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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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2026 Award Winners Spotlight: Blake Kearney!
Sales Representative of the Year…The best sales representatives don’t simply sell products. They build trust. For Blake Kearney, that
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New Member Spotlight: Michael Shontz, PGA presented by Heritage Creations
Cincinnati, OH — The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate one of the newest members of the PGA of America in our section, Michael Shontz, PGA!
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The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate the newest member of the PGA of America in our Section, Michael Shontz, PGA!
Michael was elected to membership in June of 2026 and is an Assistant Professional at The Camargo Club in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Read more about Michael with the ...link below or in our story!
The Southern Ohio PGA is proud to congratulate the newest member of the PGA of America in our Section, Michael Shontz, PGA!
Michael was elected to membership in June of 2026 and is an Assistant Professional at The Camargo Club in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Read more about Michael with the ...link below or in our story!
It's time to recognize and celebrate the winners of the 2026 SOPGA Special Awards!!!
First up, Sales Representative of the Year, Blake Kearney from Ping!
An invaluable resource for our PGA Professionals, Blake is constant presence at Section events and works every day to make... sure Ping products are available to help people play their best golf.
Read more about Blake with the link in our story.
It's time to recognize and celebrate the winners of the 2026 SOPGA Special Awards!!!
First up, Sales Representative of the Year, Blake Kearney from Ping!
An invaluable resource for our PGA Professionals, Blake is constant presence at Section events and works every day to make... sure Ping products are available to help people play their best golf.
Read more about Blake with the link in our story.
Birdie. Birdie. Birdie. 🐦🐦🐦
That’s how Dave Bahr, PGA, Director of Golf at Maketewah Country Club, finished his championship-winning round, claiming the 2026 Southern Ohio PGA Senior Professional Championship in unforgettable fashion. Congratulations, Dave!
Birdie. Birdie. Birdie. 🐦🐦🐦
That’s how Dave Bahr, PGA, Director of Golf at Maketewah Country Club, finished his championship-winning round, claiming the 2026 Southern Ohio PGA Senior Professional Championship in unforgettable fashion. Congratulations, Dave!
The SOPGA Senior Professional Championship is underway at Rattlesnake Ridge Golf Club! Follow along the next 2 days to see who will be crowned our 2026 champion!
The SOPGA Senior Professional Championship is underway at Rattlesnake Ridge Golf Club! Follow along the next 2 days to see who will be crowned our 2026 champion!
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Elevating the game all across Southern Ohio
We’re excited to officially announce a new partnership with Caddy Collective Culture !
Caddy Collective Culture comes on board as the Official Presenting Partner for two of our section’s premier championships:
SOPGA Tour ...Championship
📍2026: Maketewah Country Club
SOPGA Junior Tour Championship
📍2026: Muirfield Village Golf Club
From Cincinnati and Dayton up to Columbus, we’re proud to team up with an Ohio brand that shares our drive to deliver first-class experiences for our 550+ SOPGA Members, Associates, and Junior Tour players.
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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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