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Dixon, George and Sargent

Elected to Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame
Trio Joined by Larry Dornisch, PGA and Jackie Hutchins in Earning Recognition

Sowards Claims Record

Eleventh Southern Ohio PGA Professional Championship
Kinsale Director of Instruction Posts 3-Under to Win

Stephens Claims Southern Ohio PGA

Senior Professional Championship

Southern Ohio PGA Professionals

Raise $230k Through 2024 Play Yellow Birdie Bash
Fourth Annual Event Exceeds Goal

PGA REACH Southern Ohio Announces 2024 Schedule for

PGA HOPE Southern Ohio
PGA REACH Southern Ohio is proud to launch the 2024 PGA HOPE Schedule for our military community to enjoy the game we love!

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PGA of America, PGA REACH Southern Ohio Award 16 Scholarships to Southern Ohio PGA Member’s Families & Junior Golfers 1

PGA of America, PGA REACH Southern Ohio Award 16 Scholarships to Southern Ohio PGA Member’s Families & Junior Golfers

September 10, 2024

(Fairborn, OH) – The Southern Ohio PGA, through PGA REACH Southern Ohio, in conjunction with the PGA of America, is happy to announce that 13 

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Sowards Claims Record Eleventh Southern Ohio PGA Professional Championship 1

Sowards Claims Record Eleventh Southern Ohio PGA Professional Championship

August 13, 2024

(Maineville, OH) – Bob Sowards ran out of fingers to count his victories when he claimed his record eleventh Southern Ohio PGA Professional at

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Dixon, George and Sargent Elected to Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame 1

Dixon, George and Sargent Elected to Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame

August 03, 2024

(Fairborn, OH) – The Southern Ohio PGA and our Hall of Fame Committee are thrilled to announce the 2024 Hall of Fame class; Gary Dixon, PGA;

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Our vision is to be a forward-thinking association, focusing on first-class programs, to advance our members, our communities and the game of golf in Southern Ohio, while honoring the history and values the game teaches.

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Introducing Team SOPGA for the 2024 Ohio Cup Matches! These 16 PGA Professionals will head to Westbrook Country Club October 1-3 to try to keep the Ohio Cup in Southern Ohio for the fourth consecutive year!🏆

Introducing Team SOPGA for the 2024 Ohio Cup Matches! These 16 PGA Professionals will head to Westbrook Country Club October 1-3 to try to keep the Ohio Cup in Southern Ohio for the fourth consecutive year!🏆

The field for the 2024 SOPGA Tour Championship at Scioto Country Club has been set. New this year, the top 3 Women and Associates will join the top-30 in the Main Division and top-12 in the Senior Division!

Full Field List: https://bit.ly/3XIFGYf

The field for the 2024 SOPGA Tour Championship at Scioto Country Club has been set. New this year, the top 3 Women and Associates will join the top-30 in the Main Division and top-12 in the Senior Division!

Check the link in our story for full field list!

Back-to-Back! Bob Sowards, PGA takes the top spot at the New Albany Classic for the second year in a row!🏆

Back-to-Back! Bob Sowards, PGA takes the top spot at the New Albany Classic for the second year in a row!🏆

Leaderboard: https://bit.ly/3zbD8bm

The New Albany Classic is underway at New Albany Country Club!

Leaderboard link available in our story.

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Pathways to PGA Membership

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.

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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