featuring PolarizedPlus2 lenses inset in new performance-inspired designs, refreshed iconic styles, and more!
Reserve your time with a Maui Jim representative at Booth #4673 to take advantage of pre-booking and show specials. ...Book your appointment in advance and receive a Mahalo Gift at the show!
Click the link to schedule your appointment:
https://calendly.com/maui-jim-2025-pga-show/meeting
Discover Maui Jim’s latest collection at the 2025 PGA Show, featuring PolarizedPlus2 lenses inset in new performance-inspired designs, refreshed iconic styles, and more!
Reserve your time with a Maui Jim representative at Booth #4673 to take advantage of pre-booking and show specials. ...Book your appointment in advance and receive a Mahalo Gift at the show!
Click the link to schedule your appointment:
https://calendly.com/maui-jim-2025-pga-show/meeting
Nearly $40,000 and counting, Dave MacLaughlin, PGA, continues to do his part is helping our nation's veterans.
He is the 2024 SOPGA Patriot Award Winner!
Nearly $40,000 and counting, Dave MacLaughlin, PGA, continues to do his part is helping our nation's veterans.
He is the 2024 SOPGA Patriot Award Winner!
He's an Ohio golf legend that exemplifies everything it means to be a PGA Professional.
Ken Corliss, PGA, is the 2024 Bill Strausbaugh Award winner!
He's an Ohio golf legend that exemplifies everything it means to be a PGA Professional.
Ken Corliss, PGA, is the 2024 Bill Strausbaugh Award winner!
Despite their small footprint, Cincinnati Country Club makes a massive impact with their golf shop thanks to Matt Brewer, PGA.
For the second year in a row, Matt is the Private Merchandiser of the Year!
Despite their small footprint, Cincinnati Country Club makes a massive impact with their golf shop thanks to Matt Brewer, PGA.
For the second year in a row, Matt is the Private Merchandiser of the Year!
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